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Dutch ovens: is the expensive one worth it?

2 verdicts, 3 products judged.

Everything we judged, cheapest first

  1. $129.95Cuisinart Chef's Classic Enameled Cast Iron CasseroleOur pick over Le Creuset Dutch Oven
  2. $289Le Creuset Dutch OvenOur pick over Staub CocotteDepends
  3. $423.98Staub CocotteDepends

Amazon prices as of Sep 29, 9:38 PM EDT (details)

The verdicts

Le Creuset Signature Round Dutch Oven, 5.5 qt
Le Creuset
$289
Our pickCuisinart Chef's Classic Enameled Cast Iron Casserole, 5 qt (CI650-25)Save $159
Cuisinart
$129.95

Amazon prices as of Sep 29, 9:38 PM EDT (details)

Depends. Cuisinart for most people.

Splurge if you want one pot for decades.

Cuisinart vs the Le Creuset
Performance
9/10 Close
Durability
7/10 Behind
Only alternativeFull verdict
Staub Cast Iron Round Cocotte, 5.5 qt (1102687)
Staub
$423.98
Our pickLe Creuset Signature Round Dutch Oven, 5.5 qtSave $135
Le Creuset
$289

Amazon prices as of Sep 29, 9:38 PM EDT (details)

Depends. Le Creuset for most people.

Splurge if you specifically want its low sides and dark interior.

Le Creuset vs the Staub
Performance
9/10 Close
Durability
10/10 Matches
Also scoredCuisinartFull verdict

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