Le Creuset Bread Oven vs Lodge Combo Cooker
Based on tests by America's Test Kitchen (Apr 2026). How we score
Save $154Depends. The Lodge Combo Cooker for most people.
Buy the Le Creuset Bread Oven if you want a lighter oven that needs no seasoning.
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 bread oven, with full marks for performance (the Le Creuset scored 2.5 of 3). The shallow skillet and deep pot "can make beautiful, well-browned boules weighing up to a kilogram," and double as everyday cookware. It lost half a point for ease of use because of its single pair of handles: "you must remember to offset the handle on top from the handle on the base if you want to be able to pry the two halves apart during use." "For the price, though, it’s a fantastic option." ATK didn't test long-term durability.
| Criterion | Le Creuset Bread Oven | Lodge Combo Cooker |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | 2.5/3 | 3/3 |
| Ease of use | 3/3 | 2.5/3 |
| Versatility | 2.5/3 | 2.5/3 |
From America's Test Kitchen: The Best Bread Ovens (updated Apr. 1, 2026)
Specs side by side
| Spec | Le Creuset Bread Oven | Lodge Combo Cooker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $214 | $59.90 |
| Cost per year | — | — |
| Warranty | — | — |
| Material | Enameled cast iron | Pre-seasoned cast iron |
| Weight | 9 lb 12 oz (America's Test Kitchen) | 12 lb 6.4 oz (America's Test Kitchen) |
| Cooking surface | 8 in round (America's Test Kitchen) | 8 in round (America's Test Kitchen) |
| Maximum loaf | 1-kg boule or 750-g batard (America's Test Kitchen) | 1-kg boule or 750-g batard (America's Test Kitchen) |
Sources: America's Test Kitchen: The Best Bread Ovens (updated Apr. 1, 2026), Manufacturer specs via Amazon listing
