KitchenAid 8 Qt Stainless Steel Stockpot vs Made In 8-Quart Clad Stainless Stockpot

Buy the Made In if you want one pot to keep for decades: its 5-ply cladding runs up the walls, so it heats evenly for stocks, canning and big boils, and it carries a lifetime warranty. The KitchenAid is the better pick if you want a lighter, colorful pot that goes in the dishwasher and costs less to own. Owners rate the KitchenAid highly, but its single-ply walls and three-ply base are a step below the Made In on build and heat spread.

• Choose the KitchenAid 8 QT Stockpot if you want a lighter, dishwasher-safe pot in a bright finish and you mostly simmer and boil on the base.
• Choose the Made In 8-Quart Stockpot if you want full 5-ply walls, a tight lid and a lifetime warranty for serious stock, canning and pasta.