Best Overall
Ooni Koda 16
$499★ 4.8Gas950°F
Best for: convenience-first pizza makers who want great results without managing a fire
Ooni Koda 16 vs Gozney Arc
Head-to-head comparison to help you decide which pizza oven is right for you.
Gozney Arc
$499★ 4.6Gas950°F
Best for: adventurous cooks who want dual-zone versatility and premium Gozney build quality in a gas oven
Specifications Compared
| Spec | Ooni Koda 16 | Gozney Arc |
|---|---|---|
| Cooking Surface | 16.7" cordierite stone (0.6" thick) | 14" cordierite stone |
| Dimensions | 25" × 23.2" × 14.7" | 24.8" × 19.7" × 14.2" |
| Weight | 40.1 lbs | 42 lbs |
| Max Temperature | 950°F / 500°C | 950°F / 500°C |
| Heat-Up Time | ~30 min (real-world stone saturation) | ~25-30 min (real-world) |
| Fuel Type | Propane gas only | Propane gas only |
| BTU | 29,000 | 14,200 |
| Ignition | Built-in gas ignition | Built-in electronic ignition |
| Fuel Consumption | ~1.3 lbs propane/hour (~10 pizzas per 20-lb tank) | — |
| Key Features | — | Dual-zone cooking, built-in thermometer |
| Insulation | — | Multi-layered ceramic insulation |
Pros & Cons
Ooni Koda 16
What We Love
- +16-inch stone fits any pizza size — the biggest in its class
- +Zero assembly, zero learning curve on fire management
- +L-shaped burner provides more even heat than rear-only burners
- +Gas means no ash cleanup, no smoke, no fuel sourcing
- +Efficient fuel use: ~10 pizzas per standard 20-lb propane tank
- +Proven 2+ year durability with outdoor exposure
What Could Be Better
- −No built-in thermometer — you need a separate IR thermometer ($40)
- −Real preheat is ~30 min, not the 20 min Ooni advertises
- −Stone heat recovery is slow — 5-10 min between consecutive pies
- −Gas only — no wood-fired flavor option
- −No accessories included (peel, cover, thermometer all extra — budget $100+)
Gozney Arc
What We Love
- +Dual-zone cooking is a genuine innovation that solves the burn-before-melt problem
- +14-inch stone is a practical sweet spot between 12-inch and 16-inch ovens
- +Premium Gozney build quality at a more accessible price than the Dome
- +Built-in thermometer for precise temperature monitoring
- +Intuitive design that's forgiving for beginners
- +5-year Gozney warranty signals confidence in the build
What Could Be Better
- −Gas only — no multi-fuel option for wood-fired flavor
- −Newer product with limited long-term reliability data
- −42 lbs is heavier than Ooni's gas-only options
- −$499 price sits in an awkward spot — close to multi-fuel ovens that offer more flexibility
- −Dual-zone feature has a learning curve to use optimally
Key Differences
- →Arc has dual-zone cooking (unique); Koda 16 is single-zone
- →Koda 16 has a 16" stone; Arc has 14"
- →Arc has a built-in thermometer; Koda 16 does not
- →Koda 16 has years of proven reliability; Arc is newer to market
Our Verdict
The Koda 16 is the safer bet — proven, massive community, and a larger cooking surface. The Arc's dual-zone cooking is genuinely innovative but it's newer with less track record.
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