Ooni Volt 12 vs Big Green Egg Medium

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

Ooni Volt 12

Ooni

Ooni Volt 12

£799

VS
Big Green Egg Medium

Big Green Egg

Big Green Egg Medium

£2,322

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: Ooni Volt 12 is electric-powered, Big Green Egg Medium is kamado-powered. This impacts heat-up time, flavour, and ease of use.
  • •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

Ooni Volt 12
Big Green Egg Medium
Price
£799✓
£2,322
Brand
Ooni
Big Green Egg
Type
Electric
Kamado
Overall Score
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Ratings

Ooni Volt 12
Big Green Egg Medium
Build Quality
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Performance
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Ease of Use
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Best For

Ooni Volt 12
Big Green Egg Medium
Ideal User
General use
General use
Use Case
Flat dwellers and those without outdoor space
BGE fans with smaller cooking needs

Pros & Cons

Ooni Volt 12

👍 Pros

  • ✓ Works indoors
  • ✓ No flames
  • ✓ Consistent heat

⚠️ Cons

  • • Expensive
  • • Needs 16A socket
  • • Slower than gas

Big Green Egg Medium

👍 Pros

  • ✓ More manageable size
  • ✓ Same BGE quality
  • ✓ Lower price point

⚠️ Cons

  • • Limited cooking capacity

Winner by Category

Best for Beginners

Ooni Volt 12

Ooni Volt 12 is easier to use and more forgiving for new users.

Best Performance

Tie

Performance is comparable between both options.

Best Value

Ooni Volt 12

Ooni Volt 12 offers better bang for your buck.

Best Premium Option

Big Green Egg Medium

Big Green Egg Medium 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 value.

Choose the Big Green Egg Medium if: You prefer Big Green Egg's approach, or you value best premium option.

Ooni Volt 12

£799

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Big Green Egg Medium

£2,322

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