Karu 16
Ooni
Multi-fuel outdoor oven that burns wood, charcoal, or propane (with a separate gas burner attachment). Heavier and slower to set up than gas-only models, but gives you genuine wood-fired flavor when that matters.
Specifications
Pros
- True multi-fuel: wood logs, charcoal, or gas (burner sold separately at ~$100)
- Ceramic fiber insulation retains heat well — stone stays hot between launches
- 16-inch capacity with a wide door opening that makes rotating easier than the Fyra
- Reaches 500°C on wood; holds 400–450°C consistently during a bake session
- Folds flat for transport despite its weight
Cons
- 28.4 kg is genuinely heavy — two-person carry is recommended
- Gas burner sold separately adds ~$100 to the cost
- Wood management requires attention; temperature swings more than gas
- Superseded by the Karu 2 Pro if you want modern features at a higher price
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Bake settings for this oven
Based on a 250 g ball — change the pie size to see a thicker or thinner crust shift the bake.
Ooni Karu 16
453°C
453°C
73sNo top dial — set heat via flame or position, or measure the dome. Still modeled.
Free with a Pandough account — save your oven and get tuned settings every bake.
Ooni Karu 16 is a Hybrid oven, reaching up to 500°C, outdoor, powered by wood, charcoal, gas, weighing 28.4kg, fitting 1 pizzas, and heating up in 20 minutes. Multi-fuel outdoor oven that burns wood, charcoal, or propane (with a separate gas burner attachment). Heavier and slower to set up than gas-only models, but gives you genuine wood-fired flavor when that matters. Pros: true multi-fuel: wood logs, charcoal, or gas (burner sold separately at ~$100), ceramic fiber insulation retains heat well — stone stays hot between launches, 16-inch capacity with a wide door opening that makes rotating easier than the fyra, reaches 500°c on wood; holds 400–450°c consistently during a bake session, folds flat for transport despite its weight. Cons: 28.4 kg is genuinely heavy — two-person carry is recommended, gas burner sold separately adds ~$100 to the cost, wood management requires attention; temperature swings more than gas, superseded by the karu 2 pro if you want modern features at a higher price.