Can AI Find Them? · Outdoor pizza ovens
Ooni: named, but for a discontinued model.
Run September 11, 2026 · ChatGPT, Gemini, and Perplexity · one exported answer per engine
“Which outdoor pizza oven would you recommend for a first-time backyard pizza maker in the US who wants a portable gas-powered model, room for at least a 12-inch pizza, fast heat-up, and a budget of $500 or less?”
What each engine said
ChatGPTCalled the Ooni Koda 12 highly recommended.
GeminiRanked the Ooni Koda 12 first (“Best Overall”).
PerplexityCalled the Ooni Koda 12 the best fit.
The source contrast
ChatGPT showed one Ooni page; Gemini showed official pages for Ooni, Gozney, and Solo Stove; Perplexity showed a broad mix of official, retailer, marketplace, and review pages.
Accuracy note
Ooni’s own Koda range page marked the Koda 12 as no longer available and pointed shoppers to the Koda 2.
The lesson
A brand can be found and favored while the details are out of date.
Directional snapshot run September 11, 2026. One exported answer per engine; wording, positions, and visible sources can change. A displayed source does not establish why a recommendation was made. No affiliation with Ooni.