The coating is a consumable, and the maker states how hot it may go · review
The cheapest large nonstick pan here at about $15, with a 350°F oven limit and a coating claim you cannot check.
A 12.25-inch aluminum pan with DiamondMax nonstick, a dual-riveted handle and a 350°F oven rating, at about $15.
Every coated pan wears out. A $15 pan that lasts two years costs less per year than many premium pans, which makes this a legitimate choice rather than a compromise. Our guide to replacing a coated pan goes through that reasoning.
It is the largest and cheapest pan on this shelf, and it has the lowest oven limit. The Tramontina Professional is the step up, at more than double the price.
Prices quoted in this text are dated readings and can differ from the live price in the buy box.
| Diameter | 12.25 in (31 cm) |
|---|---|
| Coating | DiamondMax nonstick |
| Body | Heavy-duty aluminum |
| Handle | Dual riveted |
| Oven | 350°F |
| Dishwasher | Yes |
| Induction | Not stated |
| Warranty | Limited lifetime |
| Amazon reference | B0BJ7LM9LR |
The listing gives no composition. It says only that the coating performs 3X better than ceramic nonstick, without saying how that was measured, so treat it as a brand name.
Yes, to 350°F. That is fine for keeping food warm or finishing a frittata, not for a hot sear-then-roast.
7.8/ 10
Very cheap and perfectly sensible as a replaceable pan. Nonstick wears out anyway.
Close prices, same category: comparable cookware and knives. We keep only the specifications all of them publish, because a column with gaps compares nothing.
| Model | Price | Coating | Oven |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farberware Cookstart 12.25 in | $15 | DiamondMax nonstick | 350°F |
| Tramontina Professional 12 in | $38 | Nonstick; type not named in the listing | 400°F (204°C) |
| T-fal Experience 12-inch nonstick frying pan, induction | $45 | Platinum nonstick, “up to 10X” more resistant than T-fal basic; Prometal Pro, metal-utensil safe | Up to 400°F |
| T-Fal Ultimate 12 in with Lid | $55 | Titanium nonstick, stated 3x longer lasting than basic T-fal coating | Pan to 400°F, lid to 350°F, broiler stated in the title |
A spare pan, a rental or a first kitchen.
Specifications: the manufacturer sheet for cookware and kitchen knives and the matching Amazon product page. Prices and availability: Keepa. Every figure on this page names its source.
12 in · PFAS-free diamond-reinforced ceramic · hard-anodized · oven 430°F · dishwasher safe · stainless handle
OXO's 12-inch hard-anodized skillet with a PFAS-free, diamond-reinforced ceramic coating, oven safe to 430°F and dishwasher safe, at about $70. The listing never says whether it works on induction.
Best for: A gas or electric kitchen that wants a 12-inch coated pan without PTFE and finishes dishes in the oven
≈ $70
12 in · ScratchDefense nonstick, inside and out · thick steel base, induction · dishwasher safe · cast stainless and silicone handle
A nonstick pan built to resist scratching, for households where metal utensils happen.
Best for: A busy kitchen where pans go in the dishwasher and spatulas are not always silicone
≈ $70
12 in (30 cm) · hard anodized · titanium nonstick · Thermo-Spot · glass lid · oven to 400°F · no induction
A 12-inch hard-anodized pan with a lid and a heat indicator that turns solid red when preheated. It is not for induction.
Best for: A cook who tends to add food to a cold pan.
≈ $55
Prices quoted in these summaries are dated readings. The live price is shown next to each product.
