Ooni

Ooni Koda 2 Max

Ranked #11 in Pizza Ovens

249 LP on the category ladder what's LP?

Bon Appetit's designated larger oven. Excellent, but a niche need keeps it below the standard-size consensus picks.

Consolidated from 5 independent outlets

Where the cited sources landed, as we read them

1 enthusiastic source
1 positive source
1 mixed source

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Flagged as a product to avoid

1 of 6 research runs entered this as a product to avoid rather than a pick.

It is an expensive, oversized model that exceeds most users' pizza throughput needs, making cheaper ovens a smarter purchase.
Flagged 23 September 2026

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Pros & cons

✓ Named the great larger pizza oven in Bon Appetit's tested roundup
✓ Maximum pie width without giving up the consensus-brand pedigree
✓ Large-format option recommended by Bon Appétit
✓ Provides more cooking space than standard models
✓ Fantastic performance

✗ Expensive and huge, exceeds most users' needs
✗ Expensive relative to smaller rivals
✗ Huge footprint
✗ Large size and price serve a niche rather than most buyers
✗ Ooni's largest and most expensive oven in the range

The sources behind this ranking

We searched the web and YouTube for what has been published about this product, then read the articles, video transcripts and comments we found. 1 outlet wouldn't let us check its link.

Evidence 4 articles and 1 video review

1 enthusiastic source

The Backyard Showdown The Smith Family · reviewer · Jun 2026

Both give you a digital thermometer now — built into the Arc XL, the Connect hub on the Koda 2 Max — so at this price you shouldn’t be buying an add-on infrared gun.

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1 positive source

BBC Gardeners World Magazine Kay Maguire · reviewer · Jul 2026

The Koda 2 Max, Ooni’s largest and most expensive pizza oven in the range, is built for pizza enthusiasts who love to entertain. Its supersized 24-inch cooking area is one of the largest we’ve seen and it can cook up to three 10-inch pizzas at a time – or one 20-inch pizza if you’re up for the challenge. As expected, it’s a substantial piece of kit. Assembly is fairly straightforward, taking only around 10 minutes, though you’ll need two people because of its size.

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1 mixed source

T Technho Technho · 8 subscribers · Aug 2026

If you love hosting, enjoy experimenting with different doughs and toppings, and want a reliable way to cook multiple pizzas at once without fuss, the Koda 2 Max is a solid pick. It's ideal for families, backyard barbecues, or anyone who wants restaurant-quality results without the restaurant price tag. If you're a solo cook looking for something quick and portable, or if you're on a tight budget, this isn't the oven for you. In the end, the Ooni Koda 2 Max delivers on its promise: big, fast, and flexible cooking with minimal hassle.

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Frequently asked questions

It ranks #11 of 14 on our pizza ovens tier list, in D tier. That placement draws on 5 independent outlets.

None of the 3 sources with a clear view is critical of it. Expensive and huge, exceeds most users' needs. Expensive relative to smaller rivals. Huge footprint. Large size and price serve a niche rather than most buyers. Ooni's largest and most expensive oven in the range.