Ooni Karu 16 Multi-fuel Pizza Oven | Explore

Extra large and packed with advanced features, the Ooni Karu 16 pizza oven lets you cook so much more, in a way that works for you.

Karu 16

Dive Into The Details

Loaded with Features.

Extra Large 16” cooking area

Cook anything from large stone-baked pizzas, to joints of meat and fresh bread.

Multiple fuel options

Cook your way with either wood, charcoal or gas (using a burner, which is sold separately).

ViewFlame™ technology

See more of what you’re cooking thanks to ViewFlame™ technology in the oven door.

Mounted digital thermometer

Check the internal temperature more easily, so you always know where the heat’s at.

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Cook anything from large stone-baked pizzas, to joints of meat and fresh bread.

Ready for Any Cooking Adventure

The high heat you need in 15 minutes

Big, delicious pizzas in 60 seconds flat

Extra large and versatile, with no shortage of advanced features

Cook so much more than pizza

Which Karu is right for you?

Specification comparison between products Ooni Karu 12 Multi-Fuel Pizza Oven - 1st Generation, Ooni Karu 2 Multi-Fuel Pizza Oven - 2nd Generation, Ooni Karu 2 Pro Multi-Fuel Pizza Oven - 2nd Generation
	Ooni Karu 12 Multi-Fuel Pizza Oven - 1st Generation€299.00 (7022)	Ooni Karu 2 Multi-Fuel Pizza Oven - 2nd Generation€399.00 (1548)	Ooni Karu 2 Pro Multi-Fuel Pizza Oven - 2nd Generation€799.00 (101)
Pizza Ovens
Best For	Budget-conscious shoppers seeking the authentic wood-fired craft from a compact and portable design that's suitable for taking on the road or packing away (with optional gas compatibility for mid-week convenience). The Ooni standard without some of the enhanced spec of the second generation of Karu 2.	Pizza lovers who want authentic results from a compact and portable design that's suitable for taking on the road or packing away, whilst still benefiting from multi-fuel versatility to suit different preferences and locations.	Passionate cooks eager to experiment with the authentic craft of wood-fire (with optional gas compatibility for mid-week convenience), the latest premium tech features and flexing new and adventurous cooking techniques within a backyard environment.
Fuel Type	Multi-Fuel	Multi-Fuel	Multi-Fuel
Where It Can Be Used	Outdoor	Outdoor	Outdoor
Product Rating	5/5	4.5/5	5/5
Awards	-	- iF Design Award of 2024	- Best Pizza Oven of 2025 by Popular Mechanics - iF Design Award of 2025
Registered Warranty	5	5	5
Great Pizza Guarantee	Yes	Yes	Yes
Maximum Pizza Size	12"	12"	16"
# of 30cm pizzas	1	1	1
Heat up time (400C - cook ready)	20mins	20mins	15mins
Temperature Range (C)	110–500C	110–500C	110–500C
Recharge Time	2mins	2min	2mins 50s
Weight	12.0 kg	15.5 kg	26.75 kg
Pizza Stone Size	33 x 33cm	33 x 33cm	42cm x 62cm
Pizza Stone Size (cm)	1136cm²	1136cm²	2606cm²
Pizza Stone Thickness (mm)	15mm cordierite stone	15mm cordierite stone	15mm cordierite stone
Total Pizza Stone Area (cm²)	1136cm²	1136cm²	2606cm²
Opening Height (cm)	99mm	98mm	13.5 cm
Opening Width (cm)	33.8 cm	33 cm	42.4 cm
Unboxed Size (cm)	39.9 cm (front) × 73.1 cm (depth) × 74.4 cm (height)	41.7 cm (front) × 78 cm (depth) × 75.4 cm (height)	50.2 cm × 82.5 cm × 82.5 cm
G2 Gas Technology	No	No	No
Gas Burner	Single Inshot Gas Burner Separate Attachment	Single Inshot Gas Burner Separate Attachment	Single Gas Burner Separate Attachment
Gas Controls	Single	Single	Single
Gas Control Location	Rear	Rear	Rear
Ignition Type	Mannual	Mannual	Manual
Wind-Protected Ignition	No	No	No
Fuel consumption kg/hr for 10 pizzas	1.5kg for 10 pizzas	1.1kg for 10 pizzas	2.2 kg for 10 pizzas
kW (BTU)*	5.0kw (17060.7 BTU)	5.0kw (17060.7 BTU)	7.3kw (25,000 BTU/hr)
Ooni Connect Digital Temperature Hub Inclusion	FALSE	FALSE	TRUE
Removable Glass Visor	No	No	No
Integrated Pizza Ledge	No	No	No
Patented Flamekeeper	Yes	Yes	Yes
Enhanced Flameguard	No	No	No
Flame Safety Device	Yes	Yes	Yes
Portable	Portable	Portable	Transportable