# Best Ooni Pizza Ovens: Koda and Karu Models Compared Source: https://pizzaovencraft.com/best/best-ooni-pizza-ovens Publisher: Pizza Oven Craft. Our score is an editorial rating out of 10 (fit 35%, features 25%, build 20%, value 20%), not a customer rating. Method: https://pizzaovencraft.com/how-we-research#our-score Ooni sells two main oven families, and the choice between them matters more than the choice of size. Koda ovens run on propane only, light with a knob and are the easier path to repeatable bakes. Karu ovens burn wood or charcoal and can switch to gas, which suits people who want live fire and are willing to manage it. After that, the number in the name is the pizza size: 12, 14, 16 and larger ovens differ in how big a pie they take, how heavy they are and how much room they need on a table. This guide lines up seven Ooni ovens already on the site by fuel, size and who each one suits, and notes where a listing leaves something out, such as a gas burner sold separately. ## Picks ### 1. Ooni Koda 16 Propane Gas Pizza Oven - 16" Gas Powered Outdoor Oven with 28 mBar Regulator and Gas Hose - Foundry Black Our score: 8.8/10 (Fit for the job 9/10 · Features and specs 9/10 · Build and materials 9/10 · Value 8/10) Ooni Koda 16 in foundry black, a 16-inch propane pizza oven with a 28 mBar regulator and hose for larger pies at home. Pros: - Wide opening fits 16 inch pizzas and makes launching and turning easier - Propane flame heats quickly with no wood or pellets to feed - Regulator and gas hose come included, so setup takes minutes Cons: - L-shaped burner means pizzas still need regular turning to avoid scorching - Heavier than smaller portable ovens, so less suited to hiking trips Details: https://pizzaovencraft.com/product/B085LGV57D ### 2. Ooni Koda 2 Pro Gas Pizza Oven - 18" Gas Powered Outdoor Oven with 28 mBar Regulator and Gas Hose - Black Our score: 8.8/10 (Fit for the job 9/10 · Features and specs 9/10 · Build and materials 9/10 · Value 8/10) Ooni Koda 2 Pro, an 18-inch gas pizza oven with a 28 mBar regulator and hose, sized between compact and max Ooni models. Pros: - 18 inch opening leaves space for family-size pies without a huge footprint - Newer Koda 2 platform with refined gas flame for more even bakes - Regulator and hose included for a straightforward propane hookup Cons: - Costs noticeably more than the smaller Koda models for the extra width - Still heavy enough that it works best on a fixed outdoor table Details: https://pizzaovencraft.com/product/B0F48FRPW7 ### 3. Ooni Karu 2 Multi-Fuel Outdoor Pizza Oven - Wood and Gas with Pizza Stone & Integrated Thermometer, 12 Inch Our score: 8.6/10 (Fit for the job 9/10 · Features and specs 9/10 · Build and materials 8/10 · Value 8/10) Ooni Karu 2, a 12 inch multi-fuel outdoor oven burning wood or gas with a pizza stone and integrated thermometer. Pros: - Choose wood for flavor or gas for convenience in the same oven - Integrated thermometer shows oven heat without a separate IR gun - Updated Karu 2 design builds on Ooni's popular multi-fuel line Cons: - Switching to gas can require an Ooni burner accessory, so check the bundle - 12 inch pizzas only, so larger pies need the Pro version Details: https://pizzaovencraft.com/product/B0DQ8R4TYT ### 4. Ooni Karu 2 Pro Multi-Fuel Pizza Oven | Wood and Gas Outdoor Pizza Oven with Integrated Thermometer, Makes 16" Pizzas Our score: 8.6/10 (Fit for the job 9/10 · Features and specs 9/10 · Build and materials 9/10 · Value 7/10) Ooni Karu 2 Pro, a larger wood and gas multi-fuel oven with an integrated thermometer that makes 16" pizzas. Pros: - 16 inch capacity handles family-size pies and cast iron roasting - Wood or gas firing gives both smoky bakes and easy weeknight control - Integrated thermometer helps you time launches without guessing Cons: - Bigger and heavier than the Karu 2, so less suited to camping - Premium price is hard to justify for occasional pizza nights Details: https://pizzaovencraft.com/product/B0DLH28V1D ### 5. Ooni Koda 2 Max Propane Gas Pizza Oven - 24" Propane Powered Outdoor Oven with 28 mBar Regulator and Gas Hose - Black Our score: 8.6/10 (Fit for the job 9/10 · Features and specs 9/10 · Build and materials 9/10 · Value 7/10) Ooni Koda 2 Max, a large 24-inch propane pizza oven with a 28 mBar regulator and gas hose for big pies and outdoor feasts. Pros: - 24 inch cooking area fits large pizzas, breads and cast iron pans at once - Propane power with regulator and hose included for a ready-to-cook setup - Ooni's gas ovens are well supported with accessories and spare parts Cons: - Big footprint needs a sturdy table and is not a grab-and-go camping oven - Premium price makes it more oven than casual pizza makers need Details: https://pizzaovencraft.com/product/B0D5HRVTL9 ### 6. Ooni Koda 2 Propane Gas Pizza Oven | 14" Gas Powered Outdoor Oven with 28 mBar Regulator and Gas Hose, Temperature Range 375°F-950°F - Foundry Black Our score: 8.4/10 (Fit for the job 9/10 · Features and specs 8/10 · Build and materials 9/10 · Value 7/10) Ooni Koda 2 is a 14 inch propane gas pizza oven reaching 950 F, a newer and smaller model than the Koda 16. Propane only, with regulator and hose included. Pros: - Temperature range is listed as 375 to 950 F, with a thicker stone for better heat retention between back-to-back pizzas. - At 35 lbs and a compact body it is described as portable, with a 14 inch stone for maneuvering a pie. - Ooni lists a 5 year warranty extension when the oven is registered within 60 days of purchase. Cons: - Propane only and not compatible with natural gas, so it replaces the natural gas Koda 16 in kind only if you cook on bottled propane. - The 14 inch stone is smaller than the 16 inch Koda 16 cooking floor, which limits pizza size. Details: https://pizzaovencraft.com/product/B0F44216HP ### 7. Ooni Karu 12 - Multi-Fuel Outdoor Pizza Oven - Portable Wood Fired and Gas Pizza Oven - Backyard Pizza Maker by Ooni Pizza Ovens Our score: 8.0/10 (Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 8/10 · Build and materials 8/10 · Value 8/10) Ooni Karu 12 is the smallest multi-fuel Ooni, a portable 12 inch oven that burns wood or charcoal and takes a gas burner as an add-on. Pros: - Burns wood or charcoal for live-fire flavor, with a gas burner available separately for easy control - Compact 12 inch oven with folding legs, easier to carry to a patio or campsite than larger models - Listing is for the wood and charcoal setup, so it is the lowest entry point into Ooni's multi-fuel line Cons: - The gas burner is a separate purchase, so propane cooking costs extra beyond the oven - Only fits 12 inch pizzas, so larger pies or roasting pans need a bigger Ooni Details: https://pizzaovencraft.com/product/B083WGMTGZ As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.