Big Green Egg Medium vs Ooni Volt 12
Side-by-side comparison to help you choose the right one
Big Green Egg
Big Green Egg Medium
£2,322
Ooni
Ooni Volt 12
£799
Quick Summary
These represent different market segments. The Ooni Volt 12 (£799) is the budget-friendly option, while the Big Green Egg Medium (£2322) targets those seeking premium features. The £1523 price difference reflects significant differences in build quality and capabilities.
Key Differences
- •The Ooni Volt 12 is £1523 cheaper, making it the more budget-friendly option.
- •Different fuel types: Big Green Egg Medium uses kamado, while Ooni Volt 12 uses electric. This fundamentally affects cooking style, flavour, and convenience.
- •Ooni Volt 12 comes from Ooni, a premium brand with established reputation. Big Green Egg Medium may offer better value but with less brand prestige.
Side-by-Side Comparison
Overview
Ratings
Best For
Pros & Cons
Big Green Egg Medium
👍 Pros
- ✓ More manageable size
- ✓ Same BGE quality
- ✓ Lower price point
⚠️ Cons
- • Limited cooking capacity
Ooni Volt 12
👍 Pros
- ✓ Works indoors
- ✓ No flames
- ✓ Consistent heat
⚠️ Cons
- • Expensive
- • Needs 16A socket
- • Slower than gas
Winner by Category
Best for Beginners
Ooni Volt 12 offers a gentler learning curve.
Best Performance
Performance is comparable between both options.
Best Value
Ooni Volt 12 provides superior value at its price point.
Best Premium Option
Big Green Egg Medium represents the higher-end choice with premium features.
Our Recommendation
Our recommendation: Ooni Volt 12
The Ooni Volt 12 wins in 2 out of 4 categories and earns our overall recommendation. The Volt brings Ooni quality indoors. For flats, apartments, and rainy days, this is finally a proper solution. It's expensive and needs a 16A socket, but it genuinely delivers pizza oven performance inside.
Choose the Ooni Volt 12 if: You prioritise best for beginners, best value.
Choose the Big Green Egg Medium if: You prefer Big Green Egg's approach, or you value best premium option.
Big Green Egg Medium
£2,322
Ooni Volt 12
£799
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