Masterbuilt Gravity Series XT vs Pit Boss Navigator 3-Series Vertical Pellet Smoker
Two of the smokers in our best smokers: electric, gravity-fed, pellet and charcoal compared comparison, lined up spec by spec. Every figure comes from the manufacturer pages linked below, and the scores use the same published formula as the full ranking.
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Best for: Masterbuilt's largest gravity smoker, with a 3-year warranty
Check price at AmazonBest for: A pellet-fed vertical with a 50 lb hopper
Check price at AmazonSpec-by-spec comparison
Green marks the better published figure. "Not listed" means the manufacturer doesn't publish it.
| Spec | Masterbuilt Gravity Series XT | Pit Boss Navigator 3-Series Vertical Pellet Smoker | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooking areaTotal cooking area across all racks. | 1260 sq in | 1118 sq in | 35% |
| Wi-Fi / app control (listed)Monitor and adjust long smokes from your phone. | Yes | Yes | 20% |
| Automatic fuel feedElectric, pellet and gravity-fed charcoal smokers hold temperature without tending the fire. | Yes | Yes | 15% |
| Max temperatureHigher ceilings let a smoker grill and sear too. | 700 °F | 420 °F | 10% |
| WarrantyLongest warranty listed for the main body. Skipped when not stated. | 3 years | 5 years | 20% |
| Model | MB20041223 | Not listed | info |
| Cooking space | 1,260 sq in | 1,118 sq in, 5 porcelain-coated racks | info |
| Temperature range | 225–700 °F | 130–420 °F | info |
| Hopper | 17.6 lb charcoal | 50 lb | info |
| Heat-up (Masterbuilt) | 225 °F in 7 min, 700 °F in 11 min | Not listed | info |
| Connectivity | Masterbuilt app | Wi-Fi and Bluetooth | info |
| Warranty | 3 years | 5 years | info |
| Fuel | Not listed | Wood pellets | info |
| EmberPick score | 8.3/10 | 7.5/10 | 100% |
Where each one comes out ahead
Masterbuilt Gravity Series XT
Better published figure on: Cooking area, Max temperature.
What we like
- Most area in the Gravity line
- 3-year warranty
Watch out for
- Large footprint
Pit Boss Navigator 3-Series Vertical Pellet Smoker
Better published figure on: Warranty.
What we like
- 50 lb hopper for very long smokes
- Wi-Fi
- 5-year warranty
Watch out for
- 420 °F max
Verdict
Masterbuilt has 142 sq in more and reaches 700 °F; Pit Boss has a 50 lb hopper and a 5-year warranty vs 3.
- Masterbuilt Gravity Series XT: Masterbuilt: Gravity Series XT
- Pit Boss Navigator 3-Series Vertical Pellet Smoker: Pit Boss: Navigator 3-Series Vertical Smoker