All-Clad D3 6-Qt vs Tramontina 6-Qt
Based on tests by America's Test Kitchen (Jun 2025). How we score
Save $155Depends. The Tramontina 6-Qt for most people.
Buy the All-Clad D3 6-Qt if you sear a lot of meat and want fewer batches.
From 1 tester: America's Test Kitchen
From 1 tester: America's Test Kitchen
Amazon prices as of Sep 30, 2:51 AM EDT (details)
What the testers found
America's Test Kitchen's Best Buy lightweight Dutch oven, with the same full marks for cooking and durability as the All-Clad. Its tri-ply build "led to a great sear on meat and beautifully cooked rice," and ATK liked "its large, secure handles and tight-fitting lid." The drawback is a narrower, taller pot: "Its cooking surface is 2 inches smaller than that of our winner," so searing takes more batches. It scored 2 of 3 for ease of use.
| Criterion | All-Clad D3 6-Qt | Tramontina 6-Qt |
|---|---|---|
| Cooking | 3/3 | 3/3 |
| Ease of use | 3/3 | 2/3 |
| Durability | 3/3 | 3/3 |
From America's Test Kitchen: The Best Lightweight Dutch Ovens (updated June 24, 2025)
Specs side by side
| Spec | All-Clad D3 6-Qt | Tramontina 6-Qt |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $231.14 | $76.46 |
| Cost per year | — | — |
| Warranty | — | — |
| Construction | Tri-ply, fully clad | Tri-ply, fully clad |
| Cooking surface | 10 in (America's Test Kitchen) | 8 in (America's Test Kitchen) |
| Internal height | 3.9 in (America's Test Kitchen) | 5 in (America's Test Kitchen) |
| Weight | 3 lb 13 oz, lid 1 lb 4 oz (America's Test Kitchen) | 3 lb 14 oz, lid 1 lb 1 oz (America's Test Kitchen) |
Sources: America's Test Kitchen: The Best Lightweight Dutch Ovens (updated June 24, 2025), Manufacturer specs via Amazon listing
