Calphalon Contemporary vs Tri-Ply

Question: “I’m researching around for Calphalon stainless steel cookware as an alternative for All-Clad. The two models, Contemporary and Tri-Ply, catch my interest. It looks very similar, so I wonder how different of the two products?”

First of all, for Calphalon, we totally hand down for being a really good option for finding a good quality stainless steel cookware. Well worth investment.

Talking about these two models, Calphalon Contemporary and Tri-Ply, the most features are nearly the same. According to Calphalon customer service, they both are manufactured with the same construction, tri-ply technique. So, there’s no significantly difference in cooking ability, durability and functionality. They both come with tempered glass lids, number of pieces and lifetime warranty. The big distinction is totally style. While the Tri-Ply features quite standard finishes, polished stainless-steel, and less comfortable handles, the Contemporary shows more beautiful brush finishes with noticeably sleek style. Yet, the Contemporary requires more about 100 bucks for the unique design.

	Contemporary	Tri-Ply
Material	Tri-ply stainless-steel clad with aluminum core
Lid Material	Tempered glass
Handle Material	Cast stainless-steel
Size	13 pieces: - 1.5-quart saucepan w/cover - 2.5-quart saucepan w/cover - 3-quart sauté pan w/cover - 3-quart chef’s pan w/cover - 6-quart Dutch oven w/cover - 8” skillet - 10” skillet - 12” skillet
Oven-Safe	500°F
Dishwasher-Safe	Yes
Broiler-Safe	Yes
Induction Capability	Yes
Warrantee	Lifetime
Finishes	Sleek Curved Vessel	Polished stainless steel exterior and satin finished interior
Price*	$350-$400	$500-$550
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*Note: Retailer price at 1 September 2013.