If the Empava PG03 is the choice for someone who wants gas-and-wood flexibility in one oven, the PG05 and PG06 are for a different buyer entirely: the one who already knows they want wood-fired flavor, full stop, and doesn’t need to pay for a gas system they’ll rarely switch on. Both are wood-fired-only ovens from the same Empava lineup, both hit the same core performance numbers, and both are sold directly through GenTree Home. The real question isn’t which one cooks better — it’s which one fits your setup.
What They Have in Common
Strip away the styling differences and these two ovens are mechanically very similar. Both use 0.6″ thick fire bricks for insulation and reach a stated 800°F in about 5 minutes — Empava’s own number for both models, not independently lab-tested, but consistent across their listings for the entire wood-fired lineup. Both share the same 25.1″ × 29.5″ cooking zone, fitting pizzas up to 24″ as well as bread, casseroles, and roasted meats. Both are built from #430 stainless steel — a budget-tier, ferromagnetic grade rather than premium 304 stainless, which is part of why either oven costs meaningfully less than integrated dual-fuel competitors. And both roll on four heavy-duty wheels rather than sitting fixed in place.
Where They Actually Differ
The PG05 is the more affordable of the two at $1,099.99, and its standout practical feature is a built-in side table — genuinely useful for cutting a hot pizza, resting a peel, or keeping sauce and toppings within reach without a separate prep cart. It’s the simpler, more utilitarian option of the pair.
The PG06 runs $50 more at $1,149.99 and trades the side table for Italian-inspired styling — a distinctive dome design positioned more as a visual centerpiece for a patio than a pure workhorse. It also lists a bundled accessory kit (spatula, cutter, shovel, brush, and hooks) directly in its product description, whereas the PG05’s listing doesn’t spell out an included accessory set the same way — worth confirming directly if that’s a real inclusion difference or just a listing gap.
What We Can’t Verify — And Say So
The 800°F-in-5-minutes figure is Empava’s own stated spec for both ovens, not something we’ve seen independently tested for either model specifically. And the accessory-kit distinction between the two listings may reflect an actual product difference or simply inconsistent product copy — we’re flagging it rather than assuming either explanation without confirming.
The GenTree Living Verdict
Neither of these is the “better” oven in an absolute sense — they’re the same core cooking experience wearing two different outfits. If a functional prep surface matters more to you than looks, the PG05’s side table and lower price make it the sensible pick. If the oven is going to be a visual anchor on your patio and you’d rather not hunt down separate tools, the PG06’s styling and accessory bundle justify the extra $50. Either way, you’re getting the same wood-fired heart — the choice comes down to how you’ll actually use the space around it.
Empava is sold directly through GenTree Home (Spocket-fulfilled) — this is a supplier relationship, not an affiliate partnership, so no affiliate disclosure applies.
