Masterbuilt Gravity 1050 Charcoal Grill vs Char-Griller Gravity 980 Charcoal Grill / Which Is Best?
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- Опубликовано: 18 июн 2021
- Here’s the one everyone has been waiting for! The Gravity Charcoal Grill Challenge! The Masterbuilt Gravity 1050 Charcoal Grill vs The Char-Griller Gravity 980 Charcoal Grill. Which one is Best?.
Here’s the review video for the Char-Griller 980….
Here’s the review video for the Masterbuilt 1050… 
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I absolutely agree Tom. I was on the fence between the two and I'm so glad I chose Char-Griller.
Thanks Mike! I agree!
Great comparison. Thank you. I bought a Masterbuilt 1050 and returned it after a few days. Right off the bat the switches were not working properly, leaking gaskets, and grease leaked out the bottom though the rivets holding the drip pan on, which you can see around the 20:30 point in the video. Both problems are easily fixed or modded, but for $800 I shouldn't have to do anything on a new machine except cook. Waiting for the CharGriller to get back in stock.
Thanks for Watching! I appreciate the feedback
Mam o man! Thanks Tom! This long-awaited video has been released. Great job sir!!
Thanks for Watching Robert!
Thanks for your hard work Tom. I purchased the chargriller after watching your first reviews and have enjoyed every cook.
Thanks for Watching Mitchell!
Thanks for the honest and thorough comparison Tom, it has changed my mind. I was going to go with the Masterbuilt (560), but will now save my pennies a little longer and get the CG.
Thanks for Watching Keith! Rumors are that the CG may have a version 2 coming in spring 2022. Not sure of the improvements yet
This was incredibly helpful, thank you for doing this!
Thanks for watching Steven!
Great side by side comparison. I will recommend this video to anyone looking at the gravity fed grills
Thanks for Watching Louis! I appreciate that
Thank you for making these videos. Excellent review on both units. Just purchased the Masterbuilt 900 w/ pizza oven on clearance at Costco. Hopefully I'll get a few years out of it.
Thanks for Watching Hank!
After a lot of back and forth between the 2, I went with the Masterbuilt 560 I purchased from Walmart. I added the 4 year covers everything warranty plan for $81.00 and It's plenty big enough, should be able to cook for 15-20 people. I'll be unboxing in a week.
Thanks for watching! Congrats on the new Grill!
Great video and comparison! I agree. The Chargriller is best bang for the buck. I really wanted to support Masterbuilt for originating the gravity charcoal idea and the improvements after a year, but It still needs work and more mods to be good (Manifold, vent, hopper, tray...too many "if it had"s). That Chargriller may not be the most sexy, but it hits all the wickets right out of the box; addressing all the customer issues with good solutions...and its available locally at Lowes (not have to be ordered like Masterbuilt)! Thanks for helping make up my mind!
Thanks for Watching! All valid points, thanks
Dang it Tom! I came to your channel to learn about the camp chef pellet grill, thought I was going to buy it. Then the Master build came up, ok I'll buy that one, oh look the char griller 980 yep that's the one. Thanks for the reviews you do and the different varieties of grills you use. Oh yeah did I mention the Weber Simpsons grill I didn't need untill I saw it on your channel. Thanks.
Lol! Thanks for watching! I appreciate the support!
Was about to go get the MB tomorrow after work.. but now I’m leaning more towards the chargrill. Thanks for the review!!
Thanks for Watching Cooper!
I LOVE YOUR PAINT JOB CHIEF, YOU ARE SO RIGHT ABOUT THE GASKET ON THE TOP OF THE CHIMNEY OF MY CHAR GRILLER. I HAVE LEAK ISSUES.
Thanks for Watching Tim! I appreciate the feedback
Great review, Tom!
Another thing I like is that the C G display way yonder easier to read.
Thanks for Watching Jack! Good Point!
Hey great job Tom,, I really trust your Opinion I'm going to get the the one you picked.. thanks for your time Tom..
Thanks for Watching!
I agree 100%, that is why I bought the Char-Griller 980. I did notice the temp was off a bit on my 1st cook. Family thought they were the best ribs I ever made along with perfect pork tenderloin. Cheers
Thanks for watching! It is the best!
Thanks Tom. It was a great review and I’m also feeling same like I wish we can combine both. Which saying that my only hesitation right now is if I need to wait a little more since both grill might come up with improvements or new designs etc. CG is better for low and slow and charcoal chopper is much better, MB is better for air flow control and temperature and also you can expand it with rotisserie… I’m still confused :)
Thanks for Watching! Good luck with your decision! Either way, both grills will perform well. The Char-griller is better built and will cost less especially if you were to decide to do the mods for the MasterBuilt
Nice honest review, Thanks Tom!
Thanks for watching Tommy!
Always enjoy your videos. The Masterbuilt 800 will be my choice, love Char Griller products, I have an Acorn and have had an offset which was passed onto the son in law. But the clincher is the rotisserie, one of my favourite forms of grilling. So great to hear about the limitations and I'll invest in some of the mods straight out of the box. FYI costs here in New Zealand are quite a bit higher (allow exchange rate and shipping etc.) 560 = $1499, 800 = $2299 1050 = $2499. Somebody is definitely clipping the ticket on the way through.
Thanks for watching Warren! Appreciate the feedback!
Can't wait to get your take on the new Masterbuilt XT, Tom!
Thanks for watching Harold! Me too!
Tom - as always, a great video. Two questions about the Char-Griller 980. How many pounds of charcoal (say, regular kingsford) will the hopper hold? Other than emptying the ash catcher, is there any clean up necessary? Thanks!
Thanks for Watching Ross! About 12 pounds, emptying the ash can and every so often taking the manifold off and vacuuming, that’s about it
Totally agree Tom! I've also decided that even though I can sear on the 980, I have a Char-Griller Acorn that will do that much better with the cast iron grates. Hopefully keeping the high searing heat off of my 980, for the most part, will make it last longer!
Thanks for Watching Cris!
Tom I love your videos I bought the masterbuilt 560 when it was first available. Best grill I have ever owned. I then bought the 1050 Great grill but had an issue with seam on the upper part of the hopper. I solved that problem. Still a great grill love the added cooking area.
But a month ago I bought the char griller 980. Love the look but it can not maintain temp it constantly rises. set it for 200 and it will go as high as 340. Also if you set it for 500 to reverse sear meat, you can never get it to drop back down. Unfortunately Char Griller support has been impossible to deal with. I have asked them to send out a new control module and they asked for pictures of the flap from the FAN area. I sent them the pictures no response. The flap is not getting hung up or stuck open.
Personally I love the design and want to keep it but their support has been horrible multiple emails and 5 phone calls a month later and nothing has been resolved. I wonder if anyone else has had this issue.
Thanks for Watching Aaron! Thanks for the feedback… I hope it gets resolved
Try pushing the hopper insert all the way to the left toward the grill. It has some play and that resolved others same issue. The flap getting caught would be the other possibility but it sounds like you checked that.
Thanks for Watching Ryan! I appreciate the advice!
Great comparison. I seriously considered the MB but whenever anyone talks about them "mods" are always in the same sentence. You shouldn't need to mod a well engineered product for it to function to it's potential. Mods should be a "want to" item to add features to a less expensive product so it's on par with something at a higher price point. When you factor the cost of mods into the MB the 980 represents even that much more of a value. For that reason I purchased the 980 and I am very impressed with it. However, the wifi on the controller needs work which will hopefully be addressed with a firmware update. Mine holds temps very well throughout the cook. Some of the temp variance is actually part of the algorithm in the controller to approximate the temp in the center of the grates since the probe is set at the furthest point away from the fire box. The big miss for me on the 980 is the lack of a rotisserie. Nothing renders all the fat out of duck skin quite like a rotisserie. Overall the 980 produces impressive smoke flavor and bbq with pretty even heat across the entire cooking surface. At $600 for 200+lbs of metal with digital control and well thought out design it represents a pretty compelling value. I would have no hesitation recommending a 980 to friends and family after getting to know mine.
Thanks for Watching! I appreciate the feedback, Thank you
Love the series Tom! Question when you added the high temp felt, do you line it up with the rubber seal so it presses up against it, or do you add the felt on the inside area of the seal of the seal? (Closer to the center of the hopper)
Thanks for Watching Adam! So the rubber seal is on top of the felt gasket
Tom, I agree with your assessments, you did very good in comparing. I do think the Masterbuilt folding grates are very nice features and would be easy to adjust once a person practices with them. Masterbuilt's bottom cast iron cooking surface should be capable of smoking without overheating, which maybe it will be once you try it out. I understand the Masterbuild can smoke at lower temperatures (~150-160 F) which would be best for slow smoking Fish (Salmon, etc.) there features are key for me. I do really like the engineering they did on the Char-Griller, and how the heat box and grease drain appears to be better too and I agree the risk of grease fire is greater in the Masterbuilt's belly design. I like the fire protection features in Char-Griller especially the firebricks (Char-Griller) vs fire-foam (Masterbuilt). I do like the 'Breadbox" design (Masterbuilt) vs the 'Drum Design' (Char-Griller), though I did see feedback in other videos that the Char-Griller leaks greases in many seams/seals vs the Masterbuilt which having a drum design may allow condensation to roll down and into the better design drain trough. Just some thoughts I had. I still am trying to decide which model I will be buying, but thanks for taking the time assessing both! Cheers!
Thanks for Watching! I appreciate you assessment! Thank you
Excellent comparison Tom. To be honest I would be happy with either one of these. My boss has the Masterbuilt. Well I think it’s the same one .. it might be a little bit older of a model. I would have a lot of fun with these. Left you a like sir. Catch you next timeM
Thanks for Watching! I appreciate the feedback! Thank you!
Thank you so much for your time. I am heading out to get a Char-griller 980.
Thanks for Watching Louis! Congrats on the new grill!
Yup! Just haven't told the wife yet. Adding third grill to the patio could start a interested conversation.
You can blame me! Good Luck!
Great review Tom!!
Thanks for Watching Randy!
Good comparison. I was looking at both of those gravity grill / smokers but decided to get a weber smoky mountain 22.5 inch. I think those smokers are not quite perfected yet as to how the temps are controlled, and how the gravity of the harpers are working. They seem like over sized pellet grills. So i went with something tried and true. Added a Tel-Tru thermometer, Flame Boss port, replaced the aluminum door, added wheels on the legs, and mounted a dome hinge. Turned out pretty great.
Thanks for watching John! I appreciate the feedback!
Not true at all. Temp def is accurate.
Thanks for Watching Alex! Agreed
Thoughts on smoke flavor when wood is sitting on coals vs. these fan-blown smoke options? I've had the MB1050 since shortly after is was released last year. For the life of me I cannot get good smoke flavor after many tips, tricks and tactics. My older Broil King Vertical Charcoal Smoker always provides unquestionable and undeniable smoke flavor. With my MB1050 my and many mouths have to question if it's there. So that's what brings me to this video. I am looking into other options. But I'm starting to wonder if there's something fundamentally different in the way wood on coals combusts and imparts flavor in a vertical than hot ash burning wood in these options. I want the deep smoke flavor of my vertical with all the conveniences of my 1050 and without having to spend Myron Mixon prices. Your thoughts on the flavor profile between these two?
Thanks for watching! Smoke profile is always a hard one to answer since everyone has a different thought on it. I’ve found that on my gravity MB or CG that wood chunks in the charcoal gives a better smoke profile as opposed in the ash bin. Using lump may also make difference for you with wood chunks. I’ve always gotten better results with lump as opposed to briquettes. Hope this helps!
Also, Tom, where did you get the adapter for the Weber portable gas grill so you can use a 20 lb tank?
It’s a Weber adapter, I believe I found it at Ace Hardware
Nobody Knows more than you do about this sort of stuff, Tom. You have the most credible grill reviews on all of RUclips.
Thanks for Watching Big Lew! I appreciate the kind words.. Thank you
I killed two chargriller 980's before switching to the MB1050. I've had the masterbuilt for a little over a month now, and I like it leaps and bounds more than the chargriller. It lights easier, heats up faster, and leaks less. My problem with the Chargrillers is that it kept killing the bottom of the charcoal chute. My last one got to where it wouldn't heat above 300 degrees no matter how high you set it. I had that one less than a year. I do use them a lot, multiple times per week.. So far I have zero complaints with the Masterbuilt.
Thanks for watching Brant! Appreciate the feedback
Great video. I am happy with my year+ old MB 560, but I am hoping by the time I am ready for a new gravity feed some company will take the best parts of both the Char Griller and MB and create a great grill. I think MB might have to drop the price on the 1050 to compete with the CG.
Thanks for Watching Mike! I agree!
That’s what I was saying to myself! Take the best from both grills and build one awesome grill!😀😀
Agreed!
Great review! I am getting the char Griller 980!
Thanks for watching Damien! Congrats!
Question, do these smokers give more smoke flavor than a pellet grill? I currently have a camp chef sg24. It cooks well but smoke flavor isn't as strong as we'd like
Thanks for watching Jeff! Charcoal will give a much more bolder taste as opposed to pellets
Can you comment on how clean the smoke is by placing wood chunks in the ash pan?
When you put wood chunks in the charcoal hopper, does it start to make smoke while still in the hopper or does it drop to the ash pan prior to making smoke? If it smokes while in the hopper, how does the smoke compare to wood in the ash pan?
Thanks for Watching Jeff! I usually don’t do chunks in the ash pan I usually mix them in the charcoal. The is smoke is no different than using the snake method with some wood chunks on the Weber kettle.
Hey Tom! Loved Your detailed comparison between these two pits. Watched every second and I would hope the
Big Box Store consumer and these Manufactures do the same. 👍 Metal On! \🔥/
Thanks for Watching! Me too!
Love the LSS shelf! Material is a little lighter than expected, but clever design is worth it!!
Thanks for watching Gerald! Agreed
Tom, I am interested in these gravity feed smokers. You seem steady to recommend the Chargriller. I had a Chargriller pellet smoker and thought it was behind the 8 ball compared to Traeger. Any experience with the Chargriller pellet smoker? Specifically the electronics was the issue. It would let temp go way down and dump tons of pellets skyrocketing temperature. The Traeger I had was more consistent
Thanks for Watching Mack! The Chargriller Gravity is my choice
Didn't mention cleaning at the end, for me char-griller wins hands down for the more simplicity design to clean.
Thanks for the vid has made my decision easier.
Thanks for Watching Justin! Cleaning is easier on the Char Griller!
very informative, Tom. ....thanks
Thanks for Watching Steve! It is cool!
great content Tom! have you heard any rumblings on a second generation coming out on the chargriller and what mods they might be doing?
Thanks for watching Wes! Haven’t heard a word
Would a diffuser for the 1050 be a mod that someone has already made? I’m leaning CG because I would mostly use my gravity for smoking.
Thanks for Watching Kevin! Im not aware of anybody making one yet... It is a great idea though
Tom nice job on the comparison
Thanks Tom! I appreciate you watching and supporting!
Great review. Thank you.
Thanks for watching!
Great comparison. But I'm still going to rock my 560!
Thanks for Watching Kirby!
Very informative thank you!
Thanks for watching Josh!
You are right about the MB560. It does cook hot on the bottom rack and is hotter near the charcoal end.
Thanks for watching! I appreciate the feedback!
Thanks for that video!
Thanks for watching Rodney!
My Char Griller 980 should be here in about a week. Can't wait to get it seasoned and put a brisket on.
Thanks for watching! Congrats on the new grill! ruclips.net/video/ZMu1_5bya9M/видео.html
Thanks for the review..
Thanks for watching Jon!
Have you got a link for the replacement for the wear part of the Masterbuilt 560?
Thanks for Watching Phillip! Here’s what searched….Shopping cart
Product image Description Quantity Price
KIT, FAN BOX SILICONE AIR SHUTTER, GRAVITY FEED
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KIT, FAN BOX SILICONE AIR SHUTTER, GRAVITY FEED
It states that it’s not available…Sorry
Nice job on the review. I agree with you.
Thanks for Watching Mark!
the cast iron grates have a smoke side and a sear side, does smoke side up help diffuse the heat better?
Thanks for Watching! Good question… I really haven’t noticed that for diffusing heat
Tom, did you paint the lid? Can you talk about how you did that? What paint and prep?
Thanks for Watching Trent! Prepped with lacquer thinner, taped it off and used rust oleum high heat engine paint
Tom, do you have any experience with the LSS Mods parts that you can get to beef up that firebox on the masterbuilt? They are pricey, so it may not be worth it for everyone; but from what you've said here, it sounds like it might make that masterbuilt exactly what you desire
Thanks for Watching Edward! I have used LSS Mods! High quality stuff! Have not tried the firebox though
Tom thanks for you hard work in making this video. I appreciate you! I ended up getting the 980 since I was able to get it with 10% off and free shipping.
Your thoughts on longevity and the heat defuser are the main reasons I chose the char griller.
Thanks again!
Thanks David! I appreciate you Watching!
I just bought the 1050. I'd like to know how to wrap these parts in aluminum foil for easier cleanup.
Thanks for watching Daniel! I wrap the heat deflector on the Char Griller and in-line the grease tray on the Masterbuilt
I’m between the char griller and the mb800… I don’t need a ton of space do you think the griddle top would give the edge to the 800?
If you think you will use the griddle allot and you already don’t have one, then yes. Thanks for watching Kevin!
Would you please do the Gala Fire Thermometer "mod" on the Char-Griller and show us exactly how to go through the "double wall" with a 3/8 inch drill bit !!!!
Thanks for Watching Eric! I didn’t do it on the Char-Griller, still thinking about it
@@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ please please do that Tom it would be very instructional and be continued imparted wisdom from you!!!! I won't buy my Char Griller until I see how yours comes out !!!!!
Thanks enjoyed the video how do you download the firmware for the MB 1050 Thanks H oward
Thanks for Watching Howard! Just follow the directions once you open the app
And a thing that was missed with the Masterbuilt is that you can control it from anywhere. You can go to the store and still control your grill. The Chargriller you have to be on the same local wifi network.. So you can't leave it totally unattended.
Thanks for all the great reviews/info! The Char-Griller is now $779 at Menards and $749 at Lowes. Does that change your final opinion since that's more than when you reviewed it ($600)? Thanks again!!
Thanks for Watching Scott! Nope, still like the Chargriller
@@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ , thanks. Still the best bang for the buck, sweet!
Do you know if you can get the firebrick replacement for the char griller?
Thanks for Watching! I do not know, might want to ask customer service on that one
Great video comparison, Tom. What paint did you use on the Masterbuilt? I love the orange!!!! If Chargriller fixes their controller it would be my pick also…until that happens I’ll keep the 1050….thanks again for posting!
Thanks for Watching Robert! Used Header Paint from Rustoleon
There is another tuber that got in contact with C G and they told him that the temp is done that way as an offset. Since the heat enters on the right then travels across to the left where the sensor is, it will always be hotter on the right. It seems to take about an hour running to equalize temp across the whole grill but after that it is solid +/- 5°.
Thanks for Watching! I agree!
Liked your review. Just a side note: you were saying "Char-Griller" several times when you were talking about the "Masterbuilt" but if you were following along one knew what you meant. I have the Char-Griller grand Champ XD which I love. The 980 is interesting to me and I may buy one to replace an older cheap char-Griller gas grill I have. I hope they resolve the temp control soon though. My question is how do they do in windy or colder conditions? I live on an island on the coast of Maine and 15-15 mph sea breezes in the summer are almost every day by the afternoon time. Winter gets cold too. (My gas grill will work all year though it takes a bit longer in cold weather.) Can these two work successfully in the cold seasons?
Thanks for Watching! They perform well in hot, cold and windy conditions
I got mine/masterbuilt 1050 for a little under $400 due to missing parts on a brand new 560.... so it would be half the asking price on the 1050...so in all honesty did I make a good choice?
Thanks for watching Chris! Yes you did
Has anyone found out how to get the updated charcoal grate for MB in Canada ?
Thanks for Watching Trevor! Have you tried contacting MB customer service?
What paint did you used to paint your master built. Can you drop a link please
Thanks for Watching Robert, On this one I used Rustoleum High Heat Engine Paint, But ive also other types that you can get at your local Car Parts store, just look for high heat engine paint.
Great video!
Thanks for Watching!
Do you know if Any parts on the 1080 are interchangeable on the 1050?
Thanks for Watching! Not that I’m aware of
Char Griller told me the temp probe readings are off due to the controller logic. Apparently it is estimating the temp at the center of the grill and because the probe is off the the side the algorithm has a temp offset. I usually give my 980 about 20 minutes to warm up evenly and haven't noticed any problems with temp being high or low.
BTW great videos. You helped me pick the 980 over the masterbuilt grills.
Thanks for Watching! Ok,, that’s the first I’ve heard about the temp probe. I do agree that it does even out
@@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ Though I do wish they had better explained it in the manual. I do not think the manual even says anything about it and the 980 faq on char grillers website says one sentence about it. A little hazy on the info to say the least.
I say! I didn’t even see the one sentence,,
On "Andersons Smoke Show" he mentions having a similar conversation with Char-Griller about the variances he was seeing in his biscuit test, as well as his Thermoworks Smoke probe test, and was told about the "offset" issue.
Thanks for Watching Ron! I appreciate the feedback!
I just replaced my MB 560 with the MB 1050 Sunday ... my local Home Depot in Mentor, Ohio had a display of them for $475.99
Thanks for watching! That’s a great deal!
I think if you take the hopper and manifold from the char griller and put them on the 1050 it would be as close to perfect as you can get.
Thanks for Watching Johnny! I agree!
With the MB, does the manifold get hot enough to vaporize the fat that drips onto it, especially when smoking meat in the 275-300 range?
Thanks for Watching Jeff! I haven’t measured manifold temps at any temp, when low and slow I have a water pan on the lower grate and the meat above it to drip into the pan
You wouldn’t really measure the manifold temps. You would just simply notice what happens as the fat drips down.
The fat drips off the manifold at lower temps with some of it staying on it as well. Since there is no lip to divert some of it makes it inside the manifold while the rest drips into the tray below. At higher temps the grease burns
Great review. I was trapped between the 2. The char wins.
Thank you.
Thanks for watching!
Great job on the comparison review Tom. I'm loving my 980 from Lowes. Free assembly and free delivery adds to the bang per buck too.
Thanks for Watching David! Good Point! That is a bonus!
Currently stuck in what to buy. Farm and Fleet has Masterbuilt 560 for 404 but I can get an extra 15% off that price as well Currently. Lowes has the Chargriller for 599 on sale but it's blue and I prefer the menards red. What would you go with?
Thanks for Watching! Lol! The choice is yours… The Farm And Fleet price is good but I’ve that one at Walmart for less. Chargriller has been my choice, if you need red go to Menards 11% off coupon rebate
@@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ Thanks for quick response. None of my local walmarts have the Masterbuilt 560 on sale unfortunately. Yep saw rebate too just wish you could use the rebate at time of purchase.
Hey Tom! Great job and much appreciated. I would like to know how the warranties and customer service stack up?
Thanks for Watching Mike! Both are 1 year warranty, Customer Service from what others have told me isn’t the best from either manufacturer
I bought the MB 560 from Walmart and added the 4 yr plan for $81.00 cant beat that in my opinion.
Thanks for watching and for the feedback!
Tom, as always, I loved the vid. I have the Char-Griller 980 and mine had some chips in the ceramic coating on the upper rack. Char-Griller sent a new one to me in less than a week! That's great customer service in my opinion.
Thanks for Watching! That is! Thanks for sharing!
Which paint do you use to paint your grills?
Thanks for watching! Any high heat spray paint will work
Hey Tom which one puts out more smoke from wood ?
Thanks for watching David! In my opinion they both do well in reference to smoke production from added wood chunks
I will agree, everybody could use an extra couple of inches coming out … you know … for the shelf.
Thanks for Watching! Lol!
Hands down the Masterbuilt 1050 is king! I have no problem with low and slow on main grate!
Thanks for Watching JJ
I have the Char-Griller from Lowe’s if u can get one get it game changer I’ve had a Weber performer for 7 years I never was able to smoke low and slow with out temps being every were
Char griller takes the guse work out of everything
I still would recommend a classic Weber for grilling
Lol I can get a classic griller and Char-Griller less then a master built lol
Thanks for watching! I appreciate the feedback!
Do you still like the char-grill gravity 980 and how does it cook
Thanks for Watching Alton! Yes, low and slow and hot and fast it does it all!
Where did you get the replacement thermometer at?
Thanks for Watching Roger, Amazon
Hi! With both being on sale now near me (1050 for $350 and 980 for 539), which do you recommend?
Thanks for watching Adam! ruclips.net/video/IABy66bSp_E/видео.html
@@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ well..kinda didn't answer my question but that's ok. Was wondering if you think the 1050 is better for the cost since it's $350 while the 980 is 539.
$350 is a heck of a deal! The CG is built better though. It’s a hard choice to make
What's it like to actually grill on these? Is it possible?
Thanks for watching Andre! Can get to 700 degrees, it grills just fine
I bought the MB 800 because of the griddle for a $100 more than the CG and I plan on buying all the mods to fix the issues that you are talking about including being able to put water pans under the grates for another $300, but the firebox upgrade alone is I’m guessing 3/16” 304 stainless steel that will out last the rest of the grill, so we’ll see seeing as I had to order the grill I’m waiting on delivery
Thanks for Watching James! Congrats on the 800!
@@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ and I didn’t see this review until after I bought the MB
Thanks for Watching James!
Just bought a MB 800 for $250 at a Walmart here in CT.🎉
Thanks for Watching Gabe! That’s a great Deal!
Would’ve been nice to see these a year or so ago. They’re $800-$900 now!
Thanks for Watching Michael!
Can you grill on these with the lid open? Like a backyard bbq situation?
Thanks for watching! Yes you can, but is preferable to do it closed and only open to flip
@@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ so what I’m trying to get at is I currently have a Traeger as my only grill but it works more like an oven (I’m sure you know) and loses like 100 degrees in 30 seconds when you open the lid. Does this maintain temp better? I’m looking to sell the Traeger and possibly get the chargriller for a better all in one grill/smoker
Yes, the recovery time is quick with these type of grills, as am example on both the Masterbuilt and the Chargriller Gravity they go from 225 to 700 in 5 minutes or less.
I am impressed by the CG removable hopper, except that once the grate disintegrates (and it will) you will have to replace the entire hopper which is bound to be pricey. I like the heavy duty, double manifold design of the Cg (impressive!). I also like the actual bricks in the CG vs the fireproof material in the MB. I don’t understand why CG places the fan on the right instead of the left side of the hopper. It’s a sore thumb. I’ve also seen another vid that demonstrates the legs on the CG are wobbly compared to the MB. This said, I still lean toward the MB - why? Griddle, rotisserie, pizza oven, and mods. If you get the manifold mod for the MB, you can place water trays between the grate and the manifold for proper smoking. I would never smoke without placing a water tray bn the meat and the heat source! I agree with everyone that a mfr needs to take the best of both, solve their pesky issues, and sell. Pit Boss are you watching these vids and reading the comments? Does anyone make mods for the CG?
PS - how long is the temp probe. Sadly, your temp probe is no longer on Amazon.
PPS - I also prefer the Longhorn orange vs the Aggie maroon cover.
Thanks for watching Scott! Not at home right now, so I don’t have the length. LSS mods makes mod for the CG
@@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ Btw, thanks for your excellent vids, very informative with a good touch of light-heartedness.
Great review. Money talks, bullstuff dont.
Thanks for Watching Dave!
I'm assuming if the fan breaks or there is no power, then both of these become pretty useless, correct?
Thanks for Watching! Yes
As a machinist and Engineer I can tell you most definitely the quality is better on the chargriller. The one thing I’ve heard from an fellow employee is that his masterbuilt wiring has melted from the heat when he grills at 700 degrees. And I would think when paying this much money why should people be doing Modifications to a grill when this should have been addressed before getting out in the field. The masterbuilt has to many issues so I canceled my order at Home Depot and went to Lowe’s and ordered the chargriller
Thanks for Watching James! Congrats on the new Grill!
Ok. Question. Is there a griddle option for the char griller here. Because that is what makes me want the masterbuilt 800
Thanks for Watching Landon! There is not
Char griller is now 749.00 at lowes does that change your mind on which one you prefer now?
Thanks for watching Alan! No