Gozney Arc vs Arc XL vs Dome: Which Gozney Is Right for You?
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Gozney’s Arc range shares one idea: a lateral gas flame that rolls along the side of the dome like a wood fire, with precise dial control. The differences are size and heat mass. The Dome is a different kind of oven altogether: a bigger, permanent backyard oven. Here’s how they compare.
| Arc Lite | Arc | Arc XL | Dome | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza size | 12 inches | 14 inches | 16 inches | Large (backyard oven) |
| Fuel | Propane | Propane | Propane | Original Dome: wood or gas |
| Stone | 12 mm | 20 mm | 20 mm | Thick stone floor |
| Max temp | Up to 950°F | 950°F | 950°F | — |
| Where to buy | Amazon | Amazon | Amazon | Mainly Gozney and specialty retailers |
Arc Lite vs Arc
The Arc Lite is the cheaper, smaller entry: 12-inch pizzas and a thinner 12 mm stone. The Arc steps up to 14-inch pizzas, a 20 mm stone, two-layer insulation and a digital display. If you cook more than a couple of pizzas in a session, the Arc’s thicker stone recovers heat faster.
Arc vs Arc XL
Same burner design, same 20 mm stone and same controls. The XL is simply sized for 16-inch pizzas and costs more. Choose the XL if you feed a family or like big New York-style pies, and the Arc if you mostly make 12–14-inch pizzas and want something a little easier to move.
Arc XL vs Dome
The Dome is a heavier, more permanent oven. The original Dome burns wood or gas, and its mass makes it good for roasting and baking after the pizzas are done. The Arc XL is easier to buy, move and run day to day. For most patios, the Arc XL is the more practical choice.
The Arc Range
1. Gozney Arc Lite – best budget Gozney
Arc Lite brings Gozney’s lateral flame to a smaller, cheaper 12-inch oven. It uses a thinner 12 mm stone than the Arc but still reaches up to 950°F.
It is a good fit if you want Gozney’s flame design and mostly cook 10–12-inch pizzas.
Key specs:
- Fuel: propane
- Pizza size: up to 12 inches
- Max temperature: up to 950°F
- Stone: 12 mm removable
PROS:
- Lowest-priced oven in the Arc range
- Lateral flame, like the bigger Arcs
- Compact and portable
CONS:
- 12-inch pizzas only
- Thinner stone recovers more slowly than the Arc’s
2. Gozney Arc – best 14-inch gas oven with precise flame control
Gozney’s Arc uses a lateral rolling flame that runs along the side of the dome, similar to a wood-fired oven, with a control dial and digital display for managing temperature.
A 20 mm removable stone floor and two-layer insulation help it reach and hold 950°F through a run of pizzas.
Key specs:
- Fuel: propane
- Pizza size: up to 14 inches
- Max temperature: 950°F
- Stone: 20 mm removable
PROS:
- Very fine flame control
- Excellent heat retention
- Roomy opening for turning pizza
CONS:
- Costs more than most 14-inch gas ovens
- Stand, cover and peels sold separately
3. Gozney Arc XL – best gas oven for 16-inch pizzas
The Arc XL is the same lateral-flame design as the Arc, scaled up for 16-inch pizzas. It suits families and anyone who cooks a lot of pies in one session.
It shares the Arc’s 20 mm stone floor, insulation and digital temperature display.
Key specs:
- Fuel: propane
- Pizza size: up to 16 inches
- Max temperature: 950°F
- Stone: 20 mm removable
PROS:
- Fits 16-inch pizzas and cast-iron pans
- Same precise controls as the Arc
- Holds heat well
CONS:
- Large and heavy for travel
- One of the pricier gas ovens here
4. Gozney Arc & Arc XL Stand – best stand for the Arc and Arc XL
Gozney’s stand for the Arc and Arc XL rolls on locking wheels and has adjustable wood side wings for ingredients and tools. It gives the oven a permanent home on the patio.
Key specs:
- Fits: Gozney Arc and Arc XL
- Locking wheels
- Adjustable wood wings
PROS:
- Made for the Arc range
- Mobile
- Prep space on the wings
CONS:
- Costs extra
- Arc range only
FAQ
Is the Gozney Arc XL worth it over the Arc?
Only if you regularly make pizzas bigger than 14 inches. Otherwise the Arc gives you the same flame, stone and controls for less.
Can the Gozney Arc burn wood?
No. The Arc, Arc XL and Arc Lite are propane ovens. Within Gozney’s range, Roccbox (with its wood burner add-on) and the Dome are the ovens that can burn wood.
Does the Arc need a stand?
No, it sits on any sturdy, heat-safe table. Gozney’s Arc stand adds wheels and prep space.
Bottom Line
The Arc is the sweet spot. Go Arc XL for 16-inch pizzas, or Arc Lite to save money. Consider the Dome only if you want a permanent wood-and-gas oven.
