Made In vs Misen
Based on tests by America's Test Kitchen (Dec 2025). How we score
Made In
$199
Misen
$159
Depends. Our pick is the Goldilocks.
Neither is our first choice. See Made In vs Goldilocks
Performance vs the Made In9/10 Close
From 1 tester: America's Test Kitchen
Durability vs the Made In9/10 Close
From 1 tester: America's Test Kitchen
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What the testers found
America's Test Kitchen rated it Highly Recommended: "Everything we cooked in this handsome, durable sauté pan turned out well." It has the same 9.5" cooking surface as the Made In but half a quart less capacity, and it was one of the heaviest pans ATK tested.
| Criterion | Made In | Misen |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | 3/3 | 3/3 |
| Ease of use | 3/3 | 2.5/3 |
| Cleanup/durability | 3/3 | 3/3 |
From America's Test Kitchen: The Best Sauté Pans (updated Dec. 17, 2025)
Specs side by side
| Spec | Made In | Misen |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $199 | $159 |
| Cost per year | ~$8/yr est. | ~$6/yr est. |
| Warranty | — | — |
| Construction | 5-ply, fully clad | 5-ply, fully clad |
| Capacity | 3.5 qt | 3 qt |
| Cooking surface | 9.5" (measured by America's Test Kitchen) | 9.5" (measured by America's Test Kitchen) |
| Weight | 3 lb 2 oz, lid 1 lb 2 oz (measured by America's Test Kitchen) | 3 lb 15 oz, lid 1 lb 4 oz (measured by America's Test Kitchen) |
| Oven safe to | 800°F | 800°F |
| Dishwasher safe | Yes | Yes |
| Made in | Italy | — |
Sources: America's Test Kitchen: The Best Sauté Pans (updated Dec. 17, 2025)
