Circulon A1 Series 9-Piece Cookware Set vs All-Clad D3 10-Piece Cookware Set

Buy the Circulon A1 if you want non-stick cooking, easy cleanup and a straining lid for pasta and stock. Buy the All-Clad D3 if you want bare stainless that takes metal utensils and steel wool, sears hard and goes from stovetop to broiler. The Circulon is lighter and dishwasher safe but its coating is the wear item. The All-Clad is heavier, hand-wash only and not non-stick, but owners report it lasting for years.

• Choose the Circulon A1 Series if you cook eggs, fish and sauces often and want a non-stick surface you can put in the dishwasher.
• Choose the All-Clad D3 if you want uncoated stainless that can take high heat, metal utensils and decades of scrubbing.