Product Review · Pizza Ovens · #10 Ranked
Bertello SimulFIRE 16" Rotating Pizza Oven
Hybrid fuel · Reviewed by Drew · bertello.com, Sept 2026
Why it scored a 78
Simultaneous gas+wood fuel (SimulFIRE); ~900°F in <20 min (gas); Rotating stone (battery/cable). Features is the standout at 88; Warranty trails at 60.
What you're getting
- SimulFIRE burns gas and wood simultaneously for smoky flavor
- Reaches ~900 degree F in under 20 minutes on gas
- 16-inch rotating stone driven by battery or cable power
- Dual FlameThrower burners heat from top and bottom
- Lifetime warranty from Bertello
- Propane tank and wood fuel sold separately
ViperScore breakdown
Should you buy the Bertello SimulFIRE 16" Rotating Pizza Oven?
The SimulFIRE is for the cook who wants gas convenience and wood flavor at the same time, on a 16-inch stone, without paying Gozney money. Bertello's angle is running gas and wood simultaneously: gas for consistent base heat, wood for flavor on top.
Where it earns its score
- Gas and wood together. Not either/or: the gas burner runs the stone while a wood tray adds smoke and flame. That's unusual at any price.
- 16-inch rotating stone. Like the HALO Versa, the stone turns so you don't have to.
- Top and bottom burners. Separate control over crust and toppings.
- $499.00. Well under the 16-inch competition from Gozney.
What to know first
- Sold direct. There's no verified Amazon listing for this model, so our link goes to Bertello's own store. Shipping and returns run through them.
- Smaller brand. Fewer accessories, less community knowledge and a shorter track record than Ooni or Gozney; our Reliability and Warranty scores reflect that.
- More moving parts. Rotation motor plus two fuel systems means more to maintain.
Our verdict
The SimulFIRE scores 78, Fair Buy, which is our lowest tier and still a buy. It offers a feature combination nobody else does at the price; the score is held back by brand track record, not by what it can cook.
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Questions buyers ask
Can the Bertello SimulFIRE really run gas and wood at once?
Yes. That's the design: a gas burner for consistent heat and a wood tray for flavor, used together or separately.
Is the Bertello SimulFIRE on Amazon?
Not in a verified listing at the time of scoring, so we link to Bertello's own store.
Why does it score lower than the Ooni and Gozney ovens?
Mainly Reliability and Warranty: Bertello is a smaller brand with a shorter track record. On features per dollar it's competitive.
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Bertello SimulFIRE 16" Rotating Pizza Oven · ViperScore 78 · Fair Buy · $499.00
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