Gozney
Gozney Arc
$800
Pizza Oven · RANK 04
Ooni
Ooni Koda 16
An L-shaped burner spans a full 16-inch stone, and the low wide mouth makes turning large pies easier than compact rivals. No built-in thermometer, so pair it with an IR gun.
$499 typical
EDITION 01RESEARCHED 2026-07-183 SOURCESREFRESH DUE 2027-01
SUBSTANCE SCORES
substance8.2/ 10
design6.5/ 10
value7.6/ 10
WHY THE PRICE IS JUSTIFIED
Its value is engineering rather than novelty: L-burner coverage, a full 16-inch usable deck, 15 mm stone and a mature spare/accessory ecosystem. Independent reviewers still call it the best gas oven for most people.
MATERIALS
ShellPowder-coated carbon steel
A robust, heat-tolerant outdoor shell at a reasonable weight.
Deck15 mm cordierite stone
Replaceable thermal mass for crisp bases and repeated bakes.
Base and legsStainless steel
Improves corrosion resistance at high-use structural points.
CRITERIA
9/10
Heat Delivery
Official rating is 950°F; L-shaped burner spreads heat across the large deck.
8/10
Recovery Rate
Serious Eats cites consistent heat and its large stone supports successive pies.
10/10
Launch Clearance
16-inch deck and broad opening make turning markedly easier.
6/10
Control Readout
Simple gas knob, no integrated thermometer.
8/10
Shell & Insulation
Powder-coated carbon steel body with stainless base/legs.
9/10
Cleanup & Serviceability
Removable stone, five-year direct-purchase warranty, and extensive parts/accessory ecosystem.
IDEAL FOR
- ·16-inch pizzas
- ·Hosts and families
- ·Buyers wanting a proven gas oven
NOT FOR
- ·Indoor use
- ·Those unwilling to use an IR thermometer
DESIGN & ERGONOMICS
The wide, low, uncluttered mouth is excellent for launching and turning. Folding legs and a clean shell look good, though the lack of built-in temperature readout is a real usability omission.
LONGEVITY
A well-established model with replaceable stone and broad Ooni support; use a cover rather than leaving the steel shell exposed.
PRODUCT PHOTOS
EVIDENCE (3)
www.seriouseats.com
ooni.com
ooni.com
