Expert Pick #03

Ooni Karu 2 Pro.

Ooni's multi-fuel flagship with a 17-inch cooking surface and Ooni Connect Bluetooth temperature monitoring — real wood flavor with the option of gas-mode convenience.

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Ooni Karu 2 Pro

The Verdict.

9.1/ 10

Gavler Meta-Score

The pick when you want real wood flavor without losing the gas option. 17-inch surface, Ooni Connect telemetry, and a multi-fuel design that handles the full range of pizza cooking.

The Gavler Verdict

Precision Engineering

Multi-Fuel Cooking

It runs on wood or charcoal out of the box, with an optional gas burner for those who prefer convenience over smoky flavor.

Tall Cooking Chamber

A 5.4-inch internal height and 17-inch wide surface fit 16-inch pizzas plus roasts and large cuts of meat.

Bluetooth Thermometer

An included connected digital thermometer lets the oven temperature be monitored from the Ooni app on a phone.

Technical Specifications

FuelWood and charcoal (gas optional)
Cooking Surface16 in pizza (17 in wide surface)
Internal Height5.4 in
Max Temperature950°F / 500°C
Heat-up TimeApprox. 15 minutes
MaterialCarbon steel with cast-aluminum nose and rear
Weight63 lb
Dimensions31.9 x 19.7 x 32.7 in

The Scoreboard

Expert Consensus90%
Community Rating89%

Experts rate it among the most versatile ovens for its size and connectivity, though at 63 pounds and around $899 it is heavy and gas use requires a separate burner.

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Global Critique

Want an outdoor pizza oven that heats up in a thrice while offering enough meal estate for a prime crispy-based pizza up to 16 inches in diameter? That'll be the new Ooni Karu 2 Pro.

T3

It excelled at almost every one of our pizza oven tests, and was only let down by a poor batch of brownies.

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