Is the Gozney Arc XL worth it?
Good with caveats
Yes — if you feed a crowd.
- Fits 16-inch pizzas
- Gas — easy heat control
- Feeds a group in one round
- Heavy — pick a spot and leave it there
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Get it if…
- You regularly cook for groups.
- You want big, restaurant-style pizzas.
- You prefer gas to wood.
Skip it if…
- You cook for two to four — the Karu 2 is plenty.
- You want to move it around.
Things to know before you buy
- 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.
Tom's Guide picks the Arc XL as its largest oven: it reached 750°F in under 30 minutes and baked 16-inch pizzas evenly. It's heavy and costs more, so it only makes sense if you cook for groups.
Not quite right? Get this instead
Ooni Karu 2Smaller, cheaper and wood-fired, for family-sized pizza nights.
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 8 Oct 2026How we decide