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 Ooni Koda 2: Koda weighs about twelve pounds less, in the same fourteen-inch format
Quick verdict
A thicker stone and an integrated temperature display are Arc's additions. Koda 2 holds to fourteen-inch propane cooking and weighs roughly twelve pounds less.
Before you buy
Why, and what it costs you
About a quarter of the Arc’s oven weight disappears with Koda 2
A 12.23-pound saving makes Ooni the more practical pick for repeated lifting and transport.
Where this comes from
47.5 - 35.27 = 12.23 pounds, and 12.23 / 47.5 × 100 = 25.7% less body weight.
The catch
Ooni Koda 2
Stretch a pizza right out to the stated limit and the 14-inch deck still feels cramped.
Gozney Arc
- Why pick it
- An integrated digital readout appeals to you
- You like the thicker stone it ships with
- The catch
- Lifting the 47.5-pound body is a big task even before the propane tank and tools go on.
Ooni Koda 2
- Why pick it
- The oven gets moved around often
- A lighter body for fourteen-inch cooking is important to you
- The catch
- Stretch a pizza right out to the stated limit and the 14-inch deck still feels cramped.
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What this page compares
Arc comes with a thicker stone and an integrated temperature display. Koda 2 offers fourteen-inch propane cooking in a body that is about twelve pounds lighter.
A thicker stone with a local display, or a lighter fourteen-inch oven
Which one fits
Pick the situations that sound like you
Carrying or lifting it often
Koda 2 weighs more than twelve pounds less.
- Gozney Arc
- Good
- Ooni Koda 2
- Better fit
A digital temperature reading built in
The display is part of Arc.
- Gozney Arc
- Better fit
- Ooni Koda 2
- Not suitable
Propane pizza at fourteen inches
The pizza format they aim at is the same.
- Gozney Arc
- Good
- Ooni Koda 2
- Good
A thicker stone in the box
Twenty millimeters is what Arc lists.
- Gozney Arc
- Better fit
- Ooni Koda 2
- Good
In practice
Differences you will notice
About a quarter of the Arc’s oven weight disappears with Koda 2
A 12.23-pound saving makes Ooni the more practical pick for repeated lifting and transport.
How we worked this out
47.5 - 35.27 = 12.23 pounds, and 12.23 / 47.5 × 100 = 25.7% less body weight.
Arc has five more millimeters of stone thickness
A thicker floor bears on thermal mass, yet the specifications alone cannot show faster recovery between back-to-back bakes.
How we worked this out
20 - 15 = 5 millimeters, which works out to 33.3% more thickness than Koda 2.
A named baseline is what Ooni’s recovery claim is compared against
The improvement it states over Koda 12 cannot stand in as evidence that Koda 2 recovers faster than Arc.
How we worked this out
Ooni's twenty-percent recovery improvement is labeled as a comparison with Koda 12, not with Gozney Arc.
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
Ooni, 14-inch propane oven essentials bundle
Koda 2
Ooni's newer tapered flame and a thicker stone give this compact gas oven faster recovery between 14-inch pizzas.
- Best for
- Portable gas cooking with enough space to maneuver a 12-inch pie
Facts we checked
- At 35 pounds, the oven has a cordierite cooking area larger than 14 inches.
- According to Ooni, the stone is 50% thicker than the Koda 12 stone and recovers 20% faster between cooks.
- Designed for 60-second Neapolitan-style pizza, the gas system reaches 950°F.
Spec by spec
Where they really differ
| Spec | Gozney Arc | Ooni Koda 2 | In practice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stone thickness | 20 millimeters | 15 millimeters | A thicker floor comes with Arc. |
| Oven weight | 47.5 pounds | 35.27 pounds | Of the two, Ooni is the easier to lift. |
| Burner layout | Lateral rolling flame | G2 tapered gas burner | They deliver heat in different ways. |
| Temperature feedback | Integrated digital display | Separate thermometer checks | The local digital reading comes from Arc. |
Trade-offs
What each pick costs you
With Gozney Arc
- As an outdoor gas appliance, it can't be used inside a kitchen.
With Ooni Koda 2
- Without a built-in thermometer, you will still want an infrared thermometer to check the stone.
Change of plan
When the answer changes
Carrying or lifting it often
Go with Ooni Koda 2. Koda 2 weighs more than twelve pounds less.
A digital temperature reading built in
Go with Gozney Arc. The display is part of Arc.
A thicker stone in the box
Go with Gozney Arc. Twenty millimeters is what Arc lists.
Decision guide
How to decide
Pick Arc for a thicker stone and integrated temperature display. Pick Koda 2 for fourteen-inch propane cooking in a body about twelve pounds lighter.
Pizza size is nearly the same
Each is built for fourteen-inch pizza and a 950°F maximum. What this comparison turns on is the oven you want to handle and keep an eye on, not a different dinner size.
The stones differ materially in thickness
Arc comes with 20 millimeters of cordierite and Koda 2 comes with 15. Ooni’s claimed improvements compare Koda 2 against Koda 12, so do not read them as a proven win over Arc.
The lighter oven is easier to take along
Listed weights are 35.27 pounds for Koda 2 and 47.5 for Arc. Propane cylinder and tools add to the load for either, yet the oven by itself makes a clear difference when lifting.
What this page can’t tell you
- Equipment and capacity are drawn from manufacturer specifications. Cooking and preparation results were not independently tested 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
Only 8 of the 25 models checked meet every need here: “Simple outdoor cooking on propane”, “Bring the oven along to a campsite or tailgate”, and “Precise control of top heat and stone heat”.
8 models fit, out of 25 checkedShow the facts and the math
How we countedThe count uses each product's current fit ratings for “Simple outdoor cooking on propane”, “Bring the oven along to a campsite or tailgate”, and “Precise control of top heat and stone heat”. A need with no documented match is not counted.
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