Masterbuilt has supplied yard grill masters sensible choices that burn charcoal as an alternative of pellets since 2020. Final yr, the corporate debuted two fashions forward of CES, and in early 2025, it is including another. The brand new Gravity Collection 1150 is a bigger sibling to the Gravity Collection 600 in Masterbuilt’s lineup. With 1,150 sq. inches of cooking area, this greater mannequin has almost double the meals capability and an extended burn time of as much as 15 hours. To realize this, the hopper on the 1150 can maintain as much as 12 kilos of lump charcoal or as much as 18 kilos of briquettes.
The grill will get its title from the gravity-fed hopper that enables charcoal to naturally fall and ignite throughout use. A digital fan mechanically maintains temperature that may be adjusted with on-board controls or with the Masterbuilt app. Like final yr’s Gravity Collection XT, the corporate relocated the management panel on the 1150 from the shelf on the left aspect to the entrance of the hopper on the proper. Nonetheless, the controller itself appears like what’s on the 600 as an alternative of the upgraded model that is on the pricier XT.
Moreover the elevated capability, the 1150 gives one other key improve from the 600. As a substitute of a cart-style stand, you get an enclosed cupboard for added storage. You’ll be able to anticipate a temperature vary of 225-700 levels Fahrenheit, which suggests you are able to do low-and-slow smoking, high-heat searing and all the pieces in between. The entire essential grill stats may be monitored out of your telephone by way of the aforementioned app from wherever. Lastly, Masterbuilt gives add-ons to broaden the grill’s capabilities, together with a pizza oven, rotisserie and griddle insert.
The Gravity Collection 1150 is offered now from Residence Depot for $999.
