Masterbuilt
Masterbuilt MES 130B Digital Electric Smoker
$249.99Cheaper
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Masterbuilt MES 130B Digital Electric Smoker vs Pit Boss 3-Series Digital Vertical Electric Smoker (PBV3D1)
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Masterbuilt MES 130B Digital Electric Smoker is cheaper at $249.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
Pit Boss
Pit Boss 3-Series Digital Vertical Electric Smoker (PBV3D1)
$319.88
Which is better: the Masterbuilt MES 130B Digital Electric Smoker or Pit Boss 3-Series Digital Vertical Electric Smoker (PBV3D1)?
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Masterbuilt MES 130B Digital Electric Smoker is the cheaper at $249.99.
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Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | Masterbuilt MES 130B Digital Electric Smoker | Pit Boss 3-Series Digital Vertical Electric Smoker (PBV3D1) |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $249.99 | $319.88 |
| Brand | Masterbuilt | Pit Boss |
| Released | — | — |
| Cooking space sqin | 710 | 685 |
| Wattage (W) | 800 | 1650 |
| Max temp f | 275 | 350 |
| Rack count | 4 | 4 |
| Digital control | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi bluetooth | No | No |
| Viewing window | Yes | Yes |
| Release | — | — |
Sources — Masterbuilt MES 130B Digital Electric Smoker: masterbuilt.com (verified 2026-06-19). Pit Boss 3-Series Digital Vertical Electric Smoker (PBV3D1): farmandfleet.com (verified 2026-06-19).
What's the difference between the Masterbuilt MES 130B Digital Electric Smoker and Pit Boss 3-Series Digital Vertical Electric Smoker (PBV3D1)?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (3 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.
- Cooking space sqin: Masterbuilt MES 130B Digital Electric Smoker 710 vs Pit Boss 3-Series Digital Vertical Electric Smoker (PBV3D1) 685
- Wattage (W): Masterbuilt MES 130B Digital Electric Smoker 800 vs Pit Boss 3-Series Digital Vertical Electric Smoker (PBV3D1) 1650
- Max temp f: Masterbuilt MES 130B Digital Electric Smoker 275 vs Pit Boss 3-Series Digital Vertical Electric Smoker (PBV3D1) 350