(checked 2026-10-10)Small sample (210 ratings). The Amazon listing is the 14-piece set: the same pans and pots as the 12-piece plus 2 silicone trivets.
A tri-ply set with a steel-and-ceramic hexagon surface that sears well, cleans easily and holds up, per The Kitchn and Serious Eats. It is not as nonstick as a coated pan (eggs can stick without oil), it is expensive, and Serious Eats reports a 2025 settlement over its 'non-toxic' marketing.
Top complaints
- Not fully nonstick
Serious Eats' over-easy eggs stuck without oil, and an editor who has owned HexClad for years says it isn't as nonstick as claimed. Amazon's summary says some owners report food sticking after prolonged use.
- Expensive
The Kitchn calls the price hefty (12-piece set listed at $999, on sale for $699 when reviewed). Serious Eats says you could buy separate nonstick and stainless pans for the price, and Amazon owners are mixed on value.
- Heavier, little fond
The Kitchn says the tri-ply pans can feel a bit heavy and leave almost no fond for pan sauces; Serious Eats calls the 12-inch pan a tad heavy at about 3 lb.
Source: The Kitchn, Serious Eats (HexClad review)
What owners love
- Sears and releases
The Kitchn got crisp chicken skin with no sticking and a browned steak crust; Serious Eats got good sears and crepes that didn't stick.
Source: The Kitchn, Serious Eats (HexClad review) - Durable so far
Serious Eats found no scratches after whisking a pan sauce, and one of its editors has used a HexClad pan since 2016 without damage.
Source: Serious Eats (HexClad review) - Easy cleanup, even heat
The Kitchn says the pans clean with one swipe and are dishwasher-safe; Amazon owners report uniform heat on induction and easy cleaning.
- You want truly nonstick eggs with no oil
- You want fond for pan sauces
- You're on a budget
- One set that sears and mostly releases
- Metal-utensil and dishwasher users
- Three skillet sizes up to 12 inches
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What experts say
- The Kitchn: Very positive month-long review of the 12-piece set (August 2026): unmatched release and good sear; heavier, little fond, hefty price. The reviewer was asked to cook exclusively with HexClad for the review.
- Serious Eats (HexClad review): 12-inch pan review (updated July 2025): sears well and seems durable, but not entirely nonstick and expensive; HexClad now says its coating is PTFE-free ceramic (TerraBond).