Which Ooni pizza oven? The range explained

The four families by fuel

Koda is Ooni's gas line. These ovens connect to a propane bottle and are the easiest to use: light, wait about 15 to 20 minutes and bake. They range from the compact Koda 12 to the Koda 2 family, which includes larger models with redesigned burners.

Karu is the multi-fuel line. Out of the box, these burn wood or charcoal, and you can add an Ooni gas burner. Fyra is the pellet oven, fed from a hopper. Volt is the electric oven, designed for use indoors or outdoors with a mains socket.

Choosing a fuel

Gas is the easiest and most consistent. Wood and charcoal give real fire and smoke, but take more practice and more time. Pellets sit between the two: wood flame with less fuss than logs, though you need to keep the hopper fed. Electric removes flame and bottles entirely and is the only option for indoor use.

If you are unsure, our gas or wood-fired pizza oven and electric vs gas pizza oven articles go through the trade-offs.

Choosing a size

Ooni's 12 inch ovens are lighter, cheaper to run and easier to store and carry. They bake one pizza at a time for one or two people. The 16 inch and larger ovens give more room to turn, bigger pizzas and space for a cast iron pan, but they are heavier and need a bigger table.

Use our 12 inch vs 16 inch pizza oven article and the pizza size comparer to see the difference in pizza area.

Model comparisons

If you have narrowed it down to two Oonis, we have direct comparisons: Ooni Koda 12 vs Koda 2, Ooni Koda 2 vs Koda 16, Ooni Koda 2 Pro vs Koda 2 Max, Ooni Karu 2 vs Karu 2 Pro and Ooni Koda vs Ooni Karu.

If you are deciding between brands, see Gozney vs Ooni and Ooni vs Ninja.

How to tell which Ooni you have

Look for a label or serial plate under the oven or on the back panel; it lists the model name. The shape helps too: Koda ovens have a gas inlet and control knob and no chimney. Karu ovens have a chimney and a fuel tray at the back. The Fyra has a hopper at the back. The Volt has a mains cable and digital controls.

Knowing your model matters when buying spare stones, covers or burners, as many parts are model specific. Ooni's support pages have a guide to identifying older models.

Accessories that work across the range

Whichever Ooni you choose, the same few accessories make the biggest difference: a launching peel sized to the oven, a small turning peel, an infrared thermometer and a fitted cover for wet British weather. Ooni sells model-specific covers and stones, while peels and thermometers are interchangeable across brands.

Ooni also sells mixers, pans and dough tools. They are nice to have but not essential at the start. Our pizza oven accessories you actually need article separates the essentials from the extras.

Where to start

For most first-time buyers in a UK garden, a 12 inch gas oven is the simplest start. If you want fire, a Karu gives you wood and the option of gas later. If you live in a flat, look at the Volt or another indoor electric oven.

Ooni ovens are not always listed on amazon.co.uk, so our guides include alternatives sold there. See best gas pizza ovens, best multi-fuel pizza ovens and best electric pizza ovens for indoors.

Frequently asked questions

Which Ooni is best for beginners? A gas Koda. It lights at the turn of a knob and holds a steady temperature.

Which Ooni ovens are multi-fuel? The Karu family. They burn wood or charcoal and accept an Ooni gas burner.

Is Ooni worth it? For regular pizza makers, the range is well supported with spares and accessories. See is an outdoor pizza oven worth it.

Can an Ooni be used indoors? Only the electric Volt. Gas, wood, charcoal and pellet Oonis are for outdoor use only.