Cuisinart
Cuisinart MultiClad Pro 12-Piece Set
Good
Our score: 76 / 100
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What we like
- Same three-layer bonded construction logic as All-Clad D3 at under half the price
- 12-piece configuration covers more pot and pan sizes than most competing sets, including a steamer insert
- Even heating across the base is genuinely good for the price tier — no meaningful hot spots in normal stovetop use
What we don't
- Stainless gauge is noticeably thinner than All-Clad's — the metal flexes slightly and sounds "tinnier" when tapped
- Handle rivets loosen faster over years of heavy dishwasher use than All-Clad's do
- Exterior polish dulls and scratches faster, especially on the lids
Specifications
| Material | Tri-ply bonded stainless steel with aluminum core |
|---|---|
| Pieces | 12 |
| Induction ready | Yes |
| Oven safe temp | 500°F (lids to 350°F) |
| Handle | Stainless steel, riveted, drilled for weight |
| Dishwasher safe | Yes |
| Warranty | Limited lifetime |
How it compares
Cuisinart MultiClad Pro 12-Piece Set vs. similar cookware sets.
| Specification |  | All-Clad D3 10-Piece Set | Lodge Cast Iron Skillet | Tramontina Tri-Ply Clad 12-Piece Set |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our score | 76 | 85Best | 84 | 80 |
| Material | Tri-ply bonded stainless steel with aluminum core | Tri-ply bonded stainless steel with aluminum core | Cast iron, pre-seasoned with vegetable oil | Tri-ply bonded stainless steel with aluminum core |
| Pieces | 12Best | 10 | 1 (single 10.25-inch skillet — not a boxed set) | 12Best |
| Induction ready | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Oven safe temp | 500°F (lids to 350°F) | 500°F (lids to 350°F) | — | 500°F (lids to 350°F) |
| Handle | Stainless steel, riveted, drilled for weight | Stainless steel, riveted, hollow cast | Integrated cast iron handle with helper handle | Stainless steel, riveted |
| Dishwasher safe | Yes | Yes, hand wash recommended | No | Yes |
| Warranty | Limited lifetime yr | Limited lifetime yr | — | Limited lifetime yr |
| Oven safe temp (F) | — | — | 500+ (broiler-safe) | — |
| Warranty (yr) | — | — | Limited lifetime | — |