Teivio 32-Piece Wheat Straw Dinnerware Set vs Pfaltzgraff Sylvia 32-Piece Dinnerware Set

Buy the Pfaltzgraff Sylvia if you want real porcelain dishes for family meals and guests. Buy the Teivio set if kids, camping or outdoor use is the point and breakage is a real risk. The Sylvia is heavier, looks better on a table and owners praise its weight and finish, though a few arrive chipped or with a cracked mug. The Teivio is lighter, BPA-free and nearly unbreakable, but it looks and feels like plastic and the 10.6-inch plates are smaller than the Sylvia's.

• Choose the Teivio if you need dishes that survive drops, kids, picnics and camping, and you want straws and chopsticks included.
• Choose the Pfaltzgraff Sylvia if you want porcelain for everyday family meals and entertaining, and you care how the table looks.