The Masterbuilt Gravity Series 800 delivers on its promise of combining charcoal flavor with digital convenience, making it a strong choice for backyard pitmasters who want low-maintenance temperature control without sacrificing that authentic smoky taste. It's an investment piece best suited for those who cook often and have the space to accommodate its size.
800 sq. in. total cooking surface across grill and smoker chambers
DigitalFan gravity-fed charcoal system maintains consistent temperature
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity via Masterbuilt app for remote monitoring
Temperature range from 225°F to 700°F for searing, smoking, or grilling
Built-in meat probes (2 included) for real-time internal temp tracking
Hopper holds up to 10 hours of charcoal burn time on a single load
Porcelain-coated cast iron cooking grates for even heat retention
Griddle attachment compatible for added versatility
The Masterbuilt Gravity Series 800 is a digital charcoal grill and smoker built around the brand's signature Gravity Fed charcoal hopper, a system that uses natural convection and a variable-speed fan to draw airflow down through lump charcoal or briquettes, delivering consistent heat with minimal babysitting. This hopper holds enough fuel to run for hours without needing a refill, and it allows the unit to swing from a low-and-slow 225 degrees Fahrenheit all the way up to a searing 700-plus degrees, making it genuinely capable of smoking, grilling, searing, and baking on a single cooking platform. The digital control panel and companion app let users dial in exact temperatures and monitor progress remotely, while integrated meat probes track internal food temperature so there's less guesswork involved in hitting the perfect finish on brisket, ribs, or a quick-seared steak. Construction-wise, the 800 model offers a generous 800 square inches of total cooking space spread across multiple porcelain-coated cast iron grates, giving users room to smoke a full packer brisket, several racks of ribs, and a couple of chickens simultaneously without crowding the cook chamber.
The heavy-gauge steel body and grease management system are designed to handle both the intense heat of direct grilling and the extended sessions typical of smoking tough cuts, while side shelves and a bottom storage rack keep tools, rubs, and accessories within reach during long cooks. The griddle and pizza stone accessories, sold to expand the unit's versatility, snap onto the same cooking grates, turning the grill into a platform for smashburgers, seared vegetables, or wood-fired-style pizza without needing a separate appliance. For grilling and smoking enthusiasts who want one machine that replaces a charcoal grill, an offset smoker, and a griddle, the Gravity Series 800 aims to consolidate that range of cooking styles into a single backyard centerpiece. Its combination of real wood and charcoal flavor with digital precision appeals to cooks who want the taste of traditional charcoal cooking without constantly adjusting vents or refueling mid-cook. Whether searing steaks at high heat, holding a low temperature for an overnight brisket, or switching between direct and indirect zones for a mixed cookout, the 800 is positioned as a heavy-duty, technology-assisted charcoal cooker for people serious about live-fire flavor and long-format barbecue.
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