Pizza Ovens · Ooni
Ooni Karu 2
Wood or charcoal flavor in a light, compact oven.
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Ooni Karu 2 at a glance
What we like
- Burns wood or charcoal out of the box; a gas burner is a separate add-on
- Glass door lets you watch the pizza without losing heat
- Around 34 lbs and reaches about 850°F in roughly 15 minutes
Trade-offs
- 12-inch pizzas only
- Fire management takes practice — it's more hands-on than gas
- Best for
- People who want the flavor and ritual of a live fire without a giant oven.
- Skip it if
- You want a dial-and-cook experience every time.
- Fuel: Wood, charcoal (gas burner sold separately)
- Max pizza size: 12 in
- Max temp: 950°F
- Weight: ≈34 lb
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Where it appears in our guides
Best wood-fired
Best Outdoor Pizza Ovens
The Karu 2 burns wood or charcoal out of the box (a gas burner is a separate add-on), has a glass door so you can watch the bake, and weighs only about 34 lbs. It reaches around 850°F in roughly 15 minutes. Expect a learning curve: tending a live fire is half the fun and half the work.
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Our wood-fired pick
Gas vs. Wood-Fired Pizza Ovens
Wood or charcoal out of the box, with a glass door, in a roughly 34-lb package. A gas burner is a separate add-on if you change your mind.
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