So, Ooni launched their brand new Ooni Koda 16 pizza oven yesterday! It’s their latest gas-powered outdoor pizza oven that can bake bigger pizzas than the last model, the Koda 13. The Koda 16 fires out 16″ pizzas because of Ooni’s new, largest-yet stone baking plate.
Ooni Koda only came in 13″ pizzas up to now, so it wasn’t hard to choose between the Ooni Pro or the Koda. If you wanted large pizzas, you’d need to go for the Ooni Pro. However, now that the Kodi comes in a 16″, which pizza oven do we choose?
Ooni Koda 16 vs Ooni Pro
There’s only 1 thing for it, let’s compare outdoor Ooni pizza ovens! Ooni ships most orders for free, throughout mainland US, UK and Europe. Their ovens come with a 60 day guarantee for true piece of mind. For further details on shipping and returns, visit Ooni’s shipping page!
| OONI | OONI KODA 16 | OONI PRO | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Price at time of writing | $499 | $599 | ||
| Runs on | Propane gas | Wood, charcoal or gas | ||
| Cooking surface | 16" | 17.7 x 17.7″ (450 x 450mm) | ||
| Max pizza size | 16" | 16" | ||
| Features | Wide opening, large cordierite stone baking board and innovative L-shaped flame | Flame-cook epic meals outdoors with wood, charcoal or gas | ||
| Ready to bake in | 20 minutes | 20 minutes | ||
| Max heat | 932°F (500°C) | 932°F (500°C) | ||
| Heat adjustable? | No | Adjustable heat with Ooni Pro's dual air flow control | ||
| Cook | Pizzas | Pizzas, bread, meat, vegetables and more | ||
| Time to cook a pizza | 60 seconds | 60 seconds | ||
| Base | 0.6″ (15mm) cordierite stone baking board | 0.6" (15mm) cordierite stone baking board | ||
| Construction | Durable, ceramic fiber-insulated, powder-coated steel shell for superior heat retention and weather resistance. | Brushed stainless steel with ceramic fiber insulation | ||
| Foldable legs? | Folding legs for easy transport and storage | No | ||
| Compatibility | Compatible with natural gas using Ooni conversion kit – natural gas conversion kit sold separately and coming soon to Ooni.com | Ooni Pro is compatible with the Gas Burner for Ooni Pro for easy conversion to cooking with either wood, charcoal or gas. Ooni Pro Gas Burner is compatible with large propane tanks (normally used with barbecues), as well as 1lb propane tanks along with a suitable adaptor. Maximum power: 7kWh (20472 BTU). Not compatible with natural gas. | ||
| In the box | 1x Ooni Koda 16 pizza oven, stone baking board, Ooni Koda 16 manual and Essentials Guide with tips and recipes, propane gas tank regulator and hose | Ooni Pro Pizza Oven, stone baking board (4 parts), oven door with built-in thermometer, pizza door with postbox-style entry, wood & charcoal burner tray, Essentials Guide & manual, allen key, Ooni Pizza Oven gloves | ||
| Dimensions | 23.6 x 23.6 x 13.8″ (600 x 600 x 350mm) | 29.13 x 19.29 x 31.1″ (740 x 490 x 790mm) | ||
| Unboxed weight | 40.1lb (18.2kg) | 48.5lbs (22kg) | ||
| Buy | Koda 16 | Ooni Pro |
How to Choose between the Koda 16 or Ooni Pro
There are a few differences, not major, but still. The main one probably is the fuel source!
- Portability. If you want to take your pizza oven with you, the Koda is probably more your thing. It has foldable legs and is quite a few pounds lighter.
- Fuel source. If you want a pizza oven that runs on wood and charcoal as well as gas, you’ll need the Ooni Pro. The Koda runs on propane gas only, or natural gas with a conversion kit.
- The look. The Koda is powder-coated steel and the Pro is brushed stainless.
- Price. At the time of writing, the Koda is $100 cheaper than the Ooni Pro. Shipping is free to most places.
Ooni Koda 16 Features
The Ooni Koda 16 is the newest kid on the block in the world of Ooni outdoor pizza ovens. Gas-powered and designed for epic pizza baking, it allows you to bake 16″ pizzas in the blink of an eye (60 seconds, in fact). You can cook pizzas but also flame-cooked steaks, fish, veggies – your imagination is the limit.
The Koda is super attractive-looking. It has a nice wide opening with a big cordierite baking board (this it has in common with the Pro!). It’s constructed of a durable, power-coated steel shell which is insulated with ceramic fibre for great heat retention.
At the time of writing, it’s available at $499 with free shipping to most places (check the shipping page to double-check) and comes with a 60-day return (again, double-check).
Ooni Koda Pros
- Instant gas ignition
- Blazing hot
- Cook a pizza in 60 seconds
- Portable with foldable legs
- Cordierite stone baking board
Ooni Koda cons
- At the moment, it’s pre-orders only. All Koda 16s will be shipped as they become available in early April.
- Propane gas only, unless you get a conversion kit for natural gas
Ooni Pro Features
A pro-style outdoor pizza oven for cooking beautiful, big pizzas, flame-cooked meat, seared veggies, even fresh bread! The Pro cooks on wood, charcoal or gas. The Pro can reach temperatures up to 932 F, perfect for pizzas, but you’ve also got dual air flow control to adjust the heat if you need to. Pizzas are cooked in only 60 seconds!
Ooni Pro Pros
- Multi-fuel, charcoal, wood & gas (conversion kits may need to be purchased, check the Ooni Pro page.)
- Beautiful brushed stainless construction
- Cordierite stone baking board
- Cook a pizza in 60 seconds
- Blazing hot
Ooni Pro Cons
- Not compatible with natural gas.
- Less portable than the Koda because of its size and weight.
Ooni Pro or Koda 16?
If you’re looking for pro-style cooking on multiple fuel sources, I recommend you go with the Ooni Pro.
If you’re looking for a more portable, just-gas pizza oven, the Koda 16 will be plenty for you.
The main difference really is the fuel source. Both cook 16″ pizzas on ultra-hot temperatures in 60 seconds. Both pizza ovens look great. Both are built of great quality and have wide openings, and they both have a cordierite baking board.
Whichever Ooni Outdoor Pizza Oven you choose, you can’t go wrong really. Just keep your fuel source in mind and you’re good to go.
Let us know if you’ve got an Ooni pizza oven, or are about to buy one. Which oven did you choose? What do you think of it? Are there any other pizza ovens you want me to compare?
Ooni on Amazon
As with most things, Ooni pizza ovens are available on Amazon too. The Koda 16 isn’t on Amazon yet, but here’s the Koda Pro:
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