Karu 2 Pro specs
| Brand | Ooni |
|---|---|
| Max temperature | 950°F |
| Max pizza size | 16 inches |
| Fuel | Wood, charcoal (gas burner sold separately) |
| Weight | 62.6 lb |
| Preheat time | Not published |
| Price tier | $$ Mid-range ($750–$1,500). See Amazon for today's price. |
- Gas burner is a separate purchase (Popular Mechanics).
- Weight: 62.6 lb unboxed per ooni.com (86.6 lb boxed).
Specs are compiled from manufacturer listings and may change between production runs. Confirm on the retailer page before buying.
The Ooni Karu 2 Pro is Ooni’s larger multi-fuel oven, with a 17-inch cooking area, a glass door and a digital temperature display. Serious Eats includes it in its tested guide to the best Ooni ovens and calls it a fancy oven for people serious about making pizza. Popular Mechanics tested it and called it solid, with a learning curve. Ooni’s US page listed $849 on 2026-10-12. Check today’s price.
Who the Karu 2 Pro is for (and who should skip it)
It is for people who want the choice between wood, charcoal and gas in one oven, and who cook several pizzas back to back. Serious Eats says it retains heat well and needs almost no recovery time between pies.
Skip it if:
- You want a light, push-button oven. Popular Mechanics calls it bulky and awkward for one person.
- You want gas included. The gas burner is a separate purchase, per Popular Mechanics.
- You are new to wood fires. Popular Mechanics recommends starting with propane.
Heat and cooking performance
On propane, Popular Mechanics baked pizzas in under 90 seconds and called the speed astounding. On wood and charcoal its reviewer’s oven leveled off at 525°F during the first cook, and the pizzas took 12 minutes, with a smoky flavor. Popular Mechanics lists a 950°F maximum with solid fuel and an average running range of 750 to 850°F. Serious Eats says it cooks pies in under two minutes.
Design and use
Popular Mechanics got from box to hot in under 45 minutes including the burn-off, and liked the large clear glass door. Serious Eats says the chimney baffle needs adjusting for each fuel, and recommends gloves when adding wood. Serious Eats’ Andrew also praised the door, the thermometer, and the roominess for 12 to 14 inch pies on the previous model.
Price
Ooni US: $849 (2026-10-12). Serious Eats listed $849 on Amazon. Check today’s price.
How the Karu 2 Pro compares
For a smaller multi-fuel oven see the Ooni Karu 12. For gas only see the Ooni Koda 16 or the Koda 2 Max. For a premium wood-capable Gozney see the Dome S1.
Bottom line
A flexible, solidly built multi-fuel oven that two independent outlets liked, with a heavy body, a separate gas burner and a real learning curve on solid fuel. Check today’s price.
Check the Ooni Karu 2 Pro price on Amazon
