Gozney makes the pizza ovens we get asked about most, and the question is almost never "should I buy a Gozney." It is "which one." The lineup now runs from a 26-pound propane oven you can carry in one hand to a 160-pound hybrid dome that burns wood, charcoal or gas, and the names (Roccbox, Tread, Arc, Arc XL, Dome, Dome XL) don't tell you much on their own. We sell and set up the Gozney range in Queens, on Long Island, in Westchester, New Jersey and South Florida, so here is how we explain it on the showroom floor, with every number checked against gozney.com and independent testing.
The short answer
Buy the Arc XL if you want a gas oven that lives on the patio and cooks a 16-inch pie. Buy the Dome Gen 2 if you want wood fire, roasting and bread as well as pizza, and you have the space and the gas line to make it permanent. Buy a Roccbox or Tread if the oven needs to ride in a trunk. The 14-inch Arc and the 12-inch Arc Lite are the budget and small-patio versions of the Arc XL.
Key takeaways
- Every Gozney is rated to 950°F, so fuel, pizza size, stone thickness, insulation and weight are what separate them, not maximum heat.
- Roccbox, Tread, Arc Lite, Arc and Arc XL are propane only with no natural gas conversion. The Dome Gen 2 is the only Gozney offered for natural gas, chosen at purchase.
- The Arc XL (16-inch, 20 mm stone, built-in stone thermometer) is the best gas oven most people can put on a patio; the Arc does the same job for 14-inch pies.
- The Dome Gen 2 adds wood and charcoal, a 30 mm stone, three insulation layers and a 5.2-inch mouth for roasting and bread, at the cost of a 40 to 45 minute preheat.
- Gen 2 Domes do not fit first-generation stands, doors, mantels or covers. Buy accessories that match your generation.
- No Gozney except the Roccbox ships with a peel. Budget for a placement peel, a turning peel, a thermometer and a cover.
In this guide
- What is in the current Gozney lineup?
- Roccbox or Tread: which portable?
- Arc, Arc XL or Arc Lite: which gas oven?
- Dome Gen 2 or Dome XL Gen 2: do you need the hybrid?
- What happened to the Dome S1 and dual fuel?
- Can you run a Gozney on natural gas?
- Which stands, covers and accessories are worth buying?
- What do owners say?
- Our recommended models
- Which should you choose?
- Frequently asked questions
What is in the current Gozney lineup?
As of this writing gozney.com lists seven ovens: Roccbox, Tread, Arc Lite, Arc, Arc XL, Dome (Gen 2) and Dome XL (Gen 2). The original Dome and the gas-only Dome S1 have been replaced by the Gen 2 series. Every Gozney is rated to 950°F (500°C), so maximum temperature is not what separates them. Fuel, size, stone thickness, insulation and weight are.
| Model | Fuel | Max pizza | Stone | Insulation | Oven weight | Mouth (W x H) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roccbox | Propane, optional wood burner | 12 in | Double-layer stone floor | 2-layer hybrid | not listed | not listed |
| Tread | Propane | 12 in | 12 mm cordierite | 1-layer | 29.7 lb | 12.2 x 3.35 in |
| Arc Lite | Propane | 12 in | 12 mm cordierite | not listed | 26 lb | 12.8 x 3.3 in |
| Arc | Propane | 14 in | 20 mm cordierite | 2-layer | 47.5 lb | 14.8 x 3.74 in |
| Arc XL | Propane | 16 in | 20 mm cordierite | 2-layer | 58.5 lb | 16.8 x 3.8 in |
| Dome (Gen 2) | Wood, charcoal, propane; natural gas in select regions | 16 in, or two 10 in | 30 mm cordierite | 3-layer | 136.7 lb | 16.5 x 5.2 in |
| Dome XL (Gen 2) | Wood, charcoal, propane; natural gas coming 2026 | 18 in, two 12 in, or three 10 in | 30 mm cordierite | 3-layer | about 161 lb | not listed |
Weights are the bare oven, not the shipping box. "Not listed" means Gozney does not publish that figure on its US product page; the Arc Lite stone, weight and mouth figures come from Tom's Guide's test unit, and the Dome XL weight from TechRadar's.
Roccbox or Tread: which portable should you buy?
The Roccbox is the oven that put Gozney on the map, and it is still the most flexible small oven they make. It runs on the included propane burner and, uniquely in the lineup below the Dome, accepts a detachable wood burner so you can run real wood in a 12-inch oven. Gozney rates it to 950°F, says it reaches 700°F in under 20 minutes, and ships it with a peel. The stone floor is double-layered and wrapped in what Gozney calls hybrid two-layer insulation, which is why a Roccbox holds heat better than its size suggests. The legs retract for transport.
The Tread is the newer, lighter take on the same job: 29.7 pounds, propane only, a 12 mm cordierite stone, single-layer insulation, and about 15 minutes to 950°F per Gozney. It gives up the wood option and some heat retention to save weight, and it is built for tailgates, campsites and the beach with roof-rack handles and a polymer dock. Gozney describes it as 33 percent lighter than the Roccbox. If you will actually carry the oven, the Tread wins. If "portable" means "I'll move it to the shed in November," the Roccbox is the better cook.
Both share a limitation: 12 inches. That is a personal pizza, and the mouth height of 3.35 inches on the Tread rules out tall bakes. Accessories for the Roccbox we keep in stock include the Roccbox turning peel, cover and mantel.
Arc, Arc XL or Arc Lite: which gas oven should you buy?
The Arc series is Gozney's answer to the question "what if the Roccbox grew up and stayed home." All three are propane-only countertop ovens with a lateral rolling flame: the burner runs along one side and throws fire across the curved roof so the top of the pizza cooks like it would under a wood fire. The Arc and Arc XL add a built-in digital thermometer that reads the stone from underneath, which testers consistently say is more useful than an infrared gun because it reports stored heat rather than surface heat.
Arc XL is the one we recommend most. It cooks a 16-inch pizza on 338.5 square inches of 20 mm cordierite, weighs 58.5 pounds, measures 20.9 inches wide by 24.8 deep by 13.5 tall, and has a 16.8 by 3.8 inch mouth. AmazingRibs measured roughly 15,350 BTU from the burner, saw the stone pass 800°F in about 30 minutes and 950°F after an hour, and clocked about two and a half minutes of recovery between pizzas at 800°F. They gave it their Platinum Medal. The Barbecue Lab measured a 75°F stone drop during a 90-second bake and recovery in under two minutes.
Arc is the same oven two inches narrower: 14-inch pizzas, 263 square inches, 47.5 pounds, 18.9 inches wide, and a 14.8 by 3.74 inch mouth. Same 20 mm stone, same two-layer insulation, same thermometer. Tom's Guide reached 800°F to 900°F, cooked Neapolitan pies in 70 to 80 seconds and New York pies in 3 to 4 minutes at 700°F to 750°F, and reported 20 to 30 minutes of preheat after a longer first burn. If you make 12 to 14 inch pizzas, which is most people, the Arc saves money and counter space with no loss in performance.
Arc Lite is the new entry point: 26 pounds, 12-inch pizzas, a 12 mm stone, and no on-board thermometer. Tom's Guide found it forgiving thanks to the dome shape, liked that the underside stayed cool enough for a metal bistro table, and noted that Gozney warns against using it on combustible surfaces. It is the Arc for a Brooklyn balcony where a 58-pound oven is a non-starter.
Dome Gen 2 or Dome XL Gen 2: do you need the hybrid?
The Dome is a different class of oven. Where the Arc is a gas appliance shaped like a pizza oven, the Dome is a pizza oven that also has a gas burner. The Gen 2 series replaces both the original Dome and the Dome S1. It burns wood, charcoal or propane out of the box, and a natural gas version is offered in select regions. Gozney says the natural gas Dome XL arrives in 2026 in the US and Canada.
The numbers that matter: a 30 mm cordierite floor, three layers of insulation, a 16.5 by 5.2 inch mouth on the standard Dome, and an oven that weighs 136.7 pounds before you put it on a stand. The Dome cooks one 16-inch or two 10-inch pizzas on about 398 square inches; the Dome XL cooks one 18-inch, two 12-inch or three 10-inch on roughly 520 square inches, and weighs about 161 pounds. Gozney quotes up to 90 percent more cooking space than the original Dome on the XL, with room for three roasting trays.
What changed from Gen 1, per Gozney and TechRadar's review: the gas burner moved to a lateral design with incremental flame control from a gentle simmer to a rolling flame; a digital console now shows stone and air temperature with a timer and two meat probes; the adjustable air vent became a rechargeable fan that actively pushes air through the wood fire; and the interior arch was redesigned for more even heat. More than 25 components are replaceable at home. The one casualty is the steam injector bread attachment, which the Gen 2 drops. Note also that Gen 2 is not compatible with the original Dome stand or accessories, so first-generation owners cannot carry those over.
Preheat is the trade-off for all that mass. TechRadar measured 40 to 45 minutes to cooking temperature on both Gen 2 sizes. That is fine for a Saturday, less fine for a Wednesday, and it is the main reason we steer weeknight-pizza households to the Arc XL and weekend entertainers to the Dome.
From our install team
The Dome's 5.2-inch mouth is the spec to notice if you plan to roast or bake. The Arc's 3.8-inch opening will not take a Dutch oven or a tall loaf. If the oven is also going to be your outdoor roasting oven, that half inch of stone and inch and a half of door height are worth more than the extra pizza inch.
What happened to the Dome S1 and dual fuel?
People still ask for the Dome S1 because it was the gas-only, lower-cost Dome for years. Gozney no longer lists it. The Gen 2 range is hybrid across the board: every Dome Gen 2 ships with the integrated gas burner and regulator and can also burn wood or charcoal in the same chamber. Gozney sells an optional Wood-Fire Control Kit that uses the rechargeable fan to give wood something closer to the on-demand control of gas, though TechRadar notes that wood still means ash removal and active management, and that there is no thermostat on a wood fire.
If you are shopping a first-generation Dome, the S1 or a Dome with the older propane and wood setup on closeout, understand that the stand, door, mantel and cover for Gen 2 will not fit it, and vice versa. Buy the accessories that match your generation. The Gozney Dome accessories collection on our site is organized by generation for that reason.
Can you run a Gozney on natural gas?
The Roccbox, Tread, Arc Lite, Arc and Arc XL are propane only. There is no natural gas version and Gozney does not offer a conversion. The Dome Gen 2 is the only Gozney offered for natural gas, in select regions, and the fuel type is chosen when you order, not converted after. Ask us about current natural gas availability before you plan a hard-piped line around it.
Why it matters locally: the New York City Fire Code generally limits propane cooking to one- and two-family homes with cylinders of 20 pounds or less, and does not permit propane use or storage in multiple dwellings or on their roofs, terraces and balconies. If you live in an apartment, co-op or condo in the five boroughs, the Arc family is usually not an option and a natural gas Dome Gen 2 on a hard-piped line is the Gozney to look at. Confirm with your building and the current FDNY rules first. Outside the city, propane is the norm; a 20-pound cylinder runs an Arc XL for many sessions.
Not sure what fits your space? Tell us whether you have a natural gas line on the patio, how much counter you can give up, and how often you realistically cook, and we will tell you which Gozney makes sense and which stand or base it needs. Book a free design consultation and we will help you narrow it down.
Which stands, covers and accessories are worth buying?
Gozney ovens come with less in the box than people expect. The Arc and Arc XL ship with the oven, thermometer, gas hose and regulator, burner guard, flue outlet, stone adjustment tool and a Torx driver. No peel. The Dome Gen 2 adds the digital display, two meat probes, charging cable, flue pipe and cap, but again no peel and no wood. Of the ovens we checked, only the Roccbox includes a peel. Budget for the following, roughly in order of importance:
- A placement peel and a turning peel. The placement peel launches the pizza; the turning peel is the small round one you use every 20 seconds to rotate it. Every reviewer of the Arc XL says a 16-inch pie needs frequent turning, and turning a 16-inch pizza with a placement peel is how people tear them. The Pro placement peel is the larger version for the XL and Dome.
- An infrared thermometer. The Gozney infrared thermometer reads the stone surface. Even with the built-in gauge on the Arc and Dome, you want to check the stone where you will launch. AmazingRibs got a free one with the Arc XL and still recommended learning the difference between the two readings.
- A cover. The Arc XL cover, Dome XL Gen 2 cover and Roccbox cover are oven-only; the full-length stand cover and Dome stand cover protect the whole setup. Covered ovens keep dry stones, and dry stones do not crack on the first spring preheat.
- A stand. The Arc stand fits both Arc sizes; the Dome Gen 2 stand fits both Dome sizes. Or build a masonry base: all of these are countertop ovens on a non-combustible surface.
- Door, mantel, booster. The Dome Gen 2 door turns the Dome into a retained-heat bread and roasting oven and doubles as a windbreak. The Arc XL mantel and Dome mantel give you a landing shelf in front of the mouth. The Arc XL booster raises the oven for a taller cook or a low counter.
- Wood. For the Dome, Gozney's kiln-dried cooking wood and the wood loader make the wood side of the oven much less of a chore.
What do owners say?
Review themes across the range are consistent. Summarized, not quoted:
On the Arc and Arc XL, owners praise the build, the front-mounted gas control, the fast recovery between pizzas and the usefulness of the stone thermometer. The recurring complaints: the thermometer display shuts itself off after a while to save battery; the oven is propane only with no natural gas option; the mouth is too short for a sourdough loaf; the front of the stone runs cooler than the back so pizzas need turning; the Arc XL is heavy for something people imagined carrying in and out; and the box includes no peel. AmazingRibs also could not hold the Arc XL below about 500°F, so it is not a low-and-slow oven.
On the Dome Gen 2, testers like the generous cooking space, the easy wood-fire operation thanks to the fan, and the dual stone-and-air display. Complaints are the 40 to 45 minute preheat, the size and visual weight on a small patio, the fact that the Wood-Fire Control Kit and stand are extra, the loss of the steam injector, and the need for a windbreak on gusty days. Several note the optional Neapolitan Arch narrows the opening too much for a 16-inch peel.
On the Roccbox and Tread, the recurring praise is heat retention for the size and genuinely fast preheats; the recurring complaint is that 12 inches is small and the ovens are picky about peel technique because there is no room for error.
Our recommended models
These are the Gozney ovens and the three accessories we sell most, picked to cover a propane patio, a natural gas or masonry install and a crowd. Everything here is stocked in Maspeth.
Ovens
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Which should you choose?
Choose the Arc XL (or Arc) if:
- You want gas pizza on a patio with a 20 to 30 minute preheat and nothing to manage.
- Propane is permitted where you live: a one- or two-family home in the five boroughs, or most of Long Island, Westchester and New Jersey.
- You make 16-inch New York style pies or cook for more than four (Arc XL), or 12 to 14 inch pies and want to save counter width (Arc).
- The Arc Lite is the pick for a balcony where 58 pounds is a non-starter and 12 inches is enough.
Choose the Dome Gen 2 (or Dome XL) if:
- You want wood fire, roasting and bread as well as pizza, and a taller mouth that takes a Dutch oven.
- You have a permanent spot, a gas line or a tank cabinet, and the patience for a 40-minute preheat.
- You need natural gas, which no other Gozney offers.
- You feed a crowd and want three pizzas at once (Dome XL).
Choose the Roccbox or Tread if:
- The oven has to ride in a trunk to a campsite, tailgate or beach (Tread) or go to a friend's place now and then (Roccbox).
- 12-inch personal pizzas are enough.
- You want wood as an option in a small oven, which only the Roccbox offers below the Dome.
For a backyard in Queens, Nassau or Westchester with a propane tank, buy the Arc XL, a turning peel and a cover, and you are done. For an entertainer with a permanent spot, or anyone in an apartment, co-op or condo who needs natural gas, the Dome Gen 2 is the best way to get wood fire without a mason. Buy a Roccbox or Tread only if you will truly carry the oven; most people who think they will end up leaving it on the patio, and then the Arc is the better cook.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Gozney Dome worth it over the Arc XL?
If you want wood fire, a taller mouth for roasting and bread, a thicker 30 mm stone and the option of natural gas, yes. If you want fast gas pizza on a patio and nothing else, the Arc XL does that job for less money, less weight and a shorter preheat.
Can the Gozney Arc run on natural gas?
No. The Arc, Arc XL, Arc Lite, Tread and Roccbox are propane only and Gozney does not offer a conversion. The Dome Gen 2 is the only Gozney sold in a natural gas version, chosen at purchase.
How long does a Gozney take to heat up?
Gozney says the Tread reaches 950°F in about 15 minutes and the Roccbox reaches 700°F in under 20. Independent testers report 20 to 30 minutes on the Arc and about 30 minutes to 800°F on the Arc XL. TechRadar measured 40 to 45 minutes on the Dome Gen 2 and Dome XL Gen 2.
What size pizza fits in each Gozney?
Roccbox, Tread and Arc Lite: 12 inches. Arc: 14 inches. Arc XL: 16 inches. Dome Gen 2: one 16-inch or two 10-inch. Dome XL Gen 2: one 18-inch, two 12-inch or three 10-inch.
Does the Gozney Dome Gen 2 fit the old Dome stand and accessories?
No. Gozney states the Gen 2 series is not compatible with the original Dome stand or accessories. Buy the Gen 2 stand, door, mantel and cover for a Gen 2 oven.
Can I use a Gozney on a wood table or under a pergola?
Gozney advises against using its ovens on combustible surfaces, and every model needs the clearances in its manual, including overhead. Put the oven on the Gozney stand, a stainless table or a masonry counter, keep the flue clear of rafters and awnings, and check the manual for the exact distances.
Is the Gozney Dome S1 still available?
Gozney no longer lists the Dome S1. The Dome Gen 2 series replaced the original Dome and the S1, and every Gen 2 oven is a hybrid that runs on wood, charcoal or gas.
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Written by the NYC Fireplaces & Outdoor Kitchens team. Last reviewed October 2026. We sell, install and service the products discussed here.
Sources:Gozney US pizza oven lineup, Gozney Roccbox, Gozney Tread, Gozney Arc, Gozney Arc XL, Gozney Dome Gen 2 series, Gozney Dome Gen 2 specifications, AmazingRibs Arc XL review, TechRadar Dome Gen 2 review, Tom's Guide Arc review, Tom's Guide Arc Lite review, The Barbecue Lab Arc XL review, NYC Fire Code, Chapter 61 (LPG). Specifications change; always confirm with the manufacturer's current installation manual.