Ooni Karu 16 Multi Fuel Pizza Oven vs Ooni Koda 16 Gas Pizza Oven

Ooni Koda 16 Gas Pizza Oven wins — Ooni Koda 16 wins on value and availability as the current model at $649 versus the discontinued Karu at $799

Scores: Ooni Karu 16 Multi Fuel Pizza Oven 7.5/10 · Ooni Koda 16 Gas Pizza Oven 8/10

Ooni Koda 16 wins on value and availability as the current model at $649 versus the discontinued Karu at $799. Karu reaches temperature 5 minutes faster and offers multi-fuel options with a glass door and digital thermometer. Koda provides simpler gas-only operation with propane or natural gas compatibility.

Ooni Karu 16 Multi Fuel Pizza Oven lists at $799 while Ooni Koda 16 Gas Pizza Oven lists at $649 — Ooni Koda 16 Gas Pizza Oven undercuts Ooni Karu 16 Multi Fuel Pizza Oven by $150 (23%).

Spec-by-spec comparison

Ooni Karu 16 Multi Fuel Pizza OvenOoni Koda 16 Gas Pizza Oven
Fuel TypeMulti-fuel (wood, charcoal, gas)Gas (propane or natural gas)
Max Temperature950°F950°F
Pizza Size16-inch16-inch
Heat-up Time15 minutes20 minutes

Ooni Karu 16 Multi Fuel Pizza Oven

What works

  • Reaches 950°F in 15 minutes
  • Glass door and mounted digital thermometer
  • Cooks 16-inch pizzas in 60 seconds

What doesn't

  • Discontinued model
  • Higher MSRP at $799

Ooni Koda 16 Gas Pizza Oven

What works

  • Reaches 950°F in 20 minutes
  • Compatible with propane or natural gas
  • Cooks 16-inch pizzas in 60 seconds

What doesn't

  • Single fuel type only
  • No glass door or digital thermometer mentioned

Bottom line

Our pick: Ooni Koda 16 Gas Pizza Oven.

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