Which is lighter: the Ooni Koda 2 Pro or Ooni Koda 2 Max?
Ooni Koda 2 Pro is 13.0kg lighter. Ooni Koda 2 Pro weighs 30kg; Ooni Koda 2 Max weighs 43kg.
Hands-on comparison
Ooni Koda 2 Pro vs Ooni Koda 2 Max: Hands-On Comparison
The Koda 2 Pro is the better buy for most people cooking large pizzas. The Koda 2 Max earns its £300 premium only when its two cooking zones or 20-inch capacity will be used regularly.
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The short version
My verdict on Ooni Koda 2 Pro vs Ooni Koda 2 Max
I would buy the Koda 2 Pro. It gives me the large-pizza room and hosting workflow I value without the Max’s 43kg weight, huge footprint or £899 price. I would move up to the Koda 2 Max only for regular two-pizza cooking or a permanent outdoor kitchen where its two independent zones would be used properly.
Ooni Koda 2 Pro: The Koda 2 Pro gave me more even cooking on large pizzas and a better workflow when hosting than the smaller Koda ovens.
Ooni Koda 2 Max: The Koda 2 Max’s large-format capacity felt genuinely different in use, but its bulk and the quality-control concerns I encountered were substantial trade-offs.
- Ooni Koda 2 Pro is 13.0kg lighter.
- Ooni Koda 2 Max supports a pizza diameter 2 inches larger.
Our top picks
Best for different buyers
- 1Best for
Ooni Koda 2 Pro
lower oven weight and connected temperature monitoring
- 2Best for
Ooni Koda 2 Max
larger pizza capacity
Capacity or easier handling?
Ooni Koda 2 Max capacity versus Ooni Koda 2 Pro weight
Ooni Koda 2 Max gives you another 2 inches of pizza diameter. Ooni Koda 2 Pro is 13.0kg lighter. That weight difference matters when the oven will be moved or stored; for a permanent outdoor station, the extra cooking room may be more useful.
For a closer look at the features behind this decision, read the Ooni Koda 2 Pro review and Ooni Koda 2 Max review.
Ooni Koda 2 Pro vs Ooni Koda 2 Max: specifications compared
| Decision field | Ooni Koda 2 Pro | Ooni Koda 2 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Generation | Second generation Koda | Second generation Koda |
| Fuel | Propane gas | Propane gas |
| Where it can be used | Outdoors only | Outdoors only |
| Maximum pizza size | 18 inches | 20 inches |
| maximum temperature | 500°C | 500°C |
| temperature range | 160–500°C | 100–500°C |
| pizza cooking time | As little as 60 seconds | As little as 60 seconds |
| Unboxed weight | 30kg | 43kg |
| unboxed dimensions | 682 × 652 × 393mm | 800 × 722 × 428mm |
| Cordierite stone thickness | 20mm | Two 20mm stones |
| Burner system | Two lateral tapered-flame gas burners | Two independently controlled lateral gas burners |
| Ignition | Battery-powered electric spark ignition | Two precision control dials with instant ignition |
| Temperature monitoring | Ooni Connect digital hub and one food probe included | Ooni Connect digital temperature hub |
| Connected functions | Temperature display, alerts and cook logs through Ooni app | Remote temperature monitoring through the Ooni app |
| Opening configuration | Removable 6mm glass visor | Removable glass visor |
| Main materials | Powder-coated carbon steel body; stainless-steel base and legs; cordierite stone | Powder-coated carbon steel body; stainless-steel interior, base and legs; borosilicate-glass visor |
| Registered warranty | 5 years when registered | 5 years |
Quick decision
Which oven suits each priority?
| Priority | Better fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Lower oven weight | Ooni Koda 2 Pro | 13.0kg lighter |
| Larger pizza capacity | Ooni Koda 2 Max | 2-inch difference in maximum pizza diameter |
| Connected temperature monitoring | Ooni Koda 2 Pro | Temperature display, alerts and cook logs through Ooni app |
Our verdict
Ooni Koda 2 Pro vs Ooni Koda 2 Max: which should you choose?
I would buy the Koda 2 Pro. It gives me the large-pizza room and hosting workflow I value without the Max’s 43kg weight, huge footprint or £899 price. I would move up to the Koda 2 Max only for regular two-pizza cooking or a permanent outdoor kitchen where its two independent zones would be used properly.
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Quick answers
Ooni Koda 2 Pro vs Ooni Koda 2 Max FAQs
Which oven cooks the larger pizza?
Ooni Koda 2 Max has the larger capacity. Ooni Koda 2 Pro supports pizzas up to 18 inches, compared with 20 inches for Ooni Koda 2 Max.
Which oven reaches the higher temperature?
Neither: both have a maximum temperature of 500°C.
Can either oven be used indoors?
No. Both Ooni Koda 2 Pro and Ooni Koda 2 Max are for outdoor use only.
Which oven has better temperature monitoring?
Ooni Koda 2 Pro: Ooni Connect digital hub and one food probe included. Ooni Koda 2 Max: Ooni Connect digital temperature hub.
Sources used for this comparison
- Ooni Koda 2 Pro: Ooni official product page · checked 03/09/2026
- Ooni Koda 2 Pro: Ooni Koda 2 Pro getting-started guidance · checked 03/09/2026
- Ooni Koda 2 Pro: Ooni Connect official guidance · checked 03/09/2026
- Ooni Koda 2 Max: Ooni official product page · checked 03/09/2026
- Ooni Koda 2 Max: Ooni Koda 2 Max getting-started guidance · checked 03/09/2026
- Ooni Koda 2 Max: Ooni Connect official guidance · checked 03/09/2026