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What is the Best Non-Stick Pan? $16 vs $185 Pan? Let’s Find Out!

Todd's Picks

Best Even Heat Distribution

Caraway

Purchased for: $86

Made In: China

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Caraway achieved the lowest temperature spread, ensuring uniformly cooked food.

Best Thermal Efficiency

Granitestone Diamond Pro

Purchased for: $17

Made In: China

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Granitestone demonstrated excellent heat transfer, heating water rapidly.

Best Scratch Resistance

OXO

Purchased for: $30

Made In: China

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OXO showed superior durability against scratches, maintaining its non-stick surface.

Tools Tested

Blue Diamond

Purchased for: $16

Made In: China

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Granitestone Diamond Pro

Purchased for: $17

Made In: China

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Tramontina

Purchased for: $25

Made In: Brazil

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Sensarte

Purchased for: $26

Made In: China

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Carote

Purchased for: $30

Made In: China

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OXO

Purchased for: $30

Made In: China

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GreenPan

Purchased for: $35

Made In: China

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Ninja

Purchased for: $50

Made In: China

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Anolon

Purchased for: $50

Made In: Thailand

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Caraway

Purchased for: $86

Made In: China

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Made In Carbon Steel

Purchased for: $90

Made In: France

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Imarku

Purchased for: $120

Made In: China

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HexClad

Purchased for: $185

Made In: China

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Price Comparison of Non-Stick Pans

Lower temperature spread indicates more even heat distribution across the pan's surface.

Higher temperatures achieved faster indicate better thermal efficiency.

Higher numbers indicate more severe damage from scratch tests.