Dutch ovens: is the expensive one worth it?

2 verdicts, 3 products judged.

Everything we judged, cheapest first

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

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

Le Creuset

$289

Our pick

Save $159

Cuisinart

$129.95

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

dutch ovens

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

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Staub

$423.98

Our pick

Save $135

Le Creuset

$289

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

dutch ovens

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

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