Quick Summary
The Masterbuilt MB20071117 is a digital electric vertical BBQ smoker with a side wood chip loader, chrome racks and 710 cooking square inches for controlled smoking at home.
What This Product Is Used For
This Masterbuilt vertical BBQ smoker is used for smoking food in a home setting, with digital controls for setting the smoking temperature and cooking time. Compared with a simpler smoker, it gives you more control and convenience, which is why users choose it when they want an easier smoking process without opening the door as often.
Who This Product Is Best Suited To
This product is best suited to buyers who want a straightforward way to smoke food, prefer digital control, and like the convenience of loading wood chips from the side while cooking.
Key Benefits at a Glance
• Digital controls make it simple to set the temperature and cooking time
• Side wood chip loader helps add smoke flavour without opening the smoker door
• The water bowl is designed to add moisture during cooking
• Four chrome coated smoking racks give you practical smoking space
• The rear grease tray helps make cleanup easier
• Vertical design offers a spacious cooking area for larger smoking sessions
Pros and Cons
Pros
• Simple digital control for temperature and time
• Side wood chip loader helps keep heat, smoke and moisture in
• Four chrome coated smoking racks are included
• Removable rear grease tray supports easier cleanup
Cons
• Designed for smoking rather than general all purpose outdoor cooking
• Requires wood chips and a water bowl to make full use of its smoking setup
Real World Performance and Day to Day Use
The Masterbuilt MB20071117 is built for smoking food with a digital control panel and a side wood chip loader, so you can set your cooking time and temperature and add smoke without opening the door as often. The 710 cooking square inches and four chrome coated smoking racks give you room for larger smoking sessions, while the removable rear grease tray helps with day to day cleanup. If your main worry is losing heat, smoke or moisture during cooking, this design is intended to reduce that disruption. Choose this if you want a simpler smoking setup with more control. Skip this if you want a cooker that is not focused on smoking.
Why We Like This Product
The YPC Team likes this because it combines digital control with a side wood chip loader, which helps make smoking feel more manageable. It avoids the common mistake of opening the door too often, and it helps reduce the regret of choosing a simpler setup that does not offer the same level of control.
Comparisons With Similar Systems
Compared with charcoal smokers
Better when you want digital temperature and time control
Alternative better when you prefer a more traditional fuel setup
Compared with basic electric smokers
Better when you want a side wood chip loader and four chrome coated smoking racks
Alternative better when you want a simpler smoking appliance
Alternatives Worth Considering
Charcoal smokers
Basic electric smokers
Vertical smokers with simpler controls
Tips for Getting the Best Performance
Use the digital control panel to set your temperature and cooking time before you start. Add wood chips through the side loader as needed so you can keep the door closed. Use the water bowl to support moisture during cooking, and empty the rear grease tray after use for easier cleanup.
Full Technical Specification
Product Type
Digital Electric Vertical BBQ Smoker
Brand
Masterbuilt
Model
MB20071117
Colour
Black
Cooking Area
710 cooking square inches
Racks
4 chrome coated smoking racks
Maximum Temperature
275°F
Features
Side wood chip loader
Features
Digital control panel
Features
Removable water bowl
Features
Removable rear grease tray
Buyer’s Guide
Buy this if you want a simpler, easier way to smoke food with digital control and a spacious vertical design.
Do not buy this if you want a stronger focus on general outdoor cooking rather than smoking.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Masterbuilt MB20071117 used for?
Masterbuilt MB20071117 is a digital electric vertical BBQ smoker used for smoking food with set temperature and cooking time control.
How do you add wood chips during cooking?
Masterbuilt MB20071117 includes a side wood chip loader, allowing you to add smoke flavour without opening the smoker door.
Does this smoker include racks?
Masterbuilt MB20071117 includes four chrome coated smoking racks.
Is there a way to add moisture while cooking?
Masterbuilt MB20071117 includes a removable water bowl designed to add moisture during smoking.
How large is the cooking area?
Masterbuilt MB20071117 offers 710 cooking square inches of cooking space.
Does it make cleanup easier?
Masterbuilt MB20071117 includes a removable rear grease tray to support easier cleanup.
What is the maximum temperature?
Masterbuilt MB20071117 can be set up to 275°F.
How many items can it fit?
Masterbuilt MB20071117 is described as fitting up to 6 chickens, 2 turkeys, 4 pork butts or 4 racks of ribs.
