A good set of cookware can last a lifetime, but it can be difficult to find a quality set that fits within a budget. Luckily, there are many cookware sets available for under $400 that offer great value for money. These cookware sets often come with a variety of pieces, such as saucepans, skillets, and stock pots, and are made from durable materials such as stainless steel or anodized aluminum. Here are some great options.

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    Ideal for upgrading your current cookware collection or putting together a brand-new kitchen, this elegant 17-piece set is built to stand up to everyday use. These pans are perfect for dinners with friends, making it easy to create delicious homemade...

    durable, complete set, stainless steel

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    A great go-to assortment of cookware must-haves, this essential set makes it easy to prepare multiple dishes at once. Each piece has a mirror finish for classic looks and professional performance. Get superior heat distribution with the aluminum encapsulated...

    easy to clean, durable, quality

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    Ideal for upgrading your current cookware collection or putting together a brand-new kitchen, this elegant 14-piece set was inspired by the kitchens of France. Easily prepare bouillabaisse, simmer delicious stocks or sear the best steak au poivre with...

    durability, quality, easy to clean

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    A traditional French cooking vessel designed to concentrate flavorful juices, this hand-finished round Dutch oven is ideal for stews, soups, casseroles, roasts and braises. Enameled cast-iron construction distributes and retains heat evenly and effectively...

    perfect size, quality, versatility

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    The GreenGourmet line from Cuisinart is designed from recycled products so you can feel better about your environmental footprint while cooking. This versatile set combines high-polished stainless-steel with durable ceramic PTFE- and PFOA-free nonstick...

    easy to clean, non-stick, durable

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    Designed for cooking smaller portions, this small-but-mighty duo is the perfect pair for your everyday recipes. Made with an aluminum core and a stainless steel base plate, these pans heat evenly and are suitable for use with all cooktops, including...

    easy cleanup, appearance, perfect size

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    Simmer, sauté, fry, boil or braise with the incredible nonstick of Cuisinart Advantage cookware. Ceramic nonstick will not stain or discolor and is titanium reinforced for exceptional release that lasts and lasts. Beneath this impressive nonstick...

    non-stick, easy to clean, quality

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    Zwilling’s Motion cookware marries the best of Italian design with expert German engineering. The result is high-performance heavy-gauge anodized aluminum cookware with the convenience of nonstick. This 10-piece set includes everything you need...

    durable, non-stick, easy to clean

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    Featuring two professional-grade skillets, this versatile set is perfect for browning and searing meats, sautéing, pan-frying and more. Sloped sides make it easy to slide a spatula under cooking foods. Secure, ergonomic handles make it easy to transport...

    durability, quality, non-stick

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    Designed to meet the needs of professional and home chefs, the aptly named Essentials collection cooks and cleans up with ease and conveniently nests together for convenient, compact storage while preventing damage to the nonstick surfaces. This 4-piece...

    durable, easy to clean, appearance

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    A do-it-all set.

    Featuring three professional-grade skillets, this versatile set is perfect for browning and searing meats, sautéing, pan-frying and more. Sloped sides make it easy to slide a spatula under cooking foods. Secure, ergonomic handles...

    non-stick, easy to clean, quality

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    Cook weeknight meals or expansive menus for guests with this set of cast iron cookware. It includes a cocotte, a braiser pan and a grill pan, providing the perfect vessel for nearly all culinary needs.

    The cocotte is the perfect size for casserole dishes...

    versatility, durability, quality

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    This versatile 11-piece cookware set from Cuisinart includes all the tools you need to perform virtually any cooking task. Serious chefs can sauté veal or salmon steaks, reduce a delicate sauce, and simmer the perfect stock. You can also slow-cook creamy...

    easy to clean, non-stick, easy cleanup

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    Combining stunning colors with smooth ceramic grey-colored interiors and comfortable stainless handles, this ceramic nonstick cookware set from Cuisinart brings design and function to your kitchen. Each piece is contoured for style and the ergonomic...

    color, easy to clean, appearance

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    For groundbreaking innovations in cookware, equip the kitchen with a Hestan NanoBond Molecular Titanium Stainless Steel Saucepan. Available in 4 sizes, this lightweight saucepan is designed with a wider base for efficient heating and stirring and sealed,...

    great temperature control, functional, perfect size

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    All-Clad’s versatile skillet set is perfect for everything from sautéing and searing to browning and reheating. Flat bases and flared sides make tossing foods effortless and allow for easy turning with a spatula.

    A kitchen essential—All-Clad’s HA1 Expert...

    easy to clean, met expectations, high-quality

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    All-Clad’s versatile five-piece set is perfect for everything from sautéing and searing to browning and reheating. Flat bases and flared sides make tossing foods effortless and allow for easy turning with a spatula.

    A kitchen essential—All-Clad’s HA1...

    fast shipping, great for everyday use, non-stick surface

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    This extensive 17-piece set includes all the tools you need to succeed as a home chef. Sear salmon steaks, create concentrated stocks or sauces or whip up delicious grilled chicken with veggies for lunch. Whatever you’re inspired to cook, the Quantanium...

    easy to clean, quality, non-stick

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    Zwilling’s Motion cookware marries the best of Italian design with expert German engineering. The result is high-performance heavy-gauge anodized aluminum cookware with the convenience of nonstick. From searing meat to sautéing vegetables,...

    non-stick, durability, easy to clean

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    A complete set of quality cookware for all your holiday needs or any time of the year, this three-piece set includes a pie pan, rectangular baker and oval baker that produce mouthwatering casseroles, gratins, lasagna, and all your favorite baked desserts,...

    easy to clean, durable, beautiful

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    Designed to meet the needs of professional and home chefs, the aptly named Essentials collection cooks and cleans up with ease and conveniently nests together for convenient, compact storage while preventing damage to the nonstick surfaces. This set...

    easy to clean, non-stick, nonstick

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    Add a versatile piece to your essential cookware collection with the Cuisinart Preferred Pan. It’s designed to poach, steam, strain, sauté, sear, fry, boil, simmer, sauce, braise, deglaze, brown, bake, roast and more. Made with Cuisinart’s PurelyCeramic™...

    versatility, easy to clean, non-stick

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    The advantages of 3-ply cooking meet the beauty of polished stainless steel in this 3mm-thick, seven-piece cookware set made using fully clad, scratch-resistant stainless steel with an aluminum core for even and responsive cooking. Flared rims pour liquids...

    dishwasher safe, durable, easy to clean

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    These versatile skillets are great for searing and browning meats and everyday cooking. This 3-ply, 3mm-thick cookware is made using fully clad, scratch-resistant brushed stainless steel with a thick aluminum core for even and responsive cooking. Flared...

    easy to clean, durable, dishwasher safe

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