They both look nice.

I'm a single bowl fan. In a single bowl, I want an offset drain. That's the only downside I would note, although I'm not a stainless fan. Stainless is a preference for many, though.

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I'll provide the direct links for the sinks you are considering. But what you are REALLY asking, is the old question of single-bowl or double-bowl sink. There is no right or wrong answer--it's a personal preference, and how you operate in your kitchen. I myself strongly prefer a single bowl. I have had double-bowl sinks before, and I would never go back to them. But you will find people who feel just as strongly the opposite.

The single-bowl Artisan would be my preference of the two choices, simply because I prefer a single-bowl sink. I would hesitate at this one though only because I prefer a drain to be toward the back rather than in the center. A minor point, but I like to be able to set a large pan down in my single-bowl sink without covering the drain.

The double-bowl Eclipse sink you are considering seems fine if you want a double-bowl style. I notice it does have the drains toward the back.

This decision between single or double has been discussed on the forum. Here are a couple of threads:
Single or Double Sink Thread
Single Bowl vs. Double Bowl Thread

Comment on double bowl...the larger bowl is about the size of each bowl of our old double-bowl sink (equal-sized bowls). We found that size to be too small.

I'm a double-bowl fan but when sink shopping I knew we needed at least one bigger bowl...and we really didn't need a second big bowl...just something big enough to soak silverware/utensils or to use to rinse dishes if needed. So, we ended up with this sink. However, this sink needs a 36" sink base; so if you don't have that big a sink base then the one you've chosen is better than others I've seen!

HTH!

I am a single-bowl fan, so out of the two options I'd only choose the single-bowl. But frankly, I didn't particularly like that Artisan single-bowl. Like the other poster said, I too prefer a drain toward the back. The biggest advantage to a single-bowl sink is that you can set large pans down in it. It sorta defeats that advantage if you have to cover the drain to set the pan down. Also, I don't like the ultra-curved corners on that Artisan. They really cut in on the usable space of that sink. Having said that, I am also not a fan of the sharp corners of a "zero radius" sink. I myself am leaning toward the Blanco Super Single 513-644. It's very rectangular, so it uses its space very efficiently, yet it's not zero radius, as the corners are slighly softened. However, it's 18 gauge, not 16, but I'm not sure that matters much.

Re the double-bowl Eclipse - I agree with Buehl that neither bowl in that Eclipse looks large enough. They both seem to be exaggerated D-shapes which will cut on capacity. I think if you search there are other double bowl sinks for a 34" base that will have a more efficient use of space.

Although I just said I am leaning toward the Blanco Super Single, I will add that I have recently become interested by the Blanco Silgranite Super Single. I've just learned about it on this Forum. Every time it's mentioned here, it's mentioned with a lot of enthusiasm. Do a search for "silgranite" and you'll see what I mean. Since I have always thought the stainless steel water spotting issue to be a PITA, I may go for the Blanco Diamond Silgranite Super Single instead (I like the way-cool Anthracite color, but it comes in other colors too).

Hope I've helped. Good luck with your choices.

artisan sinks are solid, with a good thick undercoating, I like the quality especially for the price.

I'm with Buehl on this one. We were going to get a single sink, and at the last minute I decided that we would like to have the option of dumping something down the drain and having something else sitting in a stoppered sink. I know a dishpan or something could always be used in a single large sink, but when I found this sink I liked the idea of keeping 2 bowls. So we went with a double sink with a pretty large side and a much smaller side. Also a Ticor Sink. This one fits in a 33 inch base. HTH

I also agree with Buehl and kkup. I love the look of a single bowl and the ability to put very large trays completely into it.(I hate splashing water on myself when washing cookie sheets) I ended up getting a double bowl with a large bowl, big enough for cookie sheets, and a smaller bowl for using if stuff was soaking.

Good luck with your choices

My comment on the OP's choices has to do with the D-shape of both of them. I don't really like the D-shape sinks cause their very curved corners cut into the capacity of the sinks. A rectangular sink needing the same sized base will nevertheless have more room, as illustrated by Kkup's sink linked above. It needs only a 33" base, but has larger capacity bowls than the double sink the OP linked to. If you are lucky to have a nice large base, then you can have the flexibility to find a D-shaped double sink with two good-sized bowls. But if you are constrained in sink base like the OP, the better choice would be a rectangular bowl. I do agree with the poster above who cited a rectangular bowl with only slightly curved corners. Zero radius (very sharp 90-degree corners) tend to get grime in the corners, but very curved corners cut into the sink's capacity. I recommend something between those two - there are several manufacturers which make double bowl sinks that are rectangular but not zero radius.

I also want to comment on the 16 gauge of the OP's choices. I think it's nice to have 16 gauge, yet when I think about it, I cannot recall anyone ever posting on this forum who said "I don't like my 18 gauge", or "I wish I had gotten a 16 gauge instead of an 18 gauge". Perhaps the poster can broaden her choices significantly if she was flexible about the gauge. Just my $.02.

I actually like the Eclipse. I had a similar one and loved it. Everything except cookie sheets fit in it. I do lots of fruits and veggies and always had a clean sink. My new kit is small and I didn't want to give up the counter space so I went with single big one. It's nice, I can even put my oven racks flat in it for as often as I wash the oven racks. But now I always cleaning out the sink every time I want to wash F/Vegs or remember not to put anything dirty in it while preparing. These things I do every day, more than once. It really is a personal choice.

Note Artisan has added a Zero Radius to its line. Look at the website under farmhouse series then on Chef Pro series.
These are welded corner 16 ga sinks. Beautiful

Here is a link that might be useful: Zero Radius Artisan