All-Clad D3 8-Quart Stockpot vs KitchenAid 5-Ply Clad 8-Quart Stockpot

Both are 8-quart clad stainless stockpots that work on induction and carry a stainless lid. The All-Clad D3 is the lighter, simpler pot: 3-ply, 4.3 lb, hand wash only, made in its Pennsylvania factory, and backed by a limited lifetime warranty. The KitchenAid is heavier at 5.51 lb, uses 5-ply clad construction, is dishwasher safe, oven safe to 500°F, and has etched measuring marks; its 4.9 rating from 45 owners is strong. Pick All-Clad for a lighter, proven pan you'll wash by hand; pick KitchenAid for more layers, easier cleanup and oven use.

• Choose the All-Clad D3 if you want a lighter 3-ply pot from a long-standing US maker and don't mind hand washing.
• Choose the KitchenAid 5-Ply if you want dishwasher-safe cleanup, oven use to 500°F and etched measuring marks.