Best cookware sets, tested and reviewed for 2025

KANIKA SINGH RATHORE,

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Copper and cast iron have long been the most common materials for cookware sets. However, new materials including aluminum and stainless steel were introduced into pots and pans, followed by the use of nonstick and ceramic coatings.

These days, shopping for cookware can be difficult when you have so many materials, designs, and techniques to choose from. Things like style, ease of storage and cleaning are just as important as how well the cookware heats.

To help find the best cookware, I tested a variety of sets that can be used on a variety of stoves, ovens, and even grills. This involved cooking various dishes and cleaning them by hand. I wanted to know how these pots performed and who they would ultimately be suitable for. Keep reading to learn more.

The best cookware sets for 2025 are:

  • overall best – Caraway 12-Piece Cookware Set: Was $534, now $399, Amazon.com
  • Best for Versatility – Our Place Cookware Duo: Was $239.95, now $215, Amazon.com
  • Best Ceramic Cookware Sets – Greenpan Essence Ceramic Non-Stick 10-Piece: Was $229.99, now $129.99, Amazon.com
  • Best Stainless Steel Cookware Sets – Cuisinart 12-Piece Stainless Steel Cookware Set: Was $379.95, now $259.95, cuisinart.com
  • Best for heat conductivity – Viking 3-Ply Hammered Copper Pots and Pans Set: $549.99, Amazon.com
  • best cast iron cookware sets – Staub Enameled Cast Iron Stackable Cookware Set: $599.95, Amazon.com
  • Best Hybrid Cookware Sets – Hell’s Kitchen Hybrid Five-Piece Set: Was $479.97, now $399.99, Amazon.com
  • Best Budget Cookware Sets – T-Fal Ingenio Essential Nonstick: Was $129.99, now $79.99, Amazon.com
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how i tested

I tried a variety of foods in the pans I tested ,Alex Temblador/The Independent,

I tested the cookware set for several weeks on a gas stove. Using the set to cook a variety of foods from over-easy eggs to soups, asparagus, squash, steak, and even pork loin, I came to appreciate how quickly and evenly the cookware heats at low and medium temperatures.

I made sure to pay attention to how evenly the food cooked in the pan, whether the handles or knobs stayed cool, whether food stuck to it, and how easy the set was to clean by hand. This allowed us to look at the overall value of cookware sets and determine where they fit best on this list.

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