Updated October 21, 2026 · HabitatCue Editorial Team
Masterbuilt vs Pizzello
Masterbuilt
Higher score in this comparison
Pizzello
Where Masterbuilt and Pizzello differ
| Compare | MasterbuiltReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives | PizzelloReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $159.99 | $94.99Lower |
| Maximum temperature (°C) | 371 | 400Higher |
| App or Wi-Fi control | YesHas it | No |
| Cooking area (cm²) | 7,400Higher | 929 to 1,651 |
| Markets | AU, CA, DK, FR, DE, GR, IT, NL, NZ, NO, ES, SE, GB, USCovers more | US |
Same on both: Warranty (1 year), Portable models (Yes).
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Key differences
- Price from is lower at Pizzello: $94.99 vs $159.99.
- Maximum temperature (°C) is higher at Pizzello: 400 vs 371.
- App or Wi-Fi control: only Masterbuilt.
- Cooking area (cm²) is higher at Masterbuilt: 7,400 vs 929 to 1,651.
- Support channels: only Masterbuilt offers Chat.
- Support channels: only Pizzello offers Phone.
- Masterbuilt is available in 13 more countries.
- Products: only Masterbuilt offers Gas grill, Charcoal grill, Smoker.
- Fuel types: only Masterbuilt offers Charcoal, Electric.
- Fuel types: only Pizzello offers Pellet.
Our verdict on each
Masterbuilt
Masterbuilt suits buyers who want a single brand across gas, charcoal, wood and electric cooking, with grills, smokers, griddles and pizza ovens in the range. The trade-off is the warranty of 1 year, which is what holds the brand back on cover.
Pizzello
Patio Garden Direct suits backyard cooks who want an affordable wood, pellet or gas pizza oven in the US. Ovens start at $94.99 with free delivery and a 60 days return window, though the 1 year warranty is the shortest guard on offer.
Score breakdown
| Area | Masterbuilt | Pizzello |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.2Entry pricing of $159.99 places Masterbuilt at 20 of 39 brands priced, in line with its 9.2 cost score. | 9.8HigherEntry price of $94.99 sits low in the market at rank 7 of 39, with free delivery included. |
| Offer | 8.9HigherBreadth of gas grill, charcoal grill and smoker plus fuel choice across charcoal, gas and wood underpins the 8.9 offer score. | 8.6Multi-fuel choice of wood, pellet and gas and a cooking area of 929 to 1,651 cm² back the offer score. |
| Trust | Not confirmed | 8.2US head office, help centre, email and phone and a 60 days return window carry trust, though 1 year is short. |
Where they rank in our lists
| Ranking | Masterbuilt | Pizzello |
|---|---|---|
| Pizza ovens | 11 of 22 | 12 of 22 |
Also worth a look
Broil King has cooking area (cm²) at 7,419, against 7,400 for Masterbuilt and 929 to 1,651 for Pizzello.
Broil King reviewEvery fact side by side
| Fact | Masterbuilt | Pizzello |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Gas grill, Charcoal grill, Smoker, Griddle, Pizza ovenCovers more | Pizza oven |
| Fuel types | Charcoal, Gas, Wood, Electric | Wood, Pellet, Gas |
| Legal entity | Premier Specialty Brands, LLC | Patio Garden Direct Inc. |
| Headquarters | United States | United States |
| Founded | Not confirmed | 2016 |
| Support channels | Email, Chat, Help centre | Help centre, Email, Phone |
Furniture
| Fact | Masterbuilt | Pizzello |
|---|---|---|
| Delivery time (weeks) | Not confirmed | 0 |
| Return window | Not confirmed | 60 days |
| In-home trial | Not confirmed | 0 days |
| Free delivery | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Materials | Not confirmed | Aluminium, Rattan, Metal |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Masterbuilt | Pizzello | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price from | $159.99above the median | $94.99lowest quarter | $149.99 |
| Maximum temperature (°C) | 371below the median | 400at the median | 400 |
| Warranty | 1 yearbelow the median | 1 yearbelow the median | 3 years |
| Cooking area (cm²) | 7,400highest quarter | 929 to 1,651lowest quarter | 3,332.095 |
Median across 37 listed brands.
Pros and cons
Masterbuilt
Pros
- The range spans gas grill, charcoal grill and smoker, putting grills, smokers, griddles and pizza ovens under the same maker.
- Fuel choice covers charcoal, gas and wood, wider than the single fuel setups common among the brands listed as alternatives.
- Portable cookers are part of the range, and the brand is app connected.
Cons
- Warranty of 1 year sits well under the grills and smokers median of 4 years.
- Support runs on email, chat and help centre only, with no phone line for anyone who wants to talk a claim through.
- Warranty length ranks 24 of 34 brands, the weakest showing across the measures we track.
Pizzello
Pros
- Entry price of $94.99 ranks 7 of 39 brands, so the outlay is small to start.
- Free delivery is included and the return window runs 60 days, longer than the 30 median in this category.
- Fuel choice covers wood, pellet and gas, more options than a wood only oven.
Cons
- The warranty lasts 1 year, ranking 24 of 34 brands and sitting under the 1.5 category median.
- There is no in home trial, so a bulky oven cannot be judged in your own yard before the 60 days return window closes.
- Range is limited to pizza oven, so a grill or smoker has to come from GrilyKrby.cz or VEVOR.
Who each suits
Masterbuilt
Who it suits
- Buyers who want a single maker across gas, charcoal, wood and electric cooking, in the shape of gas grill, charcoal grill and smoker.
- Anyone after a portable cooker or app control, since the range is portable in part and the brand is app connected.
- Shoppers inside the countries listed in Australia, CA and DK, a wide footprint for the brand to cover.
Who should look elsewhere
- Buyers set on cast iron should look at Lodge, whose range is charcoal grill, smoker and griddle.
- Shoppers who want pellet or kamado cooking should compare GrilyKrby.cz, listed as gas grill, charcoal grill and pellet grill.
- Anyone who only wants grills and smokers can compare Char-Broil, listed as gas grill, charcoal grill and electric grill.
Pizzello
Who it suits
- US homeowners with a patio and a wood pile or pellet supply
- Renters who want a portable oven they can move
- First-time pizza oven buyers working to a tight entry budget
Who should look elsewhere
- Buyers wanting a long warranty, since 1 year is thin next to the 99 upper end of the category
- Shoppers outside the US, as US covers a single market
- Anyone after grills, smokers or kamados, which GrilyKrby.cz lists across gas grill, charcoal grill and pellet grill
Current offers
Pizzello
Current offer
Discount code
3% off your first order for email subscribers: 3% off first order
Email signup on the brand's own site
Source, checked September 30, 2026
Country by country
| Country | Masterbuilt | Pizzello |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | Yes | No |
| Canada | Yes | No |
| Denmark | Yes | No |
| France | Yes | No |
| Germany | Yes | No |
| Greece | Yes | No |
| Italy | Yes | No |
| Netherlands | Yes | No |
8 of 14 countries where either is available.
Questions about each
Masterbuilt
How much does a Masterbuilt grill or smoker cost?+
The range opens at $159.99, taken from a stainless steel tabletop propane gas grill, and climbs from there into the larger gravity smokers. Entry pricing puts Masterbuilt at 20 of 39 brands we price, so it sits mid shortlist rather than at either end of it.
What fuels can Masterbuilt cookers burn?+
Masterbuilt covers charcoal, gas and wood across the range, so you can move between charcoal, gas, wood and electric without changing maker. That is wider than the single fuel setups common in this category, and it pairs with the product mix in gas grill, charcoal grill and smoker under the same warranty.
Pizzello
What does a pizza oven from Patio Garden Direct cost to start?+
Ovens are listed from $94.99, which puts the brand at rank 7 of 39 on entry price. Free delivery is included, so the figure you land on is the figure you pay. Larger wood fired models sit above that opening point.
How long is the return window and is there a trial?+
Returns run 60 days, which is longer than the 30 median in this category. There is no in home trial, so the first cook happens at home rather than on a showroom floor. Delivery is 0 weeks, so a return is quick to start.
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