Solo Stove Pi Prime
Score: 82/100
Ooni Karu 12
Score: 78/100Rankings
The Solo Stove Pi Prime is a propane-powered portable pizza oven reaching about 482 °C and cooking 12-inch pizzas in 1.5 minutes, offering rapid heat and sturdy stainless-steel construction. It requires a separate propane tank and has a low opening height that limits thicker pies. Best for campers and tailgaters who value fast, consistent heat.
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.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
482 °C | 518 °Cbest | |
30.48 cmbest | 30.48 cmbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 15 minutesbest | 15 minutesbest |
| ↓ lower better | 1.5 minutes | 1 minutesbest |
2 mmbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 13.61 kg | 12 kgbest |
— | 1 yearsbest | |
52.1 cm | 77 cmbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Features(3) | ||
Fuel Type | Propane | Wood,Charcoal,Gas |
Maximum Temperature (°C) | 482 °C | 518 °C |
Cooking Time per Pizza (minutes) | 1.5 minutes | 1 minutes |
Design(4) | ||
Weight (kg) | 13.61 kg | 12 kg |
Height (cm) | 52.1 cm | 77 cm |
Width (cm) | 52.1 cm | 40 cm |
Length (cm) | 38.4 cm | 80 cm |
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Professional reviewers praise the Pi Prime for its rapid preheat, high temperature capability, and user-friendly electric start, noting that it delivers restaurant-quality pizza in under two minutes while remaining compact and portable.
Everyday users highlight the oven's quick setup, fast cooking times, and consistent results, especially appreciating the included cover and compact footprint for small outdoor spaces.
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.
“a great pizza oven for beginners”
“propane-powered pizza oven supreme”
“Solo Stove's design, shape, and size of the Pi Prime all hit the sweet spot”
