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40-Inch Digital Electric Smoker

970 sq in, 4-rack digital electric smoker with a 100-275°F range and a side woodchip loader; digital control panel only, no app/WiFi connectivity.

$349Approx. MSRP
Great forlow-and-slow smokingtight budgetsfeeding a crowd

A solid choice for a beginner who wants a big, no-frills digital electric smoker and doesn't mind checking on food by opening the door.

Pros

  • Large 40" capacity fits more racks of food for bigger cooks
  • Simple digital set-point control, no manual vent adjusting
  • More affordable than the WiFi-enabled 710 model
  • Loads of cooking room — 970 sq in feeds a crowd
  • Easy on the wallet ($349)

Watch-outs

  • No viewing window, so checking food means opening the door and losing heat
  • Same cold-weather insulation weakness as the rest of the electric smoker line
  • Small chip tray means frequent refilling on longer cooks
  • Few obvious weak spots for the money

Known niggles

  • Temperature swings of roughly ±20-30°F are normal, but worsen with door/lid air leaks that develop over a few seasons
  • Struggles to hold temperature and takes longer to heat up in cold or windy weather due to thin insulation
  • Built-in wood chip tray holds only about a half cup, needing refills every 30-45 minutes on long smokes
TypeElectric
FuelElectric
FormatVertical smoker
Approx. MSRP (USD)$349
Primary cooking area970 sq in
Total cooking area970 sq in
Temp range100–275°F
Build materialInsulated steel body, 4 chrome-coated racks
WiFi / appNo

Specs sourced from the manufacturer / retailer listing. Prices are approximate and drift — check the seller for the current figure.

Masterbuilt 40-Inch Digital Electric Smoker

Features

  • 4 chrome-coated racks, 970 sq in total
  • Digital control panel for time and temperature
  • Patented side woodchip loader
  • Removable water bowl and rear grease tray
  • Fits 16 chickens, 4 turkeys or 8 pork butts
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