Two years ago, Ooni brought the pizza party indoors with the Volt 12. With that device, the company entered new territory and proved that its brand of outdoor cooking could be transformed for use in home kitchens. That model wasn’t without its flaws though, including its bulky stature and high price. Still, it impressed me enough to earn a spot on our best pizza ovens list.
With the Volt 2 ($699), Ooni completely overhauled its concept of what an electric indoor pizza oven could be. That starts with a more polished design that’s slightly smaller than the first generation. The company also reconfigured the controls, creating a button-based system that’s easier to understand and centers on newly developed Pizza Intelligence technology. Given Ooni’s track record for consistency and performance, it shouldn’t be any surprise that the Volt 2 is another hit for the pizza oven maker.
Ooni/Engadget 88 100 Expert Score Ooni Volt 2 Ooni completely revamped its concept of an electric pizza oven for the Volt 2. The result is a more refined small appliance with plenty of handy tools for aspiring pizzaiolos of all skill levels. Pros Smaller than the original
Good mix of presets and customization
Large viewing window
More affordable than the first-gen Volt Cons Still heavy
Only cooks 12-inch pizzas
For indoor use only
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