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Ooni review

Updated September 30, 2026 · HabitatCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 30, 2026

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Our verdict

Ooni suits cooks who want a portable pizza oven that burns several fuels and holds a proper pizza temperature. Entry price of $249 sits mid-field among the brands compared, while a max temp of 500 °C puts it at the sharp end of the category.

Key facts

Best for
Home cooks who want a portable multi-fuel pizza oven and value a long warranty over a low entry price.
Price from
$249↗
Maximum temperature (°C)
500↗
Warranty
1 to 5 years↗
Portable models
Yes↗
App or Wi-Fi control
Yes↗
Cooking area (cm²)
625↗
Markets
AU, CA, NZ, GB, US, AT, BG, HR, CY, CZ, DK, EE, FI, FR, DE, GR, HU, IS, IE, IT, LV, LT, LU, MT, NL, NO, PL, PT, RO, SK, SI, ES, SE, CH↗
Legal entity
Ooni Limited↗
Headquarters
United Kingdom↗
Founded
2012↗
Support channels
Email, Help-centre↗
Products
Pizza oven
Fuel types
Wood, Charcoal, Gas, Electric, Multi fuel
Official website
ooni.com

Facts checked September 30, 2026, 6 sources

Apps and profiles

Get the app
Google Play
Elsewhere
WikidataWikipediaTrustpilotX

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Runs on wood, charcoal and gas, so a single oven covers wood, charcoal, gas, electric and multi-fuel setups
  • Reaches a max temp of 500 °C, at the upper end of the pizza oven range
  • Warranty of 1 to 5 years is stronger than the 1.5 typical of the category
  • Portable by design, so it moves between a patio, a balcony or a campsite
  • App connected, with a cooking area of 625 cm² for batch cooking

Cons

  • Entry price of $249 ranks at 27 of 39, so it is not the cheapest way in
  • Support runs on email and help centre only, which is narrower than peers that add phone or live chat
  • Product types cover pizza oven alone, while GrilyKrby.cz and VEVOR also list grill formats
  • Max temp of 500 °C is good but sits below the 538 recorded in this category
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Who it suits

  • Home cooks with a patio or garden who want one oven for wood, gas or charcoal
  • People cooking for a group who need a cooking area of 625 cm² and a portable body
  • Buyers who plan to keep the oven for years and read a warranty of 1 to 5 years as part of the value

Who should look elsewhere

  • Shoppers on a tight budget, since Garvee lists a lower entry price of $121.99
  • Cooks who want grills as well as pizza ovens, since GrilyKrby.cz and VEVOR list grill product types too
  • Anyone who wants phone or live chat support, because Ooni lists email and help centre only

Where it sits among rivals

Ooni sits in the middle of this category rather than at either edge. On entry price, the brand ranks at 27 among 39 brands, so $249 is a fair starting figure but not a bargain ticket. On heat, Ooni ranks at 6 of 23 brands at 500 °C. Read together, that points to a brand that charges for capability rather than entry. The alternatives frame the trade-off clearly: Garvee lists a lower entry price of $121.99, while GrilyKrby.cz and VEVOR both cover pizza ovens alongside grill formats. If your decision turns on the lowest number on the row, Garvee wins that row. If it turns on how many meals a week the oven can handle, the Ooni figures hold up better.

What it does well

The headline number is heat. Ooni's ovens reach a max temp of 500 °C, which puts them at the upper end of the pizza oven range and comfortably above the 441 typical of the category. Fuel flexibility is the quieter strength: wood, charcoal and gas means you can start on wood, switch to gas for a weeknight, and keep the oven useful if one fuel gets expensive or hard to source. Portability is confirmed, so the oven can move between a garden, a balcony spot or a trip rather than being built in. App connectivity is there too, which suits anyone who wants to keep an eye on a long cook. Capacity is the practical limit worth checking: a cooking area of 625 cm² tells you how much fits at once, which matters more than raw temperature once you are cooking for a group. Warranty of 1 to 5 years adds a layer of reassurance that many cheaper ovens in this category do not offer.

Who runs it

Ooni is run by Ooni Limited, registered in the United Kingdom and founded in 2012, so this is an established business rather than a new name in outdoor cooking. The company lists AU, CA and NZ as its markets, which is a wide spread for a single brand, and that reach is worth noting if you are outside the UK. Support is handled through email and help centre, which means written help and a help centre rather than a phone line. For a category where setup and fuel choice can take a little learning, written guidance covers most questions, though anyone who prefers to talk someone through a first cook should weigh that before buying.

How Ooni compares

Where Ooni is available

Available
Australia, Austria, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States

Countries from the brand (Source, checked September 30, 2026)

Frequently asked questions

How much does an Ooni pizza oven cost?+

The listed entry price is $249, and that is the starting figure for the range rather than a single model price. Across the brands compared here, Ooni ranks at 27 of 39 on this measure, so it sits mid-field. Garvee lists a lower entry price of $121.99 if the lowest number matters most to you.

What fuel can an Ooni oven burn?+

Ooni lists wood, charcoal and gas as its fuel types, which covers wood, charcoal, gas, electric and multi-fuel use. That flexibility means one oven can suit a wood-fired weekend cook and a quicker gas session during the week. It also means you are not locked into a single fuel supply.

How hot does an Ooni pizza oven get?+

The listed max temp is 500 °C, which places Ooni at the sharper end of the pizza oven category. The category median is 441, so an Ooni oven runs well above a typical example. The highest figure recorded in this category is 538, which Ooni does not reach.

How long is the warranty on an Ooni oven?+

Ooni lists a warranty of 1 to 5 years, which is a wide spread because coverage differs by model. The median warranty across pizza ovens in this category is 1.5, so Ooni's range extends past the middle. Check the term attached to the specific model you are considering.

Can I take an Ooni oven away from home?+

Yes. Portable is listed for Ooni's ovens, so the body is built to move rather than stay in one spot. A cooking area of 625 cm² tells you how much you can cook in a single load, which is worth weighing if you plan to cook for a group. The oven is also app connected, so a long cook can be monitored while you do other things.

Where does Ooni sell and what support do you get?+

Ooni lists AU, CA and NZ as its markets, a wide spread that covers the UK, the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and much of Europe. The company behind it is Ooni Limited, registered in the United Kingdom and founded in 2012. Support runs through email and help centre, so expect written help and a help centre rather than phone support.

Is Ooni only a pizza oven brand?+

Ooni's listed product types are pizza oven, so the range is focused on a single format. GrilyKrby.cz and VEVOR both mix pizza ovens with grill formats, which suits a cook who wants one brand for burgers and pizza. Ooni's focus is the reason its fuel and heat figures are developed for one job.

Is an Ooni oven a good choice for a first outdoor oven?+

It suits a first buy if you want room to grow. Fuel types of wood, charcoal and gas let you start with the fuel you already have access to and change later, and a warranty of 1 to 5 years gives cover beyond the category median of 1.5. The main thing to weigh is entry price of $249 against cheaper options such as Garvee at $121.99.

Sources

  • ooni.com checked September 30, 2026

    Backs: Markets, Price from, Products

    “Where are we shipping to? Australia, Canada, Europe, New Zealand, United Kingdom, United States”

  • ooni.com/pages/about-us checked September 30, 2026

    Backs: Founded

    “Ooni revolutionized the outdoor cooking landscape in 2012 by launching the world's first portable pizza oven”

  • ooni.com/pages/contact checked September 30, 2026

    Backs: Support channels

    “Check out our resources and FAQ to learn about Ooni ovens and accessories. Contact our Ooni Experience Team directly via the contact form ... Alternatively, contact us at support@ooni.com”

  • ooni.com/pages/terms-conditions checked September 30, 2026

    Backs: Headquarters, Legal entity

    “Our place of business is at Ooni HQ, Bishopsgate Business Park, 189 West Main Street, Broxburn, EH52 5LH”

  • ooni.com/pages/warranty checked September 30, 2026

    Backs: Warranty

    “All Ooni products come with a voluntary manufacturer's warranty for 1 year as standard ... Ooni Karu 2 Pro Multi-Fuel Pizza Oven 5 years”

  • ooni.com/products/ooni-karu-2-pro checked September 30, 2026

    Backs: App or Wi-Fi control, Cooking area (cm²), Fuel types, Maximum temperature (°C), Portable models

    “Get instant temperature readings to your phone with the Bluetooth-enabled Ooni Connect™ Digital Temperature Hub”

Compiled from 6 source pages, checked September 30, 2026. We did not open an account.

What changed

  • September 30, 2026: score was 8.8, now 8.7
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Home cooks who want a portable multi-fuel pizza oven and value a long warranty over a low entry price.

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