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Outdoors, Ooni Koda 2 Pro comes out on top. Its 18-inch deck, controllable tapered flame and connected temperature hub handle more pizza styles and party sizes than a compact 12-inch oven can.
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Today's indoor and outdoor ovens, picked to suit real cooking needs.
By the numbers
What we found across the pizza ovens we compare, plus the checked facts behind each finding.
Only 4 of the 25 models checked meet every need here: “A gentle learning curve”, “Precise control of top heat and stone heat”, “Bake Neapolitan pizza that is soft and blistered”, “Bake pizzas bigger than 12 inches”, “Make several pizzas in a single session”, and “Make cleanup uncomplicated”.
4 models fit, out of 25 checkedHow we countedThe count uses each product's current fit ratings for “A gentle learning curve”, “Precise control of top heat and stone heat”, “Bake Neapolitan pizza that is soft and blistered”, “Bake pizzas bigger than 12 inches”, “Make several pizzas in a single session”, and “Make cleanup uncomplicated”. A need with no documented match is not counted.
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Ooni, 18-inch propane oven essentials bundle
This second-generation gas oven has plenty of room, a tapered burner and a connected temperature hub, with enough control to handle quick and slower pizza styles alike.
Top pick ifFor serious home pizza makers, the best outdoor all-rounder
Plan on a sturdy outdoor table and far more storage space than a 12-inch portable oven takes, because this 18-inch body is large.
Ooni, 12-inch electric indoor oven essentials bundle
This indoor oven gets very hot and adapts its top and bottom heat. It comes with handy presets and enough range to proof dough or broil toppings.
Best forFor many different dough styles, the strongest indoor pizza oven
Even with only a 12-inch cooking floor, it takes up a long run of counter depth and wants plenty of clearance.
Solo Stove, 12-inch propane oven, stainless steel
New cooks can find the useful heat zone fast on this simple propane oven, thanks to its wide mouth, two-piece stone and clearly marked heat dial.
Best forValue-minded beginners will find this the easiest outdoor gas oven
Because nothing is built in to read temperature, a separate infrared tool helps you launch pizzas consistently.
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