Le Creuset Glass Lid with Stainless Steel Knob vs 12 Inch Tempered Glass Pan Lid

Both are tempered glass lids with stainless steel trim, so the choice comes down to fit and finish. The Le Creuset lid is the better-made piece: a brushed stainless knob, a steam vent, and a 4.7 rating from 215 owners who mostly praise the fit and the look. The generic 12-inch lid is larger, cheaper-feeling, and rated slightly lower at 4.5, but it covers big fry pans and skillets the Le Creuset lid may not. Buy the Le Creuset if you want a lid that matches Le Creuset cookware and will last; buy the 12-inch lid if you need coverage for a wide skillet.

• Choose the Le Creuset lid if you own Le Creuset pots or want a sturdier, better-finished lid with a stainless knob and a steam vent.
• Choose the 12-inch lid if you need to cover a wide frying pan or skillet and want a simple, dishwasher-safe glass lid.