All-Clad vs Goldilocks
Based on tests by America's Test Kitchen (Dec 2025). How we score
Skip it. Our pick is the Misen.
Neither is our first choice. See All-Clad vs Misen
From 1 tester: America's Test Kitchen
From 1 tester: America's Test Kitchen
Amazon prices as of Sep 29, 9:38 PM EDT (details)
What the testers found
America's Test Kitchen's Best Buy "offers outsize performance for its relatively low price" and rated higher than the All-Clad for ease of use: "Moderately tall walls contained splatters yet provided easy access for flipping meatballs or tossing spinach." The catch: "The pan dented slightly when we whacked it against concrete." Sold direct by Goldilocks, not on Amazon.
| Criterion | All-Clad | Goldilocks |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | 3/3 | 3/3 |
| Ease of use | 2.5/3 | 3/3 |
| Cleanup/durability | 3/3 | 2/3 |
From America's Test Kitchen: The Best Sauté Pans (updated Dec. 17, 2025)
Specs side by side
| Spec | All-Clad | Goldilocks |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $177 | $95 |
| Cost per year | ~$7/yr est. | ~$5/yr est. |
| Warranty | — | — |
| Construction | 3-ply, fully clad | 3-ply, fully clad |
| Capacity | 3 qt | 3.5 qt |
| Cooking surface | 9.8" (measured by America's Test Kitchen) | 9.5" (measured by America's Test Kitchen) |
| Weight | 3 lb 7 oz, lid 1 lb 5 oz (measured by America's Test Kitchen) | 3 lb 5 oz, lid 15 oz (measured by America's Test Kitchen) |
| Oven safe to | 600°F | 550°F |
| Dishwasher safe | No (hand wash only) | Hand-washing recommended |
| Made in | USA | — |
Sources: America's Test Kitchen: The Best Sauté Pans (updated Dec. 17, 2025), Goldilocks product page (price and SKU)
