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Best Gravity-Fed Charcoal Smokers (2026)

Charcoal flavor with thermostat control: a fan feeds charcoal from a hopper to hold your set temperature.

Updated 2026-11-123 picksFull smokers ranking

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  1. 1
    Best overall

    Masterbuilt Gravity Series XT

    Score is within our smokers ranking
    8.3/10

    1,260 sq in and a 3-year warranty.

    What we like

    • Most area in the Gravity line
    • 3-year warranty

    Watch out for

    • Large footprint
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  2. 2
    Best mid-size

    Masterbuilt Gravity Series 1150

    Score is within our smokers ranking
    7.4/10

    1,150 sq in.

    What we like

    • Big cooking area
    • Smokes and sears

    Watch out for

    • 1-year warranty
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  3. 3
    Most compact

    Masterbuilt Gravity Series 600

    Score is within our smokers ranking
    5.1/10

    600 sq in, 700 °F in 10 minutes.

    What we like

    • Smokes and sears to 700 °F
    • App control

    Watch out for

    • 1-year warranty
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What to look for

Lump or briquettes

Masterbuilt says the Gravity 600 hopper holds up to 12 lb of lump or 18 lb of briquettes.

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