(checked 2026-10-10)
The consensus best nonstick pan: Wirecutter, Serious Eats and CNET all pick it for slick release, even heat and a light, comfortable build at about $35. The trade-offs are no induction support, bare rivets that catch food, and a rough bottom that some owners say scratched a glass cooktop.
Top complaints
- Not induction-compatible
Wirecutter, Serious Eats and CNET all note the all-aluminum pan doesn't work on induction.
- Uncoated rivets collect food
Wirecutter says food sticks to the bare stainless rivets, and Good Housekeeping says they collect residue and are tricky to clean.
Source: Wirecutter, Good Housekeeping - Thin pan, rough bottom, shipping damage
CNET lists a thinner pan that could warp and a rough bottom that could scratch glass stovetops. Lowest-rated Walmart reviews include a scratched glass cooktop, bent or dented pans on arrival, and one coating scratched after a single use. Amazon's summary says some owners find it wobbly when heated.
What owners love
- Superbly slick
Wirecutter says omelets and fried eggs slid out effortlessly; Serious Eats says no ingredient stuck. Non-stick performance is a top theme in Amazon reviews.
- Even heat, comfortable handle
Wirecutter found it distributed heat more evenly than other nonstick pans thanks to thick cast aluminum. It weighs under 2 lb and has a removable silicone handle sleeve.
Source: Wirecutter, Serious Eats - Holds up for years
Wirecutter's first test pan still released eggs after more than four years of home use, and staffers report years of near-daily use. Good Housekeeping calls it highly durable for a pan under $40.
Source: Wirecutter, Good Housekeeping
- You cook on induction
- You have a glass cooktop and worry about scratches
- You want a lid included
- Eggs, omelets and fish on gas or electric
- Best value for money
- Light, easy-to-flip pan
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What experts say
- Wirecutter (NYT): Top pick (updated April 2026): slick PPG Eclipse coating, the most even heating of the group, easy to maneuver, about $35. Flaws are no induction support and uncoated rivets.
- Serious Eats: Best nonstick skillet (July 2026): quick, even cooking of eggs and nothing stuck. Some crepes browned unevenly, it isn't induction-compatible, and it is oven-safe to only 400°F.
- CNET: Best nonstick pan overall: great value, light and easy to maneuver. It is a thinner pan that could warp, and the rough bottom could scratch glass stovetops.