Quick Summary
The MasterBuilt Gravity Series 800 Charcoal Barbecue Black is a charcoal barbecue for buyers who want a larger cooking setup with built in temperature guidance and flexible cooking options.
What This Product Is Used For
This MasterBuilt charcoal barbecue is used for outdoor cooking with a flat top griddle insert, cast iron grill grates and two porcelain coated smoking racks. Compared with a simpler charcoal barbecue, it offers more cooking area and more ways to cook in one setup, which is why users choose it when they want more versatility.
Who This Product Is Best Suited To
It is best suited to people who want to manage charcoal cooking with built in temperature guidance, check food with a meat probe thermometer and use a barbecue that is designed for longer sessions.
Key Benefits at a Glance
• Built in temperature gauge helps make cooking feel more reliable
• Meat probe thermometer adds simple reassurance when checking results
• Flat top griddle insert gives more flexible cooking options
• 800 total square inches of cooking area supports larger cooks
• Gravityfed hopper is designed for 12 to 15 hours of use
• Holds lump charcoal or briquettes for different fuel preferences
Pros and Cons
Pros
• Large cooking area gives plenty of space
• Built in temperature gauge adds confidence
• Includes a meat probe thermometer for more control
• Flat top griddle insert and cast iron grill grates increase flexibility
• Gravityfed hopper supports longer use
Cons
• Charcoal cooking may feel less simple than gas for some buyers
• Heavy duty setup may be more than needed for occasional use
Real World Performance and Day to Day Use
The MasterBuilt Gravity Series 800 Charcoal Barbecue Black is built around charcoal cooking with practical extras that help reduce uncertainty during use. It reaches 107°c in 7 minutes or 224°f in 13 minutes, and the built in temperature gauge plus meat probe thermometer help you check progress as you cook. The gravityfed hopper holds 10 lbs. of lump charcoal or 16 lbs. of briquettes for 12 to 15 hours of use, which helps address concerns about running out too soon. Choose this if you want more cooking space, more control and a more versatile charcoal barbecue. Skip this if you want the simplest possible barbecue with minimal setup.
Why We Like This Product
The YPC Team likes this because it combines a large cooking area with built in temperature guidance, helping avoid the common mistake of guessing heat and the regret of choosing a barbecue that feels too limited.
Comparisons With Similar Systems
Compared with a basic charcoal barbecue
Better when you want built in temperature guidance and more cooking flexibility
Alternative better when you only need a simpler setup
Compared with a gas barbecue
Better when you prefer charcoal cooking and longer use from one fuel load
Alternative better when quick ignition and gas control matter more
Alternatives Worth Considering
Standard charcoal barbecue
Gas barbecue
Compact outdoor grill
Tips for Getting the Best Performance
Use the built in temperature gauge and meat probe thermometer together to keep track of cooking. Choose the fuel type that suits your preference. Make use of the griddle insert, grill grates and smoking racks depending on the food you are preparing.
Full Technical Specification
Product Type
Charcoal Barbecue
Brand
MasterBuilt
Model
Gravity Series 800
Colour
Black
Cooking Area
800 total square inches
Included Items
Flat top griddle insert
Included Items
Cast iron grill grates
Included Items
Two porcelain coated smoking racks
Included Items
Built in temperature gauge
Included Items
Meat probe thermometer
Fuel Capacity
10 lbs. of lump charcoal
Fuel Capacity
16 lbs. of briquettes
Use Time
12 to 15 hours
Temperature
107°c in 7 minutes
Temperature
224°f in 13 minutes
Buyer’s Guide
Buy this if you want easier temperature checking, stronger flexibility and a larger charcoal cooking setup.
Do not buy this if you want a simpler barbecue and do not need the extra cooking options.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the MasterBuilt Gravity Series 800 used for?
The MasterBuilt Gravity Series 800 is a charcoal barbecue used for outdoor cooking with a flat top griddle insert, cast iron grill grates and smoking racks.
How much cooking area does it have?
The MasterBuilt Gravity Series 800 offers 800 total square inches of cooking area, including the two porcelain coated smoking racks.
What fuel does it use?
The MasterBuilt Gravity Series 800 uses lump charcoal or briquettes.
How much charcoal can the hopper hold?
The MasterBuilt Gravity Series 800 gravityfed hopper holds 10 lbs. of lump charcoal or 16 lbs. of briquettes.
Does it include a temperature gauge?
The MasterBuilt Gravity Series 800 includes a built in temperature gauge for checking cooking conditions.
Does it include a meat probe thermometer?
The MasterBuilt Gravity Series 800 includes a meat probe thermometer for helping you check results.
What kind of cooking options does it include?
The MasterBuilt Gravity Series 800 includes a flat top griddle insert, cast iron grill grates and two porcelain coated smoking racks.
How long can it be used for?
The MasterBuilt Gravity Series 800 gravityfed hopper is stated to allow 12 to 15 hours of use.
How quickly does it reach temperature?
The MasterBuilt Gravity Series 800 reaches 107°c in 7 minutes or 224°f in 13 minutes.
