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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.
Additional sources consulted for the sections above:
- Manufacturer listing — fuel type, features, price — checked 9/27/2026