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Simply Calphalon or Kitchen Aid KCH1S10KD ?

Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2015

First, I did not receive these products for free, I bought them. The Simply Calphalon was rated a best buy by CR and I thought that the specs for the Kitchen Aid KitchenAid KCH1S10KD Hard Anodized Nonstick 10-Piece Cookware Set - Black Diamondmade them worth consideration. I have been in the restaurant business for over 30 years so I have a lot of experience with pans, mostly professional sets. So that is my point of reference. The Calphalon and Kitchen Aid were in the same mid-range price point (170 - 220) in November of 2015. Truthfully they are very similar but not equal.

First thing I noticed was that the Simply Calphalon were slightly smaller. Especially the Saute pan. The Kitchen Aid set is dishwasher safe, Calphalon is not. For better or worse (as you'll read better in this case) the Kitchen Aid are heavier. The Calphalon are double-coated nonstick, the Kitchen Aid are triple-coated. Packaging for KA says oven safe to 350 degrees and Cal. says 400. Amazon says 500 for KA vs 400 for Cal. Being curious I had both in the oven at 425 for 15 minutes with no issues. Both are Hard Anodized aluminum. If you have an induction cooktop only KA is compatable.

What is Hard Anodized and does it matter? Hard Anodized pans are naturally nonstick, and completely chemical-free. These pans are made with an aluminum base, which essentially gets submerged in a sulfuric acid bath that has low electrical charges running through it. As it cools, it causes the pans exterior to anodize. A hard anodized pan is extremely strong, has a long lifespan, and because it is virtually non-porous, it resists sticking. Add a few layers of non-stick coating and you have a great, relatively cheap (cost wise), pan.

So what are meaningful differences? The most important, and the one most often overlooked by consumers, is that Calphalon set is 3.2mm thick and the Kitchen Aid is 4.5mm thick. Meaning (all else being equal) the Kitchen Aid is more thermally conductive and durable. And my non-scientific tests show this. The KA heats up far quicker, stays at temp longer and cooks more evenly. It's not even close. Boiling water took about 1:30 less time in the KA and eggs cooked over medium heat in far less time. I had to lower the heat on everything I tested with the KA set. It conducted heat far better that my old Cuisinart or the Simply Calphalon. The difference in thickness also accounts for the difference in weight.

Calphalon double-coated and KA has a triple-coated non-stick coating. The name is pretty explanatory but does it really matter? Yes and no. Right out of the box there is no noticible difference. However, in 4-5 years there should be a difference. Kitchen Aid's triple-coating should last longer and look better. We'll wait and see.

The Kitchen Aid is dishwasher safe the Simply Calphalon is not. Truthfully, I don't care what the manufacture says if you want you cookware to last don't put it in the dishwasher. With the non-stick coating it takes little effort to clean these so it's not worth it. Also, don't use metal instruments and never use cooking spray. Buy silicon utensils and a oil mister. The utensils are cheap and a mister lasts forever and is less expensive than 2 cans of Pam.

Real world cooking experience. After spending a week with each I gave the Calphalon to my son who recently moved out. They are nice pans and should take most of his abuse but they do not compare with the Kitchen Aid set. Cooking is quicker, food cooks more evenly and they look great. The deep black finish and flat tops are a stark change from the grey, domed cookware you usually see. I did find that the handles of the Calphalon set were slightly more comfortable. But that is subjective. Anyway who holds their pans for more than 10 seconds at a time?Neither sets handles became hot but, as expected, the handles on the lids of both became hot.

Lastly, while I like the look of the flat lids on the Kitchen Aid set, they do have issues. Domed lids like those on the Cal. set allow the condensation to continually drain. The flat lids tend to collect the condensation so that when you remove them... water everywhere. You quickly learn to tilt them as you remove but it is something of which to be aware.

Are they a professional set, no. But restaurants cook 300+ meals a day with people who don't care if the pans last to the next shift. So why pay triple the price? Well, the speed at which a 6mm or 7mm thick set gets to temp. is nice but that's the only difference. Usually, the Kitchen Aid set is slightly more than the Simply Calphalon but the they are worth the difference. So, for a mid-priced set of cookware, I don't think you'll find a better value than the Kitchen Aid.

I hope this is helpful in your decision. Be well.

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Heather Powers

Terrible Don’t Buy this set

Reviewed in the United States on September 14, 2019

This set is terrible!! The color came off on the first wash! I contacted the manufacturer with my concerns and they didn’t even respond! Terrible service terrible product

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Simply Calphalon or Kitchen Aid KCH1S10KD ?

Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2015

Size: 10-PieceMaterial Type: Hard-Anodized NonstickVerified Purchase

First, I did not receive these products for free, I bought them. The Simply Calphalon was rated a best buy by CR and I thought that the specs for the Kitchen Aid KitchenAid KCH1S10KD Hard Anodized Nonstick 10-Piece Cookware Set - Black Diamond made them worth consideration. I have been in the restaurant business for over 30 years so I have a lot of experience with pans, mostly professional sets. So that is my point of reference. The Calphalon and Kitchen Aid were in the same mid-range price point (170 - 220) in November of 2015. Truthfully they are very similar but not equal.

First thing I noticed was that the Simply Calphalon were slightly smaller. Especially the Saute pan. The Kitchen Aid set is dishwasher safe, Calphalon is not. For better or worse (as you'll read better in this case) the Kitchen Aid are heavier. The Calphalon are double-coated nonstick, the Kitchen Aid are triple-coated. Packaging for KA says oven safe to 350 degrees and Cal. says 400. Amazon says 500 for KA vs 400 for Cal. Being curious I had both in the oven at 425 for 15 minutes with no issues. Both are Hard Anodized aluminum. If you have an induction cooktop only KA is compatable.

What is Hard Anodized and does it matter? Hard Anodized pans are naturally nonstick, and completely chemical-free. These pans are made with an aluminum base, which essentially gets submerged in a sulfuric acid bath that has low electrical charges running through it. As it cools, it causes the pans exterior to anodize. A hard anodized pan is extremely strong, has a long lifespan, and because it is virtually non-porous, it resists sticking. Add a few layers of non-stick coating and you have a great, relatively cheap (cost wise), pan.

So what are meaningful differences? The most important, and the one most often overlooked by consumers, is that Calphalon set is 3.2mm thick and the Kitchen Aid is 4.5mm thick. Meaning (all else being equal) the Kitchen Aid is more thermally conductive and durable. And my non-scientific tests show this. The KA heats up far quicker, stays at temp longer and cooks more evenly. It's not even close. Boiling water took about 1:30 less time in the KA and eggs cooked over medium heat in far less time. I had to lower the heat on everything I tested with the KA set. It conducted heat far better that my old Cuisinart or the Simply Calphalon. The difference in thickness also accounts for the difference in weight.

Calphalon double-coated and KA has a triple-coated non-stick coating. The name is pretty explanatory but does it really matter? Yes and no. Right out of the box there is no noticible difference. However, in 4-5 years there should be a difference. Kitchen Aid's triple-coating should last longer and look better. We'll wait and see.

The Kitchen Aid is dishwasher safe the Simply Calphalon is not. Truthfully, I don't care what the manufacture says if you want you cookware to last don't put it in the dishwasher. With the non-stick coating it takes little effort to clean these so it's not worth it. Also, don't use metal instruments and never use cooking spray. Buy silicon utensils and a oil mister. The utensils are cheap and a mister lasts forever and is less expensive than 2 cans of Pam.

Real world cooking experience. After spending a week with each I gave the Calphalon to my son who recently moved out. They are nice pans and should take most of his abuse but they do not compare with the Kitchen Aid set. Cooking is quicker, food cooks more evenly and they look great. The deep black finish and flat tops are a stark change from the grey, domed cookware you usually see. I did find that the handles of the Calphalon set were slightly more comfortable. But that is subjective. Anyway who holds their pans for more than 10 seconds at a time?Neither sets handles became hot but, as expected, the handles on the lids of both became hot.

Lastly, while I like the look of the flat lids on the Kitchen Aid set, they do have issues. Domed lids like those on the Cal. set allow the condensation to continually drain. The flat lids tend to collect the condensation so that when you remove them... water everywhere. You quickly learn to tilt them as you remove but it is something of which to be aware.

Are they a professional set, no. But restaurants cook 300+ meals a day with people who don't care if the pans last to the next shift. So why pay triple the price? Well, the speed at which a 6mm or 7mm thick set gets to temp. is nice but that's the only difference. Usually, the Kitchen Aid set is slightly more than the Simply Calphalon but the they are worth the difference. So, for a mid-priced set of cookware, I don't think you'll find a better value than the Kitchen Aid.

I hope this is helpful in your decision. Be well.

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Heather Powers

Terrible Don’t Buy this set

Reviewed in the United States on September 14, 2019

Size: 10-PieceMaterial Type: Hard-Anodized NonstickVerified Purchase

This set is terrible!! The color came off on the first wash! I contacted the manufacturer with my concerns and they didn’t even respond! Terrible service terrible product

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J Rowell

Be Wary the Seller On This One...

Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2018

Size: 10-PieceMaterial Type: Hard-Anodized NonstickVerified Purchase

I was excited to order this set to replace our much loved Simply Calphalon pots that have served us well over the years. What came was a box of someone's mismatched, used cookware without the lids and most of which wasn't Simply.
We're not sure if it was a Calphalon error or an Amazon Fulfillment error, but someone isn't checking people's returns before they're sent out to new customers. Very disappointed.

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Pascal G.

Ok quality but made in China

Reviewed in the United States on November 23, 2018

Size: 10-PieceMaterial Type: Hard-Anodized NonstickVerified Purchase

Quality is ok, but this is made in China not in Toledo OH as the description and the Calphalon website implies

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Amazon Customer

GLASS LID SHATTERED!

Reviewed in the United States on March 24, 2017

Size: 10-PieceMaterial Type: Hard-Anodized NonstickVerified Purchase

Lid shattered while cooking! I was cooking spaghetti (on low) with the lid on the sauce and it cracked and shattered the entire glass lid! :(

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Christine

inconsistent quality

Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2017

Size: 10-PieceMaterial Type: Hard-Anodized NonstickVerified Purchase

I've had this set for just under a year, and I use them regularly (I cook a few times/week). I also followed all of the care and usage instructions - no metal utensils, wait for them to cool before cleaning, and using dishwasher detergent + non-abrasive sponge to hand wash them. While most of my pots and pans are still in good shape, a couple of them are no longer non-stick. I didn't notice any peeling or other issues; they simply stopped being nonstick and I have to use lots of oil/butter to prevent my food from sticking, and even then it often doesn't work.

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nik

Great Set

Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2019

Size: 10-PieceMaterial Type: Hard-Anodized NonstickVerified Purchase

I've had a Calphalon Simply 12" Everyday Pan for years and l Iove it. Decided I needed to invest in the same series for a pot and pan set. I couldn't be more pleased. Some of the Calphalon Set Reviews are hit or miss, but I knew that I wouldn't be going wrong if I got the same
simply series as what I have been using! Great purchase and the price was unbeatable! It heats evenly, the non-stick is awesome. Even if it does stick without the use of any kind of oil, you can use silicone utensils to scrape it without damaging your pan. Love them!

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Scott Ratcliff

... always been a fan of Calphalon and these don't disappoint. They ship very well packed with most the ...

Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2017

Size: 10-PieceMaterial Type: Hard-Anodized NonstickVerified Purchase

I've always been a fan of Calphalon and these don't disappoint. They ship very well packed with most the material being cardboard. The pots and pans have pretty thick bases so they take alittle longer to heat up than some other pans that I've used. The plus side is that there are no hotspots and they all heat up very easily.

I also like the fit of the lids. They're fairly heavy and have a nice snug fit, holding in steam very nicely. The handles also don't get hot, which is nice.

I want to be clear that the only reason I'm giving this set 4 stars is that they are only rated to 450 degrees in the oven. I'm assuming it's because there is silicone on the handles. It's great for controlling heat and being nonslip, but it limits the temperature that they can be used in the oven.

I would highly recommend this set to anyone looking for something nonstick. They've performed flawlessly and the price is unbeatable.

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Kyenta1

VERY difficult to clean

Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2018

Size: 10-PieceMaterial Type: Hard-Anodized NonstickVerified Purchase

Nice cookware set. Easy to clean interiors and lids. However....I tried using the company recommended cleanser, Bar Keepers Friend Cookware Cleanser, to remove some food stains that became baked onto the exterior of one of the pans. Even though I followed the cleanser's directions explicitly I was unable to remove any of the food stains from either the anodized aluminum or stainless steel surfaces. I keep my pans on display on a pot rack but this one makes the whole display appear dirty.
If you value the appearance of your cookware, I would not recommend this collection.

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Babyjen

Worth your money and investment to pay a little more!

Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2018

Size: 10-PieceMaterial Type: Hard-Anodized NonstickVerified Purchase

Caphalon never disappoints. This brand is reputable for it's high quality products. I had this item back in college when living with boyfriend. I had them for 5yrs and they were still like brand new as the first day I brought them. So now I needed new pots and pans because I was tired of buying the cheap sets Farberware you get from Wal-mart. Those cheap brand only lasts a year or two then you have to go buy new ones again. So I decided to invest in this brand again. I'm so glad I did. Upon receiving this item, I immediately can see how highly detail the quality is compared to the cheap ones. This pot looks like it'll last me another 5yr or more. Definitely worth paying a little more for the investment then buying cheap sets at Walmart that costs $69-$89 and last for only a year.

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