Masterbuilt Gravity Series XT vs Masterbuilt Gravity Series 1150
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Quick take: The Masterbuilt Gravity Series 1150 costs $699 less; the Masterbuilt Gravity Series XT offers more cooking space (1,260 vs 1,150 sq in).
| Spec | Masterbuilt Gravity Series XT | Masterbuilt Gravity Series 1150 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ~$1,799 | ~$1,100 |
| Rating | 4.6★ (145) | — |
| Type | Charcoal Grill | Charcoal Grill |
| Cooking Area | 1260 sq in | 1150 sq in |
| Max Temp | 700°F | 700°F |
| Fuel Type | Charcoal | Charcoal |
| Build Material | Dual-wall insulated steel with porcelain interior | Insulated Steel with Reversible Cast Iron Grates and Porcelain-Coated Warming Racks |
| Hopper Capacity | 18 lbs | 17.6 lb |
| Burners | — | — |
| WiFi / App | Yes | Yes |
| App control | Yes | Yes |
| Meat probe | Yes | Yes |
| PID controller | Yes | No |
| Side burner | No | No |
| Rotisserie | No | No |
| Searing | Yes | Yes |
| Dimensions | 61 x 33 x 52 in | 54.3 x 26.4 x 52 in |
| Weight | 199 lbs | — |
| Warranty | 3 years | 1 year |
Pros & cons
Masterbuilt Gravity Series XT
- ✓Real charcoal flavor with pellet-grill-style automation
- ✓700F sear capability with reversible cast iron grates
- ✓Massive 1,260 sq in capacity - 16 rib racks or 20 chickens
- ✓Dual-wall insulation makes it fuel-efficient and cold-weather capable
- ✓Four probe ports and solid WiFi app monitoring
- ✓24-hour hopper runtime covers overnight briskets
- ✓3-year warranty triples the old Gravity Series coverage
- ✗$1,799 is premium pricing for a brand with a budget reputation
- ✗Electronics (fan, lid switch, board) remain the long-term failure risk
- ✗199 lbs and a lengthy two-person assembly
- ✗Charcoal ash cleanup is still messier than any pellet grill
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