Is the Ooni Karu 2 worth it?
Great choice
Yes — for most people.
- Wood, charcoal or gas
- Real smoky, wood-fired flavour
- Ready in about 10–15 minutes
- The gas burner is an extra
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Get it if…
- You want proper wood-fired pizza.
- You cook for a family or a few friends.
- You'd like the option of gas later.
Skip it if…
- You don't want to manage a fire — get an electric Ninja.
- You want 16-inch pizzas for a crowd.
Things to know before you buy
- 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.
Tom's Guide picks the Karu 2 as the best pizza oven it has tested: its stone reached 750°F in 10–12 minutes and it made five pizzas back to back. Switching between wood, charcoal and gas gives you flavour or convenience. The trade-off is keeping an eye on the temperature.
Not quite right? Get this instead
Ninja Artisan Outdoor Pizza OvenPlug it in and press a button — no fire, no gas bottle.
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