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This was my main thought about the pro - much better clearance from the cooking surface to allow bigger things to be cooked in it.
I did so much research on building an oven, that every time I thought I was getting near to starting, I'd learn something that had me planning it differently. And with each bit of new information, the price went up! Oven cement, insulation, cooking surface etc etc.
I'm sure I'll build one at some stage down the line, but for now I'm very happy with my little uuni.
Nef
The idea of a brick pizza oven is so much better than the reality. I built one 5 years ago, probably used it about 10 times. It takes bags of wood and ages to heat up, it's just a bit of a messy faf. It does look very cool though.
There are a few things I would do differently if I was going to build one again. Admittedly I did build it using reclaimed materials which maybe contributing to its poor performance.
The weather has got to it and it needs some repairs, it would cost about £800 to repair and improve it.
So I bought an Uuni Pro instead, it's a million times better. As you say very quick to heat up, you can just cook in it whenever you want. The brick you had to plan a week ahead.
I've got the gas and pellet burners but so far have just used wood and charcoal. It cooks brilliantly.
Pizza obviously, but I've done bread and even a leg of lamb. Still lots to experiment with I've only had it a week.
Full disclosure:I work for John Lewis so get 25% staff discount off the Uuni 😄