Ooni Karu 2 Pro vs Ooni Karu 12
Based on tests by America's Test Kitchen (Jul 2025). How we score
Save $600Depends. The Ooni Karu 12 for most people.
Buy the Ooni Karu 2 Pro if you want 15-inch pizzas and room to roast.
From 1 tester: America's Test Kitchen
From 1 tester: America's Test Kitchen
Amazon prices as of Sep 30, 2:51 AM EDT (details)
What the testers found
Rated Highly Recommended by America's Test Kitchen, with the same scores as the Karu 2 Pro (3 of 3 for performance, 2.5 for ease of use). "This fairly compact oven fits 12-inch pizzas and is a good choice for people who like the flexibility of cooking with wood, charcoal, or gas." "Pizzas had nicely melted and bubbly cheese on top while the sides and bottom of the crusts had good char and spotting." Like the Karu 2 Pro, it needs the gas burner bought separately, and wood fires take vigilance. ATK didn't test long-term durability.
| Criterion | Ooni Karu 2 Pro | Ooni Karu 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | 3/3 | 3/3 |
| Ease of use | 2.5/3 | 2.5/3 |
From America's Test Kitchen: The Best Outdoor Pizza Ovens (updated July 16, 2025)
Specs side by side
| Spec | Ooni Karu 2 Pro | Ooni Karu 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $849 | $248.95 |
| Cost per year | — | — |
| Warranty | — | — |
| Fuel | Wood, charcoal or pellets; propane with a separate burner | Wood or charcoal; propane with a separate burner |
| Maximum pizza | 15 in (America's Test Kitchen) | 12 in (America's Test Kitchen) |
| Weight | 60 lb (America's Test Kitchen) | 26.4 lb (America's Test Kitchen) |
| Extras | Glass door, digital temperature hub with meat probe | — |
| Stone temperature after preheating | — | 750°F (America's Test Kitchen) |
Sources: America's Test Kitchen: The Best Outdoor Pizza Ovens (updated July 16, 2025), Manufacturer specs via Amazon listing
