Ooni Fyra 12
$349★ 4.5Pellet950°F
Best for: wood-fire purists who want authentic smoky flavor in the lightest, most portable Ooni
Ooni Fyra 12 vs Ooni Karu 12G
Head-to-head comparison to help you decide which pizza oven is right for you.
Best Budget
Ooni Karu 12G
$399★ 4.7Multi-fuel950°F
Best for: pizza makers who want the flexibility to burn wood, charcoal, or gas
Specifications Compared
| Spec | Ooni Fyra 12 | Ooni Karu 12G |
|---|---|---|
| Cooking Surface | 13.2" × 13.2" cordierite stone | 13.2" × 13.2" cordierite stone (15mm thick) |
| Dimensions | 28.7" × 15.7" × 27.2" (chimney up) | 28.3" × 16.5" × 30.3" |
| Weight | 22 lbs | 34.2 lbs |
| Max Temperature | 950°F / 500°C | 950°F / 500°C |
| Heat-Up Time | ~15-20 min | ~15 min (gas), 15-20 min (wood/charcoal) |
| Fuel Type | Hardwood pellets only | Wood, charcoal, or propane (gas burner sold separately, ~$99) |
| Hopper Capacity | ~2 lbs of pellets | — |
| Key Features | Gravity-fed pellet hopper, built-in chimney | Borosilicate glass door, built-in thermometer, magnetic door latch |
| Construction | Powder-coated carbon steel | — |
| BTU | — | 15,350 (gas burner) |
Pros & Cons
Ooni Fyra 12
What We Love
- +22 lbs — lightest Ooni and one of the most portable real pizza ovens available
- +Genuine wood-fired flavor that gas ovens cannot replicate
- +Gravity-fed hopper is more approachable than traditional log-fire management
- +950°F max temperature matches gas Ooni ovens on paper
- +Affordable hardwood pellets are widely available ($15-25 for a 20-lb bag, lasting many sessions)
- +Simple mechanism with no moving parts — reliable and easy to understand
What Could Be Better
- −No gas option — every session requires building and managing a pellet fire
- −Pellets can bridge in the hopper, requiring manual intervention
- −Wind disrupts chimney draft, causing temperature instability
- −Constant attention needed — not a set-and-forget cooking experience
- −Thinner construction means less heat retention in cold or windy conditions
Ooni Karu 12G
What We Love
- +True multi-fuel: wood for flavor, gas for convenience — swap in 30 seconds
- +Glass door with ClearView tech stays soot-free and lets you monitor cooks
- +Built-in analog thermometer (the Koda 16 doesn't have this)
- +Genuinely portable at 34 lbs — lightest multi-fuel oven in its class
- +Powder coating solved the original Karu 12's rust problems
- +Oversized fuel tray means less frequent wood feeding
What Could Be Better
- −Gas burner costs $99 extra — true multi-fuel cost is ~$498
- −12-inch max pizza size limits you for larger pies and party cooking
- −Wood-firing has a steep learning curve and demands constant attention
- −Substantial cleanup after wood sessions (soot on everything, ash in fuel tray)
- −Built-in thermometer reads air temp, not stone temp — IR thermometer still recommended
Key Differences
- →Fyra is pellet-only; Karu 12G does wood, charcoal, and gas
- →Fyra's gravity-fed hopper is easier than managing logs
- →Karu 12G has a glass door and built-in thermometer; Fyra has neither
- →Fyra is the lightest Ooni at 22 lbs vs Karu's 34 lbs
Our Verdict
The Fyra is for wood-pellet purists who want authentic flavor with less hassle than logs. The Karu 12G is for people who want the option to switch to gas on lazy days. Multi-fuel flexibility wins for most people.
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