So, Ooni has launched its brand new Ooni Koda 16 pizza oven! It’s Ooni’s latest gas-powered outdoor pizza oven that can bake bigger pizzas than the last model, the Koda 12 pizza oven. The Koda 16 fires out 16″ pizzas because of Ooni’s new, largest-yet stone baking plate.
Ooni Koda only came in 12″ pizzas up to now, so it wasn’t hard to choose between the Ooni Pro oven or the Koda 12 oven. If you wanted large pizzas, you’d need to go for the Ooni Pro.
However, now that the Koda pizza oven comes in a 16″, which pizza oven do we choose? BTW, this article was updated Dec 20th 2020 – making sure everything’s hunky-dory 😀
Ooni Koda 16 vs Ooni Pro
There’s only one thing for it, let’s compare outdoor Ooni pizza ovens!
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| OONI | OONI KODA 16 PIZZA OVEN | OONI PRO PIZZA OVEN | ||
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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 here: gas conversion kit | 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 oven | Ooni Pro oven |
How to Choose between Ooni Koda 16 vs Ooni Pro
There are a few differences. Not major differences, but still. The main one probably is the fuel source!
- Portability. If you want to take your pizza oven with you, the Koda pizza oven 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 oven. The Koda oven runs on propane gas only, or natural gas with a conversion kit.
- The look. The Koda oven is powder-coated steel and the Pro oven is brushed stainless.
- Price. At the time of writing, the Koda oven is $100 cheaper than the Ooni Pro oven. Shipping is free to most places.
Ooni Koda 16 Pizza Oven Features
The Ooni Koda 16 oven 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, powder-coated steel shell that is insulated with ceramic fiber for great heat retention.
Don’t miss my dedicated Ooni Koda 16 Pizza Oven Review!
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 3-year warranty.
Ooni Koda 16 Pizza Oven Pros
- Instant gas ignition
- Blazing hot
- Cook a pizza in 60 seconds
- Portable with foldable legs
- Cordierite stone baking board
Ooni Koda 16 Pizza Oven Cons
- Ooni’s pizza ovens sell out crazy-fast. This is not specific to the Ooni Koda 16 oven – it applies to all the ovens. It’s annoying, but pre-orders are the only way to secure a pizza oven. You can subscribe to be notified when they become available, but you’ll find they sell like hot bread and you run the risk of missing out.
- The Ooni Koda 16 runs on propane gas only, unless you get a conversion kit for natural gas.
Buy the Ooni Koda Pizza Oven at Ooni.com
Ooni Pro Pizza Oven Features
A pro-style outdoor pizza oven for cooking beautiful, big pizzas, flame-cooked meat, seared veggies, even fresh bread!
The Pro pizza oven cooks on wood, charcoal, or gas. Ooni’s Pro oven 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!
Don’t miss my Ooni Pro vs Roccbox vs Ardore pizza oven review!
Ooni Pro Pizza Oven Pros
- Multi-fuel – charcoal, wood, and gas (conversion kits may need to be purchased, check the Ooni Pro oven page.)
- Beautiful brushed stainless construction
- Cordierite stone baking board
- Cook a pizza in 60 seconds
- Blazing hot
Ooni Pro Pizza Oven Cons
- Not compatible with natural gas.
- Less portable than the Koda because of its size and weight.
- Sells like hot bread – see the Koda 16 oven cons.
Should You Buy the Ooni Pro Oven or Koda 16 Oven?
- If you’re looking for pro-style cooking on multiple fuel sources, I recommend you go with the Ooni Pro oven.
- If you’re looking for a more portable, just-gas pizza oven, the Koda 16 oven will be plenty for you.
The main difference really is the fuel source.
- Both pizza ovens cook 16″ pizzas at 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 oven isn’t on Amazon yet, but here’s the Ooni Pro Oven:
And here’s the Koda 12 oven, the smaller sister of the Koda 16 pizza oven:
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- Gas-powered: the built-in gas ignition means instant flames, with an adjustable heat...
- High heats: the insulated steel shell means optimum heat retention, so Ooni Koda is ready...
Ooni Bestsellers
Ooni bestselling products on Amazon. Check out the awesome reviews for each!
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- English (Publication Language)
- 256 Pages - 04/19/2016 (Publication Date) - Ten Speed Press (Publisher)
Bestselling Outdoor Pizza Ovens
Of course, Ooni is not the only outdoor pizza oven company! Here’s a list of bestselling outdoor pizza ovens on Amazon and don’t forget to check out my other pizza oven reviews!
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- 12.5" wide x 13.5" deep cooking surface for authentic wood fire and gas brick oven pizza
- Cordierite stone, wood chip/pellet scoop, and wood/charcoal/pellet tray included
- GREAT PIZZA – A motto that Ooni Pizza Ovens live by – We believe that everybody...
- DONE IN 60 SECONDS – Fire up the Ooni Karu 12 with wood or charcoal straight out the...
- HOT NEW FEATURES – A custom designed fuel tray that maximises airflow and delivers a...
- ULTRA PORTABLE – Weighing only 26.4lbs this outdoor pizza oven can be moved around...
- NEXT LEVEL PIZZA – Level up your pizza game with one of Ooni’s most popular ovens and...
- Authentic Gas, Charcoal, and Wood Fired Portable Outdoor Pizza Oven cooker
- Cook at over 930 degrees Fahrenheit (500 Celsius) with the Bertello Outdoor Pizza Oven
- Use Charcoal, Wood, Pellets or our Gas Burner Attachment(sold separately) for authentic...
- 12.5" wide x 13.5" deep cooking surface for authentic wood fire and gas brick oven pizza
- Cordierite stone, wood chip/pellet scoop, and wood/charcoal/pellet tray included
- Used Book in Good Condition
- Hardcover Book
- Jones, Holly & David (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 128 Pages - 05/16/2012 (Publication Date) - Lorenz Books (Publisher)
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