Staub vs Cuisinart
Based on tests by America's Test Kitchen (Jun 2025). How we score
Staub
$423.98
Cuisinart
$129.95
Depends. Our pick is the Le Creuset.
Neither is our first choice. See Staub vs Le Creuset
Performance vs the Staub9/10 Close
From 1 tester: America's Test Kitchen
Durability vs the Staub7/10 Behind
From 1 tester: America's Test Kitchen
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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 matched the Staub's top marks for cooking, with 2.5 of 3 stars for durability. ATK found the larger 7 qt Cuisinart more prone to cosmetic chipping when repeatedly impacted.
| Criterion | Staub | Cuisinart |
|---|---|---|
| Cooking | 3/3 | 3/3 |
| Durability | 3/3 | 2.5/3 |
| Ease of use | 2/3 | 2.5/3 |
From America's Test Kitchen: The Best Dutch Ovens (updated June 25, 2025)
Specs side by side
| Spec | Staub | Cuisinart |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $423.98 | $129.95 |
| Cost per year | ~$17/yr est. | ~$11/yr est. |
| Warranty | — | Limited lifetime |
| Capacity | 5.5 qt | 5 qt |
| Material | Enameled cast iron, black matte interior | Enameled cast iron |
| Cooking surface | 8.75" (measured by America's Test Kitchen) | — |
| Weight | 12.5 lb (measured by America's Test Kitchen) | — |
| Oven safe to | 900°F without lid, 500°F with lid (per manufacturer) | — |
| Made in | France | — |
| Dishwasher safe | — | Yes (per manufacturer) |
Sources: America's Test Kitchen: The Best Dutch Ovens (updated June 25, 2025)
