The coating is a consumable, and the maker states how hot it may go
A nonstick pan is the only piece of cookware bought knowing it will be replaced. What decides how long that takes is rarely the coating brand printed on the box; it is the base. A thin disc heats fast, warps on a strong ring and then rocks on an induction hob, and a pan that rocks cooks unevenly whatever its surface. The second figure to read is the maximum temperature the maker states — every coating has one, it is printed in the manual rather than on the packaging, and it is a usage limit, not a safety claim. We compare stated temperature limits, body material, induction contact diameter where it is given, oven-safe limits, published depth and capacity, and how the handle is attached. Base thickness is the figure that would settle most of this and not one maker in this hub publishes it.
28 cm (11 in) · ceramic nonstick · PFAS-free surface stated · induction · hand wash only
The cheapest pan in this hub and the one with the clearest instructions: Blackmoor states a ceramic, PFAS-free cooking surface and an aluminum body, and states plainly that the pan is neither dishwasher nor oven safe.
Best for: A first pan, a student kitchen, or a spare that will be replaced without regret.
≈ $72
28 cm (11 in) · nonstick over stainless with aluminum core · oven safe · dishwasher safe · pouring rim
Stainless steel outside, aluminum core inside, nonstick within — and unusually for this price, the maker states it is both oven safe and dishwasher safe, with a pouring rim right around.
Best for: A household that wants one coated pan that can follow a dish into the oven.
28 cm (11 in) · 4.7 cm (1.9 in) deep · 2.3 L · induction base 22.8 cm (9 in) · cast aluminum · dishwasher safe
The only pan in this hub that publishes its own dimensions in full: 28 cm (11 in) across, 4.7 cm (1.9 in) deep, 2.3 liters, and an induction contact area of 22.8 cm (9 in) — which is the figure that actually decides how it heats.
Best for: Anyone who wants to know the actual dimensions before buying, and cooks on induction.
28 cm (11 in) · granite-effect nonstick · cast aluminum · magnetized base · dishwasher safe
A granite-effect coated cast aluminum pan with a magnetized base for induction. The maker states the coating is free of PFOA, lead and cadmium, and that the pan is dishwasher safe.
Best for: Someone who wants a coated pan that can go in the dishwasher without an argument.
28 cm (11 in) · titanium-reinforced ceramic · heavy cast body · solid stainless cold handle · hanging loop
The heaviest and most expensive pan in this hub, sold on its construction rather than its coating: a massive body that the maker states spreads heat right to the rim, and a solid stainless handle that stays hand-warm.
Best for: Someone replacing a warped pan and unwilling to do it again.
The diameter decides how many portions are seared at once. Below 28 cm (11 in) the food piles up, releases its water and boils instead of browning.
A small pan heats faster, handles one-handed and stores easily. For two eggs, a large pan serves no purpose.
Non-stick is a consumable: the coating wears out whatever you do. Some prefer to replace a plain pan often rather than invest in a single one.
24 cm (9.4 in) for one or two people, 28 cm (11 in) for ordinary family cooking, 32 cm (12.6 in) to sear large quantities without piling them up. The 28 cm (11 in) is the most useful compromise if you take only one.
Two to five years depending on use, the heat applied and the utensils. It is a consumable, not a permanent investment.
Unless explicitly stated otherwise, no. A single scratch starts the coating lifting around it.
As little as possible. A coating overheated empty degrades far faster than with fat present.
Even when declared compatible, non-stick pans age markedly faster in the dishwasher. A soft sponge and lukewarm water noticeably extend their life.
A magnet must hold on the base. The induction contact diameter counts too: smaller than the zone, the heating becomes uneven.
The coating has reached the end of its life; no treatment restores it. A pan that sticks and scratches has to be replaced.
That depends entirely on the handle and the coating. The maximum temperature is stated by the manufacturer, and exceeding it damages both.
Non-stick is a consumable chosen first on diameter: 28 cm (11 in) covers almost everything. No metal utensils, no empty preheating, no dishwasher — those three habits double a pan’s service life.
We show a column only when four utensils in five publish its value. The rest would stay empty and settle nothing.
| Model | Price | Coating | Body | Dishwasher | Handle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackmoor Home 67080 | $72 | Ceramic nonstick; maker states the cooking surface is PFAS-free | Aluminum, stated to heat quickly | No — maker states hand wash only | Bakelite |
| ALUWERK SH20517 | — | Ceramic reinforced with titanium particles | Heavy cast construction, stated to spread heat to the rim | — | Solid stainless steel cold handle with an integrated hanging loop |
| Amazon Basics 111604OB060 | — | Nonstick interior; maker states BPA free | — | Stated as dishwasher safe | Ergonomic, with a hanging hole |
| STONELINE 7361 | — | Stone-particle nonstick; maker states frying without oil or fat is possible | Cast aluminum | Stated as dishwasher safe | — |
| ZUOFENG Baorose 28 cm | — | Granite-effect nonstick; maker states PFOA, lead and cadmium free | Cast aluminum interior, stated as more robust than pressed | Stated as dishwasher safe | Bakelite, wood-grain finish |
Specifications: manufacturer sheets for cookware and kitchen knives and the matching Amazon product pages. Prices and availability: Keepa. Every figure in this table names its source.
Most recent revision in this category: September 3, 2026.
Prices quoted in these summaries are dated readings. The live price is shown next to each product.
