The catch
Gozney Arc
Lifting the 47.5-pound body is a big task even before the propane tank and tools go on.
Side by side
Gozney Arc vs Gozney Arc Lite: Lite packs smaller for twelve-inch pies, Arc fits fourteen-inch pizza
Quick verdict
Arc handles fourteen-inch pizza on a twenty-millimeter stone. Arc Lite puts its weight on being smaller and lighter, built for twelve-inch pies with a thinner removable floor.
Before you buy
Why, and what it costs you
About thirty-six percent more round-pizza area comes with Arc
Fourteen inches instead of twelve, at the same thickness, can make a meaningful difference to shared servings.
Where this comes from
14² / 12² = 1.361, which is 36.1% more round area.
The catch
Gozney Arc Lite
Rated for 12-inch pizza, it gives you less space to launch and turn than a 14-inch Arc does.
Gozney Arc
- Why pick it
- Fourteen-inch pizzas are your goal
- The twenty-millimeter floor is a priority
- The catch
- Lifting the 47.5-pound body is a big task even before the propane tank and tools go on.
Gozney Arc Lite
- Why pick it
- A twelve-inch pie is all you need
- A lighter, shallower body matters to you
- The catch
- Rated for 12-inch pizza, it gives you less space to launch and turn than a 14-inch Arc does.
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What this page compares
Arc takes fourteen-inch pizza and has a twenty-millimeter stone. Arc Lite puts the priority on a smaller, lighter body for twelve-inch pies, with a thinner removable floor.
A heavier stone and larger pies, or a compact twelve-inch station
Which one fits
Pick the situations that sound like you
Plans for fourteen-inch pizza
Twelve-inch pies are what Arc Lite is specified for.
- Gozney Arc
- Better fit
- Gozney Arc Lite
- Not suitable
A patio support surface that is small
Lite's body takes up less footprint.
- Gozney Arc
- Good
- Gozney Arc Lite
- Better fit
Lifting it into storage regularly
Lite weighs over twenty pounds less.
- Gozney Arc
- Good
- Gozney Arc Lite
- Better fit
You need a twenty-millimeter stone supplied with it
That thickness comes with Arc.
- Gozney Arc
- Better fit
- Gozney Arc Lite
- Not suitable
In practice
Differences you will notice
About thirty-six percent more round-pizza area comes with Arc
Fourteen inches instead of twelve, at the same thickness, can make a meaningful difference to shared servings.
How we worked this out
14² / 12² = 1.361, which is 36.1% more round area.
Lite takes more than twenty pounds out of the lift
When the oven is put away after every use, the 21.1-pound reduction is a concrete advantage.
How we worked this out
47.5 - 26.4 = 21.1 pounds of body weight saved.
The stone on the current Lite is forty percent thinner
Go with the larger Arc if the thicker floor is something you want in your setup, but do not assume thickness alone predicts the better finished pizza.
How we worked this out
(20 - 12) / 20 × 100 = 40% thinner stone on Arc Lite.
Option A
Gozney, GAPOBUS1425 Off Black
Arc
This 14-inch outdoor propane oven has a 20-millimeter stone, a digital temperature display and a rolling flame that comes in from the side.
- Best for
- A dedicated outdoor pizza station for medium to large pies
Facts we checked
- Pizza up to 14 inches fits
- Lateral rolling flame fueled by propane
- Stated maximum temperature: 950°F
- Cordierite stone, 20-millimeter and removable
- 47.5-pound oven unit
- 13.5 high, 22.2 deep and 18.9 inches wide
Option B
Gozney, 12-inch propane oven, Off Black
Arc Lite
An insulated, compact propane oven for outdoor use, with a rolling lateral flame and a removable 12-millimeter cordierite floor.
- Best for
- A smaller-bodied propane oven for making twelve-inch pizza
Facts we checked
- A lateral propane flame, rated for 12-inch pizza
- Removable stone: 12 millimeters in the current official specification
- 26.4-pound oven unit
- 11.7 inches high, 18.9 inches deep and 16.9 inches wide
- 12.8-inch-wide, 3.35-inch-high opening
- Only for outdoor use
Spec by spec
Where they really differ
| Spec | Gozney Arc | Gozney Arc Lite | In practice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza diameter | 14 inches | 12 inches | Arc takes a larger pie. |
| Stone thickness | 20 millimeters | 12 millimeters | Thinner is the floor of the current Lite. |
| Weight | 47.5 pounds | 26.4 pounds | Lifting Lite is far easier. |
| Body footprint | 18.9 by 22.2 inches | 16.9 by 18.9 inches | A smaller supporting area is enough for Lite. |
Trade-offs
What each pick costs you
With Gozney Arc
- As an outdoor gas appliance, it can't be used inside a kitchen.
With Gozney Arc Lite
- Checking the stone requires a separate infrared thermometer, because nothing is built in.
Change of plan
When the answer changes
Plans for fourteen-inch pizza
Go with Gozney Arc. Twelve-inch pies are what Arc Lite is specified for.
A patio support surface that is small
Go with Gozney Arc Lite. Lite's body takes up less footprint.
Lifting it into storage regularly
Go with Gozney Arc Lite. Lite weighs over twenty pounds less.
You need a twenty-millimeter stone supplied with it
Go with Gozney Arc. That thickness comes with Arc.
Decision guide
How to decide
Pick Arc if you cook fourteen-inch pizza and want a twenty-millimeter stone. Pick Arc Lite for twelve-inch pies in a smaller, lighter body with a thinner removable floor.
A bigger pizza calls for a bigger station
Compared with Arc Lite, Arc is two inches wider and 3.3 inches deeper. The gap carries inside the oven too, since the bigger oven takes fourteen-inch pizza instead of twelve.
Go by the up-to-date stone specification
A 12-millimeter stone is what both the current Arc Lite specification and the FAQ from Gozney list. Arc uses 20 millimeters. Don't assume that every oven in the Arc family has the same floor thickness.
Handling differs most in weight
At 47.5 pounds, Arc is much heavier than Arc Lite at 26.4. Giving up pizza size is a significant trade, yet the lighter body is easier to lift if you can't leave the oven out all the time.
What this page can’t tell you
- Manufacturer specifications are the basis for the equipment and capacity listed here. Nobody has independently tested cooking or preparation outcomes for this comparison.
By the numbers
What the data shows
What we found across the pizza ovens we compare, plus the checked facts behind each finding.
How many fit
None of the 25 models checked meets all of “Find room on a small counter, patio or storage shelf”, “Bake pizzas bigger than 12 inches”, and “Simple outdoor cooking on propane”, so the pick goes to the closest practical compromise.
0 models fit, out of 25 checkedShow the facts and the math
How we countedThe count uses each product's current fit ratings for “Find room on a small counter, patio or storage shelf”, “Bake pizzas bigger than 12 inches”, and “Simple outdoor cooking on propane”. A need with no documented match is not counted.
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