Compare · Updated 9 Oct 2026
Gozney Arc XL vs Ooni Karu 2
Get the Ooni Karu 2. Unless you regularly cook for groups — then the Arc XL's 16-inch pizzas are worth the extra.
Ooni Karu 2
Real wood-fired pizza, with gas as an option. The best all-rounder.
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The short answer
The Karu 2 gives a family or a few friends real wood-fired pizza for about half the price, with gas as an option later. The Arc XL is big, heavy and gas only, but it feeds a crowd in one round.
Get the Arc XL if
- —You regularly cook for groups.
- —You want big, restaurant-style pizzas.
- —You prefer gas, and it can stay in one spot.
Get the Karu 2 if
- —You cook for two to four.
- —You want real wood-fired flavour.
- —You'd like the option of gas later.
Key differences
Pizza size
16-inch
Arc XL
12-inch
Karu 2
Fuel
Gas only
Arc XL
Wood, charcoal or gas (burner extra)
Karu 2
Flavour
Gas
Arc XL
Real smoky, wood-fired
Karu 2
Heat control
Easy with gas
Arc XL
You keep an eye on the fire
Karu 2
Price
About twice as much
Arc XL
About half
Karu 2
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.
Ooni Karu 2
- +Wood, charcoal or gas
- +Real smoky, wood-fired flavour
- +Ready in about 10–15 minutes
- −Wood and charcoal need watching to keep the heat steady.
- −Fits 12-inch pizzas, so big parties mean cooking in rounds.
- −Gas needs Ooni's burner, sold separately.
Ready to choose?
- Is the Arc XL 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.
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