Product Review · Pizza Ovens · #6 Ranked
Gozney Arc XL
Premium 16-inch propane countertop · Reviewed by Katie · amazon.com live, Sept 28 2026
Why it scored a 84
Widely reviewed as the best-looking 16-inch gas oven (Pala Pizza 4.9/5, TechRadar, AmazingRibs), with a 20 mm stone, dense two-layer insulation and a built-in digital thermometer, which is why Quality leads at 95. The price has climbed from $849.99 at launch to $999.99, the new Ooni Koda 2 Pro undercuts it at about $799 with an 18-inch deck, Gozney sells no 16-inch peel, and at 58.5 lb it takes two people to unbox. Value is the softest at 66; the 1-year warranty extends to 5 with registration.
What you're getting
- Propane lateral rolling-flame burner with precision gas control and digital temp display
- Max 950°F (500°C); cooks a 16-inch pizza in about 60 seconds
- 0.8 in (20 mm) removable cordierite stone floor
- Internal 16.8 x 20.3 x 6.8 in; external 20.9 x 24.8 x 13.5 in
- 58.5 lb (26.5 kg); takes two people to unbox
- Dense two-layer insulation; wide glass-free arched opening with optional door accessory
- Natural-gas conversion kit available; Gozney sells no 16-inch peel
- 1-year warranty, extends to 5 years with registration; Off Black or Bone
ViperScore breakdown
At a glance
- Propane rolling-flame burner with digital temperature display
- Up to 950°F; 16-inch pizza in about 60 seconds
- 20 mm cordierite stone; 20.9 x 24.8 x 13.5 in; 58.5 lb
- Price$999.99
- TierPremium 16-inch propane countertop
- Category rank#6 of 10
Should you buy the Gozney Arc XL?
The Arc XL is for the cook who wants a 16-inch pizza and is willing to pay for a proper countertop oven rather than a portable one. It's Gozney's premium propane oven: heavy, well insulated, with a digital thermometer and the same lateral rolling flame as the smaller Arc. Think of it as a small built-in oven that happens to sit on a table.
Where it earns its score
- 16-inch capacity. Room for a full-size pie or two smaller ones side by side, which changes how you cook for a group.
- Digital thermometer. A built-in probe reads the stone temperature, removing the guesswork the smaller ovens leave to an infrared gun.
- Lateral rolling flame. The side-mounted burner gives even top heat across the wider stone.
- Insulated, heavy body. Excellent heat retention for back-to-back cooking; this is the oven for a pizza party.
What to know first
- It doesn't move. This is a countertop oven in the literal sense; plan a permanent spot for it.
- $999.99. Two and a half Roccboxes. The premium buys size, insulation and the thermometer, not a different cooking result on a 12-inch pizza.
- Gas only. No wood option in the Arc line.
Our verdict
The Arc XL scores 84 because the ViperScore's 25% Value weighting works against a $1,000 oven, not because it's a worse cook. If you want 16-inch pizzas and a fixed outdoor kitchen setup, it's the best-built option we scored; if 12 inches is fine, the Roccbox does the job for $600 less.
Gozney Roccbox
Questions buyers ask
Is the Gozney Arc XL worth it over the Roccbox?
Only if you need 16-inch pizzas or a permanent countertop oven. For 12-inch pies the Roccbox cooks just as well for far less.
Does the Arc XL have a thermometer?
Yes, a built-in digital thermometer reads the stone temperature, so you know when it's ready to launch.
Can the Arc XL burn wood?
No. The Arc line is propane only.
Ready to check it out?
Gozney Arc XL · ViperScore 84 · Good Buy · $999.99
How the other 9 pizza ovens scored
88Gozney Roccbox
87Solo Stove Pi Prime
87Ooni Karu 2
85Gozney Arc Lite
84Ooni Koda 12
83HALO Versa 16
83Ooni Volt 2
80Ninja Artisan 5-in-1 Portable Pizza Oven (electric, MO201)
78Bertello SimulFIRE 16" Rotating Pizza Oven
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