Pit Boss 30" Digital Vertical Smoker with Wi-Fi (PBV30DS) vs Masterbuilt 40" Digital Electric Smoker
Two popular electric verticals.
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Best for: An electric vertical smoker with Wi-Fi
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Green marks the better published figure. "Not listed" means the manufacturer doesn't publish it.
| Spec | Pit Boss 30" Digital Vertical Smoker with Wi-Fi (PBV30DS) | Masterbuilt 40" Digital Electric Smoker | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooking areaTotal cooking area across all racks. | 880 sq in | 970 sq in | 35% |
| Wi-Fi / app control (listed)Monitor and adjust long smokes from your phone. | Yes | No | 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. | 300 °F | 275 °F | 10% |
| WarrantyLongest warranty listed for the main body. Skipped when not stated. | 3 years | 1 years | 20% |
| Model | PBV30DS (SKU 11093) | MB20072918 | info |
| Fuel | Electric | Not listed | info |
| Cooking space | 880 sq in | 970 sq in, 4 chrome-coated racks | info |
| Temperature range | 100–300 °F | 100–275 °F | info |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi | Not listed | info |
| Warranty | 3 years | 1 year | info |
| Capacity (Masterbuilt) | Not listed | Up to 4 turkeys, 8 pork butts or 8 racks of ribs | info |
| EmberPick score | 5.8/10 | 3.6/10 | 100% |
Where each one comes out ahead
Pit Boss 30" Digital Vertical Smoker with Wi-Fi (PBV30DS)
Better published figure on: Wi-Fi / app control (listed), Max temperature, Warranty.
What we like
- Wi-Fi with a 3-year warranty
- Hotter than Masterbuilt electrics
Watch out for
- 300 °F max
Masterbuilt 40" Digital Electric Smoker
Better published figure on: Cooking area.
What we like
- Lots of rack space
- Plug in and set
Watch out for
- 275 °F max
- No Wi-Fi
- 1-year warranty
Verdict
Masterbuilt has 90 sq in more; Pit Boss adds Wi-Fi, runs to 300 vs 275 °F and has a 3-year warranty vs 1.
- Pit Boss 30" Digital Vertical Smoker with Wi-Fi (PBV30DS): Pit Boss: 30" Digital Vertical Smoker
- Masterbuilt 40" Digital Electric Smoker: Masterbuilt: 40" Digital Electric Smoker
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