The Gozney Dome (Gen 2) might be the ultimate backyard pizza oven but its
pro features come with a steep price tag

Date:
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 01:39:31 +0000

Description:
The Gozney Dome (Gen 2) may be a pizza oven first and foremost, but it's ability to be used as a fully-fledged outdoor kitchen makes it invaluable for budding chefs.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Gozney Dome (Gen 2): Two-minute review

The Dome (Gen 2) is a beast. Eating 16-inch pizzas for breakfast and capable of firing multiple smaller pizzas at once, the Dome (Gen 2) and its even bigger Dome XL (Gen 2) sibling are something youd expect in a commercial kitchen rather than in an urban backyard. This big presence is met with refined design and elegant coloring, giving it the personality to be the centerpiece of the most bourgeoisie of outdoor kitchens.

This grand oven is pitched by Gozney as a great outdoor all-rounder and while I agree with this sentiment, the truth is that your kitchen oven is easier to use for most oven-baked dishes and your stock standard barbecue is arguably more versatile. But what these other devices cant do is make pizza, and the Dome (Gen 2) is the most competent and easy to master pizza oven that a backyard has ever been graced with.

Gozneys decision to add a second thermometer under the thick pizza stone compliments the usual ambient temperature gauge and gives relatively inexperienced pizza makers the keys to the kingdom for perfectly cooked pizza every time. But the company has also shifted the dial meaningfully on wood-fired cooking capabilities with the new active rechargeable fan that
lets you boost oxygen input to quickly adjust the ovens temperature as if youre cooking with gas.

The opportunity for wood-fire or charcoal cooking is where you start to see some of the real versatility of the oven, which can be used to infuse wood-cooked flavors into a variety of dishes that would otherwise require another separate technical oven like a Green Egg or an Argentinian grill.

The included dual meat probes and capability for high-heat cooking means its can cook proteins particularly well, possibly better than many barbecues if you pair it with a cast-iron skillet. The new lateral gas burners and redesigned interior arch stretch the flames and heat further and more evenly across the top of the oven, and while the ovens are bigger, theyre more efficient than their predecessor, using only fractionally more gas despite
the additional internal space.

The new Dome and Dome XL Gen 2 ovens boast a number of new features that
offer major advantages over the original design, but the headline act has to be the bigger internal space added without making the oven considerably bulkier. This additional internal floorspace means that the oven is large enough to cook multiple pizzas or dishes simultaneously, making it capable of serving large dinner parties.

The large cooking space is paired with the ability to achieve sustained temperatures up to 500C/932F for perfect pizzas in quick rotation, which also allows the user to experiment with wood-fire cooking and smoking to make it
an extremely versatile outdoor oven that will appeal to a lot of people. (Image credit: Future / Joel Burgess) Gozney Dome (Gen 2) review: Price & availability Dome (Gen 2): $2,300 / 2,000 / AU$2,999 Dome XL (Gen 2): $2,800
/ 2,500 / AU$3,999

The Dome XL (Gen 2) is at the top of Gozneys current range of pizza ovens and at $2,800 / 2,500 / AU$3,999 the price is a major consideration for any one looking for an outdoor pizza oven. If youre a sporadic at-home pizza maker, dropping this much cash is steep and, to be honest, the Gozney Arc at $699 / 600 / AU$1,200 or the Tread for $500 / 500 / AU$899 are excellent ovens
thatll more than scratch this level of itch.

Where the Dome (Gen 2) listed at $2,300 / 2,000 / AU$2,999 really starts to make a lot of sense is if you're after a professional-level pizza oven at home. Reputable built-in ovens start at more than double what youre looking
at for the Dome (Gen 2) and there are a lot of trade-offs youll have to consider if you do go the built-in route. The Dome (Gen 2) may lose out a little on overall thermal mass, but the dual-fuel versatility and Wood-fire Control Kit ($200 / 175 / AU$299), offers additional temperature control that makes it notably easier than managing a traditional pizza oven.

The Dome (Gen 2) can sit directly on the countertop of your outdoor kitchen
or can be purchased with the Dome (Gen 2) Series Stand for an extra $500 /
500 / AU$849. The Gozney accessories are all crafted to the same standard as the ovens themselves, so the stand combines sturdy and durable materials with handy hooks for hanging peels, holding gas cylinders and storing wood. (Image credit: Future / Joel Burgess)

The Dome (Gen 2) Door ($100 / 90 / $149) is a handy bit of kit for those looking to use the oven for cooking anything under about 500F/250C, and the Dome (Gen 2) Mantle ($170 / 140 / $249) helps you use a peel to rotate pizzas and makes it easier to check on dishes using cast-iron pans, baking dishes or dutch ovens.

Gozneys more recent Pro Placement Peels start at $90 / 90 / AU$179 for a 12-incher, but they are a big step forward from earlier iterations and have a more dispersed perforation pattern to help your bases slide on and off
better. Even the $60 16-inch Acacia Wood Pizza Peel and Server boards earn their keep by giving you a board big enough to build on thatll keep your
pizza from sweating, sticking and ripping as can happen when using a metal peel.

Even the Dome (Gen 2) Neapolitan Arch ($60 / 50 / AU$89) makes it
considerably easier to give your pizzas perfect leopard spots, although its important to note that itll make the opening of the Dome (Gen 2) too narrow
to get a big 16-inch pizza peel in. Gozney Dome (Gen 2) review: Specs

The Dome and Dome XL (Gen 2) ovens are both larger than the original Dome, offering 40% and 90% more internal cooking space respectively. While theyre big jumps in cooking real estate, the ovens actually only take up 17% and 43% more floor space than their predecessors respectively. The (Gen 2) range also includes dual temperature readouts so you can easily see the difference between your stone and ambient oven temperatures.

Both ovens come with LPG gas connections included, with compatibility for the optional Wood-fire Control Kit. Since its such a core feature, it would have made sense to include this by default, but those interested in gas only will appreciate the discount. Dome (Gen 2)

Max temp:

500C / 932F

Heat time:

40 45 minutes

Pizza capacity:

1 x 16-inch pizza or 2x 10-inch pizzas

Weight:

136lbs / 62kg

External dimensions incl. flue (HWD):

986 x 826 x 652 mm / 38.8 x 32.5 x 25.7 in

Oven mouth size (HW):

140mm x 419mm / 5.2 x 16.5in Dome XL (Gen 2)

Max temp:

500C / 932F

Heat time:

40 45 minutes

Pizza capacity:

1 x 18-inch pizza or 2x 12-inch pizzas

Weight:

161lbs / 73kg

External dimensions incl. flue (HWD):

997 x 946 x 697 mm / 39.3 x 37.2 x 27.4 in

Oven mouth size (HW):

140mm x 470 mm / 5.2 x 18.5 in Gozney Dome (Gen 2) review: Design & features Wood and gas temperature control Extremely spacious Stylish design

The overall material selection and considered design of the Dome (Gen 2)
ovens are bold enough to make them a hero piece in even the most luxe outdoor kitchens, but the Bone and Off Black color options are also subdued enough to not clash with your homes unique style.

This wide appeal and versatility continues through the overall design
allowing users to make more than just excellent pizza, but also indulge in high-heat steak sears, wood-fired veggies and smoky slow cooks on occasions when you really want to lean into your outdoor cooking.

The original Dome included an adjustable air intake vent to facilitate some control over the heat generated by the wood fire, but the Dome (Gen 2) takes this convenient feature a step further by adding a rechargeable fan that actively pumps air through the burning wood to dramatically increase the
level of temperature control. This active ventilation even includes a boost function to supercharge oxygen delivery and considerably speed up temperature-saturation time. The residual ash and other prep requirements
mean the option to wood fire your pizza is more work than gas, but the additional airflow control makes this the easiest wood-fire oven on the market.

While Gozney has done an amazing job reducing the additional work in
wood-fire cooking, the immediacy and control of gas means its still likely to be the go-to fuel for your day-to-day pizza making. The Dome (Gen 2) incorporates the lateral burner design that debuted on the Arc range and combines it with the reengineered ceiling shape to enable the flames to stretch right across to the far side of the oven. This helps to spread heat across the 30mm cordierite stone base during warmup and cooks pizzas more uniformly from the top down. (Image credit: Future / Joel Burgess)

Theres a new digital interface powered by a rechargeable battery thatll get you through 10 pizza sessions (at least) before needing a recharge. The new display comes with an easy-to-use timer with readings for both stone base and ambient oven temperatures, which does away with the need for remote thermometers and guesswork.

For those that do want to cook non-pizza dishes, the Dome (Gen 2) comes with
a pair of meat probes that plug directly into the display to help you cook proteins to the desired level using higher heat or wood-fire methods that would otherwise be a little tricky to translate.

The other main design feature is the flu extension, which helps maintain airflow and improves resilience in windy weather. The oven works best with little to no wind, but its also fine in winds that approach from behind the oven. If you do have gusts blowing directly in and you cant reorient the wheeled oven stand, youll need to use the door (or a baking tray) a little
off the mouth as a windbreak to help you maintain temperature control. Design & features score: 5/5 (Image credit: Future / Joel Burgess) Gozney Dome (Gen 2) review: Performance Perfect pizza every time Solid thermal retention Easy wood-fire operation

Itll come as no surprise that the Dome (Gen 2) is exceptional at cooking pizza. It nails the basics of being able to sustain 932 o F/500 o C temps and has a stone base thick enough to cook dough as quickly as the toppings, but all Gozneys ovens (and many others) are able to achieve this.

Where this range really begins to separate from the pack is in offering a balance of insulation and thermal mass that facilitates back-to-back pizzas
in minutes. The added luxury of cooking multiple pizzas at once without
seeing major dips in core temperature means you can upscale your production and host larger pizza parties with confidence.

Nothing on the market comes close to the added speed and convenience of wood-fired pizza that the active fan adds. The fan boost function brings the control almost up to the level you get from gas-fired pizza making. This reduces the effort and required skill down considerably and means that frequent wood-fired pizza is a feasible staple rather than an occasional
labor of love. This makes the Dome (Gen 2) a difficult option to pass up for anyone serious about wood-fire pizza. Image 1 of 5 (Image credit: Future / Joel Burgess) Image 2 of 5 (Image credit: Future / Joel Burgess) Image 3 of 5 (Image credit: Future / Joel Burgess) Image 4 of 5 (Image credit: Future / Joel Burgess) Image 5 of 5 (Image credit: Future / Joel Burgess)

Throw in the additional height of the Dome (Gen 2) Series stand and it elevates the cooking platform to a comfortable shoulder level for easier delivery and retrieval, plus it makes for better visibility without the need for crouching.

If you really want to perfect your traditional Neapolitan pizzas, then the Arch accessory intensifies the ovens capacity to maintain perfect ambient temperatures for leopard spots. In fact, all the accessories add convenience or expand capabilities in different ways that do not disappoint.

The larger mouth opening means you can fit a dutch oven or taller pot in and the additional floor space can accommodate a pair of cast-iron skillets or multiple baking trays side by side. All of which adds considerable
versatility to your outdoor cooking capabilities. (Image credit: Future /
Joel Burgess)

If you're hoping to use it more as an oven at lower temperatures, dont expect it to be quite as easy as your electric oven. Maybe in Gen 3 well get a wood-fire thermostat, but for now it still requires active management. The Door does reduce temperature loss to a degree every two or three seconds, so you can prep other dishes or have a short conversation before firing it up again.

The new series does miss out on the Steam Injector bread-making attachment, but given the oven is much better at high-heat cooking, its a sensible sacrifice that made way for the improved internal oven arch and heat distribution. Performance score: 5/5 Should you buy the Gozney Dome (Gen 2)? Buy it if...

You like wood-fire pizzas

The Dome (Gen 2)s active wood-fire fan provides unparalleled control and ease for anyone interested in using wood to cook. The boost functionality considerably speeds up initial heating and the rechargeable fan provides enough control to make it easily to master.

You want to make more than pizza outdoors

For anyone hoping to get a little more out of their pizza oven, the Dome (Gen 2) is a standout when it comes to internal capacity and versatility. You can fit an entertainer's feast in there and utilize any oven-safe kit youd
usually use indoors to really stretch and experiment with your outdoor cooking.

Youre keen to make pizza at scale

There are plenty of cheaper Gozney options for those looking to make a few pizzas for the family once a week, but if youre looking to cook pizza for larger groups or you often daydream about starting your own pizza truck business, then the heat retention of the Dome (Gen 2) allows you to upscale
to make tens of pizzas back to back with minimal downtime. Don't buy it if...

You need a portable oven

If you think you might like to make pizza while camping as much as you will
at home, then the Gozney Roccbox or Tread are likely to serve you better.

You wont cook more than five pizzas in a night

If youre just going to cook pizza for your family and at the occasional
dinner party, then an Arc or Arc XL is a considerably more compact and affordable offering.

You arent that interested in wood fire

The Wood-fire Control Kit is an optional extra and there are arguably enough features to justify the Dome (Gen 2) without this attachment, but a lot of
the unique appeal of this device comes from its ability to use wood and charcoal to cook pizza and other dishes. Gozney Dome (Gen 2) review: Also consider

Gozney Roccbox
This compact portable pizza oven is more than capable of cooking excellent 12-inch pizzas at home or anywhere you can think to carry it. Its fast, efficient and makes pizza good enough to be the perfect option for most peoples requirements.

Read our full Gozney Roccbox review

Gozney Arc
The Arc and Arc XL are Gozneys mid-range offerings that provide exceptional
14 or 16-inch pizza capacities in a small enough footprint to sit on an apartment balcony. If youre keen for the most convenient way to make perfect pizza at home, then the value offered by the Arc ovens is unbeatable.

Read our full Gozney Arc review Gozney Dome (Gen 2) review: How I tested Cooked over 40 pizzas Noted heat-up time and used a thermometer for temperature readings Used all available fuels

I tested the pizza oven over a period of a couple of months, making pizzas frequently for guests, family dinners and sometimes even for lunch.

Various other kitchen utensils were utilized to explore the versatility of
the oven and all accessories mentioned (with the exception of the wood-fire kit) were tested for usability and frank feedback on each has been provided. The wood-fire kit was in short supply at the time of testing and will be tested following the review publication. The review will be updated with any pertinent findings at a later date.

The internal stopwatch was used to measure heat-up time and an infrared thermometer was used to verify the internal thermometers readings.

The oven was tested at various temperatures and using a range of settings to cook different toppings.

Over 40 pizzas and other dishes were cooked before coming to a final conclusion. First reviewed: December 2025 Read more about how we test



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