Babysitting a smoker for 15 hours kills weekend plans, but the Masterbuilt Gravity Series 1150 monitors itself while you live your life. This $999-$1,099 charcoal grill delivers smartphone control without sacrificing that smoky flavor gas grills can’t touch. With 1,150 square inches of cooking space, you can feed 19 whole chickens or your entire neighborhood block party. Available at The Home Depot and Masterbuilt.com, it targets serious BBQ enthusiasts who want charcoal authenticity with Tesla-level automation.
Gravity-Fed System Powers Marathon Cooking
The hopper holds enough fuel for overnight brisket sessions without constant refilling.
The GravityFed™ charcoal hopper swallows 18 pounds of briquettes or 12 pounds of lump charcoal, burning for up to 15 hours unattended. FuelSaver™ dual-wall insulation keeps heat locked inside while your electric bill stays reasonable. No more midnight charcoal runs or watching temperatures fluctuate like camping essentials cryptocurrency prices.
The DigitalFan™ system reaches 225°F in nine minutes for low-and-slow smoking, then cranks to 700°F in 15 minutes when you need to sear steaks. That heat-up speed rivals most gas grills while maintaining the wood-fired flavor purists demand.
App Control Transforms Backyard Cooking
Four wireless probes track everything while you handle other party prep duties.
The Masterbuilt app graphs temperature curves like your fitness tracker monitors heart rate, sending notifications when your brisket hits target temps. Four wireless probes monitor different cuts simultaneously, while reversible cast iron grates switch from smoking to searing configuration.
Customer reviews on Home Depot’s site consistently praise the versatility and convenience. However, several users note cast iron grates require more maintenance than stainless steel alternatives found in pricier models like the Gravity XT series.
Premium Price Delivers Serious Capacity
Professional-level features come with storage solutions and accessory compatibility.
At 58 inches wide with folding prep shelves, this isn’t apartment balcony equipment. The closed cart design provides storage for tools and charcoal bags, while compatibility with Masterbuilt’s griddle and pizza oven attachments extends functionality beyond traditional BBQ.
For serious outdoor cooks ready to ditch temperature guesswork, the 1150 bridges old-school charcoal flavor with modern convenience. Just don’t expect to master it overnight—great BBQ still requires patience, even with an app doing the heavy lifting.
