In the Ooni Volt 2 vs Breville Pizzaiolo matchup, the Ooni lists 100°F more heat and costs about $300 less on Amazon, while the Breville offers more fine-tuning, according to tests of the original Volt by America’s Test Kitchen, the cooking-test show and Pala Pizza, a YouTube pizza channel that bought and tested six indoor ovens side by side, plus Volt 2 tests by Bob Diff.
ATK found both preheat in about 20 minutes and bake thin crust in four to five minutes, and said the 100-degree gap matters less than you’d think. Pala Pizza rated the original Volt 4.8 and the Breville 4.6 out of 5.
Ooni Volt 2 vs Breville Pizzaiolo: specs side by side
Prices checked on Amazon Oct 16, 2026. I may earn a commission from links, at no cost to you.
| Ooni Volt 2 | Breville Smart Oven Pizzaiolo (BPZ820) | |
|---|---|---|
| Price (Oct 16, 2026) | $698.95 | $999.95 |
| Max temperature | 850°F (listed) | 750°F (listed) |
| Power | Not listed on Amazon | 1,800 W (listed) |
| Pizza size | 12-inch pizzas | 12-inch pizzas |
| Where it works | Indoor or outdoor, electric | Indoor countertop |
| Buy | Check price | Check price |
Heat and back-to-back baking
Pala Pizza measured the original Volt above its listed 850°F and said it held stone temperature best of six ovens when baking several pizzas in a row. On the Volt 2, Bob Diff, a YouTube pizza reviewer who got early access from Ooni, recorded about 6 1/2 minutes of recovery between New York bakes and about 60 dB of noise at the oven.
Controls
The Breville’s crust-only mode and manual top and deck settings give the most control, according to Pala Pizza. The Ooni’s single dial shifts power between top and bottom elements, and pressing the knob for 3 seconds starts a 30-second top boost, Bob Diff showed.
Size and weight
ATK found the Breville about 24 inches deep and about 40 pounds, and the original Ooni Volt nearly six inches shorter in depth and just under 30 pounds. Check your counter depth before you buy.
Who should buy which
- Ooni Volt 2: the best value for very hot Neapolitan pies and back-to-back baking.
- Breville Smart Oven Pizzaiolo (BPZ820): for cooks who want separate top and deck control and a crust-only setting. Read our Breville Pizzaiolo Review.
Video: America’s Test Kitchen: “Ooni Volt vs. Breville Pizzaiolo: Battle Of the Pizza Ovens | Gear Heads”. Embedded with credit; the findings are the creator’s own.
Video: Bob Diff: “Ooni Volt 2 Review – Is this the Ultimate Indoor Electric Pizza Oven?”. Embedded with credit; the findings are the creator’s own.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Ooni Volt 2 better than the Breville Pizzaiolo?
Pala Pizza rated the original Volt slightly higher, 4.8 vs 4.6, for heat retention and price, and ATK called both terrific. Bob Diff recommends the Volt 2.
Which gets hotter?
The Ooni, at a listed 850°F vs 750°F.
Can the Ooni Volt 2 be used outdoors?
Ooni markets it for indoor and outdoor use.
Which is cheaper?
On October 16, 2026, the Ooni listed at $698.95 and the Breville at $999.95 on Amazon.
Sources
- Amazon product listings for the products linked above, checked October 16, 2026
- America’s Test Kitchen: “Ooni Volt vs. Breville Pizzaiolo: Battle Of the Pizza Ovens | Gear Heads”
- Pala Pizza: “The 6 Best INDOOR Electric Pizza Ovens | Reviewed With Preheat Tests”
- Bob Diff: “Ooni Volt 2 Review – Is this the Ultimate Indoor Electric Pizza Oven?”
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Notes and disclosure
Note: Prices come from Amazon listings checked on October 16, 2026. Prices change often, so check the current listing. Temperatures, wattages and preheat claims are the manufacturers’ listed figures unless a reviewer is credited. Cost-per-pie numbers are worked examples, so plug in your own grocery and takeout prices. Test results and tips quoted above come from the YouTube creators credited in each section; they are their findings, not hands-on claims from me.
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