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Skillets: is the expensive one worth it?

5 verdicts, 11 products judged.

Everything we judged, cheapest first

  1. $34.90Lodge 12" Cast Iron Skillet with Silicone Handle HolderOur pick over Finex Skillet
  2. $44.99T-fal Experience Nonstick Fry PanOur pick over HexClad Hybrid Pan
  3. $54.95Tramontina Tri-Ply Clad 12" Fry Pan with Helper Handle
  4. $99.99GreenPan Valencia Pro Ceramic Nonstick 12" Frying Pan
  5. $99.99GreenPan Valencia Pro Ceramic Nonstick 10" Frying Pan with LidOur pick over Always Pan 2.0, Caraway Frying Pan
  6. $125Caraway Frying PanDepends
  7. $135Always Pan 2.0Skip it
  8. $149.95All-Clad D3 Fry PanWorth it
  9. $178.11HexClad Hybrid PanSkip it
  10. $220Smithey No. 12 Cast Iron Skillet
  11. $229.95Finex SkilletSkip it

Amazon prices as of Sep 29, 9:38 PM EDT (details)

The verdicts

Finex 12" Cast Iron Skillet (S12-10001)
Finex
$229.95
Our pickLodge 12" Cast Iron Skillet with Silicone Handle Holder (L10SK3)Save $195
Lodge
$34.90

Amazon prices as of Sep 29, 9:38 PM EDT (details)

skillets

Is the Finex Skillet worth $230?

Skip it. Get the Lodge.

Lodge vs the Finex
Performance
10/10 Matches
Durability
10/10 Matches
Also scoredSmitheyFull verdict
HexClad Hybrid Nonstick 12" Frying Pan
HexClad
$178.11
Our pickT-fal Experience Nonstick Fry Pan, 12.5"Save $133
T-fal
$44.99

Amazon prices as of Sep 29, 9:38 PM EDT (details)

skillets

Is the HexClad Hybrid Pan worth $178?

Skip it. Get the T-fal.

T-fal vs the HexClad
Performance
9/10 Close
Durability
7/10 Behind
Also scoredGreenPanFull verdict
Our pickAll-Clad D3 Stainless 12" Fry Pan with Lid
All-Clad
$149.95
Tramontina Tri-Ply Clad 12" Fry Pan with Helper Handle (80116/057DS)
Tramontina
$54.95

Amazon prices as of Sep 29, 9:38 PM EDT (details)

skillets

Is the All-Clad D3 Fry Pan worth $150?

Worth it. Buy the All-Clad.

Runner-up: Tramontina vs the All-Clad
Performance
7/10 Behind
Durability
8/10 Close
Only alternativeFull verdict
Our Place Always Pan 2.0, 10.5"
Our Place
$135
Our pickGreenPan Valencia Pro Ceramic Nonstick 10" Frying Pan with Lid (CC000670-001)Save $35
GreenPan
$99.99

Amazon prices as of Sep 29, 9:38 PM EDT (details)

skillets

Is the Always Pan 2.0 worth $135?

Skip it. Get the GreenPan.

GreenPan vs the Our Place
Performance
8/10 Close
Durability
7/10 Behind
Only alternativeFull verdict
Caraway Non-Stick Ceramic Frying Pan, 10.5"
Caraway
$125
Our pickGreenPan Valencia Pro Ceramic Nonstick 10" Frying Pan with Lid (CC000670-001)Save $25
GreenPan
$99.99

Amazon prices as of Sep 29, 9:38 PM EDT (details)

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Is the Caraway Frying Pan worth $125?

Depends. GreenPan for most people.

Splurge if you want its look.

GreenPan vs the Caraway
Performance
8/10 Close
Durability
8/10 Close
Only alternativeFull verdict

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