Compare · Updated 9 Oct 2026
Gozney Arc XL vs Ninja Woodfire Electric Outdoor Oven
Get the Ninja Woodfire. Unless pizza for a crowd is the point — then the Arc XL's 16-inch pizzas and gas heat are worth the extra.
Ninja Woodfire Electric Outdoor Oven
Pizza oven, roaster and smoker in one electric box.
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The short answer
The Woodfire plugs in and does pizza, roasts, baking and smoking for about half the price. The Arc XL gets hotter and fits much bigger pizzas, but it's heavy, gas only and only makes sense for groups.
Get the Arc XL if
- —You regularly cook for groups.
- —You want big, restaurant-style pizzas.
- —You want a gas oven's heat.
Get the Woodfire if
- —You'd use it for roasts and smoked food too.
- —You'd rather plug in than run a gas bottle.
- —You cook for a family, not a crowd.
Key differences
Pizza size
16-inch
Arc XL
Smaller
Woodfire
Heat
Hot, even and steady
Arc XL
Lower top heat than gas or wood ovens
Woodfire
Fuel
Gas
Arc XL
Electric, plug in
Woodfire
Other cooking
Pizza
Arc XL
Roast, bake and smoke
Woodfire
Price
About twice as much
Arc XL
About half
Woodfire
Pros and cons
Gozney Arc XL
- +Fits 16-inch pizzas
- +Gas — easy heat control
- +Feeds a group in one round
- −About 60 lb, so it isn't easy to move.
- −Big pizzas can burn at the edges if you don't turn them.
- −Gas only.
Ninja Woodfire Electric Outdoor Oven
- +Pizza, roast, bake and smoke
- +Wood pellets add smoky flavour
- +Plug in — no gas
- −The wood-fired flavour from pellets is subtle.
- −Lower top heat than gas or wood pizza ovens.
- −The stand isn't included.
Ready to choose?
- Is the Arc XL worth it?
- Is the Woodfire worth it?
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How we reached this verdict
We compared independent expert reviews with the manufacturer's specifications, then checked it's sold at a major retailer where you live. We don't test products ourselves.
Sources: Tom's Guide, T3, manufacturer specifications.
Updated 9 Oct 2026How we decide