Ooni Koda 16 vs Gozney Dome S1
Ooni Koda 16 wins — Ooni Koda 16 wins for most buyers — $200 cheaper, 30 lbs lighter, and gas-only simplicity produces excellent Neapolitan …
Scores: Ooni Koda 16 9/10 · Gozney Dome S1 9/10
Ooni Koda 16 wins for most buyers — $200 cheaper, 30 lbs lighter, and gas-only simplicity produces excellent Neapolitan pizza without the wood management learning curve. Gozney Dome S1 wins for buyers who specifically want authentic wood-fire flavor and are building a permanent backyard entertainment setup.
Ooni Koda 16 lists at $599 while Gozney Dome S1 lists at $799 — Ooni Koda 16 undercuts Gozney Dome S1 by $200 (33%).
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Ooni Koda 16 | Gozney Dome S1 |
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| fuel | Propane/natural gas | Dual-fuel: wood AND gas (gas burner included) |
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| temperature | Up to 950°F cooking floor temperature | Up to 1000°F floor temperature |
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| pizza_size | Up to 16-inch pizza | Up to 16-inch pizza |
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| preheat_time | 15-20 minutes to full temperature | 15 minutes gas / 30-40 minutes wood |
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| weight | 27 lbs | 57 lbs (requires stand, not portable) |
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| bake_time | 60-90 seconds per pizza at 750°F+ floor temp | — |
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Ooni Koda 16
What works
- L-shaped flame burner distributes heat across the full 16-inch cooking floor — eliminates the cold spot that forward burners create
- 27 lbs is portable enough for camping trips and backyard use without a permanent installation
- Gas-only simplicity: no wood management, no ash, no humidity management — consistent results every fire
What doesn't
- Gas-only — no wood-fire flavor option without the wood attachment add-on ($100 extra)
- 16-inch maximum limits you to one pizza at a time
- Propane tank is a separate purchase and requires a storage location
Gozney Dome S1
What works
- True dual-fuel: wood fire for smoke flavor, gas for consistent temperature — no other outdoor pizza oven in this price class offers both
- Dome-shaped interior with refractory cement provides 50% more heat retention than sheet-steel competitors
- Built-in thermometer and proprietary insulation achieve genuine 1000°F floor temps for authentic leoparding on Neapolitan crust
What doesn't
- $200 more than Ooni Koda 16 for wood-fire capability that gas-only pizza makers don't need
- 57 lbs requires a permanent or semi-permanent installation — not portable
- Wood fire management requires technique — inconsistent temperature is common for first-time wood fire users
Bottom line
Our pick: Gozney Dome S1.
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