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Masterbuilt

MPS 230S Propane Smoker

A 30-inch propane smoker for straightforward gas-fueled smoking without electricity or charcoal.

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$249.99 · In stock

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Specifications

Based on published manufacturer specifications.

Fuel type
Propane
WiFi / app control
No
Digital temperature controls
No

Pros & Limitations

Pros

  • Propane fuel means no electrical hookup needed, unlike Masterbuilt's electric smokers
  • Straightforward, no-frills design at an accessible price

Limitations

  • No digital controls or app connectivity — temperature management is manual
  • Manufacturer does not publish a specific cooking-area figure for this model on this listing

What Owners Say

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

Common praise

  • Independent reviews describe this as a straightforward, no-frills propane smoker — a good fit for buyers who specifically don't want an electrical hookup requirement.

Common complaints

  • This model has a thinner independent review history than Masterbuilt's more established electric and gravity-fed lines, and it lacks the digital controls/app connectivity some buyers may expect from the brand.

Overall owner sentiment

A simpler, more manual entry in Masterbuilt's smoker lineup than its electric or gravity-fed models — reviews frame it around straightforward propane operation rather than the digital/app conveniences found elsewhere in the brand's range.

Best For

Likely to suit cooks who want propane smoking without electrical hookup requirements and don't need digital/app controls.

Watch-Outs

  • –This is a manually-controlled smoker with no digital temperature readout — factor in the added attention that requires versus a digital or app-controlled model

Facts last verified 9/27/2026.

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