Masterbuilt Gravity vs Char-Griller Gravity | Which should you buy!

[@TheMatrixxandRhodesShow]

Just used my Masterbuilt 800 for the first time today. Omg i love it. It is amazing. Ribs and chicken came out amazing.

[@thegalleryBBQ]

Great to hear! the 800 is killer

[@1loadermanjack]

Tommy, I'll tell you since I've had my MB560 July1 I'm totally impressed with it. Ease of operating. The way it holds temp with in 2-3 degrees and also producing clean smoke. Put wood in the ash bin, which always burns completely, also add up to 2lbs in the hopper with charcoal for extra smoke flavor if needed. Doing Slow and Sear ( I just did a 3lb Tomahawk, made a video ) taking temp from 250 to 600 really quick about 3 minutes works amazing. Gravity feed smoker/grills, have my seal of approval, and I have cooked on all kinds of cookers. I think any Gravity feed grill, Chargriller or MB is the way to go!

[@thegalleryBBQ]

Agreed. This is an awesome time to be a backyard pitmaster!

[@meals24u]

Awesome thanks for sharing

[@johnnymissfire8464]

You got it right Tommy,I think it will take a 3rd manufacture to combine all the good from both pits and eliminate the bad to make the perfect one.

[@thegalleryBBQ]

Round two will be awesome.

[@miketandeski4959]

I have stayed away from pellet smokers and like charcoal better. Always using the good ol weber. After watching your videos I went and purchased a MB and having a good time cooking with this amazing Rig! Thanks for all your knowledge Tommy!

[@thegalleryBBQ]

A Mike thanks buddy. Ill always shoot it strait. Remember, any questions [e-mail]

[@Bigheadedwon]

Good video, your videos were what pushed me over the edge on getting a Gravity. I wanted the 800 but it was out of stock at the time and I couldn't wait who knows how long for it to be back in stock so I got a 560. The CG's definitely nice, but I love my MB. For anyone watching this who's thinking about buying a smoker. Gravity fed all the way over a pellet grill. I just did a 12 hour pork butt yesterday with Apple & Hickory wood chunks and it came out fantastic. I recommend you watch some more of Tommy's videos he has a lot of good ones showing off both of these machines.

[@thegalleryBBQ]

J.R. this is an awesome post. Cheers.

[@jayeshaw5705]

Is the reason these grills are better than pellets because the gravity smokers give better flavour?

[@JoeAnshien]

One thing that should have been mentioned is the MB has an optional rotisserie that the CG does not have. Also porcelain coated grates are nice to start, they will crack and rust. Pure cast iron can be brought back to life over and over.

[@thegalleryBBQ]

Good point Joe....

[@MedicXDm]

I'm subscribed now. I'm sold on gravity fed but having trouble deciding which one. This video help alot. Also, lets see that f1fitty you mentioned in your mod video. Thank you again.

[@thegalleryBBQ]

Thanks for the sub! Stay tuned because im about to treat the gravity like a stick burner!

[@ComparisonCooking]

This was a very very informative comparison. Right up my alley! Really well done 👍 video!

[@thegalleryBBQ]

Thanks man.

[@lx2nv]

Man I've been saying and still saying, if you could combine both into one unit it would be the ultimate. I like the cooking chamber better in the MB, but agree with the CG heat deflector and grates. Also get the CG grease management system on the MB and you'd have a winner.

[@thegalleryBBQ]

Thats coming. I hope;)..

[@TWC6724]

Nice head to head comparison Tommy. Thanks for doing this video.

[@thegalleryBBQ]

TWC. Thanks-

[@TrinDawg37]

Love the comparison video! I’m leaning more towards the Char Griller. You mentioned you get more smoke flavor with the Masterbuilt because of the flapper issue with the CG. But now that there’s a vent extender for the CG, does your opinion on that change? I’m coming from a recteq pellet smoker and I want that stick burner taste. Will I get that with the char griller?

[@thegalleryBBQ]

More even on the smoke. That said. I still prefer the char-griller.

[@TrinDawg37]

@@thegalleryBBQ I just put in an order to buy my char griller. Thanks for all the info and helping me to decide on this great smoker.

[@thegalleryBBQ]

@@TrinDawg37 Enjoy and keep on watching!!! Any questions. LMK

[@TrinDawg37]

@@thegalleryBBQ I do have a question. What are the just have mods for this smoker.

[@thegalleryBBQ]

@@TrinDawg37 vent extender is a must have!!

[@jasonshoemaker8891]

Your review is spot in about the masterbuilt. I have the 800.. Love the griddle. Just got the rotisserie for it. ( they come with 560, 800, and the 1050 rods) would love to see a review. Done one cook so far with it. A week ago.

[@thegalleryBBQ]

Thanks Jason. Unfortunitly. The channel does not have the rotisserie.

[@meals24u]

*Nice comparison! Thank you for sharing*

[@thegalleryBBQ]

Thanks for watching!

[@1905934]

totally in love with my 1050 Masterbuilt.

[@thegalleryBBQ]

Heck yeah. I just fired up my brand new 1050. Stay tuned.

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

Good job Tommy! Obviously you like both of them and it seems like a flip a coin for anyone who wants to buy a gravity fed pit. Thanks for sharing.

[@thegalleryBBQ]

Cheers brother and thanks for the comment.

[@bbqnate4364]

The long-awaited comparison, thank you! I think it was your assembly video on the CG980 where I mentioned I couldn't wait for this. I’ve seen a few now and many people have a lot of the same thoughts. You'll get some people married to specific brands, I'm not one of them. Give me quality & features any day over a name/loyalty, and that's exactly what this video is for. Thanks!

[@thegalleryBBQ]

BBQ NATE. thanks bud. I tried to be as fair as I could.

[@lightmanatoz]

Nice video, Tommy. I agree with most of what you said. By the way the hopper on the Masterbuilt is three pieces. Also, the have changed the material of the wall in the Lower burn area. It is foam insulation with stainless walls. It’s like KlotesMods swap. I know this because the replace two of the three pieces on mine after the grate ribs in the burn are burned out. I love my pit. I got the replacements in two shipment over a period of two weeks. I am very pleased with what they did to fix my issues!

[@thegalleryBBQ]

James. Thanks for that info. I tried being as fair as I could be without just saying what everyone else says. Cheers.

[@lightmanatoz]

@@thegalleryBBQ I think you did a fair assesment of the smokers.

[@lulub5758]

Hey tommy I just got my 800 today, thanks for the info.

[@thegalleryBBQ]

Great choice! Any questions, [e-mail]

[@ralphb4012]

Thanks Tommy. I was on the fence and was hoping see a winner. Maybe a tie breaker would be the cleanup and general maintenance?

[@thegalleryBBQ]

Ralph, I The winner here IS you and me and everyone else that owns a gravity fed.

[@jayeshaw5705]

Would love to see a video on the cleanup

[@TecPhoenixz]

I like the cast iron grate of my masterbuilt for searing, but having grates that are dishwasher safe like the char-griller is something I could see being nice, and they might be better for smoking since they seem to have bigger gaps

[@michaeljordan6090]

I had a Masterbuilt 1050 for a year I loved how it cooked and smoked, but incredibly unreliable, the first one worked only a few days, the second one I was constantly replacing the switches, the at about 10’month the fan died, and I got rid of it and bought a Traeger. I don’t like it. I was trying to decide if I wanted the Masterbuilt 800 or chargriller . Has MB done any updates to their switches?

[@thegalleryBBQ]

I mean. That sounds like some bad luck! Many and i mean many have run these pits(MB)for years with no problems including me. On a side note! Some have had the same problems with the 980. To answer your question. No up grades as of yet!

[@Mike-01234]

I'm still in the fence between a pellet smoker and one of these. One thing holds me back is the clean up compared to Traeger type pellet smoker can line the drip pan with foil.

[@thegalleryBBQ]

Clean up is a tad more but the food produced makes up for that!

[@benb6366]

Love your videos! I'm itching to pull the trigger and get either the MB gravity series or the Char Griller 980. I saw your most recent reviews, any 2022 review coming? Or do you sway one way or the other at this point? Thanks!

[@thegalleryBBQ]

I may do a Char 980 vs 1050 review as I ahve a brand new 1050 coming!

[@benb6366]

Thank you so much! Would you pick one over the other in the moment?

[@thegalleryBBQ]

@@benb6366 That be hard to do. The 1050 flat out rocks and that980 is awesome. Gun to my head. Id go 1050 on price alone.

[@xvgx]

Is the fan in the CG made out of metal or plastic like the MB’s fan?

[@thegalleryBBQ]

Plastic.

[@walterhill9267]

Great video.. I'm getting Macho Man vibes bro, all I was waiting to hear was an Ohhh Yeaa Brother

[@thegalleryBBQ]

Ive heard that before. lol

[@milltown]

Great video! Do you have any long views of your grilling "shack"? Looks like an awesome cooking area as well as video studio.

[@thegalleryBBQ]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/q4iXqaNjfdd2pJY

[@thegalleryBBQ]

I plan on an updated video as ive done so much finishing work inside.

[@condermachine2916]

Great job on the side by side Tommy. Can't seem to go wrong either way.

[@thegalleryBBQ]

Dought. Thats so SO true.

[@faceplantakaraybowman3501]

I own the 1050, the upgrades I bought I think is a must, bought the bigger shelf for front, the tray that fits under grates, collects all the grease and holds water for long cooks and you can still put your aluminum trays under your grate's and the other one is the grate that holds the charcoal, it's a wider opening for fire starters and has a grate that protects the flap and fan, so far no problems with it, my only complaint is sure uses a lot more charcoal, but ease of use is great on all nighters

[@thegalleryBBQ]

Thanks buddy for the comment. The 1050 is top dog for sure-

[@spiritsofthedistilledkind3633]

Excellent job Tommy! I wonder what 2022 holds for these two pits and if there will be any new contenders.

[@thegalleryBBQ]

Round two;)....

[@jayeshaw5705]

I'm holding out till 2022 but if nothing better comes out I'm getting Masterbuilt. No choice since I'm in Canada.

[@robhun7184]

Hi Tommy . Thanks for your videos ! I just wanna ask (if you don’t mind) could you please tell if the masterbuild 1050 can be use for grilling / bbquing with the lid open all the time? Thank you!

[@thegalleryBBQ]

1000%..... The 1050 can smoke/and/grill. Its an awesome pit.

[@Verwilderd]

The masterbuilt grates are about how much meat touches metal vs air. On the meat section you get more metal and hopefully better sear lines. On the smoke side, there is less metal and thus more air reaching the meat. That is the whole point of those grates. Do they make a huge difference? Maybe a bit. It’s a good idea, but I prefer purpose built grates for each.

[@thegalleryBBQ]

Good point

[@prestontuttle5832]

Aloha, back in the pack, concise as usual. Moving from AZ to Charleston, SC, had to sell my 560, but building a new house in the woods in Summerville, screened porch and looking forward to christening a new 800 or such. Great seeing your "face" again. Say hi to Molly.

[@thegalleryBBQ]

My man. I hope you and the misses are doing well. Hope to see you some more going forward!

[@igotJesus88]

Very nice! I live 30 min from Summerville in moncks corner.

[@WKYanks]

Nice job sir!! Subscribed!

[@thegalleryBBQ]

Thanks-

[@manuelromero1462]

Do they have a griddle for master built 560

[@thegalleryBBQ]

Not sure on that,

[@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ]

Nicely done Tommy!

[@thegalleryBBQ]

Thank you kindly!

[@justincornell8102]

Even though I own the 1050 I will have to agree with your thoughts here. Way better than pellet grills and they allow for us amateurs to put out food we otherwise wouldn’t be able to. I think it’s good to have more competition in the space so that each manufacturer will be forced to improve their designs and in the end that benefits us as consumers. As always I love watching your videos!

[@thegalleryBBQ]

Justin. Thanks bud.

[@scottmccullough7724]

Hey Tommy as I agree with your analysis I think the game changer is the master built middle shelf for the drip pan that would put them over the edge

[@thegalleryBBQ]

I do love using the drip pan. Cheers.

[@chadvargo1435]

Great video. I'll just say I think the only way to collapse the upper grates on the MB is with the 1050. Thanks for all your content!

[@thegalleryBBQ]

Chad. You maybe right. Ive owned the 1050 before this one and could never figure it out! Cheers and thanks for the comment.

[@abc-ed1nr]

Do these produce top notch ribs pulled pork brisket or no? Just sold a pellet smoker bc there was no smoke flavor.

[@thegalleryBBQ]

Yes..... These pits are way better than a pellet if you're looking for more smoke.

[@abc-ed1nr]

@@thegalleryBBQ thank you for replying!!! I don’t want to make another mistake in buying……. When you use it as a grill, how does it come out? With the pellet, there was no direct heat, so it didn’t char or sear anything. And it too waaaayyyyyy longer to cook meats at the same temps. Can you still char up a delicious chicken bbq on one of these? Even if it’s just hot air flowing around?

[@lm8443]

Is the chargrilled coming out with a smaller unit. Great video👍

[@thegalleryBBQ]

Not that I know of!!! I think as far as gravity feds this is it for 22...

[@lukesimington9392]

Nice work man. Just got the 980.

[@thegalleryBBQ]

You'll love it. All these gravity feds rock.

[@admtahoe]

I use to love Masterbuilt, I just bought a MB 560 gravity feed in late April. I used the unit 5 times and love it. Went out to use it the weekend of June 3rd (yes, 1.5 months later) and the electric controller would not stay on, it kept shutting off and on every 10 seconds. I contacted Masterbuilt, they asked me a couple of questions and decided to replace the unit under the warranty. They said it would be 7-14 days before the item ships and they would contact me with an email and tracking number. When I first bought the unit I had opted for it to be put together, so Amazon delivered it and two yahoos' installed it. In the process they left out the charcoal grill that keeps the charcoal from falling all the way into the ash bin. After going back and forth with Amazon, they finally gave me 180.00 off of the unit, so I went on MB website and ordered the Charcoal plate it was like 11.00 plus shipping. It took over 3 weeks for it to be sent from Ohio to California because it took over a week for MB to ship it. So I finally received that around mid may, used this unit exactly 2 full weeks (5 times) and the electric controller crapped out. Today the control unit showed up, MB did not contact as they promised with a tracking number, I sent them an email last week, June 28th was day 14, sent another email yesterday, they finally responded and said here is your tracking number. Tonight I'll go home and hook it up and see if it actually works. Great smoker but you are totally at the mercy of an electronic unit that when it fails you are left with nothing to use. I have now considered ordering another control unit for roughly 35.00 from their website which of course will take 3-4 weeks to arrive, just in case it dies in the future. This whole smoker is great and I love it but you are totally at the mercy of the control unit.

[@thegalleryBBQ]

Agreed. That controller is definitely a weak spot in that cooker. Mine crapped out and I do keep an extra in the garage!

[@thetangierc]

Great video. I really like my MB that I've had for a while, but I like it for the conveniences more than the flavor. Unfortunately I cannot get my 1050 to get the smoke flavor I get from my older Broil King Vertical Charcoal Smoker. The MB isn't even close and that's after trying many many times with different tactics and advice. I wish I could marry the two smokers. That brought me here to look into the Chargriller, but I am starting to wonder if there are some fundamentally different things in a vertical that gives me significantly more and unquestionable smoke flavor. This is a unanimous experience from mouths that have eaten from both my BK and MB. I always love your videos.

[@thegalleryBBQ]

Hi Tangier. I'm guessing you've tried mixing in with the lump and also in the ash catcher.? I do get plenty of smoke but not as much as I do on my vertical 40".... Cheers and thanks for watching and commenting.

[@thetangierc]

@@thegalleryBBQ Yes I’ve tried that too. Good to know you’re having the same experience competitively with your vertical.

[@rayjansen6712]

Durability is important to me.... How's the 980 doing now.? Reading a lot of negative comments..... Any issues experienced.??

[@thegalleryBBQ]

I mean if taken care of these are awesome pits!!

[@dv0830b]

Is it safe to say that this works like a pellet grill but using charcoal? By this I mean, would this be a good replacement for a pellet grill?

[@thegalleryBBQ]

Yep. And it'll outcook a pellet grill! Cheers

[@alexanderonos7123]

@13 min, you can buy the hopper in sections from masterbuilt. You replace it all in pieces

[@thegalleryBBQ]

I stand corrected. Thanks-

[@UABFWSS]

Having had 3 masterbuilts and two chargrillers now, I’m back to a mb1050 and lovin it. Goods n bads all around, but overall the mb just does it a little better and more reliably. I’ve leaned in favor of each a few times, but can’t deny the epic results from the mb.

[@thegalleryBBQ]

Agreed!

[@Willplunk]

Good review Tommy, each person has to decide what features they like best to get the right grill for them.

[@thegalleryBBQ]

Very true!

[@muzzykolip]

Thank you for your honest review Tommy. I personally love my MM 1050. But hey each to their own I always say. 👍 I welded my own separate griddle for it now and it’s even more amazing now

[@rq5304]

Which one sears better?

[@thegalleryBBQ]

I love the Masterbuilt

[@cartrack730]

I know before long the big guns are going to be pumping these out. My wife bought me a 1050 and I canceled it because I really did not needed as I have to many grills, but I am going to be watching!!

[@thegalleryBBQ]

That 1050 is killer! Cheers man!

[@SilverbackReviews]

If Randy Savage mellowed out and started grilling. Awesome vid! I liked and subbed!

[@thegalleryBBQ]

Glad to have you my man. Cheers and have an awesome Christmas.

[@doalex2085]

Well done Big Guy;! But I have read all the comments . And nothing was said if any attachments , that you can get for the pits. Like the rotisserie for the Masterbuilt!!! That’s what sold me! That and the Wife said I can go get the ( 560 ) because it was on sale! Thanks Tommy 👍🏻

[@thegalleryBBQ]

Do, thats an AWESOME point. If I had and use the rotisserie, that would have been another point for the MB..

[@carlvanhoozierjr6437]

Thanks for the great comparison. Once your done with your cook, how hard is it to extinguish the fire and how long does it take? Thanks

[@thegalleryBBQ]

How long, That depends. I find the Masterbuilt goes out a tad sooner. As far as how hard to extinguish, Just close everything up and wait! Thanks for the question.

[@DanielMarrufo656]

What would you pick between a pellet grill and one of these?

[@thegalleryBBQ]

Gravity will out smoke any pellet grill! That said. I do love what Pellets bring to the table and will always own one! Hope that helps but if you have any other questions [e-mail]

[@bobbicatton]

Very thorough, and thoughtful comparison👍😊

[@thegalleryBBQ]

Thank you kindly!

[@CaptCroctopus]

I’m kinda glad you didn’t pick an outright winner. I’m gonna go with Char Griller.

[@thegalleryBBQ]

You can't go wrong with the CG.... Its an awesome unit!

[@papyro8054]

Lol out of all of this video the part that surprised me was at the end when you said it will out smoke a pellet smoker… I’m fairly new to the game but I bought a Pitt boss 1600 last year and my wife doesn’t think it smokes the food enough. So what I’m asking is do you think one of these would be a better smoker to get over a pellet smoker if your looking for that taste?

[@doalex2085]

You know you can set your ( p ) setting for more smoke flavor on your pit boss! So good!!!

[@thegalleryBBQ]

Of course. These Gravities can put the smoke on. That said, my wife is not big on the smoke and loves the 1600. If your into that nice smoke flavor. Start your MB search as the after summer sales are happening now with some great pricing!

[@papyro8054]

@@thegalleryBBQ thanks for the info and help 🤙🤙

[@thegalleryBBQ]

@@papyro8054 Always!

[@Truths_Sayer]

Great comparison

[@thegalleryBBQ]

Thanks

[@cookecothanet]

Love my Masterbuilt. Great review Tommy

[@thegalleryBBQ]

Thanks 👍

[@joealonso2692]

I absolutely love my GS560. Rare have any issues with it. The best cooks I've even done and I thank my GS560 for it.

[@thegalleryBBQ]

jOE, The 560 is an awesome pit.

[@judgewepbbq]

Great review T! Definitely been eyeballing the CG 980, but the MB 1050 has my attention now. Decisions...Decisions 😂

[@thegalleryBBQ]

Thanks brother. Whichever you choose. You'll love!

[@kathyorock751]

I can't dispute the differences between the CG and the MB because I only own an MB, but I agree with you 100% that gravity-fed charcoal smokers are far superior to any pellet grill on the market, my MB kicks my PB's butt when it comes to smoke flavor and high temp grilling.

[@thegalleryBBQ]

100000% .... Cheers

[@ramiroshaw1949]

Great review bro!

[@thegalleryBBQ]

I appreciate it!

[@206jjones]

My Master build was a joke, broke out the box and the replacement lasted 6 months wish I still had my green mountain grill top notch costumer service.

[@thegalleryBBQ]

Unfortunately, the MB will out grill/and/smoke a green mountain 7 days a week. Did you contact customer service?? Do you belong to my Facebook group? What happened. How'd the MB break??

[@206jjones]

I contacted MB multiple times I first contacted them when I originally set up the moment I plugged in my grill I had three errors, after going back and forth with Master billet I eventually spoke to the manager at Home Depot where I purchased it and they swapped it out for a different one, 6 months later I get a different error my fan occasionally works which is not very fun to find out that your fan isn't working when you're doing a whole brisket 😱 and now you have to finish off in the oven. When it was working it was great I have a small backyard so this was a good option for me, but their bill quality is unacceptable with my Green mountain grill had less smoke flavor but the moment anything broke within two days they would send something out to fix it or have a technician come out and fix it , what's Master build I'm lucky if I ever get a reply in my email.

[@206jjones]

@@thegalleryBBQ I'm honestly to the point to where I'm just about to build my own gravity fed grill just need to find a nearby welding shop

[@jayrod1980]

It’s ugly but you MUST let those wires hang and keep them far away as possible from the heat. I burned out fan wiring and loads of errors due to keeping my wiring too close to the pit for “looks”

[@206jjones]

@@jayrod1980 thanks for the advice

[@RobsBackyardBBQ]

Great comparison Tommy! Would you say that the CG has more cooking area for low and slow, however since you're using the bottom grates? I understand you like being able to use the drip pan as well, though.

[@thegalleryBBQ]

Of course. The char griller rocks in space. That said. I do enjoy I drip pan under my low and slow and the CG middle shelf is useless. Don't get me wrong. I LOVE MY CG980!

[@adamdodds144]

Yeah space comparison isn’t close. You are getting at least double the smoking space with the Chargriller.

[@jaybooth4815]

Really nice comparison Tommy. Pro and cons of each described. You’ve done enough cooks on both to get a real good feel of each pit. I do like the plate over the heat source that distributes heat more evenly. I think there will be more companies entering into this market. Maybe Weber or Slow n Sear. This is a game changer in grill or smoking great food! Nicely done brother! Cheers!

[@thegalleryBBQ]

Jay. Thanks budddy.

[@PlumberT]

I love it. Props Tommy

[@thegalleryBBQ]

heers brother. Honest is honest!

[@userbrentcarter]

Greetings from New Zealand. Thank you for your videos and all the time you spend on them I really enjoy. I have a question regarding masterbuilt firebox , have you heard or had any problems with the coals burning through the botton grate? I read just recently that they burn through them after a little while? Cheers

[@thegalleryBBQ]

Iv not heard to much chatter about that! I also run the largest Fasebook group The Masterbuilt Gravity Unite and have not read anything like that. That said. If your a member there(its free)ask the members!. Thanks for watching!

[@jessr.2490]

I would think the simplest thing to mod the CG980 for a drip pan under a low and slow cook, would simply get rid of the middle shelf it comes with, and then buy an aftermarket shelf on legs that you can place anywhere on the grate that you like. Amazon sells them for cheap. Just pick the size shelf you like (obviously that will fit within the grill), and boom. Middle shelf problem solved.

[@thegalleryBBQ]

Jess. Thanks for the tip. Cheers and happy new years.

[@tonychun6896]

Does the Chargriller have a rotisserie add-on accessory? I have the MB1050 and it's great but definitely has its issues. Grease management sucks, build quality is lacking (the Chargriller unit seems more robust), the hopper on my unit leaks so I think I need to adjust the bolts to tighten down the latch, the sides where the snuff plates go also leaks, it uses a lot of fuel (225F will get me 8 hours on briquettes, less on lump and of course less hours if you cook at higher temps), but the smoke flavor beats any pellet grill and also my 22-in. WSM! Just wish it wasn't cheaply stamped crap that was bolted together. Thumbs up on another nice vid, Tommy.

[@thegalleryBBQ]

Tony. Thanks buddy. No Rotiss add on for the 980. Thanks buddy.

[@waynishalder4318]

Hey Tommy, I looking to buy one of these grills. I worry most about a sooty and/or raw charcoal taste. Have you noticed your food having these issues more from one grill compared to the other?

[@thegalleryBBQ]

Just keep it clean and you'll be good to go. This pits are awesome.

[@fulli462]

I have been using the MB Gas/ Charcoal smoker for about 8 years now. I am up in Iowa and I like to smoke year round to include negative temperatures. Will the MB gravity fed smoker hold its heat in negative temperatures? To add to this conversation I have never even seen a charcoal fed smoker until yesterday when I was in (Scheels) sporting goods store. This thing blew me away! Thanks for the information and if anyone knows about it holding temp when there is a foot of snow on the ground please let me know.

[@thegalleryBBQ]

Im in jersey and smoke year round. I use an internal temp gauge to control temp. I have nevr had a problem. Enjoy and happy new year.

[@LuckyLarrysBBQ]

Thanks for comparing these grills Tommy you have helped me decide which one i want i will enjoy the fact that the masterbuilt will produce more smoke flavor than the Traeger timberline 1300 i own as i always have to add a smoke tube to enhance the smoke flavor i so love the option of the mb800 griddle option its like it does a little of everything thanks for sharing

[@thegalleryBBQ]

Hope you enjoy my man. Cheers.

[@LuckyLarrysBBQ]

@@thegalleryBBQ hey Tommy have u done any mods for the MB800 if so which ones make the most sense im curious about the firebox one and the vent damper if thats worth the extra money thanks

[@thegalleryBBQ]

@@LuckyLarrysBBQ Its really all preference. I did just get the new grate mod;)...

[@triplesped]

Great vid on both thank u

[@thegalleryBBQ]

triple. Cheers brother.

[@Jeeptj1300]

GREAT INFO TOMMY

[@thegalleryBBQ]

Rod my man... Thanks brother.

[@wailee9243]

I loved my mb1050 until my fan gave out. I've been without my Mb since June waiting for a new fan to arrive. As I say to my wife, "When it's working it's great! Right now it's just a piece of metal in my backyard." Should have kept my weber. No problems for 15 years.

[@thegalleryBBQ]

You should always have that weber back up. Hope your up and running soon. Cheers

[@jboggiedznuts9945]

Great video ! Thanks for educating us all and giving your opinion on these cookers. A little disappointed in the split decision 🤷🏻‍♂️ but happy they both make great food !!!!!

[@thegalleryBBQ]

I hear ya... Like I said, all i did was turn the camera on and started to ramble points on whats important for me. Took it inside and it landed 6-6... Sure the popular thing would have been to just agree with all the other channel. But that woulden't have been honest! Cheers

[@nitrojunkie22]

More like "Which DID I buy". I bought the Char Griller Gravity 980, and it is AMAZING!

[@thegalleryBBQ]

Nitro. AWESOME PIT! Check out my latest fan mod vid. kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJPJlWOJfp10eNU

[@jamesatthewatercooler5463]

very good review what a stated before is my opinion. i've worked both i favor the masterbuilt. i just wish chargriller would fix the quality on the legs and controls they are just cheap but it's a great pit. If they fix that i'm all in. But unfortunately I returned mine so let's see what next year brings who knows.

[@thegalleryBBQ]

James. Next summer should be very interesting!

[@Verwilderd]

The rear vent score is crazy. While most people may not care about adjustment, the simple fact that you have it is a huge plus. People who don’t know how to adjust can leave it open like the masterbuilt has, but for those who care, you at least have the ability to contol it on the chargriller. Completely disagree there.

[@kevinmach730]

How do you feel it impacts the cooking process?

[@Verwilderd]

@@kevinmach730 It can make the temps difficult to control. Unless it’s really cold or raining on the grill like crazy, I’d leave it open.

[@olyprospecting6419]

Thank you for the video! After watching countless videos, I'm going to go with the MB800 simply for the fact that it comes with the griddle. Smash burgers all day long!

[@thegalleryBBQ]

OLY..... You're going to LOVE IT!!! Although I sold my 800 because I got the Pit Boss griddle I do miss how hot it got. That said. I have a brand new 1050 so I'm pumped about that!!

[@olyprospecting6419]

@@thegalleryBBQ That's awesome! I'm just really liking what seems like versatility in the 800. BBQ, grill, or griddle all in one. Plus, it'll replace my pellet smoker. Love the taste of charcoal and smoke, so what I've been doing is smoking my steaks in my pellet smoker until 115°, then searing them over charcoal. I won't have to do that any longer either.

[@thegalleryBBQ]

@@olyprospecting6419 Awesome. Any questions. Lmk

[@buckstewart5019]

Tommy, how'd you get Ringo Starr to appear in your video ?!?!? :) Great comparison.

[@thegalleryBBQ]

Haha. Buck. I saw that picture you posted. lol

[@fergieferguson2457]

Well shit didn’t help me make a decision..I been cooking on xxl and L green eggs for 15+ years and custom built 250 gallon off set reverse flow pit,went out bought a rec-teq RT-700 just for the wife just for easy quick and something she can control..I’ll not start with problems we’ve had with it for a year’s time and no smoke flavor at all…now it’s setting in the back of my shop collecting dust..so thought of going gravity feed for flavor and easy for her to use…

[@thegalleryBBQ]

Welp having owned a Rec Tec I can tell you anyone of these two Pits will kill it in every way!

[@jezsez5074]

There are owned by the same company!!! Pity they can’t combine the good aspects. I like my 980 a lot. One thing I am noticing is temperature distribution along it is uniform (ish) until the non fire box end where it jumps 20-30 degrees F.

[@SHAKEROCKS]

Tommy, Im torn between these 2 pits and a Pitboss (for the open flame searing). What would be your pick / pros cons between gravity and pellet? Thanks for all the videos!

[@thegalleryBBQ]

Zack simple. The gravity feds will outcook/and/smoke it! That said. My wife doesn't like smoky food and prefers the Pit Boss o a pellet grill. I hope that helps. You can always email me any specific questions [e-mail]

[@patoches]

Super vidéo 👍👍

[@thegalleryBBQ]

Thanks Seb.

[@kcpatiobbq8050]

Ease of assembly, wheels, weight... come on man!!! We need a winner.... 😁

[@thegalleryBBQ]

😜😜😂😂😜😜 The winner is..... THE BACKYARD PITMASTER as all these gravity feds rock! Cheers brother.

[@hinds90]

Even on my 560 I never really put chunks in the ash pan. I felt I got enough smoke using 2 or 3 layers of chunks in the hopper. I used 1 split with lump charcoal surrounding it in the char griller last weekend and like the results. I'm with you though can't go wrong with either pit

[@sammarkie]

That's what I found with mine. Putting layers of lump between some chunks of wood has been really fine for what I'm doing.

[@Michael_Courtney]

I don't like to do that unless it is a long cook that will use the whole hopper because it is a pain to change the wood if I am cooking something else and want a different wood.

[@thegalleryBBQ]

Thanks bud. Cheers

[@tonytrosper4697]

Has anyone tried to fit a grate on the masterbuilt with some lave rock as a diffuser under the cooking grates? That is my plan, i just got the MB560, havent had a chance to use it yet, but i definitely want lava rock as a diffuser

[@thegalleryBBQ]

Tony. I do believe that be a first! LMK how it goes!!! Sounds cool.

[@DarkhourOfficial]

Oh yeah.. digging your channel and nice review. Couple of notes, I would have thought the shelves were equally as usefull when the top is up and you're moving food in and out i.e. you wouldn't want to leave things on the shelf while the top is down. Also correct me if I'm wrong, but when i see the holes in the side shelf above the controller I just go 'what a design flaw'... water, oil etc. can readily access the controller a lot easier. thoughts?

[@thegalleryBBQ]

The CG 980 controller does have a plate protecting from water. The one thing I forgot to mention on the MB side shelf a tad heat ascaps at controller and discolors the side of the controller. I also hate that... cheers.

[@SuperiorRecords]

i love my 560 i dont use it very much but its just amazing it produces great flavor

[@thegalleryBBQ]

Totally agree.... Cheers and thanks for the comment.

[@keithneal9422]

You can improve a pellet smoker. I gutted mine and it’s a hell of a charcoal pit now! They are pretty sturdy. :)

[@thegalleryBBQ]

Interesting... Can you send over Pics. [e-mail]

[@keithneal9422]

@@thegalleryBBQ I will on next cook!

[@FritzFrank]

Detailed and thorough review, Nice! 😎👍🍻 I don't own either, but if I made the plunge into the gravity fed market, it would probably be the Char-Griller for one simple reason: Visually I like the way it looks more than the Masterbuilt. 😀🔥

[@thegalleryBBQ]

The Queen man. heers brother and thanks for stopping by!

[@hinds90]

Been checking all morning lol

[@thegalleryBBQ]

I know. Got tied up. Cheers and thanks for watching.

[@SammyChon]

Too close to call! Sounds Good. Love your videos!

[@thegalleryBBQ]

Sammy, It was what it was.Cheers.

[@madrizz01]

awesome review

[@thegalleryBBQ]

Thanks!

[@ScottysBackYardBBQ]

i like the 560. i am done buying pits that plug in..

[@thegalleryBBQ]

Glad your doing better!

[@MrStaybrown]

As long as it isnt done on gas. I need flavor.

[@thegalleryBBQ]

Agreed.

[@jameswarrenflamingeaglemoo216]

Tommy I really enjoy your videos…

[@thegalleryBBQ]

Glad you like them! Make sure you get in on my Christmas giveaway. You could win a brand new masterbuilt 560

[@jameswarrenflamingeaglemoo216]

Tommy, Thank you for responding to my text. I have 1050 Master Built. I am extremely pleased with it. I am in agreement concerning your thoughts on the shelf and coating on the racks. Presently I am extremely interested smoking vegetables.