Current Model P review

Current Model P is a 12-inch electric pizza oven with a 120-volt plug, 1,750-watt input, app connectivity and an indoor/outdoor use claim. It shares much of the P+’s footprint and maximum-temperature class, but its feature list is not identical. Current’s P page identifies five built-in modes—Neapolitan, New York, Thin Crust, Frozen Pizza and Broil—and says Detroit, Bake and Sear modes are available through the Current app. The P+ presents all eight as built-in and adds an interior light.

Identify the earlier oven, not just the name

Current lists Model P as “Last Chance,” while its newer P+ is the current-reference model in this comparison. That label is not proof of a particular retailer’s stock, a sell-through date or discontinuation. Model P remains a useful distinct assessment because its listed mode arrangement and included features differ. The U.S. listing has Sand and Slate variants; the Sand image shown here is linked to SKU 25553203. Do not substitute the P+’s Ocean SKU or image for an older P listing.

The manufacturer lists a 13-by-13-inch stone and a maximum 12-inch pizza, along with dimensions of 17.5 by 21.2 by 14.21 inches, 31 pounds product weight and a 42-inch cord. It reaches up to 850°F according to the product page. Those figures make it a small, heavy countertop appliance rather than a carry-light travel oven. The published weight is not broken down into oven, stone and rack, so the exact mass of each removable part is unknown. The square stone is larger than the stated pizza capacity; it is not evidence that a 13-inch pie fits.

Budget space for more than the oven

Model P is electric rather than gas, wood or pellets, and Current describes it for indoor and outdoor cooking. The manual requires a GFCI-protected circuit and at least a 15-amp outlet. It recommends a 20-amp breaker and 20-amp GFCI for best performance while warning that lower-current circuits may trip. The P+ manual instead states a 15-amp minimum and no other appliances on the same circuit. Do not transfer one generation’s instructions to the other; for a P, follow the P-specific recommendation and have an electrician confirm an appropriate circuit.

For placement, the Model P manual says four inches from walls or countertop objects and says not to set objects on top or against the oven while it is running. It gives no numerical overhead clearance. The unit is intended for outdoor use as well, but the controller must stay dry and the oven should not be used in rain. A sheltered patio outlet and non-combustible, stable counter can be practical; an exposed table or crowded shared circuit is not a reason to ignore the manual.

App features are not hands-free operation

Current’s app offers temperature and cook-time control and progress monitoring, and the manual covers Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connection. The FAQ says the unit cannot be remotely started: someone must activate it at the oven. A phone connection is useful for following a running cook, but it is not a food probe, remote start or a gas-flame control. The P has no gas flame. Its fixed stone also needs manual attention when you want even browning; a named preset does not turn the pie.

Mode availability matters. The P’s maker describes Neapolitan, New York, Thin Crust and Frozen as pizza presets, and Broil as a built-in mode. Detroit, Bake and Sear require the app. That is different from the P+ standalone listing, which presents eight built-in modes. The P’s listing does not give a complete minimum and maximum temperature range for every named mode, so a precise mode-specific temperature target remains unconfirmed even though the product is rated up to 850°F. It also lists no dedicated dough-proofing mode, independent dual zones, included food probe or powered stone rotation.

Stone care and real alternatives

The cordierite stone should be completely dry for a cook. Current says not to use soap, soak it or place it in a dishwasher; allow it to cool before brushing away food residue. Keep the rest of the oven unplugged and cool before cleaning. The product page’s base package includes the oven, a stainless-steel rack, the cordierite stone, manual and quick-start guide. A peel, cover, sizzle plates and cart appear as separately listed accessories, so do not assume they are in a P box.

Model P suits someone who wants Current’s 12-inch electric format and can use the app for its optional cooking modes, but does not need the P+’s interior light. It may be a poor choice if the oven must meet a known weight ceiling, if a 13-inch pizza is essential, if you need remote starting or if a four-inch placement gap cannot be provided. Current P+ is the immediate successor comparison for its interior light and modes built in; Ooni Volt 2 is a different indoor-only electric option that adds a documented proofing mode. Compare exact setup requirements rather than assuming all small electric ovens share the same placement or outlet rules.

This source-based assessment does not rely on customer reviews or claim personal use. Check Current’s Model P product page, Model P user guide and pizza oven FAQ for the latest manual and installation advice. The P+ is a separate model; its newer circuit, light and mode details should not be substituted into a P setup.