Only the last group of Condottieri class was superior, with a heavier displacement of 9,100 tons (20% more than French cruisers), ten guns, and up to  armour (thought to withstand 152 mm as well), but they were only two ships. In any event, these powerful ships never fought one another. The La Galissonière-class cruisers 105 mm armored belt was also thicker than Nürnbergs , the Dido class's , or the Crown Colony class's () armour, and equivalent to the Leanders.
The final group of Condottieri class surpassed all others, featuring a greater displacement of 9,100 tons (20% more than French cruisers), ten guns, and robust armor (capable of withstanding 152 mm), although there were only two ships. Regardless, these formidable vessels never engaged in combat with one another. The La Galissonière-class cruisers' 105 mm armored belt was thicker than Nürnbergs', the Dido class's, or the Crown Colony class's armor, and equivalent to the Leanders'.