Difference between Masterbuilt 30" 20070213 and Masterbuilt 30" 20078715?

chlobo said:

Thanks Cobra.  I found that thread after I posted this.  I was initially told they didn't have anymore but then they said they had some in stainless. Hope it goes through.  I think my husband will really enjoy it.

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chlobo said:

 
I want to buy my husband a smoker for Father's Day.  A friend showed us his Mastberbuilt and my husband really liked its "set it and forget it" ease of use.

While surfing around I found 2 units that have the same description on Amazon.  

Masterbuilt 30" 20070213  ()

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Masterbuilt 30" 20078715  ()

I can't tell if there are actually any "improvements" between the two.  Right now I can get the 20070213 for about $100 cheaper than the 20078715 but I don't want to go cheap if there is actually a functional reason to get the 20078715.  I saw it mentioned on Amazon that you can change out the controller and circuit board in the 20078715 if it breaks but you an't do that in the 213 model.  How much does the controller board cost and how hard is it to change?  How likely is it to break?

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Bearcarver said:

I wouldn't get either one of those two.
You should get the Generation 2.5, either Bluetooth or RF controlled. 
The two you have links for are both Gen #2 with the slanted drip plate & small water pan. That is the one you want to avoid.

I don't know the Model numbers, but the best one is the one with the Split level, full width water pan, and the top vent on the back left corner of the top. That is the Gen # 2.5. It is Awesome!!!

Here's more on the subject:
http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/235820/masterbuilt-smokers-bear-s-thoughts-findings

Bear

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• joel11230
• Apr 21, 2016

joel11230 said:

That's the one I have. Stainless Bluetooth with the vent on the rear left side.

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chlobo said:

 
This is the one I ended up getting (according to the woman on the phone).  I am very excited about all the "extras".  My husband is very excited about the stand. He hates bending over that far.  My cost was $185 shipped.  And thanks to everyone here.  If I hadn't found you I would have ended up with a previous generation model.

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