The 8 Best Cookware Sets for Induction Cooktops of 2020

This stylish set looks attractive, with a graceful shape and a copper stripe along the bottom. It includes pieces you’ll actually use, and no silly extras that increase the piece count. The stockpot and frying pan are larger than the ones usually found in sets, which typically skew towards smaller pots and pans. Thanks to those larger pieces, this set will be useful for large families, for a couple who likes to entertain, or for anyone who likes to batch cook. 

The bottom layer of the pots has a copper core and a stainless steel cap for excellent performance on induction cooktops. The lids are stainless steel, so there’s no risk of breakage, and the very large handles offer a sure grip. The cookware is oven safe to 500 degrees, and dishwasher safe for easy cleaning with cooking is done. 

This set includes a 1 1/4-quart sauce pan with a lid, a 2 1/2-quart sauce pan with a lid, an 6 1/2-quart stock pot with a lid, an 8-inch frying pan, a 10 1/2-inch frying pan, and a 3-quart sauté pan with a lid.

All Clad has a solid reputation for quality cookware, and this set is no exception. The cookware is hard anodized and has a bonded stainless steel base that’s optimized for use on induction burners. The lids are glass with generous handles, so you can see what’s cooking without lifting the lid. The cookware (without lids) is oven safe to 500 degrees, so you can go from stovetop to oven with ease, whether you’re finishing a steak or cooking a casserole. All pieces in the set are dishwasher safe.

This set includes an 8-inch frying pan, a 10-inch frying pan, a 2 1/2-quart sauce pan with a lid, a 3 1/2-quart sauce pan with a lid, and an 8-quart stock pot with a lid.

This set includes the pots and pans you’ll need, plus some extras that will come in handy. Each piece is made from heavy-duty, commercial-grade stainless steel with an encapsulated aluminum base for fast, even heating, so they’re just as good for slow simmering a stew as they are for searing pork chops. The set is oven safe to 550 degrees so you can start your casserole on the stove and finish in the oven, and it’s all dishwasher safe. 

The set includes an 8-inch frying pan, a 9 1/2-inch frying pan, a 1.6-quart sauce pan with a lid, a 2 1/2-quart sauce pan with a lid, an 8.6-quart stock pot with a lid, and a 5-quart sauté pan with a lid. It also includes a 9 1/2-inch pasta basket, a steamer basket, and a cooking spoon, a fork, and a spatula.

Whether you're scrambling a couple eggs for breakfast, sautéing some spinach for dinner, or browning ground beef for a casserole, it's important to have the right sized frying pan for the job. We love that this set comes with three different sizes to tackle any cooking task. These ceramic coated pans are nonstick, induction friendly, and oven safe up to 500 degrees.

The set includes an 8-inch, a 10-inch, and an 11-inch frying pan, so you can choose a size that’s just right. These are hand wash only and should not be used with metal utensils, which may damage the nonstick surface.

This ceramic cookware set is made from hard anodized aluminum with proprietary magneto technology that uses magnetic particles and copper reinforcement in the base to provide for more even heating and to prevent the base of the cookware from warping over time. The ceramic nonstick coating is metal utensil safe (but wood or nylon utensils are recommended) and the pots are safe for oven and broiler temperatures up to 600 degrees. For easy cleaning, these pans can go right into the dishwasher. 

The set includes an 8-inch frying pan, a 9 1/2-inch frying pan an 11-inch frying pan, a 2-quart sauce pan, a 3-quart sauce pan, a 3-quart skillet, a 5-quart casserole, and four lids.

This induction-safe, nonstick cookware set won’t break the budget, and it includes plenty of useful pieces, like a the steamer insert that will come in handy for fish, vegetables, or even Chinese buns. The pieces have a nonstick interior with a patented Thermo Spot indicator that changes color when the pots are preheated and ready for food to be added. The pots are oven safe for heat up to 400 degrees, while the lids can handle temperatures up to 350 degrees, and all are dishwasher safe for easy cleaning. The lids are made of tempered glass with generous, insulated handles.

This set includes an 8-inch frying pan, a 10 1/4-inch frying pan, a 1-quart saucepan with a lid, a 3-quart saucepan with a lid, a 5-quart stock pot with a lid, a stainless steel steamer insert, and two nylon tools. It also includes a small “one-egg wonder” frying pan that is not induction compatible.

This set includes four pieces of cookware that any cook will find essential, along with three lids. The pieces are all large, too, so you can make a family-sized pot of soup in one batch. Made from stainless steel inside and out with an aluminum core, this is made to perform, while the distinctive shape makes them stand out from basic cookware. The pots are safe for cooktop, oven, and broiler up to 600 degrees while the vented and tempered glass lids are safe to 450 degrees. For easy cleaning, they’re dishwasher safe when cooking is done. 

This set includes a 10-inch frying pan, a 3.4-quart sauce pan with a lid, a 3.6-quart sauté pan with a lid, and an 8-quart stock pot with a lid.