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Masterbuilt MB20060321 40-inch Digital Charcoal Smoker, Gray

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Features

  • versatile temperature range with the power of charcoal reaches 225 f in 8 minutes or 400 f in 17 minutes
  • control temperature and cook time with the digital control panel or with smart device control using wifi or bluetooth
  • digitalfan minimizes heat fluctuations maintains temperature
  • built-in meat probe thermometer for perfect results every time
  • big capacity with four racks for a total of 1,320 sq-in of cooking space
  • place wood chunks in the charcoal tray for a unique smoking flavor
  • add partition to the charcoal tray when smoking at 275 f or below
  • water bowl for added moisture
  • swivel casters for easy moving
  • Care instructions: Hand Wash; Power source type: Corded Electric

Description

The Masterbuilt Digital Charcoal Smoker is the first of its kind – smoked charcoal flavor with digital controls. Set the temperature on the digital control panel or your smart device and the DigitalFan maintains the desired cooking temperature. The charcoal tray holds 16 pounds of briquette charcoal or 12 pounds of lump charcoal for up to 13 hours. Master the art of charcoal smoking with Masterbuilt.

Specs & Other Info

Specification Details
Manufacturer Masterbuilt Manufacturing, LLC.
Brand Name Masterbuilt
Device Model 40-inch Digital (Model Number: MB20060321)
Powering Mechanism Electric
Shade Gray
Product Weight 110.2 pounds
Product Dimensions 26"D x 29"W x 50"H (Length x Width x Height)
Interior Material Stainless Steel
Fuel Mode Electric, Charcoal

Frequently asked questions

The Masterbuilt 40-inch Digital Charcoal Smoker stands out for its digital control panel that allows for precise temperature and time settings. This feature eases the hassle of manually controlling the heat and time, thereby providing a smoother and more efficient smoking experience.

Yes, the Masterbuilt Digital Charcoal Smoker has been designed with a grease tray that effectively collects oil, residue and ash making the clean-up process after smoking relatively easy. The cooking racks are also removable which ensures convenient cleaning.

Yes, calling it a 40-inch smoker, Masterbuilt emphasizes the vast cooking area it provides. With four smoking racks, it offers considerable space to smoke up to 16 chickens, 4 turkeys, 8 racks of ribs, or 8 pork butts at once, ideal for serving large gatherings.

The Masterbuilt 40-inch Digital Charcoal Smoker is made of high-quality steel with a sleek Gray finish which not only enhances its aesthetic appeal but also offers durability and resistance to high temperatures.

Top Amazon Reviews

🚀 Abunda's Overview

This is our summary and key points to consider based on customer reviews.


The Masterbuilt Smoker is appreciated for its spaciousness, decent electric control with wireless app, rapid heating, and accurate temperature control once settled. However, it has been repeatedly criticized for subpar build quality, poor insulation, prevalent door leaks, and a tendency for thin metal to dent easily. There are also difficulties in maintaining temperature and some struggles with obtaining adequate smoke for flavor.

Pros

  • 🔥 Large cooking capacity
  • ⏱ Quick heating and decent temperature control after settling
  • 📱 Comes with a wireless application control feature
  • 💡 Use of charcoal gives food a superior smokey flavor

Cons

  • 👎 Subpar build quality with thin metal exterior
  • 🚪 Persistent door leaks, often requiring additional gasket seals
  • 🌡 Can struggle to maintain desired temperature
  • 📦 Packaging is often insufficient, leading to pre-use damages
  • 🔧 Frequent errors reported with electric unit

Should I Buy It?

Though the Masterbuilt Smoker has several appealing features like ample cooking space, quick heating, and potential for great smokey flavor, it falls short in its build quality, often resulting in damages or leaks. It can also struggle to maintain a stable temperature. Therefore, it's only recommended for those willing to address these issues independently, or who prioritize its strengths over these reported weaknesses.


  • I like this smoker
I was hoping for a little bit better build quality, but for the price I like it. Makes great smoked meats. I love the charcoal flavor. and when comparing to the 850 that the gravity smokers cost, I will get this one again. I was a little disappointed with the assembly. There was a large sticker that showed some assembly required. There wasnt much at all. went together in 30 minutes. The large sticker got me excited only to be let down by the packaging taking longer to open than the assembly. All in all it is a good smoker. I recommend it to any hobby BBQer. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2022 by Kurt B

  • This unit I received was a piece of junk
Ordered the unit and it arrived within a week or so. Opened the box and the top of the unit had a couple of dents, no big deal. I put it together and the top and bottom doors don't align. The instructions for assembly are terrible. I turned it on this weekend to season it and the unit would not heat past 50 degrees. I Unplugged it and tried again about 30 minutes later, and it still will not heat past 50 degrees. This time I get an error code? I took for granted that it was a good product and threw the box away. It was hard to find a box to ship it back in and not to mention the unit is very heavy. I would not recommend purchasing this unit. I did receive authorization from the seller to return it. At the time of this review, the seller has been easy to work with. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 12, 2023 by EJ

  • It came pretty dented. Metal is flimsy, but it works well and I enjoy using it.
This is my first smoker and I do really like this thing but I can’t overlook the flaws. It came really dented around the hinges for both doors and they stick to each other a lot. Also, the door for where you put the food is not sealed so half of the smoke just pours out. Temps are hard to maintain, it has a tendency to run away on you. I probably wouldn’t get it again but it works and I enjoy using it. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2022 by MKE-Mike

  • A very nice smoker for a low price.
Temp control worked great, easy to assemble (connect the wiring though before flipping the unit right-side up), holds a large quantity of meat, performed very well with the first cook of ribs and rib tips. This is a very nice smoker for the price. The Bluetooth Masterbuilt app remote worked great. I would recommend this to anyone, especially for long cooks with big pieces of meat. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 24, 2021 by Amazon Customer Amazon Customer

  • Don’t buy it, serious manufacturing issues.
Update, 3 months in and the hinges are breaking off. Masterbuilt needs to recall these. Don’t buy it. I really want to give it a good review for the concept. However, the build quality is a real issue. The first issue was several places were missing rivets. I’m lucky I have some steal rivets and know how to work with metal, or I would have had to box it back up and return it (it’s not easy to unbox). Next, I got it all together, did the initial burnin per instructions, and the charcoal basket warped so bad that all the charcoal goes to a corner. I hope someone in Masterbuilt realizes this is a real issue, I’m not the only one reading reviews. They have a great potential product here, if they can just solve the manufacturing issues. Update: after using it 3 times, the door fell off. I tried to get it fixed under warranty, but never got a response. I gave up, it sat in the garage for a couple of years. Today, I’m giving it away for free. $350 lost entirely. I can’t say strongly enough, DO NOT BUY! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2021 by Sara Jones

  • Its good, but do not expect perfection.
I bought this unit, from Amazon, last week. Like others have said, the box looked fine but my unit had 2 major dents. One on the top and one on the bottom where the fan connects. Whoever was responsible, for designing the packaging, has probably been terminated. Instead of dealing with the hassle or sending it back and possibly getting another damaged unit, I opted to contact Amazon in which they made it right and discounted the unit. But the bottom was a little more problematic since that is where the fan connects to. I was able to hammer it out and screw in the fan assembly just fine. Due to other recommendations, I got a gasket seal kit for the front door. I also used high temp RTV silicone for seams on the unit. While in use, I noticed that smoke creped out of the seams along the front window. I will have to use RTV and seal that up as well. The unit seems to regulate temp pretty well when it gets going but I did notice the temp did creep up over 15 degrees initially. After it "settled", it was + or - 3 degrees max. Controlling it via app is nice. Especially since i was coming from a low cost propane smoker (that was frustrating to keep regulated). Pros: Decent electric control w/wireless app Large capacity (I was able to fit 3 racks of baby back ribs...cut in half....onto one of the smoker's racks) Considering its charcoal, its fairly easy to use Aside from initial temp drift, the unity regulates the temp fairly well. Cons: Thin sheet metal for exterior and is overall made cheap Insulated poorly and door should have been insulated from the factory Poor packaging will often lead to damaged product upon arrival Conclusion: I would have actually paid more $$$ for this type of smoker if it were built better. This is the exact type of smoker I have been looking for and checked all my boxes (vertical smoker, digital controlled, charcoal/wood burning) as I am turned off by pellet/electric smokers (due to lack of Smokey flavor). However, Masterbuilt needs to...masterBUILD them better. I hope there is an improved design when I am back on the market for anther one. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 2, 2021 by Ryan H.

  • Awesome
We've smoked different types of meat, fish, non meats like mac and cheese. All had a nice smoke flavor.
Reviewed in the United States on August 1, 2022 by julie d

  • Do Not Buy This Product
The metal for outer body is too thin and welds too skimpy. The welds broke loose and hinge came off the bottom door with first use. Amazon said to contact manufacturer. They said the seller was not an authorized seller, so no warranty. I am disappointed that Amazon doesn’t make such information clear up front. Because my husband had the skill, he riveted replacement hinges to make the smoker usable. We will not be ordering from this manufacturer or seller ever again. And will keep a better eye on Amazon’s fine print. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2023 by carolyn dobbins carolyn dobbins

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