Cookware Comparisons

Head-to-heads, decided by how you cook

Most cookware decisions come down to two or three options: D3 or D5, stainless or nonstick, skillet or sauté pan. Our comparisons put them side by side in tables, explain the trade-offs in plain language and end with a clear recommendation for each type of cook.

• Lines: D3 vs D5, D3 vs D5 vs Copper Core, Copper Core worth it?
• Materials: stainless vs nonstick, hard anodized vs stainless, nonstick vs hard anodized
• Shapes: sauté pan vs skillet

How to use a comparison

Start with the quick answer at the top, then jump to the table and the "who it's for" section. If you're still split, choose the option that fits the pan you'll use most often, and remember you can mix lines and materials in one kitchen.

See it, don't just read it

The Material Lab compares conductivity, reactivity and induction compatibility, and the Heat Lab animates how heat spreads through different builds.

The most common decisions