Gozney Dome Gen 2 XL vs Ooni Volt 12

Side-by-side comparison to help you choose the right one

Gozney Dome Gen 2 XL

Gozney

Gozney Dome Gen 2 XL

£1,800

5/10Overall
VS
Ooni Volt 12

Ooni

Ooni Volt 12

£1,145

6/10Overall

Quick Summary

These represent different market segments. The Ooni Volt 12 (£1145) is the budget-friendly option, while the Gozney Dome Gen 2 XL (£1800) targets those seeking premium features. The £655 price difference reflects significant differences in build quality and capabilities.

Key Differences

  • The Ooni Volt 12 is £655 cheaper, making it the more budget-friendly option.
  • Different fuel types: Gozney Dome Gen 2 XL is multi-fuel-powered, Ooni Volt 12 is electric-powered. This impacts heat-up time, flavour, and ease of use.

Side-by-Side Comparison

Overview

Gozney Dome Gen 2 XL
Ooni Volt 12
Price
£1,800
£1,145
Brand
Gozney
Ooni
Type
Multi-fuel
Electric
Overall Score
5/10
6/10

Ratings

Gozney Dome Gen 2 XL
Ooni Volt 12
Build Quality
4/10
4/10
Performance
9/10
9/10
Ease of Use
4/10
5/10
Maintenance
6/10
9/10
Value
4/10
5/10

Best For

Gozney Dome Gen 2 XL
Ooni Volt 12
Ideal User
Serious home pizza enthusiasts
Serious home pizza enthusiasts
Use Case
Versatile outdoor cooking
Versatile outdoor cooking

Pros & Cons

Gozney Dome Gen 2 XL

👍 Pros

  • Authentic high-temperature pizza cooking
  • Quick cook times once heated
  • Flexibility of fuel choice
  • Best of both worlds
  • Exceptional build quality

⚠️ Cons

  • Additional accessories may be needed
  • Slightly more complex
  • Premium price point

Ooni Volt 12

👍 Pros

  • Authentic high-temperature pizza cooking
  • Quick cook times once heated
  • No fuel to manage
  • Indoor/outdoor versatility
  • Exceptional build quality

⚠️ Cons

  • Lower max temperatures typically
  • Requires power supply
  • Premium price point

Winner by Category

Best for Beginners

Ooni Volt 12

Ooni Volt 12 offers a gentler learning curve.

Best Performance

Tie

Performance is comparable between both options.

Best Value

Ooni Volt 12

Ooni Volt 12 provides superior value at its price point.

Best Premium Option

Gozney Dome Gen 2 XL

Gozney Dome Gen 2 XL represents the higher-end choice with premium features.

Our Recommendation

Our recommendation: Ooni Volt 12

The Ooni Volt 12 wins in 2 out of 4 categories and earns our overall recommendation. The Volt brings Ooni quality indoors. Flats, apartments, rainy days — finally a solution. It's expensive and needs a 16A socket, but it genuinely delivers pizza oven performance inside.

Choose the Ooni Volt 12 if: You prioritise best for beginners, best value.

Choose the Gozney Dome Gen 2 XL if: You prefer Gozney's approach, or you value best premium option.

Gozney Dome Gen 2 XL

£1,800

Ooni Volt 12

£1,145

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