This Review examines 20 Stainless Steel Cookware Sets that we consider the best value for money in 2019. You might also be interested in our other cookware reviews:

Ceramic Cookware Review   -or-   Anodized Non-stick Cookware Review

Products here are divided into the following 4 categories:

• Budget Products
• Mid-Range Products
• Premium Products
• Top-of-the-Line Products

5 Best Budget Cookware Sets

Criteria / Product	Cook N Home 12-Piece Stainless Steel Set	WearEver A834S974 Cook and Strain Stainless Steel Cookware Set	Cuisinart 77-7 Chef's Classic Stainless 7-Piece Cookware Set	T-fal C798SC64 Ultimate Stainless Steel Copper-Bottom Cookware Set	Farberware Millennium Stainless Steel Tulip Series 10-Piece Cookware Set
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Our score	4	2	5	1 (Best)	3
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User Rating*	4.3 out of 5	4.5 out of 5	4.3 out of 5	4.2 out of 5	4.5 out of 5
No of Reviews*	150+ Reviews	140+ Reviews	230+ Reviews	540+ Reviews	80+ Reviews
Pieces in a Set	12 Pieces	10 Pieces	7 Pieces	12 Pieces	10 Pieces
Features	Capsuled bottom with aluminum disc Stainless handles Tempered glass lids Suitable for all cooking	Impact-bonded aluminum bases Rolled stainless-steel handles Tempered-glass covers with stainless-steel rims 18/10 stainless-steel construction	Aluminum encapsulated in base Stay-cool stainless-steel handles Stainless steel lids with dripless rims Mirror-polished 18/10 steel	Copper-Bottom Heavy Gauge Multi-Layer Base Riveted stainless-steel ergonomic handles lass lids with stainless-steel loop handles Dishwasher Safe, Oven Safe	Stainless steel bases Stainless steel handles Glass lids Suitable for use on all stovetops including glass and induction

5 Best Mid-Range Cookware Sets

Criteria / Product	Cuisinart 77-10 Chef's Classic Stainless 10-Piece Cookware Set	T-fal Elegance Stainless Steel Dishwasher Safe Cookware Set	Emeril by All-Clad E914SC64 PRO-CLAD Tri-Ply Stainless Steel Cookware Set	Cuisinart MCP-12N MultiClad Pro Stainless Steel 12-Piece Cookware Set	Cooks Standard NC-00232 Multi-Ply Clad Stainless-Steel Cookware Set
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Our score	3	5	4	1 (Best)	2
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User Rating*	4.2 out of 5	4.1 out of 5	4.4 out of 5	4.6 out of 5	4.8 out of 5
No of Reviews*	900+ Reviews	9+ Reviews	200+ Reviews	300+ Reviews	90+ Reviews
Pieces in a Set	10 Pieces	18 Pieces	12 Pieces	12 Pieces	12 Pieces
Features	Aluminum base Solid, riveted stainless steel handles Stainless steel lids Dishwasher Safe, Oven safe to 500 F	Encapsulated-aluminum thick gouge bases Riveted, curved, stainless-steel handles Glass lids with stainless-steel loop handles Safe for induction cooking & dishwasher	Bonded tri-ply stainless/aluminum bases Ergonomically designed metal handles Tempered glass lids Suitable for all stovetops & Dishwasher safe	Tri-ply 18/10 stainless steel construction with aluminum core Solid 18/10 stainless-steel handles Tight-fitting 18/10 stainless-steel lid Oven safe to 500 F, Dishwasher safe	Multi-Ply Clad construction (18/10 steel & aluminum) Stainless steel Stay-Cool Handles (Air-Flow Technology) Steel lids All stovetops, Oven safe to 500 F, Dishwasher safe

5 Best Premium Cookware Sets

Criteria / Product	Cuisinart 77-17 Chef's Classic Stainless 17-Piece Cookware Set	Revere 10-pc Stainless Steel Set with Tri-Ply Bottom	Duxtop Professional Stainless-steel 17-piece Cookware Set	Cuisinart MCP-12 MultiClad Pro Stainless Steel 12-Piece Cookware Set	Anolon Nouvelle Copper Stainless Steel
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Our score	4	5	2	3	1 (Best)
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User Rating*	4.2 out of 5	4.7 out of 5	4.5 out of 5	4.5 out of 5	4.6 out of 5
No of Reviews*	300+ Reviews	9+ Reviews	23+ Reviews	750+ Reviews	80+ Reviews
Pieces in a Set	17 Pieces	10 Pieces	17 Pieces	12 Pieces	10 Pieces
Features	18/10 stainless steel with inner aluminum core Riveted stainless-steel stay-cool handles Matching 18/10 mirror-polished metal lids Dishwasher safe, Oven safe to 500 F	Stainless steel body with Tri-Ply bottom Cool touch phenolic handles Tempered glass lids Oven safe to 350 F	18/10 commercial grade stainless steel, heavy gauge impact-bonded aluminum base Ergonomically shaped, anti-slippery metal handles Tempered glass lids Dishwasher safe, Oven safe to 550 F, Freezer safe, All stove-tops	Tri-ply 18/10 stainless steel construction with aluminum core Stainless-steel handles Tight-fitting 18/10 stainless-steel lids Dishwasher safe, Oven safe to 500 F	Base with copper, aluminum & stainless steel Refined cast stainless steel handles Deep seated stainless steel dome lids All stovetops, Dishwasher safe, Oven safe to 500 F

5 Best Top-of-the-Line Cookware Sets

Criteria / Product	Calphalon Contemporary Stainless Cookware Set	All-Clad 700508 Master Chef 2 Stainless Steel 10-Piece Cookware Set	Calphalon 10-Piece AccuCore Stainless Steel Cookware Set	All-Clad 600822 SS Copper Core 5-Ply Bonded 10-Piece Cookware Set, Silver	All-Clad 60090 Copper Core 5-Ply Bonded 14-Piece Cookware Set
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Our score	4	5	3	2	1 (Best)
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User Rating*	4.3 out of 5	4.3 out of 5	4.4 out of 5	4.4 out of 5	4.7 out of 5
No of Reviews*	60+ Reviews	17+ Reviews	8+ Reviews	20+ Reviews	16+ Reviews
Pieces in a Set	13 Pieces	10 Pieces	10 Pieces	10 Pieces	14 Pieces
Features	Tri-Ply Performance, Full aluminum core Stay-cool stainless steel handles Tempered Glass Covers All stove-tops, Oven safe to 450 F, Dishwasher safe, Made in USA	Stick-resistant stainless steel interior, Aluminum core Riveted, stay-cool stainless steel handles Metal lids Dishwashr safe	Five layers with copper core Long handles stay cool on the stovetop Dishwasher, Oven and Broiler safe Induction capable	5-Ply bonded layers of stainless-steel, aluminum and copper Stainless steel handles & lids Hand washing recommended All stove-tops, Oven safe, Dishwasher safe	5-Ply bonded layers of stainless-steel, aluminum and copper Stainless steel handles & lids Hand washing recommended All stove-tops, Oven safe, Dishwasher safe

*Note: Values in fields “User Rating” and “No of Reviews” may change with time. These charts show information valid as of the publication date of this Review.

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