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In a compact twelve-inch oven, Gozney Arc Lite combines a 950°F rating, a lateral propane flame and a removable 12 mm cordierite floor. Before you choose it for a small patio, check the exact outdoor placement requirements.
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Ovens that pair hot floors with flame overhead for a quick, blistered bake.
By the numbers
What we found across the pizza ovens we compare, plus the checked facts behind each finding.
Only 5 of the 25 models checked meet every need here: “Simple outdoor cooking on propane”, “Precise control of top heat and stone heat”, “Bake Neapolitan pizza that is soft and blistered”, “Find room on a small counter, patio or storage shelf”, “Make several pizzas in a single session”, and “Start cooking fast”.
5 models fit, out of 25 checkedHow we countedThe count uses each product's current fit ratings for “Simple outdoor cooking on propane”, “Precise control of top heat and stone heat”, “Bake Neapolitan pizza that is soft and blistered”, “Find room on a small counter, patio or storage shelf”, “Make several pizzas in a single session”, and “Start cooking fast”. A need with no documented match is not counted.
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Gozney, 12-inch propane oven, Off Black
An insulated, compact propane oven for outdoor use, with a rolling lateral flame and a removable 12-millimeter cordierite floor.
Top pick ifA smaller-bodied propane oven for making twelve-inch pizza
Rated for 12-inch pizza, it gives you less space to launch and turn than a 14-inch Arc does.
Ooni, 14-inch propane oven essentials bundle
Ooni's newer tapered flame and a thicker stone give this compact gas oven faster recovery between 14-inch pizzas.
Best forPortable gas cooking with enough space to maneuver a 12-inch pie
Stretch a pizza right out to the stated limit and the 14-inch deck still feels cramped.
Gozney, 12-inch gas oven, Black
A portable classic with heavy insulation, a thick stone, a built-in thermometer and a wood burner available as an option.
Best forA proven gas oven that turns out 12-inch pizzas back to back reliably
Thick insulation and a heavy stone mean that this small oven is rather hard to lift.
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