Head-to-head comparisons
Gozney Arc Lite vs Ooni Koda 2
The two entry-level gas ovens, and a genuinely awkward comparison: each maker publishes the numbers the other one hides.
The short answer
Koda 2 for the two extra inches. 14 in gives a 12 in pizza about an inch of turning clearance per side; the Arc Lite's 12 in chamber gives it almost none, and that is the most common cause of a pizza burnt on one edge. Arc Lite if weight decides it — 26.4 lb, and Gozney publishes internal dimensions that Ooni does not.
| Oven | Fuel | Max pizza | Peak temp | Stone | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gozney Arc Lite | Propane | 12" | 950 F | 0.5" | 26.4 lb |
| Ooni Koda 2 | Propane | 14" | 950 F | 0.6" | 35.27 lb |
Every figure is the maker's own published number. Blank cells mean the maker does not publish it, which is a finding rather than an omission on our part.
Look at that table for a moment, because it is closer than the price difference suggests. Both makers publish a weight and a stone thickness, and on the floor the Koda 2 is the thicker of the two — 0.6 in against the Arc Lite's 0.5 in. Ooni publishes a low-temperature figure; Gozney does not. Gozney publishes internal chamber dimensions; Ooni does not. Neither publishes a BTU rating.
Why the two inches decide it anyway
Most people cook 11 to 12 in pizzas, because that is what a standard dough ball stretches to and what fits a dinner plate.
Put a 12 in pizza in the Arc Lite's published 12.8 in internal width and you have roughly 0.4 in per side. That is not enough to get a turning peel under the rim, and in a single-flame oven turning is how the bake stays even. The result is the classic outcome described in why one side of your pizza burns.
The Koda 2's 14 in chamber gives that same pizza about an inch per side. Not luxurious — workable. And workable is the whole difference between an oven that is easy to cook on and one that fights you.
What the Arc Lite has that the Koda 2 does not
A published weight: 26.4 lb. It is the lightest oven on this site, full stop. If the oven has to be carried out and put away every time, that number is the one that determines how often it actually gets used.
Published internal dimensions: W 12.8 x D 14.0 x H 5.9 in, inside an external body of W 16.9 x D 18.9 x H 11.7 in. Almost nobody publishes internal figures, and the 5.9 in height is generous for a 12 in oven — it tells you a thick-rimmed pizza will physically fit, which you otherwise discover on the first launch.
Genuine portability. 26.4 lb against the Koda 2's 35.27 lb is nearly nine pounds, and at this end of the market weight is what decides whether an oven gets carried out or stays in the garage. The cost of reaching it is on the floor: a 0.5 in stone against the Koda 2's 0.6 in, which means a slightly longer recovery pause between pizzas.
What the Koda 2 has that the Arc Lite does not
Two more inches of pizza, which is the headline and covered above.
A published low-temperature range: 375 F to 950 F. Gozney publishes a 950 F peak for the Arc Lite and nothing about the bottom of the dial. A published low end is what tells you an oven does flatbreads, vegetables and a slow bake rather than only 60-second pizza — it roughly doubles what the appliance is for.
A current-generation platform. The Koda 2 is Ooni's live entry model; the outgoing Koda 12 no longer has a product page on ooni.com at all. Buying into the current line is worth something for stones, covers and parts over the next few years. Our full Koda 2 review covers the rest of its specification.
Quick picks
Ranked for fit, not for hype. Every figure below is the maker’s own published number, and “n/p” means they do not publish it — which is itself worth knowing. Tap a row for the full write-up, or go straight to the listing.
| # | Oven | Best for | Max pizza | Weight | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Ooni Koda 2The compact Koda, now with a published temperature range that starts at 375 F. | Small patios and two-person cooking | 14" | 35.27 lb | $498.95 · Check on Amazon |
| 2 |  Gozney Arc Lite26.4 lb and 16.9 in wide, with 5.9 in of internal height. | The lightest real oven here | 12" | 26.4 lb | $399.99 · Check on Amazon |
Max pizza and weight are the makers’ published figures, sourced on each write-up below. Neither is a measurement we took, and no column here is a score — we have not cooked on these ovens and will not pretend otherwise.
Top pick · Small patios and two-person cooking
Ooni Koda 2 Propane Gas Pizza Oven
Ooni · Propane
The compact Koda, now with a published temperature range that starts at 375 F. It is the model to buy when the space, not the budget, is the constraint.
Published specification
- Max temperature
- 950 F. The Amazon listing publishes a 375 F to 950 F range; Ooni's own spec page publishes the peak only
- Max pizza
- 14 in, cooked in about 60 seconds
- Stone
- Cordierite, 0.6 in / 15 mm thick — the same floor thickness as the Koda 16
- Weight
- 35.27 lb unboxed (16 kg), 46.96 lb boxed
- External size
- Ooni publishes 545 x 472 x 333 mm, which is 21.5" x 18.6" x 13.1". Its imperial column prints the depth as 28.4", which contradicts both the metric figure and the 21.93" boxed dimension
- Body
- Powder-coated carbon steel, stainless internal base and legs, aluminum nose
- Fuel
- Propane, 28 mBar regulator and hose included. No natural-gas variant
- Format
- Folding legs, single-piece body, no assembly
- In the box
- Oven, stone, regulator and hose, Torx key, matchstick lighter, battery
- Warranty
- 1 year standard, extended to 5 years on registration with Ooni within 60 days
What it does well
- 14 in is the smallest size where a 12 in pizza still has turning room — 12 in ovens do not
- A published low end of 375 F makes it usable for flatbreads and vegetables, not only for 60-second pizza
- The lightest and cheapest way into the current Koda generation
What you give up
- No natural-gas variant — if you have an outdoor gas point, the Koda 16 is the nearest Ooni at a similar price that can use it
- Ooni's published imperial dimensions are wrong for this oven. The spec page prints a 28.4 in depth against a metric figure of 472 mm, which is 18.6 in, and a box only 21.93 in deep. Measure against the metric conversion
- Ooni publishes no BTU input rating, and no preheat time for this model — the Koda 16 at least gets a published 20 minutes
- 14 in caps the pizza size permanently — this is not a capacity you grow into
Buy it if
Two-to-four-person households on a patio where footprint decides the purchase.
Skip it if
Anyone who wants 16 in pizzas now or later.
Pick 2 · The lightest real oven here
Gozney Arc Lite Propane Outdoor Pizza Oven
Gozney · Propane
26.4 lb and 16.9 in wide, with 5.9 in of internal height. Gozney thinned the stone to 0.5 in to get there, which is the trade you are actually making.
Published specification
- Max temperature
- 950 F
- External size
- W 16.9" x D 18.9" x H 11.7"
- Internal size
- W 12.8" x D 14.0" x H 5.9"
- Weight
- 26.4 lb (12 kg)
- Stone
- Removable 0.5 in (12 mm) cordierite
- Max pizza
- 12 in
- Control
- Gas control dial; no digital display
What it does well
- The lightest oven in this registry by a clear margin — it is the one that actually goes in a car trunk
- 5.9 in of internal height is more than most 12 in ovens give you
- Keeps the Gozney lateral-flame layout at the entry price
What you give up
- 0.5 in stone stores noticeably less heat than the 0.8 in floors in the Arc and Arc XL, so the recovery pause between pizzas comes back
- 12 in maximum, and a 12.8 in chamber — very little turning room
- No digital gauge, so an infrared thermometer stops being optional
Buy it if
Balconies, campsites, and anyone whose oven has to be carried and stored each time.
Skip it if
Back-to-back cooking for a group.
Where these numbers came from
The honest summary
Both makers document these two properly, which is not something we can say about every pair on this site — the decision is about capability rather than about who is hiding what. The Koda 2 is the one most people should get, because turning clearance affects every single pizza and nine pounds only affects the ones you carry the oven out for.
Buy the Arc Lite if the oven must be genuinely light, if it travels, or if you cook 10 in pizzas and want the smallest capable oven that exists. Buy the Koda 2 otherwise.
And if neither feels right, the step up is where this category gets good: the Gozney Arc at 14 in with a 0.8 in stone, or the Ooni Koda 16 at 16 in and 40.1 lb.
One tier up, the same two brands meet again: Gozney Arc vs Ooni Koda 2 Pro is this comparison with bigger chambers, a second burner and a natural-gas option in play.
Staying inside Gozney rather than crossing brands? The Arc Lite against the Roccbox is the other 12 in decision, and the Arc Lite review has the full published specification including the internal chamber.
How these picks were made
We did not cook on these ovens. Every figure on this page is the maker’s or the listing’s published specification, cited on each write-up so you can check it in one click. The ranking comes from matching those published capabilities to a stated use case — space, pizza size, fuel, and how many pizzas you cook in a row. Where a maker does not publish a number, we say so instead of estimating one.
The full version of that argument, including what we deliberately do not claim, is on our methodology page.
Questions people actually ask
+Is the Gozney Arc Lite or Ooni Koda 2 better?
+How much does the Ooni Koda 2 weigh?
+What is the lightest pizza oven?
+Do either of these run on natural gas?
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