All-Clad D5 12" vs Tramontina
Based on tests by America's Test Kitchen (Jun 2025). How we score
Skip it. Our pick is the All-Clad D3 12".
Neither is our first choice. See All-Clad D5 12" vs All-Clad D3 12"
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
Rated Recommended with reservations by America's Test Kitchen, a notch below the D5 for performance (2 vs 2.5 of 3). "This sturdy pan barely dented and didn’t warp, making it a good choice, especially if you own a flat-topped stove." But "Its cooking surface was the narrowest in the lineup, so four steaks or eight pieces of chicken were crowded and didn’t cook as evenly." Like the D5, it has no lid.
| Criterion | All-Clad D5 12" | Tramontina |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | 2.5/3 | 2/3 |
| Ease of use | 2.5/3 | 2.5/3 |
| Cleanup/durability | 3/3 | 2.5/3 |
From America's Test Kitchen: The Best Stainless-Steel Skillets (updated June 25, 2025)
Specs side by side
| Spec | All-Clad D5 12" | Tramontina |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $199.95 | $54.95 |
| Cost per year | — | ~$2/yr est. |
| Warranty | — | Lifetime |
| Construction | Five-ply, fully clad | Tri-ply, fully clad (aluminum core) |
| Cooking surface | 9.25 in (America's Test Kitchen) | 8.38" (measured by America's Test Kitchen) |
| Weight | 3.1 lb (America's Test Kitchen) | — |
| Lid | Not included | — |
| Oven safe to | — | 500°F |
| Made in | — | Brazil |
Sources: America's Test Kitchen: The Best Stainless-Steel Skillets (updated June 25, 2025), Manufacturer specs via Amazon listing
