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Masterbuilt

Gravity Series 1050

Model MB20041220

A 1,050-square-inch digital charcoal grill and smoker combo with app connectivity and gravity-fed charcoal for automated temperature control.

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$989.00 · In stock

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Specifications

Based on published manufacturer specifications.

Fuel type
Charcoal (Gravity-Fed)
Cooking area
1050 sq in
WiFi / app control
Yes
Digital temperature controls
Yes

Pros & Limitations

Pros

  • 1,050 square inches of cooking area, large enough for high-volume cooking
  • Gravity-fed charcoal hopper with digital fan control automates temperature the way a pellet grill does, but with real charcoal flavor
  • App connectivity for remote monitoring

Limitations

  • Independent detailed reviews raise quality-control concerns, including component durability and moisture protection on some internal electronics
  • Some owners report shipping damage (dented lids, scratched components) on delivery
  • Some users report the charcoal smoke flavor is more noticeable at startup and dissipates as the unit reaches temperature

What Owners Say

Summarized from customer reviews and independent owner write-ups — see sources below.

Common praise

  • Many users praise the Gravity Series for temperature consistency, ease of use, and real charcoal flavor compared to pellet or electric alternatives

Common complaints

  • At least one detailed independent review raises quality-control concerns about component durability and moisture protection on internal electronics; some owners report shipping damage on arrival; and some note the charcoal smoke flavor is most noticeable at startup and fades as temperature rises

Overall owner sentiment

Sentiment is genuinely mixed: many owners praise the cooking performance and charcoal flavor, while a detailed independent review raised real quality-control and electronics-durability concerns. Both are reported here rather than picking one as the deciding word.

Best For

Likely to suit cooks who want gravity-fed charcoal's combination of real charcoal flavor and automated temperature control, and who inspect the unit carefully on arrival.

Watch-Outs

  • –Inspect the unit for shipping damage immediately on arrival, given documented reports of dented/scratched components
  • –Don't expect strong smoke flavor to persist once the unit reaches full temperature, per owner reports

Facts last verified 9/27/2026.

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