Ooni Koda 2 Review 2026: A useful step up

How I tested it

How I tested the Ooni Koda 2

I used the Koda 2 as the middle-ground gas oven in the range and paid particular attention to usable room and heat distribution.

My notes do not contain a retained pizza count or a controlled set of stone-temperature readings. They do contain a clear warning: temperature uniformity is something I would check during a cook rather than assume.

Cooking space

Fourteen inches hits a useful middle ground

The 14 inches floor gave me more breathing room than a 12-inch oven without moving into the bulk of the Pro and Max models.

That extra room helped with launching and turning even when I was not making the largest pizza the oven could accept. It is the practical reason I see the Koda 2 as the middle-ground choice.

For the lighter original model, the Ooni Koda 12 review puts its smaller capacity in context.

Cooking performance

I would verify the heat before launching

Ooni lists a maximum temperature of 500°C, but maximum output did not answer my main question. I wanted to know how evenly the cooking floor was heating.

My experience made that uniformity worth checking with an infrared thermometer. I would map a few points across the stone before the first launch, then adjust placement and flame rather than trusting one reading.

Buyers willing to trade some cooking room for wood and charcoal should read the Ooni Karu 2 review.

Everyday use

More usable room without Pro-sized bulk

The oven weighs 16kg and measures 545 × 472 × 333mm. I found that a sensible compromise between easy handling and a less cramped cooking floor.

It can still be moved, but I would give it a stable outdoor surface rather than treating it as something to balance on whatever table is available.

Ownership

Gas keeps the routine simple

The propane gas burner removed ash and fuel tending from the job. That left me to focus on launching, checking the stone and turning the pizza.

The experience was convenient, but not automatic. Heat distribution still deserved attention, especially before a run of pizzas.

Who should buy it?

Buy it for the middle ground

I paid the £399 UK list price. I would consider the Koda 2 if a 12-inch oven felt cramped but the Pro and Max models looked excessive for the space available.

The price is reasonable for the extra room, but I would not assume that a newer burner guarantees uniform stone heat. I would plan to check the floor and learn where the oven runs hottest.

The Ooni Koda 12 vs Koda 2 comparison examines whether the extra cooking room is worth the additional weight.