Quick Answer: The Gozney Arc fits a 14-inch pizza, weighs about 47.5 lb, and lists around $799.99. The Gozney Arc XL steps up to a full 16-inch deck, weighs about 58.5 lb, and lands around $999.99 — roughly 30% more cooking surface for about 25% more money. Both share the same rolling-flame burner, built-in front thermometer, and 950°F ceiling, so the pizza itself is identical quality either way. Buy the standard Arc for one to four people; buy the Arc XL if you regularly feed six or more or want back-to-back throughput for a party.
The Arc and Arc XL are Gozney’s mid-tier and flagship gas ovens — the two most direct rolling-flame options in the lineup, sitting above the smaller Roccbox and below the multi-fuel Dome. Both launched with the same rolling-flame technology and the same built-in thermometer that made the Roccbox popular, just scaled up. Here’s what the size difference actually buys you.
Arc vs Arc XL by the numbers
- 950°F (500°C): the rated ceiling for both ovens, per Gozney — comfortably above the ~905°F (485°C) deck temperature the Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana specifies for certified Neapolitan pizza.
- 14” vs 16”: max pizza size — the Arc XL’s deck fits a full 16-inch pie versus the standard Arc’s 14-inch limit, roughly 30% more stone area.
- 47.5 lb vs 58.5 lb: unboxed weight, per Gozney’s spec sheets — an 11 lb gap that matters when you’re the one lifting it onto a cart each season.
- $799.99 vs $999.99: current list price for either oven — a ~$200 premium for the extra 2 inches of deck.
- ~60 seconds: the Neapolitan bake time Gozney claims for both ovens at full temperature, thanks to the shared rolling-flame burner design.
Head to head
| Category | Gozney Arc | Gozney Arc XL |
|---|---|---|
| Max pizza size | 14" | 16" |
| Fuel | Gas | Gas |
| Flame type | Rolling flame | Rolling flame |
| Thermometer | Built-in front gauge | Built-in front gauge |
| Max temp | ~950°F | ~950°F |
| Weight | ~47.5 lb | ~58.5 lb |
| Bake time | ~60 seconds | ~60 seconds |
| Price | ~$799.99 | ~$999.99 |
Deck size, and what it actually feeds
This is the real decision. The Arc XL’s 16-inch deck holds roughly 30% more stone area than the standard Arc’s 14-inch limit — enough room to bake a bigger single pie or squeeze more dough onto the stone edge-to-edge on a busy night. For one to four people, that extra room rarely gets used; the standard Arc already fits the pizza sizes most home cooks actually make, and its smaller chamber holds heat evenly without the XL’s added stone mass to saturate first.
Gozney Arc XL — for crowds & 16-inch pies
- Full 16" deck — about 30% more cooking surface than the standard Arc.
- Same rolling-flame burner and built-in thermometer as the Arc.
- Best for parties and back-to-back cooks without a stone-crowding penalty.
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Weight and everyday handling
The Arc wins here at 47.5 lb versus the Arc XL’s 58.5 lb — an 11 lb difference that’s noticeable the moment you’re the one moving the oven onto a cart or into winter storage alone. Neither oven is designed to travel the way a folding wood-fired Ooni Karu 2 is; both are die-cast, patio-resident builds. But between the two, the standard Arc is meaningfully easier for one person to reposition without help.
Gozney Arc — for value & everyday handling
- ~11 lb lighter than the Arc XL — easier for one person to move.
- Same 950°F ceiling and 60-second Neapolitan bake as the XL.
- Saves about $200 over the XL for pizza sizes most home cooks actually make.
Price you should actually budget
Both ovens quote a straightforward all-in price with no required accessory purchase the way Ooni’s multi-fuel Karu line does — the sticker price is close to the real cost. The Arc lists at $799.99; the Arc XL lists at $999.99. That ~$200 gap buys 2 inches of deck and 11 extra pounds, nothing else changes between the two ovens.
Who should buy which
Buy the Arc XL if you regularly cook 16-inch pizzas, entertain six or more people, or want the extra stone area for back-to-back bakes without waiting between pies.
Buy the Arc if you cook for one to four people, want an oven that’s easier to move solo, or would rather put the $200 difference toward hardwood or a good pizza peel. For most home cooks weighing this exact matchup, the standard Arc is the oven most people should actually buy — the XL earns its premium specifically for size, not for cooking quality.
Cross-shopping Gozney’s smaller and larger options entirely? Our Roccbox vs Arc comparison covers the step down, and Arc XL vs Dome covers the step up to multi-fuel. For the full picture on either oven, see our dedicated Gozney Arc and Gozney Arc XL reviews.
The bottom line
Pick the Gozney Arc XL if 16-inch pizzas for a crowd matter more to you than $200 and 11 lb. Pick the Gozney Arc if you cook for a smaller household or want the lighter, cheaper oven that makes the identical pizza. Both hit 950°F and bake in about 60 seconds — the only real question is how many people you’re feeding.
Specs and prices cited from Gozney’s product and support pages as of August 2026; temperature reference points from the AVPN. Prices move often — check current pricing before you buy.