Runningwater
WKR
I have zero doubt the smok it is much better build quality. That said, my masterbuilt is 15 years old and going strong. It's also has almost double the capacity. If you can afford the higher end smok it, I'm sure you'd be very happy if you can live with the size (and a lot of folks are very happy with that smaller size). But to get a smoke it of the equivalent size the price is about double the masterbuilt. Not saying it isn't worth it, just trying to make a better comparison. Hope he enjoys whatever you get. Once I retire I'm making a big one (and a walk in cooler/freezer!).