1500 Pieces

1500 pieces is the first real step up. It is roughly half again the work of a 1000, finishes at about 80 x 60 cm so it needs a dedicated table, and it usually takes a week or two of evenings rather than a weekend. The reward is that brands save their wider panoramic artwork for this size.

Worth knowing: the pieces are the same physical size as a 1000, there are just more of them. So it is more time, not worse eyesight. If small pieces are the problem, Extra Large Pieces is the answer, not a lower count.

See how the sizes compare in The Complete Guide to Puzzle Piece Counts. Related: 1000 Pieces, 2000+ Pieces, Ravensburger.