Ranked #3 in Best Pizza Ovens
Gozney Arc XL4.8
2 sources$999.99as of Aug 1Reviewers from Pala Pizza Ovens rank the Gozney Arc XL among the top compact ovens, singling out its unusual lateral burner design. That layout spreads heat evenly, so New York-style pizzas cook on low heat without burnt edges, and the oven still climbs past 900°F for rapid Neapolitan baking. It heats in about 38 minutes and recovers quickly, but its weight, close to 60 pounds, demands careful placement. Serious home pizzaiolos who care about range and build quality will get their money's worth; casual users may find the weight and the cost of accessories prohibitive.
Strengths
- — Lateral burner design allows for even heat distribution and prevents edges from burning before the bottom cooks, even on low settings.
- — Capable of reaching temperatures over 900°F, producing Neapolitan-style pizzas with leopard-spotted crusts in 90 seconds or less.
- — Fast recovery time, climbing back up to 900°F in less than two minutes after removing a pizza.
Watch-outs
- — Heavy weight (58.5 lbs for the oven, 73 lbs total in box) makes it difficult to move without assistance.
- — The optional stand is expensive at $249.99 and requires separate assembly.
