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HexClad vs GreenPan

Based on tests by America's Test Kitchen (Aug 2026). How we score

HexClad Hybrid Nonstick 12" Frying Pan
HexClad
$178.11
GreenPan Valencia Pro Ceramic Nonstick 12" Frying Pan
GreenPan
$99.99

Skip it. Our pick is the T-fal.

Neither is our first choice. See HexClad vs T-fal

Performance vs the HexClad8/10 Close

From 1 tester: America's Test Kitchen

Durability vs the HexClad8/10 Close

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 top ceramic nonstick skillet: "one of only three pans to pass our test of nonstick coating durability." It runs a little hotter than ATK's favorite regular nonstick pan, so you may need to turn the heat down.

Specs side by side

SpecHexCladGreenPan
Price$178.11$99.99
Cost per year~$36/yr est.~$33/yr est.
WarrantyLifetime, defects only (HexClad-sold pans)—
SurfaceStainless steel hexagons over ceramic nonstickCeramic nonstick
Cooking surface10" (measured by America's Test Kitchen)—
Weight3.15 lb—
Oven safe to900°F (per manufacturer)600°F (per manufacturer)
Is the HexClad worth it? Full verdict and every alternative

Sources: America's Test Kitchen: The Best Ceramic Nonstick Skillets (updated Aug. 25, 2026)

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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)

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)

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)

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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