Tiger TS29 vs Tiger TG29 — Side-by-Side Comparison
TL;DR
Both are the same Tiger 29-piece stainless steel set at R1,499 — the only real difference is the lid. TS29 ships with stainless steel lids (you can't see the food, but they're oven-safe at higher temperatures). TG29 ships with tempered glass lids (you can watch what's happening without lifting the lid, but the temperature ceiling is lower). If you cook covered dishes that need monitoring (rice, stews, simmer-down sauces), TG29. If you finish dishes in the oven or want maximum durability, TS29.
Side-by-Side
| Factor | Tiger TS29 (Stainless Steel Lid) | Tiger TG29 (Tempered Glass Lid) |
|---|---|---|
| Pieces | 29 | 29 |
| Price | R1,499 | R1,499 |
| Lid material | 304 stainless steel | Tempered glass with stainless rim |
| Lid see-through | No | Yes |
| Lid oven max | Higher (matches body) | Lower (glass limit, typically ~180°C — verify on label) |
| Body construction | Polished stainless steel | Polished stainless steel |
| Best for | Oven-finishing, long roasts, families who don't peek | Stove-top cooks who monitor by sight |
Recommended For
- "I cook braais and pot-roasts in the oven" → TS29. Steel lids handle whatever temperature the body handles, so you can move the pot from stove to oven without thinking about it.
- "I'm cooking rice / stews / curries on the stovetop" → TG29. Lifting a lid to check rice releases steam every time; watching through glass keeps the cook environment stable.
- "I have small kids and want fewer chipped lids over the years" → TS29. Glass can crack from thermal shock or being dropped; stainless can't.
- "I'm gifting this to a first-time stove-cook" → TG29. The visual feedback shortens the learning curve.
Tiger — Cook beautifully
Tiger is best known for marble-coated non-stick sets like the NS15. The TS29 and TG29 sit in Tiger's stainless steel line — same European style design language, polished mirror finish, induction-ready base. Both lid options reflect the same idea: cookware that looks like it belongs on a Cape Town counter, not hidden in a cupboard.
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