Le Creuset vs Cuisinart
Based on tests by America's Test Kitchen (Jun 2025) and Prudent Reviews (Apr 2026). How we score
Save $159Depends. The Cuisinart for most people.
Buy the Le Creuset if you want one pot for decades.
Average of 2 testers: America's Test Kitchen 9 · Prudent Reviews 9
Average of 2 testers: America's Test Kitchen 7 · Prudent Reviews 6
Amazon prices as of Sep 29, 9:38 PM EDT (details)
What the testers found
America's Test Kitchen's Best Buy in the 5–6 qt class: it "aced nearly every test" (fluffy rice, browned meatballs, crispy fries) and earned full marks for cooking, with 2.5 of 3 stars for durability and ease of use. At full size, ATK found the Cuisinart heavier than the Le Creuset (16.7 vs 13.7 lb) and more prone to cosmetic chipping.
| Criterion | Le Creuset | Cuisinart |
|---|---|---|
| Cooking | 3/3 | 3/3 |
| Durability | 3/3 | 2.5/3 |
| Ease of use | 3/3 | 2.5/3 |
From America's Test Kitchen: The Best Dutch Ovens (updated June 25, 2025)
Specs side by side
| Spec | Le Creuset | Cuisinart |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $289 | $129.95 |
| Cost per year | ~$12/yr est. | ~$11/yr est. |
| Warranty | — | Limited lifetime |
| Capacity | 5.5 qt | 5 qt |
| Material | Enameled cast iron | Enameled cast iron |
| Oven safe to | 500°F | — |
| Dishwasher safe | Yes (per manufacturer) | Yes (per manufacturer) |
Sources: Prudent Reviews: Le Creuset vs. Cuisinart Dutch Ovens, tested side by side (updated Apr. 29, 2026), America's Test Kitchen: The Best Dutch Ovens (updated June 25, 2025)
