 What we like: At the first blush, the design is predominantly eye-catching. Then the quality will make impressed. Heavy gauge of anodized brushed aluminum make more sturdiness, as well as raise cooking performance. With 3 layers of nonstick coated by Dupont Autograph nonstick, the Circulon Contempo fulfills effective nonstick---totally not sticking and scratching. This is a rare med-price cookware that allows using metal utensils. Besides, it’s compatible with most burners, excepting induction stove, however. The cooking ability is quite beyond our expectation. Among medium-ranged nonstick, it does beautifully work for evenly and quickly heating, with oven-safe to 400°F. The TOTAL Food Release system, the circular ridges on the bottom of the pans, helps make the superior results as advertised. We love the weight the pans, which can be carried one-handed with food, but not feel like junks. The clean and care is breezy normal, except for dishwasher. The handles and grips are a work of art, as well as good agronomic. The stainless dual rivets make extra strength while silicone wrapped grips prevent too-hot-to-touch experience. The size is slightly small but enough for daily meals of small family. The whole finish, as mentioned, is undoubtedly striking with contemporary-modernized style. Lastly, the price is somewhat attractive. For more reviews, from expert’s view like Good Housekeeping, the Circulon Contempo got the seal of approval at A- rating, for good matching of bold style and performance. The Cooking Light Magazine suggested 12” skillet as a best nonstick pan. Also, we’ve found very high ratings from real users around here. What we don't like: There’re two main downsides. The first one is it’s not for induction burner. If it’s your constraint, it’s better to further on induction-ready stainless steel cookware or consider Circulon Symmetry instead. Another one, it’s not dishwasher-safe, but most reviewers confirmed for breezy cleaning as totally nonstick finish. Other drawbacks are found scatted, which are mostly up to personal preference, such as handle decoration or small size. The Verdict
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