Demeyere Atlantis 8.5-Quart
Score: 86/100
Made In 5-Ply Stock Pot
Score: 88/100Rankings
Made In's 12-Quart Stock Pot offers a professional-grade 5-ply construction with rapid boil performance and a tight-sealing lid for large-batch cooking. Its substantial weight and wide footprint can be cumbersome in smaller kitchens. Best suited for serious cooks needing high capacity and durability.
The Demeyere Atlantis 8.5-quart stockpot delivers premium 7-ply construction with industry-leading heat retention and even heating. Its main trade-offs are a slower boil time and a relatively heavy mass. Ideal for serious home cooks and chefs who prioritize performance over speed.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
8.04 liters | 11.36 litersbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 3.18 kg | 3.175 kgbest |
260 °C | 427 °Cbest | |
18 cmbest | 16.5 cm | |
22.1 cm | 36.83 cmbest | |
23.9 cmbest | 16.51 cm | |
— | 31.5 cmbest | |
30 yearsbest | — |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
General(8) | ||
Capacity (liters) | 8.04 liters | 11.36 liters |
Weight (kg) | 3.18 kg | 3.175 kg |
Oven Safe Temperature (°C) | 260 °C | 427 °C |
Cooktop Compatibility | All | Gas, electric, induction |
Height (cm) | 18.0 cm | 16.5 cm |
Width (cm) | 22.1 cm | 36.83 cm |
Length (cm) | 23.9 cm | 16.51 cm |
Warranty (years) | 30 years | lifetime years |
Design(4) | ||
Material | 18/10 stainless steel | stainless steel |
Handle Type | stay-cool welded | looped |
Construction | 7-ply stainless steel with aluminum core and copper disc | 5-ply |
Rim Type | rolled | angled |
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Professional reviewers highlight the Atlantis stockpot's industry-leading heat retention and perfectly even heat distribution, noting it outperforms rivals such as All-Clad D3/D5 in off-heat tests. The 7-ply construction with a copper disc and TriplInduc base is praised for durability and superior induction efficiency, though the thick walls result in slower boil times.
Everyday users give the pot consistently high marks, praising its even heating, snug lid, stay-cool handles, and low-maintenance Silvinox finish. Complaints focus on weight and an isolated handle failure.
“Reheating soup without issues”
“Snug lid that prevents spitting”
“Cool handles”
Professional reviewers praise the Made In pot for its over-engineered 5-ply construction, 360-degree cladding, and rapid boil performance, noting it eliminates hot spots and delivers consistent results across gas, electric, and induction cooktops. Editors highlight the premium Italian craftsmanship, lifetime warranty, and the pot's versatility for tasks like blanching, canning, and stock-making.
Everyday users consistently commend the pot for its lightning-fast boiling, durable build quality, and ergonomic design, especially the low height and tight-sealing lid. The most common theme is the desire for larger capacity options, though no major functional complaints are reported.
