Pi Prime specs
| Brand | Solo Stove |
|---|---|
| Max temperature | 950°F |
| Max pizza size | 12 inches |
| Fuel | Gas (propane) |
| Weight | 30 lb |
| Preheat time | ~15 minutes |
| Price tier | $ Budget (under $750). See Amazon for today's price. |
Specs are compiled from manufacturer listings and may change between production runs. Confirm on the retailer page before buying.
The Solo Stove Pi Prime is the low-risk entry into 950°F pizza: the cheapest gas oven from a major brand that still hits real Neapolitan temperatures. It answers one question — is pizza-oven life for me? — for the least money.
Who the Pi Prime is for (and who should skip it)
It fits renters, small patios, and the pizza-curious. If you are not sure you will use an oven weekly, this is the smart first buy — and if you outgrow it, you have learned exactly what to look for in the upgrade.
Skip it if you already know you are serious: the small opening gets annoying fast when you are launching your twentieth pizza. Buy the Koda 16 once instead of twice.
The demi-dome design
The half-dome shape is not just styling — less internal volume means faster preheats (about 15 minutes) and lower propane consumption. The tradeoff is headroom: turning a pizza inside is tighter than in a full-dome oven.
The upgrade path
Buy the Pi Prime, use it for a season, and you’ll know exactly what you want next: bigger deck (→ Ooni Koda 16), better heat retention (→ Gozney Roccbox), or wood fire (→ Ooni Karu 12). That’s the Pi Prime’s hidden value — it’s a $300 education in your own preferences. And if you never upgrade, you’ve spent wisely: it makes genuinely great pizza. For renters and small patios, it may be the last oven you ever need.
The bottom line
The cheapest honest 950°F oven. Perfect first oven, outgrown second oven — and that is fine.
Check the Solo Stove Pi Prime price on Amazon