Pros
- Cooks up to 16" pizzas at 950°F
- True multi-fuel: wood, charcoal, or gas
- Bluetooth temperature hub + meat probe
- Performance on par with far pricier ovens
Cons
- Gas burner sold separately (~$140)
- Wood/charcoal firing has a learning curve
- Folding legs can fold too easily
Specifications
- Type
- Multi-fuel pizza oven
- Fuel
- Wood, charcoal (included); gas via separate burner
- Max temperature
- 950°F / 500°C
- Max pizza size
- 16"
- Stone
- 15mm cordierite (two-piece)
- Weight
- 63 lbs (27 kg)
- Smart features
- Bluetooth temp hub, meat probe, ClearView door
Performance
The Karu 2 Pro matches the best for pure pizza: 950°F, a 16-inch cooking surface, and 60-second Neapolitan results. In a head-to-head, Homes & Gardens found it produced slightly better pizza than the far more expensive Gozney Dome. The Bluetooth temperature hub and meat probe make heat management and roasting easier than on the Karu 16, though sustaining wood or charcoal heat still takes practice.
Build Quality
Powder-coated steel, dense insulation, and the larger ClearView glass door give it a premium, all-weather feel. It is the proven Karu architecture, refined — solid rather than commercial-grade, and far lighter (63 lbs) than the tank-like Gozney Dome.
Value Assessment
At $799 the Karu 2 Pro is strong value for a flagship multi-fuel oven, but the gas burner is a ~$140 extra to unlock full multi-fuel use, bringing the realistic cost closer to $940. Even so, it undercuts the Gozney Dome by well over a thousand dollars for comparable pizza.
Who Should Buy It
Most buyers who want one oven that does it all — wood, charcoal, or gas — with 16-inch capacity and modern conveniences, without paying flagship-luxury prices.
Who Should Skip It
Gas-only cooks who never want wood (a Koda is cheaper), and anyone who wants commercial-grade build and capacity regardless of cost (the Gozney Dome).
Final Recommendation
The Ooni Karu 2 Pro is our best-overall pizza oven: near-top performance, true multi-fuel flexibility, and smart features at a price most enthusiasts can justify. Budget for the gas burner if you want the full experience — then it is the one to buy.