Le Creuset Stainless 12" vs All-Clad D3 12"
Based on tests by America's Test Kitchen (Jun 2025). How we score
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From 1 tester: America's Test Kitchen
From 1 tester: America's Test Kitchen
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What the testers found
America's Test Kitchen's winning stainless skillet, with full marks in every category; the Le Creuset scored 2.5 of 3 for ease of use and for cleanup and durability. "It resisted warping and withstood thermal shock and outright abuse with nary a scratch or dent," and its grooved handle "won’t rotate in your hand." Both pans have a 9.5-inch cooking surface and weigh 2.8 pounds, and the D3 comes with a lid.
| Criterion | Le Creuset Stainless 12" | All-Clad D3 12" |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | 3/3 | 3/3 |
| Ease of use | 2.5/3 | 3/3 |
| Cleanup/durability | 2.5/3 | 3/3 |
From America's Test Kitchen: The Best Stainless-Steel Skillets (updated June 25, 2025)
Specs side by side
| Spec | Le Creuset Stainless 12" | All-Clad D3 12" |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $204.95 | $149.95 |
| Cost per year | — | — |
| Warranty | — | Limited lifetime |
| Construction | Tri-ply, fully clad | Tri-ply, fully clad (aluminum core) |
| Cooking surface | 9.5 in (America's Test Kitchen) | 9.5" (measured by America's Test Kitchen) |
| Weight | 2.8 lb (America's Test Kitchen) | 2.8 lb |
| Lid | Not included | — |
| Oven safe to | — | 600°F |
| Made in | — | USA |
Sources: America's Test Kitchen: The Best Stainless-Steel Skillets (updated June 25, 2025), Manufacturer specs via Amazon listing
