Kamado Joe Jr. vs Ooni Volt 12

Side-by-side comparison to help you choose the right one

Kamado Joe Jr.

Kamado Joe

Kamado Joe Jr.

£43

VS
Ooni Volt 12

Ooni

Ooni Volt 12

£799

Quick Summary

These represent different market segments. The Kamado Joe Jr. (£43) is the budget-friendly option, while the Ooni Volt 12 (£799) targets those seeking premium features. The £756 price difference reflects significant differences in build quality and capabilities.

Key Differences

  • The Kamado Joe Jr. is £756 cheaper, making it the more budget-friendly option.
  • Different fuel types: Kamado Joe Jr. uses kamado, while Ooni Volt 12 uses electric. This fundamentally affects cooking style, flavour, and convenience.

Side-by-Side Comparison

Overview

Kamado Joe Jr.
Ooni Volt 12
Price
£43
£799
Brand
Kamado Joe
Ooni
Type
Kamado
Electric
Overall Score
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Ratings

Kamado Joe Jr.
Ooni Volt 12
Build Quality
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Performance
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Ease of Use
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Best For

Kamado Joe Jr.
Ooni Volt 12
Ideal User
General use
General use
Use Case
Kamado fans with limited space or camping ambitions
Flat dwellers and those without outdoor space

Pros & Cons

Kamado Joe Jr.

👍 Pros

  • True ceramic performance
  • Relatively portable
  • Affordable entry

⚠️ Cons

  • Small cooking area
  • Still heavy for its size

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

Ooni Volt 12 offers a gentler learning curve.

Best Performance

Tie

Performance is comparable between both options.

Best Value

Kamado Joe Jr.

Kamado Joe Jr. offers better bang for your buck.

Best Premium Option

Ooni Volt 12

Ooni Volt 12 is the premium pick for those seeking the best.

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 premium option.

Choose the Kamado Joe Jr. if: Budget is your primary concern, or you value best value.

Kamado Joe Jr.

£43

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