Quick Answer: Cozze is a Danish gas/electric pizza oven brand built from powder-coated, zinc-plated steel with a triple U-shaped burner. The 13” Classic (6.0kW, 34cm cordierite stone, commonly listed $300-$450) and the step-up 17” Classic (8.0kW, 42.5cm stone, commonly listed $450-$650) both hit 550°C (1,022°F) per Cozze’s own spec sheet — well past the ~905°F the AVPN requires for authentic Neapolitan pizza. The 17” model just buys a bigger pizza and more burner power, not a hotter stone.
Cozze has quietly built a gas-and-electric outdoor oven lineup that shows up across Amazon, Walmart, and specialty grill retailers rather than selling direct-only the way Ooni and Gozney do. Both Classic models comfortably beat our best outdoor pizza oven roundup’s mid-tier picks on price. We pulled the manufacturer’s own spec sheet on both current Classic models to see where Cozze fits next to the budget imports and the premium brands.
Cozze pizza ovens by the numbers
- 550°C (1,022°F): the maximum stone temperature Cozze rates both Classic models for, per the brand’s own product pages — well clear of the ~905°F the AVPN specifies for authentic Neapolitan pizza.
- 6.0kW vs 8.0kW: the burner power step-up from the 13” to the 17” Classic, feeding a larger cordierite stone rather than a hotter one — both models share the same 550°C ceiling.
- Ø34cm vs Ø43cm: the pizza-size capacity difference between the two models — the 17” fits a noticeably larger pie per bake, useful for a household or small gathering vs a solo/couple oven.
- 29.5cm: the shared shell height on both models — Cozze keeps the footprint low and wide rather than tall, similar in profile to an Ooni Koda rather than a dome-style Gozney Dome.
Cozze 13” vs 17” Classic at a glance
| Model | Burner | Stone | Max temp | Pizza size | Price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13" Classic | 6.0kW U-shaped | 34 x 34cm cordierite | 550°C / 1,022°F | Ø34cm | ~$300-$450 | Cheapest real 1,000°F+ oven |
| 17" Classic | 8.0kW U-shaped | 42.5 x 42.5cm cordierite | 550°C / 1,022°F | Ø43cm | ~$450-$650 | Bigger pies, same heat |
1. Cozze 13” Classic — The Budget Entry Point
Cozze 13" Classic Gas Pizza Oven
- 34 x 34cm cordierite stone fits a Ø34cm (13") pizza, heated by a 6.0kW SS430 U-shaped burner.
- Powder-coated, zinc-plated steel shell, 50 x 50 x 29.5cm, built in Denmark.
- Built-in thermometer and oven door included; runs on 28mbar propane.
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The 13” Classic is Cozze’s entry model, and it undercuts most of the genuinely-1,000°F+ field on price while still hitting a real 550°C stone per the brand’s own numbers. The U-shaped burner wraps heat around three sides of the cordierite stone rather than firing from one direction, which is the same basic approach WPPO and VEVOR use to avoid a scorched-one-side result. It ships gas-only — no wood or pellet option — so it’s a simpler, more focused design than the multi-fuel budget imports, trading fuel flexibility for straightforward propane convenience.
2. Cozze 17” Classic — Bigger Stone, Same Heat
Cozze 17" Classic Gas Pizza Oven
- 42.5 x 42.5cm cordierite stone fits a Ø43cm (17") pizza, heated by an 8.0kW U-shaped burner.
- Same 550°C ceiling and 29.5cm shell height as the 13" model — just wider (58.5 x 58.5cm footprint).
- Built-in thermometer included; same Danish steel construction as the 13" Classic.
The 17” Classic doesn’t chase a higher temperature — it chases a bigger pizza. Per Cozze’s spec sheet, both Classic models share the identical 550°C ceiling and 29.5cm shell height; the 17” simply feeds a 42.5cm stone with 2kW more burner power to keep recovery time reasonable between bakes. That makes the buying decision mostly about household size: a solo cook or couple rarely needs the bigger stone, while anyone regularly feeding four or more will appreciate the larger Ø43cm pizza capacity over reheating the oven for a second pie.
How Cozze compares to the field
| Oven | Claimed max temp | Fuel | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cozze 13" Classic | 550°C / 1,022°F | Gas (propane) | ~$300-$450 |
| Cozze 17" Classic | 550°C / 1,022°F | Gas (propane) | ~$450-$650 |
| WPPO Le Peppe | 900°F | Wood (gas optional) | ~$149.99-$299.99 |
| VEVOR 12" Dual Fuel | 1,000°F (~850°F tested) | Gas/pellet/wood/charcoal | $157.99 |
| Ooni Koda 12 | 950°F | Gas (propane) | $349 |
The pattern: Cozze’s Classic line sits above the cheapest budget imports (WPPO, VEVOR) but below premium single-fuel brands like Ooni once you factor in the 17” model’s larger stone. Unlike VEVOR, Cozze doesn’t chase multi-fuel flexibility — it’s gas-only across the Classic range — but it does claim a higher stone ceiling (550°C/1,022°F) than most of the field, Ooni’s Koda 12 included.
Who should buy a Cozze pizza oven
- Buy the 13” Classic if a genuine 1,000°F+ gas oven at a budget-import price is the goal and household size stays small (solo/couple).
- Buy the 17” Classic if feeding four or more people per bake matters more than shaving cost, and the extra footprint isn’t a concern.
- Consider a Rotate model instead if hands-off cooking matters — Cozze’s motorized-turntable line exists in both sizes for a step up in price.
- Skip Cozze if wood-fired flavor or multi-fuel flexibility out of the box matters more than price — WPPO and VEVOR both cover that ground.
Whichever size you land on, budget for a real pizza peel — Cozze’s Classic line includes a thermometer but not a peel — and an infrared thermometer to double-check the stone against the built-in gauge before your first bake.
Infrared Thermometer
- Instant surface reads confirm real stone temperature before you launch a pizza.
- Cross-checks the built-in gauge, which reads air temperature rather than stone surface on most budget ovens.
- See our infrared thermometer guide for picks.
The bottom line
Cozze’s 13” Classic is one of the cheapest genuinely-1,000°F+ gas ovens we’ve reviewed on this site, and the 17” Classic buys a meaningfully bigger pizza at the same stone temperature for a still-modest step up in price. Neither chases the brand recognition or resale value of Ooni or Gozney, but both deliver a real 550°C stone at budget-import pricing, with Rotate and electric variants available if a motorized turntable or gas-free operation matters more. For the full field at every price point, see our best outdoor pizza oven roundup.
Specs cited from Cozze’s own product pages (cozzebbq.com) and third-party retailer listings (Amazon, Walmart) and the AVPN’s Neapolitan-pizza temperature standard, current as of August 2026.