Masterbuilt Gravity Series 800 Review | A Charcoal Powered Griddle + Grill + Smoker?

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The Masterbuilt Gravity Series 800 is a true revolution in the outdoor cooking market. It’s the first widely available charcoal fueled gravity fed cooking system that features grill, griddle and smoking options.
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0:00 Introduction
0:33 Product Information
12:41 What we loved
14:42 Opportunities for improvement
19:20 Pro Tips
20:04 Final thoughts
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@YaBoyNoah 2 жыл бұрын

After watching multiple video reviews, this was 100% the best one!

@TheBarbecueLab 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Noah! You'll enjoy the head to head video that's next up on the channel where we put the Masterbuilt 800 up against the Char-Griller 980, so stay tuned

@dannelson8556 Жыл бұрын

I don't know how this was considered a great review he didn't go into any details on how it actually works

@user-kb4bm9cg2x 2 жыл бұрын

*Love it!! I used to use a propane grill and after using my Weber, the food just tastes so much better and the temp **MyBest.Kitchen** control is so easy! Will never use a propane grill again!*

@Buford_T_Justice1 3 жыл бұрын

This is the best and most thorough review of the Masterbuilt 800 I have come across. Thanks!

@TheBarbecueLab 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@hair515 3 жыл бұрын

Yes great review, thank you sir

@daltonj15 3 жыл бұрын

Agreed

@allanwold996 3 жыл бұрын

Absolute best. Bought it mostly because of this video 🔥 Expensive in Norway though... $1600 🇧🇻

@afegargergegerg 2 жыл бұрын

@@allanwold996 Hey! How are you getting on with the Masterbuilt? Curious how it's holding up in the colder climate?

@Miiike604 3 жыл бұрын

What an absolutely incredible review. Tremendous work. Thank you for taking the time to review this Cooker. Appreciate this as I’m in the market for a new pit and this sure ticks a lot of boxes for me. 👊🏻

@TheBarbecueLab 3 жыл бұрын

We really enjoy using this cooker. There's something about the flavor and heat of charcoal and the ease of a pellet grill that's super attractive for us, especially on weeknights. All the best Mike!

@MikeHoncho884 Жыл бұрын

I have a friend from Detroit that was gifted one of these grills. I’ve never run one before but I started doing the research and found your channel. I sent him the video. What a great review of this grill makes me want one now.!!!

@devonstjohn 2 жыл бұрын

I love honest reviews!! No BS. Just tell it like it is. Good and Bad. Thanks for helping me make up my mind about a purchase.

@fosterechalimbana2160 11 ай бұрын

This is my first charcoal grill after a lifetime of gas. kzfaq.infoUgkxBPjh-m7-eaAjTEt8BOZRSRRxXqxiI90W The food in it turns out great. Also, the ash remover makes it easy to clean.The base is sturdy and it has ample space inside.I use a chimney to get it started, and it seems pretty efficient. One chimney is enough to cook a whole lot of meat and still keeps burning. If you close the vents it cools down well making it so the coals remaining are still usable as supporting cast members (you still need fresh coals to get them going.I was going to get something bigger, but realized with coal, bigger is just more wasteful and harder to cook with.

@Kansasfarmer20 2 жыл бұрын

I've had mine for 4 months and love it one of the best grills I've had

@timadams1827 3 жыл бұрын

One of the best reviews I’ve seen on here. Great job.

@TheBarbecueLab 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Tim. All the best in finding the best grill for you!

@markbaine2882 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely terrific, detailed review. Thanks so much for taking the time to put all this together.

@TheBarbecueLab 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful Mark! All the best.

@shakinlaw1406 Жыл бұрын

This was such a great review I had to subscribe. Just one of the best reviews I’ve seen in KZfaq PERIOD!

@Naotakun 3 жыл бұрын

Great review, I watch these all even knowing I've been dying for one since they announced the gravity series. This 800 seems like the perfect package

@TheBarbecueLab 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! It’s hard to beat a cooker that can grill, smoke and griddle as well as this one does.

@troutndew2002 4 ай бұрын

David, best online review I have EVER seen, no matter the product, most people ramble on about things, you were straight to the point and very thorough. I like how you mentioned possible improvements as well. I was hoping that you would mention wheels. My biggest problem with any grill or smoker is the chintzy wheels. I store my equipment away from the cooking area, it's no fun dragging these things across a bumpy yard with tiny 2 inch casters.. Thank you for a wonderful review.. Mike

@VolatileBadger 3 жыл бұрын

This brand was just introduced in Denmark, and your review provided all I was looking for and answered all my questions. Thank you very, very much!

@dmoneyakathatguy 3 жыл бұрын

Did you purchase? If so how do you like it?

@russtulsa8426 3 ай бұрын

Great info thank you so much. I've never very seen this type of charcoal grill and now I'm obsessed about learning more!

@jefflee6459 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the review I am looking to buy. I am a charcoal Man and just couldn't make myself go to pellets. I think this is best of both worlds.

@paula.2422 Жыл бұрын

Wonderful review!!! Thanks for your great and informative review David. I actually have a new in the box 800 series I still need to assemble along with all the LSS Bbq mods. I'm looking forward to trying this out. 👍

@playpool12fyao 3 жыл бұрын

I don’t really comment on videos but you did an awesome job. You are so natural and very informative. Great review.

@TheBarbecueLab 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your support.

@rikjames8892 2 жыл бұрын

I been wanting to get this grill I really apreciate your review very thorough thumbs up from me!

@peewok99 2 жыл бұрын

What a great video!! I am reviewing what to buy and this was brilliant in answering most of the questions I had, well done.

@TheBarbecueLab 2 жыл бұрын

Glad the video was helpful Brian. Have a great day!

@timothycolvin5884 3 жыл бұрын

I concur with others who praised this review. I came across this review earlier this week and it absolutely helped make the decision on purchasing this grill. I just finished assembling mine about an hour ago and having two people to assemble makes sense, but it can be done with one person. Absolutely use the packaging as a mat, since the grill will be upside down for most of the assembly. I used moving blankets, just because they were softer. Once the workday is done, I'll start the seasoning process and get acclimated to the app. Thanks to the Barbeque Lab for the thorough review.

@TheBarbecueLab 3 жыл бұрын

Congratulations on your new grill Timothy! Enjoy learning all of the things you can do with it. My wife has asked for grilled crab legs on the 800 series for her birthday coming up. So much fun things it can do. All the best!

@timothycolvin5884 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheBarbecueLab One thing I learned that I found interesting is that they make a rotisserie attachment for the 800 series. Really excited to explore its versatility.

@chadthomason4569 3 жыл бұрын

Just picked up my 800 series, cant wait to use it on Fathers Day!!! Thanks for giving such a in depth review of this grill

@nandoarg85 2 ай бұрын

Chad, what Is your opinion after two years of use?

@doublea4760 Ай бұрын

Exactly! Trying to get my wife to buy one for me for father's day/birthday. What's the verdict here?

@FGUK1973 3 жыл бұрын

It looks really smart and is so adaptable for all the outdoor home cook needs. I love the fact that you can get a griddle attachment for it too so you do not have to have have another item on your patio. 10/10 again BBQ Lab

@TheBarbecueLab 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Lucas. All the best!

@Naotakun 3 жыл бұрын

Not just that you can get one, it's included with the 800. These things may not have the beefiest or best build quality but it's still good and with some light mods can make these things a beast. I've wanting one ever since they announced them. I love smoking and grilling and do so multiple times a week on a weber kettle but I'm at the point where I don't want to manage the heat and fuel so much and want to gain back some time. These do that.

@NickOvchinnikov 2 жыл бұрын

The engineer for this unit needs a good raise. They hit all the points.

@Stryder64 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic job on this review! Answered a lot of questions!

@TheBarbecueLab 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mark! All the best.

@prosmokebbq8530 2 жыл бұрын

We've been running the 800 here in our shop in the UK, great cooker!

@davehein7466 2 жыл бұрын

I have a GS 800 and I love it! I'd watched a bunch of reviews prior to buying mine (this one included), The one thing I did do, while assembling it, was to make sure there was ZERO strain/pull, on the power cord. I put a big enough 'droop' so rain would drip off before it even got close to the controller, then wrapped the cord around the bracket on the back of the shelf, then tightly zip tied the cord into place, so it won't move at all. The remainder of the cord is free to go where ever I put it. I use a 25' 12 gauge, all weather extension cord to power it. The other thing I DO NOT DO, is, use the 'app'. Technology is awesome........IF it works properly. MB seems to be lacking in that department. The ONLY issues I've ever had, were 'operator error'.....in other words, MY FAULT. This thing is a beast! I love it! Oh, thank you, for the review! It was the main reason, I bought mine.

@ChiefComplaintX Жыл бұрын

Hi Dave, i see your GS800 must be 1yr old now. Is it still in good condition? I've read material is not that durable? Planning to buy 1. Its on sale at costco.

@ptypablo Жыл бұрын

@@ChiefComplaintXcommenting to see if he responds

@ChiefComplaintX Жыл бұрын

@@ptypablo bought one already! Its crazy weather here in raincouver! I still use it. Its a work horse

@johnmoss8886 3 жыл бұрын

Great and thorough details! Objective review.

@billvetter5328 3 жыл бұрын

Just moved and need a new grill. I was on the fence about this one, but your video really helps.

@TheBarbecueLab 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Best wishes on your next purchase.

@reedergrant6108 3 жыл бұрын

Saw your review and decided to pick one up today. Thanks.

@kendiamond1 15 күн бұрын

Amazing review. Thank you.just ordered one

@Twyler68 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the thorough and objective review.

@marissakessel5824 2 жыл бұрын

I LOVE THIS SMOKER/GRILL!!!!! If you are thinking of getting one, just do it.

@JasonSmith-qx3zh 3 жыл бұрын

You did a great video on this model with good and quality info on the 800. After listening to you on info on the thickness of the metal I really can't use that as a excuse any in choosing a grill, thanks for all you do it is really appreciated!!!

@TheBarbecueLab 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Jason. Really glad the review was helpful, and thanks for the encouraging words!

@AnIrishExport 2 жыл бұрын

Impressive simple yet detailed review, thank you

@TheBarbecueLab 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@rajeshkool 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent review! thanks!!

@cristian_c 2 жыл бұрын

I just received today this grill, it is amazing! Thanks to your reviews!

@TheBarbecueLab 2 жыл бұрын

Congrats Cristian! Enjoy the new grill!

@cristian_c 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheBarbecueLab Thank you!

@tankbulldogge8639 3 жыл бұрын

Great review. I am thinkin about getting one of these to keep my Pellet grill & Kamado company. It looks like pretty nice rig.

@docohm50 3 жыл бұрын

If you don't already own a Blackstone griddle this Masterbuilt 800 can give you that experience without spending money for a Blackstone. The con on this grill is fuel management. If you're doing cooks longer than 8 hours then fill the hopper all the way up. Otherwise use only what you need for the cook. The next thing is if I want 225F on the center rack I have to run it at 255. You will learn your grill. This pit can maintain 165F to smoke your salts, cheese, fish on the upper warmer racks. Then dial it up to 225F to smoke and go to 700F for reverse sears and hand tossed pizza.

@davidayres9865 2 жыл бұрын

Great review. Very informative!

@AmfHarleyCart Жыл бұрын

Man such a great review! Truth all the way around. I'm subscribing just because it was so good

@TheBarbecueLab Жыл бұрын

Much appreciated!

@smokashi 2 жыл бұрын

Great review …very informative, just ordered my 800.

@TheBarbecueLab 2 жыл бұрын

Congrats Shwetal! Happy grilling

@markthompson1330 3 жыл бұрын

Thoroughly enjoyed this review

@TheBarbecueLab 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mark. All the best!

@dubehigh 2 жыл бұрын

I build pits, great review on this grill. The grills I build are custom built but last for ever. My first gravity grill was built 10 years ago and still preforms like day one.

@TheBarbecueLab 2 жыл бұрын

Right on

@tomm9493 Жыл бұрын

I agree with WhatYouMad. This is definitely the best & most concise review of the 800 on KZfaq IMO ;-)

@TheBarbecueLab Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words Tom. All the best!

@matthew9918 Жыл бұрын

totally agree with your point of making it more durable. Im gonna move into a house with the space for a medium size bbq smoker and the master built is on my list but i hear from most that it not gonna last. i wouldnt mind spending 1k-1.5k if it was a better quality build

@soso201088 3 жыл бұрын

This review is excellent! Thank you!!!

@TheBarbecueLab 3 жыл бұрын

A Sanoma! Have a fantastic day!

@Nordestada 2 жыл бұрын

The controller complaints and seeing how it's cheaply built is a deal braker for me. The video is great. Thank you!

@spacolour Жыл бұрын

I agree mate, looks so thin and cheap.... shame.

@andregenter4213 8 ай бұрын

Top notch review! Best regards from Germany.

@ericjohnson8433 3 жыл бұрын

You sold me. Pulling the trigger on the 800. Nothing like the taste of wood AND charcoal. Can’t wait!

@TheBarbecueLab 3 жыл бұрын

We love ours, and I think you're going to feel the same Eric. Have fun with it!

@ericjohnson8433 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheBarbecueLab The 800 was back ordered so I ended up starting with the 560 (I got it for $300 and got to take it home same day). Grilling now and have to say I love it!

@martinsmith7941 Ай бұрын

We did a waygu beef brisket on this smoker and it was outstanding! It held 225 degrees for the entire cook .

@hrd43hrd 2 жыл бұрын

My wife just got this for me for fathers day through Costco and payed 50$ to have them assemble and after seeing the set up on this video and looking at the instructions I really appreciate she did lol

@TheBarbecueLab 2 жыл бұрын

She's a keeper! Happy Father's Day

@goofsaddggkle7351 3 жыл бұрын

I learned the hard way (fabbed my own 1/4” vertical smoker) that metal thickness has zero to do with heat retention. Metal doesn’t insulate - it just gets hot and radiates heat out. You need insulation via thin walls with an insulation layer in between (like a fridge or oven) or really thick insulating material a la Big Green Egg style.

@mikeannon 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome review. I know what my next grill will be. Thanks

@TheBarbecueLab 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Mike, and all the best!

@travismiddlebrooks3240 2 жыл бұрын

I just purchased the 800 so plz give more reviews on it so I can better operate and take care of my investment. Thank you

@cristian_c 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this review!

@TheBarbecueLab 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Cristian! You'll enjoy the head to head video that's coming to the channel in just a few days where we run the Masterbuilt and the Char-Griller head to head.

@chrisjones8662 2 жыл бұрын

I would love to have one of these in an outdoor kitchen... beside the downside that ere pointed out in the video, I wish it had a rotisserie... I still think it is a winner

@seanmolloy6188 2 жыл бұрын

That was a very comprehensive review my only critique would be it would have been nice if you shown how to start the grill you know showing what kind of issues you had what you found that work best that kind of stuff

@calestensland9663 3 жыл бұрын

I have been debating buying one of these now that my pit boss died. I think your review pushed me to purchase. I have also seen some Mods they make for this. You should consider looking at or doing a review of the mods they make so people like me know if it’s worth it to purchase them. Thanks!

@ericd.4460 3 жыл бұрын

You should join a MB Gravity forum also, there's a lot of information that you need if you're going to have one of these. I'm in the same boat basically. I was looking at the other two models but once I found out that the 800 is the only one with the griddle, I now only want this one. But at least I'll be going into clear-eyed and aware that there are some quality control issues with them, and it's gonna break. I would rather pay more money also to get a better machine, but this is our only choice at present if you want a charcoal gravity smoker.

@entirelynewgmailaccounttoc8381 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. The Masterbuilt website mentions the foldaway racks to have access to more cooking space. I am not seeing how that works. Is that an error on their site?

@jdsmith2954 3 жыл бұрын

Great review!

@TheBarbecueLab 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks JD! All the best

@davidayres9865 2 жыл бұрын

Just finished putting mine together. Where do you keep yours? Garage, patio, deck? Do you keep up covered?

@miguelarrowsmith421 3 жыл бұрын

I pick up the 560 last month on clearance at Walmart I love it mine does leak from the top of the hopper lid as well. I do like this Masterbuilt a lot but like every product has its problems but like you said the pros outweigh the cons on it

@natewagner3555 3 жыл бұрын

A common mod is to put new gaskets on

@jackwebb5917 3 жыл бұрын

I’m confused. You said that when cooking on the griddle with the lid open the switch limits you to 500f but you say you can grill a steak at 700f, is that the same? That if you’re grilling a steak and you lift the lid it cuts it down to 500? So to sear you have to leave the lid down??

@joshrosales7610 3 жыл бұрын

The black goup from mine was due to an overflowing hot grease trap. Might start there. Doesn't have a large capacity imo

@christopherchichester3842 2 жыл бұрын

One point of note, the griddle hangs much better lengthwise going up and down, hooks fit perfect in the holes on back of it.... One question, I haven't seen many videos where the built in meat probe is used? Is there a reason for that?

@MikeHoncho884 Жыл бұрын

I would like to see where you put the starter to get the charcoal going? Also, I heard that you could use a roofer style propane, torch to light the grill is that true?

@thomasa2145 2 жыл бұрын

Order this grill after watching this video and I tell anyone they need to say away from this!! Any company that would have put what they did in a box and ship it with stripped threads is not a company I would buy anything from again!! What was really nice I was about 2 hours into putting it together when I got to the part where you install the shoot with the blower on it and 3 out of 6 of the holes were stripped from the factory not to mention I found a part that was bent badly on the inside. Now I have to take a day off work to wait on a shipping company to come get!!

@melonpimp 3 жыл бұрын

Hey David, love this review but I just had to comment because your dog is so cute! Be well brother.

@TheBarbecueLab 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jose! Uno likes to be on video, so you never know when he’ll pop up.

@tccarter91 2 жыл бұрын

Very Nice review. Thanks

@TheBarbecueLab 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Hope it was helpful.

@AnIrishExport Жыл бұрын

Considering purchasing this unit, but I have a question i regards to the left over charcoal in the hopper, how much of the charcoal at the bottom of the hopper is wasted while the fire is smothered after doing a cook, Im assuming the buring charcoal doesnt extinguish very fast ?

@mountaintopgamingmtg2241 3 жыл бұрын

Where's your guys griddle seasoning instructions I couldn't find it

@coolvideo28 3 жыл бұрын

Wish you would have at least contacted them even if you decided not to take any action so you could let us know about there customer service. Thanks for the review well done

@sikeyesik 2 жыл бұрын

This was a great review. Can you do a review on the Hasty Bake Legacy or Suburban and compare it to the Masterbuilt 800?

@chefhugo2010 2 жыл бұрын

I just bought the 800 at Costco and it does not have the griddle option. I really want that option. Ill be calling them tomorrow.

@aviatortrucker6198 3 жыл бұрын

I have always been a fan of the Traeger pellet grill. I’ve used it for several years and it’s time to replace it. Just like the master built 800 the internal heating shield is made of such thin metal or stamped steel. After a few seasons it will actually hard rust and start to disintegrate almost as bad as cast-iron. I realize that stainless steel is much more expensive however in this day of metal composition and synthetic creation, they should make a mixture of different metals to slow down or prevent rusting of these thin steel parts. Still up in the air with this grill. I still not sure I would invest in this grill since it looks like it would go through an entire bag of charcoal in one cook. I can put up to 9 pounds of pellets in a Treager grill hopper and after eight hours of smoking and cooking I still have half of a hopper left. .

@Mike-01234 Жыл бұрын

I'm on the fence between this and a pellet smoker which are so easy to use put pellets in and set and forget. There something about the smell of Charcoal grill going most use gas like myself one guy he uses a weber charcoal grill we can smell it my wife say always like the smell of Charcoal. I have resisted getting even a weber having to deal with controlling the heat on a weber. This Masterbuilt I would not have to play with the air flow manually.

@outdoorenthusiast4099 2 жыл бұрын

Masterbuilt has always built week mother boards and controllers. I had issues with my last one and they would not honor a replacement. Even though the unit was about two years old, it was a known issue with that model.

@TheDog0012 2 жыл бұрын

thanks for the video. Did you buy it directly from Masterbuilt? Is there any advantage to buying it from Home Depot. Support, returning it etc.

@deshay50 3 жыл бұрын

This is a pretty damn thorough review im a pessimist so I really paid attention to the improvements. It seems they have a pretty great concept but the power issue is really a concern for me. Having a "dead grill" seems extreme for an investment of that nature and risking the customer service issue. Also escaping smoke can be an issue. I do like the concept though

@docohm50 3 жыл бұрын

I own the 560. I already own a Blackstone but if you don't, the 800 is awesome because you get the Blackstone experience. If you don't need a griddle, then the 560 or larger 1050 are options. I bought an additional two racks for my 560. The 560 is good enough for my needs as I upgraded from a 22 1/2" Weber Kettle. I think someone tripped over his cord. I always disconnect my chord from the controller plug after each cook and put the chord in a ziplock bag under the grill. You can double up a foil square to act as a gasket to stop top hopper smoke leakage. The con on this pit is on it's own it wastes fuel. The work around is treat it like a Weber Kettle. Only use the fuel you would use on your Weber. For example steaks 15 briquettes, a brisket the whole hopper. I would also drop $50 and get the cover. It's heavy duty and protects the grill. Okay the good part. NOTHING beats this pit on versatility! You can use charcoal or wood chunks. You can maintain 160F and use the upper racks to cold smoke salts, cheeses, fish, jerky. I can dial up 225F and smoke brisket etc or a ribeye until it reaches 105F then pull the steak off dial up pit to 700F and ten minutes later your ready to reverse sear that steak and toss on a hand tossed pizza for a wood smoked pizza. Find a grill that can go from 160-700F that burns chunk wood or charcoal? Pellets reach 450 and never develop the smoke ring this pit does. I cooked on a Weber Kettle for 39 years. I used to have a offset smoker, too much work. I never thought I would walk away from my Weber then this came around. My advice is buy the model that fits your need. You're going to love it.

@chillwill2673 2 жыл бұрын

@@docohm50 Thanks for the honest review (one year later, lol) Question for you: does the MB produce bad smoke after it’s been cooking for a while? It seems the fan may turn on and blow on charcoal that hasn’t ashed over fully in the middle of a cook.

@MrJunglebear1 Жыл бұрын

What is the comparison between length of time you can run the grill with a full load of charcoal, or wood

@Mick65ok 2 жыл бұрын

Do you have to use lump charcoal? What is the difference between lump and briquettes? Thanks

@Tiersmoke92555 3 жыл бұрын

Simple fix for the wire issue, pick up cord anchors from your favorite hardware or online retailer and screw the wire down to something solid as it exists the controller. (Hint hint masterbuilt)

@networkn 2 жыл бұрын

Even simpler fix, masterbuilt could do a revision to make the mechanism inherently more robust, so people aren't having to jerry rig and potentially getting it wrong and having a broken grill.

@TheOlRazzleDazzler 2 жыл бұрын

@@networkn even better fix. Don’t buy a masterbuilt. I have a 560 and it’s complete junk. Complete utter 100% junk. Garbage. It’s too bad. Because the concept is awesome. The quality is crap tho.

@andrealauriero6907 2 жыл бұрын

great video! i have a question... does the declared depth of 77cm include the open front?

@jonathanmartinez4333 2 жыл бұрын

Do you get even heat spread on the grill meaning left and right front and back.

@rickhughes954 2 жыл бұрын

If you don't use all of the contents of the hopper .. how easy is to to empty the unused coals ?

@belavet Жыл бұрын

Got one of these exact units on clearance at Walmart. It also came damaged despite there being zero issues with the box itself. In my case it's the bottom of the cook chamber where the first leg (based on the instructions) attaches. Seen other reviews with this exact damage. Unsure I can pack it back up or how I'd take it back. Damage couldn't be seen until everything was removed from the box. I get that they needed to hit a price point but this is the thinnest smoker I think I ever bought. And people give traeger shit for their thin metal...

@meatshackbbq9349 3 жыл бұрын

New subscriber here. Thank you for sharing the review.

@TheBarbecueLab 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful Meat Shack! Thanks for subscribing

@chopperdt66 2 жыл бұрын

I thinki skip the temp control so I wanna know if you can have temp control on this unit with the interface please?

@gatorbayou17 3 жыл бұрын

When my 560 was delivered I met the delivery truck outside with my handcart. Driver looked at me, chuckled, and said you won't need that, pretty sure you won't accept delivery. It looked as if it had been hit with a high speed forklift blade. It had been knocked clear out of the box, stuffed back in and sent on it's merry way. Wasn't a single panel that was even recognizable. Got my refund then went to Academy and bought one off the floor ready to grill

@Adam-gy3tw Жыл бұрын

So manifold stays in when grilling? From my experience, my grill wasn’t getting hot enough.

@Ron38654 2 жыл бұрын

I bought the Masterbuilt smoker and it was damaged at the factory and boxed that way at the factory. I took it back to Lowe’s and exchanged it for another unit and got it home and it was damaged at the factory obviously because the box was not damaged at all. Took the second damaged unit back to Lowe’s to exchange it and we unboxed it before I left the store with it and it was damaged. They took three more units off the shelf and one of them was damaged. I’m not sure what’s going on at the master built factory but it sure seems like they will stick anything in a box and send it out to the retail store

@dewaynemooney2604 Жыл бұрын

So why did it flame up? I'm confused 😕. If it's not on direct heat.

@GeneralRock114 Жыл бұрын

How do you use the probes on the panel work?? Are they specific Masterbuilt ones??? Can you use wired probes???

@SomeUser421 Жыл бұрын

Pretty nice review overall, but I feel like you're missing some really key info up front. How long does it take to get up to temp and how does overall ease-of-use compare to a pellet grill? How well does it hold the set temp, what kinds of charcoal can you use and and how fast does it burn through fuel?

@whatfreedom7 Жыл бұрын

Is the heat fairly consistent across the surface or a hot spot in the middle.

@SidebandSamurai 3 жыл бұрын

David, It has been 6 months since you received the grill. How do you like it now and any other problems with the grill since this review? How does this grill fit with all the other grills you have reviewed. I wanted to also say, excellent review of the pit and its capabilities. I have been looking for a good all around general use pit. I own a gas grill and a weber kettle. Both have their functions. I have tried some strange stuff like bake bread in my gas grill (did not come out well at all) I wanted to thank you for your effort on this video, its concise and straight to the point. I like that in a review. And thanks to Masterbuilt for providing you a unit to review and show us. I would like to know how you light the fire for this unit. I agree with you on the thickness of metal. If they had a 800 Pro for example, people would buy it just for the better build quality. Thank you very much for your hard work.

@TheBarbecueLab 3 жыл бұрын

I haven't run into anything new with the grill that I didn't lay out in the video, and we've been using it a couple of times a month since the review. When it comes down to it, I really like the idea of a gravity charcoal grill. It functions so much like a pellet smoker when it comes to ease of use, but it's very multi-functional. If I was only going to have a single grill on my patio, it would be a gravity charcoal grill. It just does everything. When it comes to lighting the fire on this unit, it's the same as the way it's lit on the 560, and Adam who serves as the director of product development for Masterbuilt shows how to light one in my interview with him which you can find here. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/f7d-m9RmqbHIhYk.html - Lighting the unit starts at about 3:10 into the video.

@TheWTcowboy 2 жыл бұрын

great vid thanks

@docohm50 3 жыл бұрын

I own the 560 this is a great review. I love mine. My advice is only put enough fuel in your hopper for your cook.

@MelloHubb 3 жыл бұрын

I had a 1050 and returned it after right under 3 months of ownership. I'm just wishing that they come out with a "pro" model with better build quality. I kept mine under a covered patio without the masterbuilt cover and discovered that it was still developing rust spots

@docohm50 3 жыл бұрын

@@MelloHubb What are you going with next after your 1050?

@shakin_jakewilson5247 3 жыл бұрын

@@MelloHubb okay you sold it. You didn’t say if the rust was on the inside or the outside. If on the outside then it needed better weather protection which you said you didn’t give it sans cover but if it was rusting on the inside maybe the 1050 was too large and what you had on the grill wasn’t enough to splatter everywhere it rusted. In that case you could have sprayed oil on the spots that weren’t protected. I’m using the Masterbuilt 560 Gravity, and have owned/used since it’s inception. I keep mine inside an attached garage in north central Fla. No rust spots externally and no internal rusting either, but then we use our Masterbuilt gravity560 typically 3X’s a week. Oil and grease from animal fat splatters all over on the inside & why (IMO) it hasn’t rusted. I also keep a Rec Tec 560 wood pellet grill next to it in the same attached garage. It doesn’t get the use the gravity fed charcoal grill does as I prefer the way charcoal cooks our food. The Rec Tec doesn’t rust either, but then it’s metal bits are all stainless steel. That said, stainless does not mean stain not. Stainless steel grills can still rust and rot, just not as fast. Keeping inside a garage helps get the rust away But overall, and this is strictly my opinion, the smaller the interior space the grill has, the less chance of rusting on the interior. More metal means more places for rust to appear, more area to protect, more area that needs animal fat to splatter on to keep from rusting. I’m only grilling for myself & wifey year round. In the winter months her Aunt snow birds it with us so I’m grilling for 3 five months of the year. I feel the Masterbuilt 560 is the perfect size for our needs yet I like the extra goodies that the 1050 offers, like the front shelf, etc. I’m curious to see what others experience will be with the flat top griddle the 800 series has, if there will be rusting issues. Of course that will depend on the level of care and use the flat top gets. I think and this is just a guess, the 800 griddle top will fare better than those that have BlackstoneGriddle griddle since the Masterbuilt 800 griddle has a closable lid to keep the weather off the griddle. That won’t matter if the griddle is left to hang outside in the elements. Others may have better and different ideas

@Icutmetal 2 жыл бұрын

@@shakin_jakewilson5247 Oh is that all?