Koda 2 Max specs
| Brand | Ooni |
|---|---|
| Max temperature | 950°F |
| Max pizza size | 24 inches |
| Fuel | Gas (propane or natural gas) |
| Weight | 95 lb |
| Preheat time | ~15 minutes |
| Price tier | $$ Mid-range ($750–$1,500). See Amazon for today's price. |
- Serious Eats long-term update: dual burners finicky to light.
- Preheat: Tom's Guide ~15 min to 800F; Serious Eats 38 min to 850F.
Specs are compiled from manufacturer listings and may change between production runs. Confirm on the retailer page before buying.
The Ooni Koda 2 Max is the biggest oven Ooni makes: a gas-powered pizza oven with a 24-inch cooking area, two independently controlled burners and Ooni’s Connect temperature hub. Serious Eats and Tom’s Guide both tested it. Serious Eats called it a great oven for people who love making pizza and have the money and space. Ooni’s US page listed it at $1,299 on 2026-10-12, and Tom’s Guide listed $1,199. Check today’s price.
Who the Koda 2 Max is for (and who should skip it)
It is for people who already know they cook pizza often for a crowd. Tom’s Guide says it probably is not your first pizza oven, and that it works more like a built-in alternative than a portable oven.
Skip it if:
- You only cook outside once in a while. Serious Eats recommends a smaller, cheaper Ooni for occasional use.
- You want to travel with it. Tom’s Guide lists 95 pounds and says it cannot go on a road trip.
- You are on a tight budget. Tom’s Guide notes the oven needs a table, and Ooni’s large modular table was $299 at the time of that review.
Heat and cooking performance
Serious Eats measured an infrared reading of 530 to 545°F across the stone after 9 minutes, close to the display, and reached 660°F in 11 minutes and a stable 850°F in about 38 minutes. That reviewer said much smaller ovens it had tested take 30 to 40 minutes to reach that temperature. Thin Neapolitan pizzas cooked in about 22 seconds and the reviewer baked Neapolitan, Roman and Detroit-style pies. Tom’s Guide reached 800°F in about 15 minutes and recommends keeping the oven out of crosswinds.
Dual burners
Ooni sells the two independent burners as a way to cook two things at different temperatures. Tom’s Guide found the single temperature gauge reads only the center rear, so it advised against very different heats and left one side only slightly cooler. Serious Eats found the dual zones nicer in theory than in practice, and its long-term update reported difficulty keeping both burners lit.
Setup and size
Serious Eats said setup was easy and the large opening made launching and turning pies less stressful. It also burned through propane quickly. Tom’s Guide reports 29 x 25.5 x 16.5 inches and says the table or station is close to non-negotiable.
Ownership notes
- Price. Ooni US $1,299 (2026-10-12), Tom’s Guide $1,199, Serious Eats about $1,000 at launch. Check today’s price.
- App. Serious Eats found the Ooni app disconnected when the reviewer walked indoors.
- Fuel. Propane or natural gas per Tom’s Guide.
How the Koda 2 Max compares
The nearest existing option on the site is the Ooni Koda 16, which gives up the second burner and the extra room for a lower price. For a wood-fired option see the Ooni Karu 12. For a portable gas pick see the Gozney Roccbox.
Bottom line
A huge, fast-heating gas oven that Serious Eats and Tom’s Guide both liked for big pizza nights, with fair warnings on price, weight and burner reliability. Check today’s price.
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