Ooni Karu 2 Pro Review

Capacity

What size pizza can the Ooni Karu 2 Pro cook?

The Ooni Karu 2 Pro accommodates pizzas up to 16 inches. The oven measures 830 × 500 × 830mm, so it needs a generously sized, stable work surface.

That extra room is a genuine advantage. You can make a large centrepiece pizza, but we think the more useful benefit is having space around a standard 12-inch pizza when launching and turning it.

For a gas-only Pro model with an 18-inch maximum pizza size, see the Ooni Koda 2 Pro review.

Space and handling

How large and heavy is the Ooni Karu 2 Pro?

The Ooni Karu 2 Pro weighs 26.75kg. At 830 × 500 × 830mm, it is best given a permanent or semi-permanent position rather than squeezed onto a small table.

This is the point we would think hardest about before buying. It can be moved, but its weight makes a permanent or wheeled setup far more appealing than carrying it out for every cook.

If lower weight matters more than multi-fuel flexibility, the Ooni Koda 16 review is the closer 16-inch alternative.

Controls

How do the Ooni Karu 2 Pro controls and monitoring work?

Built-in digital thermometer.

The opening uses a borosilicate-glass door with clearview technology. The thermometer and door help you read the oven while tending solid fuel; they do not automate fire management.

Fuel and heat

How hot does the Ooni Karu 2 Pro get?

The Ooni Karu 2 Pro runs on wood or charcoal; optional gas burner sold separately and is for outdoors only. Its maximum temperature is 500°C, with a controllable range of 110–500°C.

Wood and charcoal are included fuel choices. The optional gas burner shortens setup, but it costs extra and changes the cooking routine.

Ownership

What does the Ooni Karu 2 Pro require to set up and own?

Assembly details are not yet available.

Material details are not yet available. The registered warranty is 5 years. Register it as part of setup so the longer term is not forgotten.

Trade-offs

What are the Ooni Karu 2 Pro’s main limitations?

The footprint deserves careful measurement before buying. Solid fuel adds flexibility and involvement, but it also brings more setup, ash and temperature management; gas requires a separate burner.

Space, lifting weight and preferred fuel should settle the decision before smaller features do.