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Ooni Koda 12 vs Koda 2

Ooni Koda 12 vs Ooni Koda 2: This is the choice between Ooni’s lighter 12-inch original and its roomier 14-inch second-generation gas oven.

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The short version

Ooni Koda 12 vs Koda 2: the differences that matter

These ovens can reach the same maximum temperature, but that is where the neat comparison ends. Size, weight and day-to-day practicality push them towards different buyers.

  • Ooni Koda 12 is 6.8kg lighter.
  • Ooni Koda 2 supports a pizza diameter 2 inches larger.

Our top picks

Best for different buyers

  1. 1
    Best for

    Ooni Koda 12

    lower oven weight

  2. 2
    Best for

    Ooni Koda 2

    larger pizza capacity

Capacity or easier handling?

Ooni Koda 2 capacity versus Ooni Koda 12 weight

Ooni Koda 2 gives you another 2 inches of pizza diameter. Ooni Koda 12, meanwhile, is 6.8kg lighter. We think that weight difference will matter more than it sounds if the oven is not staying in one place; for a permanent outdoor station, the extra cooking room is the more tempting advantage.

For a closer look at the features behind this decision, read our Ooni Koda 12 review and Ooni Koda 2 review.

Ooni Koda 12 vs Koda 2: specifications compared

Decision fieldOoni Koda 12Ooni Koda 2
FuelPropane gasPropane gas
Where it can be usedOutdoorsOutdoors
Maximum pizza size12 inches14 inches
maximum temperature500°C500°C
heat-up time15 minutesNot available
Unboxed weight9.2kg16kg
Unboxed dimensions620 × 390 × 290mm545 × 472 × 333mm
Cordierite stone thickness10mm15mm
Registered warranty5 years5 years

Quick decision

Which oven suits each priority?

PriorityBetter fitWhy
Lower oven weightOoni Koda 126.8kg lighter
Larger pizza capacityOoni Koda 22-inch difference in maximum pizza diameter

Our verdict

Ooni Koda 12 vs Koda 2: which should you choose?

The Koda 12 remains the better fit when low weight and compact storage lead the decision. For most buyers starting fresh, we would choose the Koda 2: its 14-inch capacity adds useful working room while remaining considerably easier to handle than Ooni’s largest gas ovens.

Still weighing up the compact models? Continue with Ooni Koda 12 vs Koda 16.

Quick answers

Ooni Koda 12 vs Koda 2 FAQs

Which is lighter: the Ooni Koda 12 or Ooni Koda 2?

Ooni Koda 12 is 6.8kg lighter. Ooni Koda 12 weighs 9.2kg; Ooni Koda 2 weighs 16kg.

Which oven cooks the larger pizza?

Ooni Koda 2 has the larger capacity. Ooni Koda 12 supports pizzas up to 12 inches, compared with 14 inches for Ooni Koda 2.

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 12 and Ooni Koda 2 are for outdoor use only.

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