Masterbuilt 40-Inch Digital Electric Smoker vs Masterbuilt 710 WiFi Digital Electric Smoker
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Quick take: The Masterbuilt 40-Inch Digital Electric Smoker offers more cooking space (970 vs 710 sq in).
| Spec | Masterbuilt 40-Inch Digital Electric Smoker | Masterbuilt 710 WiFi Digital Electric Smoker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ~$350 | ~$350 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | Electric Smoker | Electric Smoker |
| Cooking Area | 970 sq in | 710 sq in |
| Max Temp | 275°F | 275°F |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Electric |
| Build Material | Insulated Steel with Chrome-Coated Racks | Insulated Steel with Chrome-Coated Racks and Cast Iron Components |
| Hopper Capacity | — | — |
| Burners | — | — |
| WiFi / App | No | Yes |
| App control | No | Yes |
| Meat probe | Yes | Yes |
| PID controller | No | No |
| Side burner | No | No |
| Rotisserie | No | No |
| Searing | No | No |
| Dimensions | 25.6 x 19.9 x 41.3 in | 22.3 x 22.9 x 40.6 in |
| Weight | — | — |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |
Pros & cons
Masterbuilt 40-Inch Digital Electric Smoker
- ✓970 sq in over four racks is roughly double the 30-inch model — eight pork butts or sixteen chickens in one load
- ✓The patented side wood-chip loader adds chips without opening the door, so the cabinet does not dump heat every 45 minutes
- ✓Thermostatic control down to 100°F makes it genuinely usable for sausage, jerky and fish, which charcoal smokers struggle to hold
- ✓Fully insulated body means cold-weather performance is far better than an uninsulated bullet or drum
- ✓Plug-in operation — no fuel to buy, no ash to clean, no fire to manage
- ✗275°F ceiling means no crisp poultry skin and no searing; anything needing 300°F-plus has to finish in an oven or on a grill
- ✗Electric element smoke is thin — the smoke ring and bark are noticeably lighter than charcoal or a stick burner produces
- ✗1-year warranty is the shortest in this comparison set
- ✗Chip tray needs reloading roughly every 45–60 minutes for the first few hours; a cold-smoke attachment is a separate purchase
- ✗Needs a dedicated 120V outlet within reach and is not usable where there is no power
Masterbuilt 710 WiFi Digital Electric Smoker
- ✓Real WiFi rather than Bluetooth, so the cook is visible from anywhere with a connection, not just the back yard
- ✓Four-probe support is unusual at this price — enough to monitor a full rack load individually
- ✓Side wood-chip loader is retained, so smoke can be topped up without dropping cabinet temperature
- ✓Narrower 22-inch footprint than the 40-inch model while keeping four full racks, which suits a tight patio or balcony
- ✓Fully insulated body plus thermostatic control holds a set temperature within a few degrees for 12-plus hours unattended
- ✗710 sq in is 260 less than the 40-inch model at the same $350 price — you pay the difference in connectivity, not capacity
- ✗Still capped at 275°F, so skin never crisps and there is no sear stage
- ✗App reliability is the weak point of every connected cabinet in this class; a wired backup thermometer is still worth owning
- ✗1-year warranty, and the controller is the component most likely to fail
- ✗Chip tray gives thinner smoke than charcoal — expect a pale smoke ring compared with a drum or bullet