Masterbuilt Gravity Series 1050 vs Masterbuilt Gravity Series 1150
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Quick take: The Masterbuilt Gravity Series 1050 costs $100 less; the Masterbuilt Gravity Series 1150 offers more cooking space (1,150 vs 1,050 sq in).
| Spec | Masterbuilt Gravity Series 1050 | Masterbuilt Gravity Series 1150 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ~$1,000 | ~$1,100 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | Charcoal Grill | Charcoal Grill |
| Cooking Area | 1050 sq in | 1150 sq in |
| Max Temp | 700°F | 700°F |
| Fuel Type | Charcoal | Charcoal |
| Build Material | Insulated Steel with Reversible Cast Iron Grates | Insulated Steel with Reversible Cast Iron Grates and Porcelain-Coated Warming Racks |
| Hopper Capacity | 15.9 lb | 17.6 lb |
| Burners | — | — |
| WiFi / App | Yes | Yes |
| App control | Yes | Yes |
| Meat probe | Yes | Yes |
| PID controller | No | No |
| Side burner | No | No |
| Rotisserie | No | No |
| Searing | Yes | Yes |
| Dimensions | 60.6 x 31.9 x 52.2 in | 54.3 x 26.4 x 52 in |
| Weight | — | — |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |
Pros & cons
Masterbuilt Gravity Series 1050
- ✓1,050 sq in over three tiers takes four pork butts or a dozen rack-of-ribs slabs without a second cooker
- ✓The full 225–700°F span means one cooker does overnight brisket and Saturday steaks
- ✓DigitalFan control on charcoal is the closest thing to a pellet grill's convenience with a real charcoal smoke profile
- ✓App tracks four meat probes and lets you change set temperature without walking outside
- ✓Reversible cast iron grates and a removable ash bucket are standard, not upgrades
- ✓At $1,000 it undercuts comparable-area premium pellet grills by several hundred dollars
- ✗The 15.9 lb hopper is actually smaller than the 600's 17.6 lb — more area to heat on less fuel, so long cooks need a hopper top-up
- ✗60.6 inches wide is a large footprint for a patio, and 196 lbs means it stays where you build it
- ✗Charcoal chute bridging and ash blockage are the known nuisance of this design and need periodic clearing
- ✗1-year warranty on a cooker where the fan, controller and gaskets are consumable parts
- ✗Still needs mains power, so it is a charcoal cooker that will not run off-grid
Masterbuilt Gravity Series 1150
- ✓More cooking area than the 1050 in a cabinet six inches narrower — the better shape for most patios
- ✓17.6 lb hopper fixes the 1050's main complaint and is rated for roughly 15 hours of smoking
- ✓Rated 51 burgers, 12 racks of ribs or 19 chickens, which is genuine party-scale capacity
- ✓Same 225–700°F range and four-probe app control as the rest of the line
- ✓Front-access grease cup and removable ash bucket make cleanup less of a disassembly job than on earlier Gravity models
- ✓Reversible cast iron grates plus porcelain-coated warming racks come standard
- ✗$100 more than the 1050 for 100 sq in and a hopper — a narrow upgrade unless footprint matters to you
- ✗203 lbs assembled; the cart moves on casters but the cooker is not portable in any meaningful sense
- ✗Shares the line's gravity-chute ash and bridging maintenance
- ✗1-year warranty, unchanged from the older models
- ✗Mains power required for the fan and controller