New & Now: Ooni Koda 2 Max Pizza Oven

For over ten years now, Ooni has been one of the leaders in the outdoor pizza oven industry. With several product series and expansive fueling options under their belt, they have a wide selection of pizza cookers that can cater to almost any chef's needs. Their ovens are known for their high-heat abilities, stone bases and speedy cooking process. In April 2024, the brand announced their newest (and largest) pizza oven to date: the Ooni Koda 2 Max. This outdoor kitchen appliance is the ultimate upgrade for those who enjoy more variety in their backyard meals. Interested in learning more? Let us do a deep dive into this oven's features so you know exactly what you're getting when you bring the Koda 2 Max home.

We mentioned that the Ooni Koda 2 Max is the brand's largest pizza oven yet. While most of their ovens boast cooking areas sized 13 inches to 17 inches, this model takes it a step further by offering 24 inches of cooking space. This is large enough to fit:

But pizza is not the end all, be all of what this product can do for you. Try roasting meat and vegetables, or baking bread, bagels, cookies and more with this Ooni cooker. Your meals never have to be limited to an Italian pie with this appliance on your side.

Another thing to note about the Ooni Koda 2 Max is its ability to provide dual-zone cooking. That's right. This pizza oven features two cooking zones with independently controlled temperatures, promoting side-by-side cooking and more versatility every time you turn the appliance on. It expands both what types of food you can cook, as well as what cooking styles you use. Want to smoke something? Low and slow is the way to go. Ready to start searing? Then high heat is where it's at. The Ooni Koda 2 Max can reach a maximum temperature of 950°F, reaching 750°F in just 30 minutes. No matter what you choose, you can expect even and efficient cooking results. In fact, this oven can cook a pizza in as little time as 60 seconds.

This new model also utilizes next-generation Ooni G2 Gas Technology™, the most advanced gas fueling system from Ooni so far. This technology generates consistent heat across the entire oven stone using a unique tapered flame. This heat can be precisely controlled using two dedicated dials on the oven. Ooni G2 Gas Technology™ not only makes the pizza oven easier to use, but it also allows for one-turn pizza cooking. Plus, it's energy and fuel-efficient, so you can say goodbye to overworking your outdoor kitchen appliance and wasting gas.

The Ooni Koda 2 Max also comes with an all-new Digital Temperature Hub. This hub takes temperature readings from various spots within the pizza oven and instantly delivers them to the user. Speedier access to this information allows any amateur cook to know exactly when to launch their pizza or take their dinner out. The Digital Temperature Hub also includes two digital temperature probes, which are extremely helpful when you use the pizza oven to cook meat. These probes can connect to the Hub via Bluetooth as well, so you can continue monitoring progress while you get other prep work done. Want to expand your remote monitoring possibilities? Try using Ooni Connect™. Once you sync your pizza oven with the app, you'll be able to cook smarter every day.

While many Abt customers have previously owned or invested in an outdoor grill, there's always a chance that they've never purchased an outdoor pizza oven before. If this sounds like you, get helpful tips and other information about these appliances in our pizza oven buying guide. We even have a breakdown of the most popular Ooni models, if you're interested in the brand but unsure which product is right for you. Ready to add the Ooni Koda 2 Max to your cart todayfor the best Ooni pizza recipes