Napoleon Prestige PRO
Score: 78/100
Masterbuilt Gravity Series 1050
Score: 76/100Rankings
The Napoleon Prestige PRO 500 is a professional-grade propane grill delivering 80,000 BTU and a massive 900 sq in cooking area, built with stainless steel and loaded with premium features. Its size, weight, and price make it best suited for permanent outdoor kitchens rather than portable use.
The Masterbuilt Gravity Series 1050 is a high-capacity charcoal grill with digital controls and rapid heat-up, delivering precise temperature management. Its massive size and 203-lb weight limit portability and require a permanent outdoor space. Ideal for experienced BBQ enthusiasts hosting large gatherings.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
80,000 BTU/hbest | — | |
6.25 sq ft | 7.29 sq ftbest | |
6best | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 254 lb | 203 lbbest |
— | 1 yrbest | |
| ↓ lower better | — | 8 minbest |
66.5 inbest | 61 in | |
51.75 in | 52.2 inbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(1) | ||
Cooking Area (sq ft) | 6.25 sq ft | 7.29 sq ft |
Power & Fuel(1) | ||
Power / Fuel Type | Propane | charcoal |
Dimensions(4) | ||
Weight (lb) | 254 lb | 203 lb |
Width (in) | 66.5 in | 61.0 in |
Height (in) | 51.75 in | 52.2 in |
Depth (in) | 25.5 in | 33.1 in |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Warranty (yr) | Lifetime yr | 1 yr |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers praise the MB20041220 for turning charcoal grilling into a set-it-and-forget-it experience, highlighting its rapid heat-up, precise DigitalFan control and Wi-Fi app integration that together deliver pro-level results, while noting that its substantial bulk and weight limit where it can be placed.
Everyday users consistently commend the grill's effortless temperature stability, remote app control and authentic charcoal flavor without the need to babysit the fire, but many echo concerns about its massive size, weight and the need for a permanent, spacious location.
