Pit Boss Navigator 3-Series Vertical Pellet Smoker vs Masterbuilt Gravity Series 1150
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: A pellet-fed vertical with a 50 lb hopper
Check price at AmazonBest for: A larger gravity-fed grill/smoker
Check price at AmazonSpec-by-spec comparison
Green marks the better published figure. "Not listed" means the manufacturer doesn't publish it.
| Spec | Pit Boss Navigator 3-Series Vertical Pellet Smoker | Masterbuilt Gravity Series 1150 | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooking areaTotal cooking area across all racks. | 1118 sq in | 1150 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. | 420 °F | 700 °F | 10% |
| WarrantyLongest warranty listed for the main body. Skipped when not stated. | 5 years | 1 years | 20% |
| Fuel | Wood pellets | Not listed | info |
| Cooking space | 1,118 sq in, 5 porcelain-coated racks | 1,150 sq in | info |
| Temperature range | 130–420 °F | 225–700 °F | info |
| Hopper | 50 lb | 17.6 lb charcoal | info |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi and Bluetooth | Masterbuilt app | info |
| Warranty | 5 years | 1 year | info |
| Model | Not listed | MB20041525 | info |
| Heat-up (Masterbuilt) | Not listed | 225 °F in 9 min, 700 °F in 15 min | info |
| EmberPick score | 7.5/10 | 7.4/10 | 100% |
Where each one comes out ahead
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
Masterbuilt Gravity Series 1150
Better published figure on: Cooking area, Max temperature.
What we like
- Big cooking area
- Smokes and sears
Watch out for
- 1-year warranty
Verdict
On published specs, the Pit Boss Navigator 3-Series Vertical Pellet Smoker scores higher (7.5 vs 7.4). Specs don't capture sound character or feel, so weigh the pros and cons above too.
- Choose the Pit Boss Navigator 3-Series Vertical Pellet Smoker if this sounds like you: a pellet-fed vertical with a 50 lb hopper.
- Choose the Masterbuilt Gravity Series 1150 if this sounds like you: a larger gravity-fed grill/smoker.
- Pit Boss Navigator 3-Series Vertical Pellet Smoker: Pit Boss: Navigator 3-Series Vertical Smoker
- Masterbuilt Gravity Series 1150: Masterbuilt: Gravity Series 1150