Ooni Karu 2 vs Gozney Roccbox
Two of the outdoor pizza ovens in our best outdoor pizza ovens: ooni vs gozney vs solo stove comparison, lined up spec by spec. Every figure comes from the manufacturer pages linked below, and the scores use the same published formula as the full ranking.
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Best for: A wood/charcoal oven that can take a gas burner
Check price at AmazonBest for: Gozney's original compact oven
Check price at AmazonSpec-by-spec comparison
Green marks the better published figure. "Not listed" means the manufacturer doesn't publish it.
| Spec | Ooni Karu 2 | Gozney Roccbox | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Largest pizzaThe biggest pizza the maker says the oven fits. | 12 in | 12 in | 35% |
| WeightLighter ovens are easier to move and store. Skipped when not listed. | 33.6 lb | Not listed | 20% |
| Max temperatureNeapolitan-style pizza needs about 850–950 °F. | 950 °F | 950 °F | 10% |
| Multi-fuel capable (listed)Yes when the maker lists wood or charcoal as well as gas (some need an accessory burner). | Yes | Yes | 20% |
| Built-in digital temperature readoutYes when a digital display or Ooni Connect hub comes with the oven. | No | No | 15% |
| Fuel | Wood or charcoal; gas burner sold separately | Propane; wood burner available | info |
| Largest pizza | 12" | 12" | info |
| Max temperature | 950 °F | 950 °F | info |
| Heat-up | 850 °F in as little as 15 minutes (Ooni) | Not listed | info |
| Weight | 33.6 lb | Not listed | info |
| Warranty | Ooni lists a 5-year warranty for purchases made on ooni.com | 5 years when registered with Gozney (1 year standard) | info |
| EmberPick score | 5.6/10 | 4.6/10 | 100% |
Where each one comes out ahead
Ooni Karu 2
No scored spec where it is strictly ahead; its case rests on the strengths below.
What we like
- Multi-fuel
- Lightest Ooni here
Watch out for
- 12" pizzas
- Gas needs an extra burner
Gozney Roccbox
No scored spec where it is strictly ahead; its case rests on the strengths below.
What we like
- Wood burner option
Watch out for
- 12" pizzas
- Weight not listed on Gozney's page
Verdict
Both 12" and multi-fuel with accessories. Karu 2 burns wood out of the box; Roccbox is gas first.
- Ooni Karu 2: Ooni: Karu 2
- Gozney Roccbox: Gozney: Roccbox