Is the Finex 12-Inch Grill Pan Worth It?

Why

America's Test Kitchen rated the Finex grill pan Recommended: "It cooked beautifully, with even browning and distinct grill marks from the high, well-defined ridges," and it's roomy. But it weighs nearly 11 pounds, and "it began to rust a bit after we washed it, and it took some scrubbing to get clean." ATK's winner, the Lodge Chef Collection grill pan, earned full marks for performance, ease of use and cleanup for a fraction of the price. Its cooking surface is smaller.

Cheaper alternatives, scored against the Finex Grill Pan

Our pick

Lodge

Chef Collection 11 Inch Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Square Grill Pan

$39.90

Performance vs the Finex Grill Pan10/10 Matches

From 1 tester: America's Test Kitchen

Durability vs the Finex Grill Pan9/10 Close

From 1 tester: America's Test Kitchen

America's Test Kitchen's winning grill pan, with full marks for performance, ease of use and cleanup. "It arrived with a well-seasoned surface that released food and cleaned up easily and tall, well-defined ridges that produced excellent grill marks." It's bare cast iron, so it needs occasional seasoning. "At the end of extensive testing, it still looked new." Its cooking surface is smaller than the Finex's (9 vs 10.25 inches square).

Tester's ratings, out of 3 stars (higher rating in green)

Criterion	Finex Grill Pan	Lodge Chef Collection
Performance	2.5/3	3/3
Ease of use	3/3	3/3
Cleanup	2/3	3/3

From America's Test Kitchen: The Best Grill Pans (updated June 24, 2025)

Check Lodge Chef Collection on Amazon →Finex Grill Pan vs Lodge Chef Collection, side by side

Sources: America's Test Kitchen: The Best Grill Pans (updated June 24, 2025), Manufacturer specs via Amazon listing

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