Masterbuilt Gravity XT | My Review of the Masterbuilt Gravity XT | Q&A Review

[@ey5644]

Good Morning Tommy, Thanks for another great video breakdown. Quick question on the temperature overshoot, about how long does it take for the temperature to correct itself and settle back down? Thanks!

[@thegalleryBBQ]

First off thanks for the super chat... That my friend is greatly appreciated!!! Id say 5-10 min or so. I have a rib battle happening now with the XT and Lone Star pellet and the xt is steady on the temp all morning!! Its an awesome pit!

[@pcmushonga]

I guess I’ll go get this one. My 1050 has started falling apart after exactly 3 years. Rusting, and the bottom gave out as well. Enjoyed it though

[@JLz86]

Glad to see a review from someone that knows the old model as well. Also just FYI the switch on the hopper lid is in the back between to hinges.

[@thegalleryBBQ]

Figured that after the release... Cheers

[@Brewdiver82]

I got the 560 the week it first came out. I've never taken it apart to clean. You load the hopper full for a shorter cook and when you're done you crank it to 700 degrees and let it burn. Fire cleans everything.

[@rvankeulen1945]

@ThegalleryBBQ I saw I review from the XT on Toptenrewiews "My biggest issue with this grill and smoker is how much ash it created-and not in the ash bucket where I would have hoped all of it would have gone. The grates were covered in ash after every cooking session. I’d have to clean it off before using the grill again. However, the grates would then get covered completely in ash as soon as I started the grill. Even as I cooked, ash continued to cover the grates. I found myself having to constantly clean ash off the grates before I cooked, as I cooked, and after I cooked. It’s likely that my food was covered in a fine layer of ash too. can you give me your thoughts on that?

[@thegalleryBBQ]

Ok... Are you using Lump or Briquettes.. My guess is lump. That said. When you open the hood open it very slowely. Lump or Briq it'll help greatly.

[@rvankeulen1945]

But you have no issues with that? I’m coming from an Traeger and was concerned about it before I going to buy one

[@thegalleryBBQ]

@@rvankeulen1945 small issues. Certainly nothing that bothers me. Again. Lump is worst and open the hood slow.

[@rvankeulen1945]

Tommy is it possible to put a griddle on the XT for smash burgers?

[@thegalleryBBQ]

@@rvankeulen1945 Let me work on that for an upcoming video. Stay tuned.

[@michaelduncan2759]

Gallery BBQ is there any insulation on this pit? Does it leak smoke at joints, etc?

[@thegalleryBBQ]

I think it's double-walled. They all leak including this one. That said, I'm not sure that's a bad thing. The XT definitely lays on the smoke.

[@SpongeBobby-h2w]

Question please. Can you create cooking programs with the app? I wish at this price point they would’ve made the cook chamber high grade stainless steel . It would last longer, take the high heat better & not rust if taken care of. I am really thinking about getting this. I’ll have to wait a little longer to make sure these charcoal chambers last longer than the other ones. 3 year warranty is nice but 5 would be better at this price. Thanks for the video!

[@thegalleryBBQ]

I don't think you can.

[@jimcrookston2776]

Thanks for the review Tommy. Will be interested to see how the XT holds up.

[@thegalleryBBQ]

Time will tell.

[@zone7gardener808]

Good Evening Tommy, thanks for the in depth video. You have the best shades. Do you mind sharing where you got them?

[@thegalleryBBQ]

most my shades are ray ban. Cheers

[@robertbernal3180]

Great questions and definitely the answers Tommy. That Masterbuild is wonderful seeing the great cooks that you have done Tommy. If I had the money I know that I would enjoy cooking on one. Have a wonderful weekend Tommy and CHEERS.

[@thegalleryBBQ]

Thanks my brother.

[@brodywooddell1904]

Just got mine and it took 3 hours to put together. First ever smoker so very excited to be a meat guy!

[@thegalleryBBQ]

AWESOME. any questions. LMK [e-mail]

[@domgrasso7022]

does the rotisserie for the 1050 work in the XT?

[@thegalleryBBQ]

not sure-

[@kevinkujda7502]

If you had to pick a smoker Tommy , would you pick the Masterbuilt Gravity XT or the Camp Chief Woodwind Pro .

[@thegalleryBBQ]

To be fair, ive not used that camp chef woodwind pro. That said. I know a few people that have stopped using it. Double that said, 10000% I'd take the XT 7 days a week, 365 days a year!

[@kevinkujda7502]

@@thegalleryBBQthank you i think the Masterbuilt is what i will get

[@gsxdsm]

On the WWP you have to add wood every 45 mins for smoke flavor - on the XT you can run full splits of wood for multi hour cooks hands off.

[@staffordjones103]

Thanks, very informative. Do you think the price will come down in a year or so? The price of the 1050 never came down.

[@thegalleryBBQ]

Not likely.... That said. Maybe by the end of the year you can grab one on sale or slightly used. Its an amazing pit!

[@jeremyspringer8280]

Second video I am watching. Good stuff just smoked a chuck roast on my vertical propane Masterbuilt smoker. Came out fantastic just made the typical stall mistake. Enjoy the tips and advice good videos bud 😊

[@thegalleryBBQ]

Always..... Any questions. LMK [e-mail]

[@richandrosenorthernersonta3006]

Great vid Tommy bought and been using my 800 every week after watching your vids , thinking of upgrading to the XT after this year ... ty

[@thegalleryBBQ]

Its worth the upgrade if you can swing it...

[@davidbass-dw2xn]

Thanks Tommy Good first review Can I run this controller off my low voltage power bank like I do on my 1050 ?? Or is it mains voltage only ? Thanks

[@thegalleryBBQ]

Hi David. Not sure on that.

[@ridgecreekfrenchies4733]

How do I get one of the masterbuilt gravity XT???

[@johnmbell4642]

Hey Tommy, great review I think you covered all the Bases. my brother is in the market for a new grill. Hopefully he gets this one as I’d love to play around with it.. Hope all is well and will see you in the next one🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸👍

[@thegalleryBBQ]

You'd love it....

[@robertcaudill6477]

Great review! I really like my 560 but would like to upgrade someday 👍😎

[@H.P.]

Tommy, does it come with the same temperature probes? I"m constantly replacing the probes on my 800.

[@thegalleryBBQ]

Prolly, that said. I always use an outside source (Chefstemp)

[@jamesj5469]

I wonder if they could make a dual manfold design for the other grills

[@thegalleryBBQ]

I don't think so as the design is different. So, not sure how that would work. Also, the cost factor would hurt the sales.

[@NbMW81]

What are the actual dimensions of the hopper on these things? 8x10 or so? Does that firebrick around the burn chamber sticking out cause any kind of log jams? Seems like it'd be a problem

[@thegalleryBBQ]

never ever had a log jam in any of the masterbuilt, 560, 800, 1050 and the xt. That said. Because the Tahoma is slanted if had a few in there.

[@Magnetof51]

Great video Tommy. Do you feel like the XT holds the smoke better than the 1st gen MB? I feel that the gap in the back is a little to big and let's out a lot of smoke.

[@thegalleryBBQ]

10000000%.... all the seals on this bad boy are tight!!

[@johno.9787]

How does the xt compare to a masterbuilt with the lss mods?

[@thegalleryBBQ]

Id take this XT all day, every day!

[@nobrien1]

I'm interested but waiting to see what the durability is since that has been an issue with the earlier models. And, it seems like the 67% price increase over the 1050 is excessive for the improvements. Lastly, are you Ringo Starr's long lost love child? 😃

[@thegalleryBBQ]

I am Ring's cousin however I try and keep that on the low. Cheers

[@Rbouch]

Thanks for the awesome video my friend….i guess I’ll be getting the XT!

[@thegalleryBBQ]

I just did a lone star pellet vs xt rib battle....

[@Rbouch]

@@thegalleryBBQCan’t wait for that video?

[@thegalleryBBQ]

@@Rbouch People may be surprised but it is what it is... lol

[@yambor44]

Tommy, will the XT run on a battery pack like the first generations would?

[@thegalleryBBQ]

Not sure on that.....

[@jamiestone2954]

I've had mine for 4 yrs. The hopper metal in the chute is bowed out and crumbling. Prob 100+ cooks easy. Can we change the hopper inside metal plates? If so. Where can we get em. Also I just picked up a brand new 560 for 250$ my 2nd. Best smoker ever, as I have 4!

[@thegalleryBBQ]

I'd hope the XT has corrected that. Cheers

[@fuzzybullwinkle]

Is lss mods going to make stuff for the xt as well

[@thegalleryBBQ]

I'd say yes eventually...

[@jcbever1511]

Thanks for this video. It was very informative. I have a pellet grill (Traeger) that I enjoy using, but have always liked grilling/smoking with charcoal. Would love to have something that works like a pellet grill but gives you that charcoal flavor. This Masterbuilt looks like it may check off those boxes.

[@thegalleryBBQ]

its an amazing pit.

[@gharv1313]

Definitely a awesome review Tommy, a lot of questions answered! This is the real deal! Can’t wait for the Lone Star challenge,should be a good throw down! Have an awesome weekend! Cheers brother 🍻🔥🍻

[@thegalleryBBQ]

did it yesterday. results soon....;)

[@stevenszebenyi2446]

Everyone near me (East PA0 is out of the XT and don't know when it may be back. Masterbuilt also is out. Any insights as to when aai might be able to get one? Thanks. It was a great video!

[@thegalleryBBQ]

all i know is they re-stocking as fast as possible... Keep checking. Great pit.

[@chillwill2673]

It’s available now. This is the second time in one week they have it in stock.

[@stevenszebenyi2446]

@@chillwill2673 Hey @chillwill. Thanks for the heads up!

[@eclipxe]

Great review! I’m also seeing the water pan temp issues

[@thegalleryBBQ]

Thanks-

[@LuckyLarrysBBQ]

Very good review Tommy you coved a lot of questions once my 1050 dies I think I will make this purchase thanks for all you do cheers👍🔥🍺

[@bobbicatton]

Solid review, Tommy. I like the Q&A format👍😊

[@thegalleryBBQ]

Thanks Bobbi...

[@D3w4yne]

How about a 1050 with all the LSS mods and a fireboard pro 2 vs the XT? Was gonna pull the trigger on a Frankengrill but then saw the XT launched. My main concern is the MB software and panel. My 560 panel is junk and the app has been pretty underwhelming.

[@thegalleryBBQ]

I'd take the XT anyday, everyday!

[@scottkulickyepper]

That was great Tommy! Your trick in last question I'll have to try...Thanxs👍

[@thegalleryBBQ]

Cheers and thanks-

[@easterneuropeantracksuit3312]

At this price point would you consider another brand?

[@thegalleryBBQ]

Where could you go for 1500.... Ive got a lone star pellet vs the XT rib battle happening now. But that Lone star goes for double. Other then that. I can think of nothing else if you like real wood/charcoal flavor.

[@easterneuropeantracksuit3312]

The Weber searwood? I don’t know what I’m doing is that much different ?

[@thegalleryBBQ]

@@easterneuropeantracksuit3312 Im sure the sear wood is a great pit. Do you prefer the smoke of a pellet grill, or gravity fed type grill.??

[@ScottysBackYardBBQ]

1050 be fine

[@thegalleryBBQ]

@@ScottysBackYardBBQ BBQ Jerry is looking for you!!

[@giovannymaria]

I have the 800 that I bought in 2021 and the actuators are now failing me. I want to compare this to the camp chef woodwind pro. Both around the same price.

[@thegalleryBBQ]

Not even close.... Get the XT...

[@dwaynewladyka577]

Thanks for sharing this in depth review. Cheers, Tommy! 👍🏻👍🏻✌️

[@thegalleryBBQ]

Thanks my man...

[@craigallbee3284]

Tommy I spent 1700 buckaroos my fine friend; that’s a lot of scratch, but so far I dig it!

[@thegalleryBBQ]

i hear ya brother. That said, you did well. She's one bad azz pit!

[@craigallbee3284]

@@thegalleryBBQ so far I love it. I’m doing an 18 primer brisket next.

[@hilltop1845]

Will it sear without grill grates

[@thegalleryBBQ]

It will..... Not as good, but will for sure-. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mpnEooaXlp2tfck

[@watsonrk1]

The water tank is heat storage. It's soaking it up before reaching the probe. Use Purple Power to clean mine, no scrubbing. Spray, wait 5-10 minutes and rinse... done! Thanks Tommy

[@thegalleryBBQ]

Thanks for the tips.

[@chillwill2673]

Do you think placing it in after it reaches temp will do? Or don’t bother with it at all?

[@watsonrk1]

Honestly, I used it a couple times and noticed it took longer to build the bark. That the inside of my smoker was showing more suit buildup and needed cleaned earlier than before. The container for water is still their, just empty and my cooks seem to be a little quicker. I spritz with water and vinegar occasionally.. that tells me the heats to hot, to fast. So lower the temp 10° and keep going.

[@chillwill2673]

@@watsonrk1 Thanks for the response. I want to use it for a drip pan only. I’ll try that, lower the temp to get it right.

[@watsonrk1]

Will, I put the meat on a piece of tinfoil, season it and then wrap it up with the foil for 15 minutes. When the smoker is ready, put your meat down, place the foil under the meat (one level down) to catch drippings after folding it to just a little bigger than the actual piece of meat. I spritz the surface around 165°, to slow the bark while building the internal temp. A couple spritz's later, were at 175-180°, bark is set, wrap it and increase smoker temo to finish the meat. At probe tender (205'ish) pull the meat AND rest. Works for anything but chicken.. pork shoulder, brisket, ribs, pastrami and of course, Tommy's favorite.. chuck roast cooked like a brisket!

[@TheSequimtucky]

Someone said their 800 only lasted 2 years. I bought my 1050 around christmas of 2018 and it's still going strong. I just got the firebox and manifold from LSS, but other then that it's been a good machine.

[@thegalleryBBQ]

I know some 560s that are still rocking!!!

[@chrisnash2154]

I’ve had the 1050 for many years now. Great grill, but between heavy use, a cross country move with horrible movers and a 3-1/2” hail storm this grill has taken a beating! It still works, but somewhere along the line I have lost Wi-Fi control. Would I buy it again? Yes, but then I start looking at the XT, but now you’re getting into commercial charcoal grill territory, such as a Yoder. Of course, grills like that is commercial grade ridiculously heavy duty metal for a grill that would be expected to last a lifetime. That would be my dilemma. Would I stick with an XT or double/ triple up and buy Yoder?

[@thegalleryBBQ]

XT..........

[@jeremyspringer8280]

This is the next grill I want to get

[@thegalleryBBQ]

You have chosen wisely! Cheers

[@kevincantrell1459]

Too bad they didnt include the auto ignite feature, especially at that price point. Definitely looking forward to your comparison video!

[@thegalleryBBQ]

That would have been killer.

[@cocinandoconfoodies.]

Awesome Review Dude!

[@thegalleryBBQ]

Thanks brother. Any questions. LMK

[@SmokingDadBBQ]

Nice review

[@thegalleryBBQ]

Thanks bud.

[@Mankitchenrecipes]

Excellent review, Tonmy! This pit does seem better than its predecessors. 👍

[@thegalleryBBQ]

Its bad azz....

[@FritzFrank]

I have to give you credit, you wipe down after cleaning, I'm lazy and just let the parts sun dry. 😳😂 Nice review and Q&A! 🍻

[@thegalleryBBQ]

😊 thank you

[@LoreWhore88]

Tell your buddy Luke to fab up a tuning plate to tamp down the crazy hot spot on the left side of the grill.

[@thegalleryBBQ]

He'll be stopping in soon for sure-.

[@MullyAKL]

Would be nice if MB could make a "next gen" 800, taking the XT updates in a smaller size - I don't really need the real estate of the XT.

[@thegalleryBBQ]

From what I hear, nothing in the works yet!

[@BBQ_JerrY]

So I’m liking my xt

[@thegalleryBBQ]

Its an awesome pit.

[@ifranksultan]

Love the xt grill, i hate the price of it.

[@thegalleryBBQ]

I hear you....

[@FlowTieGuy]

this guy looks like he was denied his application to the Hell's Angels for being too nice. great video and I enjoy your animated personality

[@thegalleryBBQ]

Good one.... Cheers brother and thanks for watching.

[@Threefiddyz]

I want one but my char griller 980 has been great last 9 months and I guess it'll have to die first like my mb 560 did rusting out 😂

[@thegalleryBBQ]

That char grillers a fine pit. When it goes, greab an XT...

[@Badmana0]

Luke is not working on any mods for the XT, I asked him myself, I suppose that's a good thing as there isn't anything that can be heavily improved upon meaning the designers have watched all the yt vid and listened to what consumers are saying. That said, I can see someie coming out with larger racks instead of those single ones. I guess they wanna take lss out of business :)

[@thegalleryBBQ]

Give Luke time..... He'll come around. lol

[@erinaledo1267]

So basically this was a review and basically it was about this grill. So basically now you know!

[@davidcarvalho9904]

So the XT is a upgraded 1050 with mods.and more space then you need.You cant grow space..Wait for a sale and go for it no brainer...TYVM for all you do. Hug molly for me

[@thegalleryBBQ]

Thanks brother. Molly says thanks-)

[@BBQ_JerrY]

Ohhhh Scotty loves his taaaaaahomer

[@thegalleryBBQ]

My man.... Where is Scotty??

[@ronboerjan6101]

Great review, for $1500 that thing better last a life time. :)

[@thegalleryBBQ]

I'm pretty sure it'll last.

[@OD91MJ]

1500 without cast iron grates? Wow.

[@thegalleryBBQ]

I was never a fan of those cast iron grates so I welcome these. Thanks for watching.

[@eclipxe]

Don’t like cast iron grates

[@theone5404]

Did this guy use to wrestle?

[@thegalleryBBQ]

Yes. Macho Tommy. lol

[@nicholasdemarest4254]

If you can only get 4 to 6 years out of the grill. I would spend the extra to get a lone star grillz pellet/chip smoker. I won't waste my money on a short lived grill.

[@thegalleryBBQ]

Both fine pits.

[@theone5404]

In this economy, good luck with tyne higher prices.

[@thegalleryBBQ]

Its all good.

[@xavierquintana2734]

I don’t think the extra 200 sq inches is worth double the price! I’d rather get the Pitboss 1600 for 800 dollars! Almost half the price and still an extra 400 sq inch’s larger!

[@thegalleryBBQ]

The Pit Boss 1600 is a fine pit Enjoy... That said. This XT will out cook/grill/smoke it 365 days a year! Cheers

[@lukevander3683]

Cleaning in the dirt with a water hose is criminal behavior

[@thegalleryBBQ]

Stop being so girly....

[@ScottysBackYardBBQ]

who cleans there pits lol Masterbuilt makes an amazing pit. xt i think is over priced. but seems to be a solid cooker.

[@thegalleryBBQ]

Thanks Scotty! Cheers

[@patrickford18]

$1500 for a grill that "might" last 5 years? Fuck that!

[@thegalleryBBQ]

Welcome to life on planet earth!!

[@waynec3121]

Too much much money for me

[@thegalleryBBQ]

Its a lot of bread for sure-. Thanks for watching!

[@ExtremeAerialProductions-p9q]

stop the finger flicking to the camera you already lean in enough we all talk with our hands but man your poking my eyes out