Best pizza ovens July 2026
Making delicious, restaurant-quality pizza at home is easier than ever with a dedicated pizza oven. This guide compares the top models on the market, helping you weigh their features, fuel types, and performance to find the perfect oven for your needs. Our ranking is based on independent analysis to help you make the best choice.
Last updated: 25 June 2026
Ooni Volt 2 climbed 4 positions
Ooni Karu 12 dropped 1 position
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Ooni Karu 2 dropped 2 positions
Pizza Ovens: Top 5
1
Ooni Volt 2
from £499.002 stores
4
from £499.00
2 stores
2
Ooni Karu 12
from £289.009 stores
1
from £289.00
9 stores
3
Ooni Karu 2 Pro
from £579.003 stores
1
from £579.00
3 stores
4
Ooni Karu 2
from £349.004 stores
2
from £349.00
4 stores
5
KuKoo Outdoor Pizza Oven & Peel
from £158.995 stores
from £158.99
5 stores
The Ooni Volt 2 is a powerful electric pizza oven, perfect for both indoor and outdoor use. It reaches 450°C and features a built-in timer and thermostat for precise temperature control, offering incredible convenience for those who prefer not to manage a live fire.
Pros
Suitable for indoor and outdoor use
Reaches 450°C
Built-in timer and thermostat for control
Convenient electric power source
Cons
Requires an electrical outlet
Lower max temp than multi-fuel models
Heavy (17.6 kg)
The Ooni Karu 12 is a highly-rated multi-fuel oven that offers the versatility of cooking with wood, charcoal, or gas (with an optional adapter). Praised by users for the amazing flavor it imparts, it's also lightweight and portable, reaching an impressive 500°C for authentic Neapolitan-style pizza.
Pros
Multi-fuel: wood, charcoal, or gas
High maximum temperature (500°C)
Lightweight and portable (12 kg)
Authentic wood-fired flavor
Cons
Gas burner is an optional extra
Requires practice to manage temperature with wood
Limited to 33 cm pizzas
The Ooni Karu 2 Pro is a large, feature-packed multi-fuel oven designed for serious pizza enthusiasts. It reaches 500°C and has a rotatable pizza stone, which helps cook pizzas evenly without needing to turn them manually. Its substantial size and weight make it a permanent backyard fixture.
Pros
Multi-fuel capable (wood, gas, charcoal)
High maximum temperature (500°C)
Rotatable pizza stone for even cooking
Large and robust for serious home use
Cons
Very heavy and not portable (27.2 kg)
Requires significant outdoor space
The Ooni Karu 2 offers the flexibility of cooking with wood, charcoal, or gas (with an adapter). It's slightly larger and heavier than the original Karu 12, featuring a robust build for consistent outdoor cooking performance.
Pros
Versatile multi-fuel options
Cooks with wood, charcoal, or gas
Robust aluminum and steel construction
High temperature cooking
Cons
Heavier than the Karu 12 (15.3 kg)
Gas burner is likely an extra purchase
This KuKoo outdoor oven provides excellent versatility, with support for wood, charcoal, and even electric power. It also features a grill function, turning it into an all-in-one outdoor cooker, and conveniently includes a pizza peel so you can start baking right away.
Pros
Multiple fuel sources (wood, charcoal, electric)
Includes a grill function for versatility
Pizza peel is included
Made from steel and stone
Cons
Less established brand than Ooni
No specific temperature or weight data provided
Compare specifications
| Type of oven | Electric, Charcoal | Wood-fired, Pellet, Gas, Charcoal | Wood-fired, Gas, Charcoal | Wood-fired, Gas, Charcoal | Wood-fired, Electric, Charcoal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colour | White, Grey | Black, Silver, Grey, Stainless steel | Black, Silver | Black, Silver, Stainless steel | Black, Silver, Grey, Stainless steel |
| Features | Timer, Thermostat | — | Rotatable pizza stone | — | Grill function |
How we create the list
The ranking is updated monthly and is based on data we collect from our own platform. Products that rank highly are popular among our users while also maintaining high quality according to editorial expert assessments. Specifically, we weigh how many users follow the product via price alerts or lists, how it is rated by experts and users, as well as how much traffic it generates to stores and how well it is represented in retail. The texts on this page are AI-generated and created to give you a quick and clear overview. No products are paid placements – the ranking is driven solely by data.
