Le Creuset 5.5 qt Round Dutch Oven vs Round Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven

The Le Creuset 5.5 quart Round Dutch Oven is the safer buy for most kitchens. It is lighter at about 11 lb, holds slightly more, is dishwasher safe, and has decades of warranty and resale reputation behind it. The Round Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven matches it on heat performance and oven-safe temperature, adds a dimpled lid that returns moisture, and is rated 4.9 from over 1,500 owners, but it is heavier at 14.7 lb and must be hand washed. Choose Le Creuset for everyday ease and long-term backing; choose the rival for a dimpled self-basting lid and a strong owner record.

• Choose the Le Creuset if you want a lighter pot you can put in the dishwasher and count on for decades of warranty support.
• Choose the Round Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven if a dimpled self-basting lid and a large body of high owner ratings matter more to you than hand washing.