Cuisinart MultiClad Pro 12-Piece Cookware Set vs Cook N Home Basics 12-Piece Cookware Set

Buy the Cuisinart MultiClad Pro if you want cookware that heats evenly up the sidewalls and can take high oven heat. Its triple-ply aluminum core and 550°F limit beat the Cook N Home's disc-bottom design and 350°F cap. The Cook N Home is the lighter, lower-cost step into stainless with glass lids you can see through, but owners of that style of pan report hot spots and thinner walls. Cuisinart owners praise even cooking and easy cleaning but report some warping; Cook N Home has fewer ratings and less of a track record.

• Choose the Cuisinart MultiClad Pro if you cook on induction or gas, want oven-safe pans to 550°F, and value even heat over a lighter pan.
• Choose the Cook N Home Basics if you want a full 12-piece stainless set with see-through glass lids and silicone-grip handles for lighter everyday cooking.