Ooni Koda 2 Max Review

Capacity

What size pizza can the Ooni Koda 2 Max cook?

The Ooni Koda 2 Max accommodates pizzas up to 20 inches. The oven measures 800 × 722 × 428mm, 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.

If one large pizza is enough, the Ooni Koda 2 Pro review covers the smaller 18-inch option.

Space and handling

How large and heavy is the Ooni Koda 2 Max?

The Ooni Koda 2 Max weighs 43kg. At 800 × 722 × 428mm, 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.

For a substantially lighter oven with generous working room, read our Ooni Koda 16 review.

Controls

How do the Ooni Koda 2 Max controls and monitoring work?

Ooni Connect digital temperature hub. Remote temperature monitoring through the Ooni app.

Two precision control dials with instant ignition. The opening uses a removable glass visor. The connected temperature tools are one of the strongest reasons to choose this model over a simpler gas oven.

Fuel and heat

How hot does the Ooni Koda 2 Max get?

The Ooni Koda 2 Max runs on propane gas and is for outdoors only. Its maximum temperature is 500°C, with a controllable range of 100–500°C.

Heat comes from two independently controlled lateral gas burners. Gas keeps the learning curve short, although it removes live-fire fuel management.

The Ooni Karu 2 Pro review is the large-format alternative when live-fire flexibility outweighs dual-zone gas cooking.

Ownership

What does the Ooni Koda 2 Max require to set up and own?

Assembly details are not yet available.

Powder-coated carbon steel body; stainless-steel interior, base and legs; borosilicate-glass visor. 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 Koda 2 Max’s main limitations?

The footprint deserves careful measurement before buying. The gas-only design prioritises convenience over the involvement of a live wood fire.

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