Masterbuilt Gravity Series 560
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The Masterbuilt Gravity Series 560 is the most interesting grill concept in years — a digitally controlled charcoal grill that gives you real charcoal flavor with pellet-grill convenience.
What We Love
- +Real charcoal flavor with digital temperature control
- +Gravity-fed charcoal hopper lasts 12+ hours
- +WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity
- +Sears at 700°F on the open grate
- +Versatile — smoke, grill, sear, bake
- +Fan-controlled precision within 5°F
Watch Out For
- −Fan and electronics can fail
- −Ash management needs improvement
- −Charcoal hopper can jam
- −Build quality is mid-tier
- −Requires electricity
Specifications
Cooking Area
560 sq in
Temp Range
225°F - 700°F
Fuel
Lump charcoal or briquettes
Hopper
Gravity-fed
Power
120V AC (fan)
Weight
137 lbs
Connectivity
WiFi + Bluetooth
Warranty
1 year
The Full Review
The Gravity Series solves the biggest problem in outdoor cooking: getting real charcoal flavor without babysitting a fire.
The concept is brilliant. A vertical hopper holds charcoal that gravity-feeds into the firebox. A digitally controlled fan regulates airflow to maintain your target temperature. Set it to 225°F and walk away — the fan does the work.
But here's the magic: it's actual charcoal burning, not pellets. The smoke flavor is noticeably better than any pellet grill owners report using. You get that deep, complex char taste that only real charcoal provides, with the convenience of set-and-forget operation.
The temperature range is incredible. Smoke at 225°F for brisket, then crank to 700°F for searing steaks. No other single cooker spans this range this effectively.
Reliability is my main concern. The fan and electronic controls are potential failure points that a traditional charcoal grill doesn't have. The 1-year warranty is also shorter than I'd like.
How Does It Compare?
At a glance against its closest digital charcoal grill rivals.
| Grill | Rating | Price | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Masterbuilt Gravity Series 560 (this) | 4.5 | $497 | Digital fan-controlled charcoal with WiFi — real charcoal flavor with pellet-grill convenience. |
| Char-Griller Gravity Fed 980 | 4.6 | $499 | Digital fan-controlled charcoal at half the Masterbuilt price. |
| Magma Marine Cabo Gas Grill | 4.5 | $469 | The definitive boat grill — 316 marine-grade stainless, rail-mountable, built to handle saltwater environments. |
Who Is It For?
Charcoal lovers who want digital convenience. Pellet grill users who miss real charcoal flavor. Tech-forward cooks who want the best of both worlds.
Final Verdict
The Gravity Series 560 is the most innovative grill on this site. At $497, it offers a cooking experience no other single unit can match. The hybrid charcoal-digital concept is the future.
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