Ooni just expanded its dough mixer lineup with a second model: the Halo Core. It sits below the existing Halo Pro, with a smaller bowl, fewer speed settings, and a lower price.
This article covers specs for Ooni Halo Core, how the Halo Core compares to the Halo Pro, and who it looks like it’s built for. The Halo Core isn’t shippable yet, it’s waitlist-only, so this is a “what we know” breakdown, not a hands-on review. We’ll update it as Ooni releases more.
If you want a deeper comparison of spiral mixers against a general-purpose stand mixer, see our Ooni Halo Pro vs KitchenAid comparison.
What is the Ooni Halo Core?
The Halo Core is a compact spiral dough mixer, positioned as the entry point into Ooni’s mixer lineup. Where the Halo Pro is built for larger batches and higher-volume pizza nights, the Halo Core is aimed at everyday home baking: smaller batches, less counter space, and a lower price of entry.
It uses the same spiral mixing approach as the Halo Pro. A spiral mixer turns the dough hook and bowl together, which kneads more gently than a planetary stand mixer (like a KitchenAid) and is generally considered better at developing gluten in stiffer, lower-hydration doughs without overheating them.
As of this writing, the Halo Core is listed is now available, released August 2026.
Ooni Halo Core
Dual DC Motor • 20 Speeds • 500g–2.5kg Dough
The Ooni Halo Core is a dedicated dough mixer built for consistent, repeatable results. Its dual DC motor drives 20 speed levels, from slow 8 RPM bowl incorporation up to 990 RPM whisking, handling everything from a 500g single-batch dough to a 2.5kg double batch in the 4.5L stainless steel bowl. A die-cast aluminium core sits beneath the polymer housing for added rigidity, with stainless steel dough hook and beater attachments built for regular use.
Ooni Halo Core specs
Here’s everything abou the technial specs for Ooni Halo Core:
Ooni Halo Core specs
| Spec | Ooni Halo Core |
|---|---|
| Price | $599 |
| Capacity | 4.8 qt |
| Dough capacity | 2–10 × 12″ dough balls per batch |
| Speed settings | 20 |
| Safety features | Auto-adjusting speed, motor overheat protection |
| Availability | Coming soon, waitlist open |
Shared with the Halo Pro:
– Spiral mixing technology with a removable breaker bar
– Stainless steel, dishwasher-safe attachments
– Tilt-lock latch design
– Clear splash guard with spout
Halo Core vs Halo Pro: key differences
Halo Core vs Halo Pro
| Spec | Halo Core | Halo Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $599 | $799 |
| Capacity | 4.8 qt | 7.3 qt |
| Dough balls / batch | 2–10 × 12″ | Up to 20 × 12″ |
| Speed settings | 20 | 58 |
| Auto-stop timer | Not listed | Yes |
| Colors | Not yet specified | Charcoal Grey, Polar White |
| Availability | Waitlist | Shipping now |
The gap between the two is capacity and control. The Halo Pro can handle double the dough balls per batch and gives you nearly three times the speed settings to fine-tune mixing. The Halo Core trims both down, along with the auto-stop timer, in exchange for a $200 lower price and a smaller footprint.
A few more specs worth noting
- Dual DC motor design (rather than a single motor) likely aimed at reducing strain during dense, low-hydration doughs
- 20 speed levels a wide range for a home mixer, spanning from slow incorporation (8 RPM at the bowl) up to fast whisking (990 RPM with the geared whisk)
- Die-cast aluminium internal core beneath the polymer housing suggests the rigidity is built into the frame, not just the outer shell
- Attachment materials are mixed: stainless steel cores on the beater and dough hook, but the geared whisk’s gearbox housing is plastic worth watching for long-term durability under heavy use
Who the Halo Core looks like it’s for
Based on the confirmed specs, the Halo Core looks built for:
– Smaller households making one or two pizza nights’ worth of dough at a time, not batch-mixing for a crowd
– Counter-space-conscious kitchens where a compact mixer matters more than max capacity
– Buyers comparing it to a general stand mixer, like a KitchenAid, who want a machine built specifically for dough at a lower price than the Halo Pro
If you regularly mix for a larger group, or want the full range of speed control for dialing in different flours and hydrations, the extra capacity and speed settings on the Halo Pro are the more direct fit.
Halo Pro now, or wait for the Halo Core?
A simple way to think about it:
– Need it now, or need larger batches (more than 10 dough balls at a time): the Halo Pro is shipping today and covers you.
– Smaller batches, tighter budget, or willing to wait: join the waitlist for the Halo Core and expect a lower price once it launches.
Since the Halo Core isn’t shippable yet, timeline is a real factor. If you have pizza nights planned in the near term, the Halo Pro is the only one of the two you can actually buy right now.
Recap
– Ooni added the Halo Core, a smaller, cheaper spiral dough mixer below the existing Halo Pro.
– Confirmed: $599 price, 4.8 qt capacity, 2 to 10 dough balls per batch, 20 speed settings, coming soon on a waitlist.
– Compared to the Halo Pro ($799, 7.3 qt, up to 20 dough balls, 58 speeds, auto-stop timer), the Halo Core trades capacity and control for a lower price and smaller footprint.
– Dimensions, weight, motor power, release date, and warranty are not yet published.
– If you need a mixer today or mix larger batches, the Halo Pro is the current option. If your batches are smaller and you can wait, the Halo Core is worth the waitlist.
For a full breakdown of spiral mixers versus a general stand mixer, read our Ooni Halo Pro vs KitchenAid comparison. We’ll update this article as Ooni confirms more details.