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I Measured 677°F in the Chefman Home Slice - Its Own Neapolitan Preset Asks for 750°F
Pizza Ovens

I Measured 677°F in the Chefman Home Slice - Its Own Neapolitan Preset Asks for 750°F

I measured 677°F on the Chefman Home Slice's Neapolitan preset, 73°F short of what it asks for, and the widest stone spread I have recorded.

I Measured 855°F in the Current Model P+ - Above Its Own Claim, and 3°F From the Oven It Replaces
Pizza Ovens

I Measured 855°F in the Current Model P+ - Above Its Own Claim, and 3°F From the Oven It Replaces

I measured the Current Model P+ at 855°F, above its own 850°F claim, with the tightest stone spread in my roster. It is also the $599 Model P with more modes.

I Measured the Blackstone 8027's Stone at 656°F - Its Own Manual Says 650-750°F, and the Manual Is the Honest One
Pizza Ovens

I Measured the Blackstone 8027's Stone at 656°F - Its Own Manual Says 650-750°F, and the Manual Is the Honest One

I measured the Blackstone 8027 stone at 656°F with both burners high. Its manual says 650-750°F and is right. The parts wait should decide your purchase.

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
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

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.

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