We’re not going to focus on which portable pizza oven makes the best pizza for this review. That might seem odd, but both Ooni and Roccbox are premium pizza oven brands with excellent build quality, so it’s a given that both make great pizza. But you can take the Roccbox almost anywhere with its carrying strap, making it easy to whip up a pizza at the park, cookout, or while tailgating with friends (though its weight, toppling out at 62 lbs, means it’s not completely mobile enough for hiking or camping). If you go for the Koda you’ll be limited to gas only, so if using wood is important to you then you’ll want to go for a Karu which burns wood by default or can be upgraded with a gas burner attachment. Comparing the Ooni Fyra 12 and the Roccbox isn’t straightforward. On one hand, the Ooni Fyra 12 is a much better wood-fired pizza oven compared to the Roccbox’s sometimes awkward to use wood burner. On the other hand, the Roccbox supports a propane burner, which is much more convenient than using the Ooni Fyra 12.

While Ooni is generally the preferred brand due to having more options, Roccbox vs other pizza oven brands compare quite favorably. Roccbox is the easy winner between Roccbox vs the Bertello or the Roccbox vs the Pi Solo Stove, for example. If you plan on making Neapolitan style pizza, we recommend going with a 12 inch model, like the Ooni Koda 12, Ooni Karu 12G, or even the Ooni Volt 12. These pizza ovens are just the right size for Neapolitan, and reach an appropriately high temperature (850F or higher) for Neapolitan pizza.The additional Roccbox Cover, which is fantastic for keeping Roccbox secure and snug in all sorts of weather, has a carry strap incorporated. Can I cook in Roccbox? When comparing Ooni vs Gozney, the most similar Ooni model to the Roccbox is the Ooni Karu 12G. The Karu 12G has all of the same features as the Roccbox, but a newer design, more fuel efficiency, and a slightly lower price. Both pizza ovens are big enough for a 12 inch pizza. The key feature of the Ooni Koda 16 is its extra wide baking surface – perfect for NYC style pizza.

Gas is our preferred fuel choice for a portable pizza oven so both the Koda and Roccbox are tied there, however, we like that the Roccbox can add wood via the optional attachment. SizeNot all Ooni pizza ovens have the same pizza stones. For example, the Koda 12, Fyra 12, and Volt 12 all have a 0.4″ pizza stones, while all other models have a larger size 0.6″ pizza stones. This should not affect the pizza, but it will affect how well the stone retains heat between uses. Keep in mind: all other Ooni wood-fired pizza oven models (besides the Fyra 12) employ a similar system as the Roccbox. However, in our experience, the Roccbox was the most difficult to use of all due to its smaller fuel compartment. Also, the Ooni Fyra 12 does not support gas, which is the most convenient fuel option. Pros: Some Ooni models, like the Ooni Karu 16, are recognized by the AVPN, the official body regulating Neapolitan cooking in Italy. Confused by all this? I sure was. If you’re struggling, remember that the Roccbox is a gas oven that can add wood-burning capability, while the Karu is a wood-burning oven that can add a gas-burning attachment.