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Calphalon Premier 11-Piece Cookware Set vs Tramontina Tri-Ply Clad 12-Piece Cookware Set: what real owners say

Real owners lean toward the Tramontina Tri-Ply Clad 12-Piece Cookware Set: 87% of 54 owners recommend it, vs 69% of 45 for the Calphalon Premier 11-Piece Cookware Set.

Verdicts aggregated from Reddit, enthusiast forums, and YouTube owner comments — affiliate reviews excluded. Sample sizes differ; judge accordingly. How we score

Calphalon Premier 11-Piece Cookware Set

69%of 45 owners recommend
69% recommend · 18% neutral · 13% don't
Owners praise
  • Heats evenly without warping
  • Space-saving stackable design
  • Cleans up easily
Owners complain about
  • Nonstick wears, food starts sticking
  • Not true buy-it-for-life quality
  • Scratches easily, avoid metal utensils
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Tramontina Tri-Ply Clad 12-Piece Cookware Set

87%of 54 owners recommend
87% recommend · 6% neutral · 7% don't
Owners praise
  • Near All-Clad quality for far less
  • Durable, lasts 10+ years looking new
  • More comfortable handles than All-Clad
Owners complain about
  • Stains without Bar Keeper's Friend
  • Eggs and food stick until mastered
  • No drip edge, pours messily
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What Calphalon Premier 11-Piece Cookware Set owners say

“i just got a calphalon set from costco and i love it so far”
— @mimindidicookmeals on YouTube
“Some comments from an avid home cook who has a stainless set (Calphalon Premier tri-ply, which CR slots directly between these two at an overall of 70):”
— harkening on Reddit
“Calphalon was often returned due to quality issues.”
— @4gma59 on YouTube

What Tramontina Tri-Ply Clad 12-Piece Cookware Set owners say

“is it really 6x better than the Tramontina? I have my doubts.”
— @lukerodrigues6955 on YouTube
“Ironically Tramontina pan is nicer to use than a WMF. Bc it gets non stick easier than wmf.”
— @a.s.l711 on YouTube
“I bought this set and everything sticks not sure what I’m doing wrong but a good pan should just work these don’t”
— @jasonritzman7622 on YouTube