Ooni Karu 12
Pizza Ovens

Karu 12

Ooni

Released Jun 1, 2021 · Analysis updated Oct 7, 2026

Cook delicious pizzas quickly with this versatile, insulated, and portable multi-fuel oven. The Ooni Karu 12 scores 85/100 based on 7 expert reviews in the pizza ovens category. Coverage includes reviews from Palapizza, Veganfoodandliving, Cornerplotgarden, and TechRadar.

Critic Score

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85

based on 7 expert reviews

PalapizzaVeganfoodandlivingCornerplotgardenTechRadarThespruceeats+2 more

Critics are split: our scores run from 71 (TechGearLab) to 92 (Palapizza) — a 21-point spread. TechGearLab tends to score critically across our dataset.

Average of 7 publication reviews, each normalized to a 0–100 scale. How we score

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Pros

  • Multi-fuel capability(4)
  • Lightweight design(3)
  • Cooks fast(2)
  • Well-insulated(2)

Cons

  • High price(5)
  • Learning curve(2)
  • Needs attention(2)

7 Publication Reviews

92
Independent publication11/2023

AI summary of this review

The Ooni Karu 2 is a highly refined, versatile portable pizza oven that improves upon its predecessor with better insulation, a viewing window, and professional-grade performance.

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88
Independent publication02/2022

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The Ooni Karu 12 is a highly recommended, portable multi-fuel oven that delivers professional-grade pizza and versatile outdoor cooking, though users should budget for additional necessary accessories...

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87
Independent publication02/2024

AI summary of this review

The Ooni Karu 12 is a portable, user-friendly pizza oven that delivers a distinctive wood-fired taste and is great for entertaining in the garden.

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85
Major publication07/2023

AI summary of this review

The Ooni Karu 12 is one of the best portable pizza offerings for anyone wanting to explore pizza-making at home.

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85
Independent publication09/2023

AI summary of this review

A satisfying pizza oven that's worth the splurge, producing stellar pizzas that are fun and easy to make.

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85
Independent publication06/2023

AI summary of this review

The Ooni Karu 12 Multi Fuel Pizza Oven delivers excellent pizza quality and is highly recommended by the reviewer.

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71
Established publication06/2021

AI summary of this review

The Ooni Karu 12 is a high-performance multi-fuel pizza oven that excels in both wood-fired and gas-fired modes, offering excellent cooking performance and portability.

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