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The best outdoor pizza ovens for every budget
The Ooni Karu 2 Pro wins for its 16-inch capacity, versatile fuel options and strong hands-on test results.
| Best overall | Best value | Cheapest that's still good | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Product | Ooni Karu 2 Pro Multi-Fuel Outdoor Pizza Oven | Ninja Artisan 5-in-1 Outdoor Pizza Oven MO201 | Big Horn Outdoors 12" Multi-Fuel Pizza Oven |
| Price | about $849 | about $250 | about $130 |
| Why | Popular Mechanics named it best overall; its 16-inch cooking area, windowed door and choice of wood, charcoal or propane make it unusually versatile. Reviewers also praised its steadier heat and useful Bluetooth thermometer. | At about $250, it costs far less than the Ooni and earned Popular Mechanics’ Best Value nod. Its plug-in operation, preset cooking modes and even cooking make it approachable for regular pizza nights. | Food Network reported about $130 on Amazon and recommended it as a capable pellet-fired option. In its testing, it reached 850°F in just over 16 minutes and made pizzas with crisp, evenly cooked bottoms. |
| Good to know | It is heavy, and the propane burner is sold separately. | Its 700°F maximum is lower than gas- and wood-fired rivals, and no peel is included. | Pellet feeding and temperature control take more attention than a gas or electric oven. |
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picture by AIPopular Mechanics named it best overall; its 16-inch cooking area, windowed door and choice of wood, charcoal or propane make it unusually versatile. Reviewers also praised its steadier heat and useful Bluetooth thermometer.
Good to know: It is heavy, and the propane burner is sold separately.
See on Amazonpicture by AIAt about $250, it costs far less than the Ooni and earned Popular Mechanics’ Best Value nod. Its plug-in operation, preset cooking modes and even cooking make it approachable for regular pizza nights.
Good to know: Its 700°F maximum is lower than gas- and wood-fired rivals, and no peel is included.
See on Amazonpicture by AIFood Network reported about $130 on Amazon and recommended it as a capable pellet-fired option. In its testing, it reached 850°F in just over 16 minutes and made pizzas with crisp, evenly cooked bottoms.
Good to know: Pellet feeding and temperature control take more attention than a gas or electric oven.
See on AmazonDanilli may earn a small commission from Amazon or the store when you buy through these buttons. The price is the same for you. Pictures marked "picture by AI" are made by Danilli's AI to show the product; check the real photos on the store page.
What matters
Choose fuel based on how you want to cook: gas is convenient, while wood and charcoal need more tending. Oven size, heat control and how much you want to turn pizzas matter too.
Who this is for
These picks suit backyard cooks who want hot, fast pizza without building a permanent oven. Choose the electric Ninja if you prefer plug-in convenience over live-fire cooking.
The picks, one by one
Best overall: Ooni Karu 2 Pro Multi-Fuel Outdoor Pizza Oven
Popular Mechanics named it best overall; its 16-inch cooking area, windowed door and choice of wood, charcoal or propane make it unusually versatile. Reviewers also praised its steadier heat and useful Bluetooth thermometer. In testing, the door helped maintain temperature while letting cooks watch the pizza, and its large firebox needed less frequent refilling than smaller wood ovens. It reaches up to 950°F and can also cook other foods at lower temperatures. The propane burner is optional, so budget for that attachment if you want gas. Skip it if you need something light or easy to store: it is heavy.
Good to know: It is heavy, and the propane burner is sold separately.
See on AmazonBest value: Ninja Artisan 5-in-1 Outdoor Pizza Oven MO201
At about $250, it costs far less than the Ooni and earned Popular Mechanics’ Best Value nod. Its plug-in operation, preset cooking modes and even cooking make it approachable for regular pizza nights. The reviewer found its thin-crust setting cooked an evenly browned pizza at 550°F in about four minutes; the Neapolitan mode cooked at 700°F in about two and a half minutes. Its electric controls remove the need to manage propane or firewood, and pizzas do not need turning during cooking. It also offers several pizza-style presets. Skip it if you want wood-fired flavor or the very high temperatures of a live-flame oven.
Good to know: Its 700°F maximum is lower than gas- and wood-fired rivals, and no peel is included.
See on AmazonCheapest that's still good: Big Horn Outdoors 12" Multi-Fuel Pizza Oven
Food Network reported about $130 on Amazon and recommended it as a capable pellet-fired option. In its testing, it reached 850°F in just over 16 minutes and made pizzas with crisp, evenly cooked bottoms. The compact stainless-steel oven uses wood pellets for smoky flavor, and reviewers found it quick to assemble and heat. It is a hands-on live-fire cooker: you need to start the fire, monitor pellets and manage the temperature. That makes it a better fit for cooks who enjoy tending a flame than for anyone seeking set-and-forget convenience. Check the listing carefully, since gas and electric attachments are separate.
Good to know: Pellet feeding and temperature control take more attention than a gas or electric oven.
See on AmazonHow we chose
Reviewers measured stone temperatures and preheat time, cooked pizzas with different toppings, and judged browning, cook time, heat recovery and ease of use. Popular Mechanics also tested with the same dough and propane or oak firewood. Danilli read the reviews and tests listed below and compared current prices; it does not take money from brands to pick a product.
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