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Ooni Volt 2 Review: True 850°F Neapolitan Indoors, But the Stone and Glass Are the Real Story
Indoor Pizza Ovens

Ooni Volt 2 Review: True 850°F Neapolitan Indoors, But the Stone and Glass Are the Real Story

850°F, 90-second Neapolitan, $699. I break down why the Ooni Volt 2 bakes brilliantly but why cracked stones and hot glass deserve your attention first.

The CROSSON Double Deck 16" Electric Pizza Oven Delivers Real Commercial Batch Baking at $569 - Until the Four-Month Mark Tests Its Switches and Its Certification Claims
Commercial Pizza Ovens

The CROSSON Double Deck 16" Electric Pizza Oven Delivers Real Commercial Batch Baking at $569 - Until the Four-Month Mark Tests Its Switches and Its Certification Claims

CROSSON's 16-inch double deck electric oven hits 660F for $569, but owners report power switches melting near month four - here's the honest verdict.

The Ooni Volt 12 Really Hits Near 850°F Indoors - But a Documented Door-Glass Failure Is the Catch to Know Before You Buy
Pizza Ovens

The Ooni Volt 12 Really Hits Near 850°F Indoors - But a Documented Door-Glass Failure Is the Catch to Know Before You Buy

The Ooni Volt 12 hits 850°F and bakes real Neapolitan pizza in 90 seconds indoors, but a door-glass failure with no spare part is the real catch at this price.

The Breville Smart Oven Pizzaiolo is the best burner control on an indoor electric oven - but at $999 it loses to the $899 Ooni Volt
Pizza Ovens

The Breville Smart Oven Pizzaiolo is the best burner control on an indoor electric oven - but at $999 it loses to the $899 Ooni Volt

Breville Pizzaiolo hits 750F, bakes Neapolitan in 2 min. At $999 it loses to Ooni Volt ($899); at $699-799 or used $300-500 it's a genuine buy.

Gozney Roccbox vs Ooni Koda 16: Thicker Stone Retention vs a Bigger 16-Inch Surface
Pizza Ovens

Gozney Roccbox vs Ooni Koda 16: Thicker Stone Retention vs a Bigger 16-Inch Surface

Roccbox holds heat with a 19mm stone and hits 1000F; the Koda 16 gives a bigger 16-inch surface at 950F. Which propane oven wins for you.

Bertello vs Ooni: Deciding the Winner
Outdoor Pizza Ovens

Bertello vs Ooni: Deciding the Winner

Making pizza at home is a fun and delicious experience, but choosing the right oven can be challenging.  Two well-known names in home pizza ovens are Ooni and Bertello. These brands are popular b

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