Ooni Karu 12
Score: 78/100
Ooni Koda 2
Score: 77/100Rankings
The Ooni Karu 12 is a versatile multi-fuel outdoor pizza oven that reaches up to 950 °F (518 °C) and cooks 12-inch pizzas in about a minute. It trades off some convenience with manual lighting and lacks built-in temperature monitoring, making it better suited for users who value fuel flexibility over smart features.
The Ooni Koda 2 is an ultra-portable propane pizza oven that delivers even heat for 14-inch pizzas in roughly 60 seconds. Its simplicity comes at the cost of no built-in temperature gauge and limited to propane fuel, ideal for campers and small-space cooks.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
518 °Cbest | 518 °Cbest | |
30.48 cm | 35.56 cmbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 15 minutesbest | — |
| ↓ lower better | 1 minutesbest | 1 minutesbest |
— | 15 mmbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 12 kgbest | 16 kg |
1 yearsbest | 1 yearsbest | |
77 cmbest | 72.1 cm |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Features(2) | ||
Fuel Type | Wood,Charcoal,Gas | Gas |
Cooking Diameter (cm) | 30.48 cm | 35.56 cm |
Design(4) | ||
Weight (kg) | 12 kg | 16 kg |
Height (cm) | 77 cm | 72.1 cm |
Width (cm) | 40 cm | 33.3 cm |
Length (cm) | 80 cm | 54.6 cm |
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Professional reviewers commend the Koda 16 for its rapid heat-up to 950 °F, the even heat distribution of its L-shaped burner, and the generous 16-inch cooking area that outpaces smaller gas models. They also note its beginner-friendly performance and low-maintenance propane operation, while criticizing the vague lighting instructions and the lack of multi-zone or smart temperature features.
Everyday users love the oven's portability, quick 60-90-second cook times, and the high heat that produces restaurant-style crusts, often mentioning how easy it is to bring to the beach or a friend's house. Common complaints focus on the confusing ignition process, the need for precise dough placement on the tapered stone, and the absence of an app or temperature readout.
Professional reviewers commend the Koda 2 for its remarkable portability and the G2 Gas Technology that yields uniform heat, making it a compact winner for 14-inch Neapolitan pizzas. However, they criticize the lack of an integrated temperature readout and the single-fuel propane limitation, noting that precise dough handling is required due to the tapered stone shape.
Everyday users consistently praise the oven's lightweight design and the ability to produce evenly cooked 12-14-inch pizzas outdoors. Recurring themes include admiration for the stylish color options and frustration over the need for precise dough placement and the absence of a built-in temperature gauge.
“compact winner”
“small but mighty”
“take to beach or friend's house”
