HexClad vs. Henckels Paradigm: Head-to-Head Test Results Revealed

[@PrudentReviews]

Note: When Henckels first released this collection, it was called Henckels HXagon. It has since been renamed to Henckels Paradigm. Read my full comparison for more details: prudentreviews.com/hexclad-vs-henckels-hxagon/ Want to know when HexClad and Henckels go on sale? Join our free newsletter to get deal alerts: prudentreviews.com/newsletter/

[@tektkite7255]

we dont think the difference in heat up speed (it it mattered)_ is caused by your burners, no?

[@DJ-lq5fd]

Wow - This is one of the most unbiased, scientific and well articulated comparison videos I've ever seen! I'm guessing that Henckels may have been forced to change their name, as they now call their version "Paradigm" instead of "HXagon". I do think that it is important to note that the price differential is MUCH higher than double; the 8/10/12 hexclad pans, without lids, are $457 at Hexclad vs $79.99 for the same size Henckels set in-store at Costco, so that is a ratio of 5.71, or almost 6X the price. That makes it a complete no-brainer given the minimal differences you demonstrated. Thank you!!

[@PrudentReviews]

Thank you so much! I didn't realize they renamed it to Paradigm until you mentioned it.

[@edl8886]

To bad he never tried to remove the pancakes when finished. Then you would have had an opportunity to see how they welded themselves to the pan and came off in pieces. These pan's have no non stick qualities (zero) unless you add copious amounts of oil at which point you may as well be using stainless pans and dealing with meals high in fat.

[@s18169ex3]

That is a good question. This serious problem is with time how well do the pans stay flat

[@rickbear7249]

Seemingly, the idea behind the "hexagons" is that the raised honeycomb pattern prevents wear of the nonstick coating, as each hexagonal cell has the raised hex ridges around it. Good in theory, but wear testing has proven inconclusive. Good points on the different heating behaviour of the different guages of metal on gas/electric vs induction hobs. I'll have to remember that. Thanks.

[@tektkite7255]

it is not inconclusive. the steel reduces mechanical wear but teflon will still wear out by itself

[@rickbear7249]

Certainly it will. I'm just pointing to the theory 😃

[@edl8886]

The hex pattern give your food a great place to stick on, and weld itself on your pan. These things are total junk.

[@daveg4152]

It also allows people to use metal cooking tools.

[@SwanseaTitanFan]

Another very professional review. Thanks

[@PrudentReviews]

Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed

[@lisaboban]

I don't understand the attraction of any of these hybrid pans. They're not really non-stick, and they're not really stainless steel. Its like the worst of both worlds, no matter who makes them. Great review!

[@PrudentReviews]

It’s the worst and best of both worlds, if that makes sense. They are certainly a lot more non-stick than stainless steel pans and they do sear well (see my HexClad vs. All-Clad video) and the steel pattern protects the nonstick coating. But they aren’t as slick as nonstick pans and not as durable as stainless steel.

[@lisaboban]

@@PrudentReviews Not to be argumentative, but how is it the best of both worlds? If I still have to add fat to the pan to keep food from sticking, its not non-stick. If it browns like a stainless steel pan, why not just use a stainless steel pan? And if I do have to clean it, I can't rely on any of the traditional tools like Barkeeper's Friend, instead I have to baby it. I know people like these things, I just don't get it.

[@romanma2556]

@@lisaboban And that smoke from the non-stick coating when you (accidentally) overheating the pan to over 260C!

[@nekekaminger]

And just like any other non-stick pan they have a limited lifetime. Maybe not as limited as a regular non-stick pan, but still short compared to stainless or carbon steel.

[@Christobevii3]

@@nekekaminger yeah I don't understand these. Buy a stainless steel pan and a cheap tfal nonstick pan. You'll have a better experience than these for less money.

[@iris1205ch]

We purchased the HexClad and at first we were disappointed... eg ... eggs. With time and good "seasoning" of the pans, eggs and more no longer stick. We are pleased with our purchase - which was at a discount at Costco!

[@la_privatechef4530]

What was the deal you got at Costco?

[@harlo1622]

@@la_privatechef4530I went to Costco today in MD and it $79 for 3 pieces

[@edl8886]

bullshit

[@HeyChicks]

​@la_privatechef4530 I just purchased 3 saute pans of the Henckels Paridigm at Costco for $90 on their website

[@user-uy5md3fn6c]

Excellent analysis! I own Hexclad for the past 3 years and initially loved them. They have since lost a bit of their non stick feature.

[@jakestephens171]

Awesome video! They both have been on sale recently at Costco and tbh the vendor had a really good deal for the Hexclad set with a few free items too but the Henckels 3 piece set was also on sale so I got the Henckels prior to watching this and have yet to use them but I shared this video for people watch before splurging on the Hexclad for gifts.

[@TheGreatCornholioboinger]

I have been cooking for 48 years now since I have been 4 years old and learned from my Grandmother in 1975. My grandmother had the All Clad pans and were great. When I became an adult I got the All Clad pans in 1991and had that set for a long time. When I heard about the Hexclad hybrid pans I decided to give them a try. I was pleased with them and performed well to the All Clad. The only difference is the Hexclad pans clean easier than the stainless steel All Clad. It seems there are a lot of pans now going hybrid I saw a couple on Amazon selling now. Henckels is a great company since 1818. I use there Zwilling Professional S series knives. I might buy a hybrid pan from Henckels and see how it is.

[@czdot]

So, a few month later. How do you feel about the Hexclad pan?

[@edl8886]

show us picture of one of your used clean pans

[@privatejoker76]

I owned hexckad before a divorce. I just picked up the Henckles 3 pc pan set at Costco on sale for $79.99 and they seem legit so far

[@edl8886]

I was waiting for you to say, and then I discovered why I wound up divorced.

[@TheTinkerersWife]

Hexclad has that texture inside their cookware that unfortunately caused it to be a fail for me. It cooked things fine, but became of the unexpected and very uncomfortable sensory problem I had that felt as irritating as fingernails screeching on a chalkboard. I had to return it. I went to lift an egg out of it with small metal spatula and no matter how I apprached the task it felt awful. If cookware is not comfortable to use its not worth anything.

[@maxcontax]

Glad you do these tests, it satisfies my curiosity on the hi-tech modern skillets offered. Nice to see they are almost as good as my Lodge cast iron pan and my deBuyer carbon steel. One day they may convince me to go spend the money on one, but not today.

[@bjnslc]

I cooked eggs in one of our new Henckels pans from Costco this morning. I put a little oil in the pan for each egg. That wasn't sufficient to get the eggs to release properly. I suspect eggs and pancakes will want a hefty dollop of ghee, spread around well, to release decently. The textured hybrid surface definitely isn't as easy to cook with or to clean as a conventional non-stick pan.

[@jrtmanmd]

I love my Hexclad pans, I've had them for 2 1/2 years now, and they have been great! They heat and retain heat well, they cook great, and clean up is a breeze! I use metal utensils on them without an issue, and have even used a stainless steal sponge on twice when I got a bit of discoloration on the sides when doing some high temp searing. and even then they cleaned up easy enough.

[@dramc-ov3cp]

Enjoy your dose of PTFE whenever you sear.

[@lynnpurse]

HexCLad is a DREAM for cooking on induction! I decided to try a HexClad small fry pan on sale in the search to find a a non-stick pan that would work well on my induction cooktop - very hard to find and most of the cheap pans were worthless after a year. I love everything about HexClad - it is solid without being too heavy (important for arthritic hands), and while it takes a minute to heat up it works as well as a good stainless steel pan with the induction cooktop but with many more advantages. I rarely have to go above moderate heat to get a good sear and it cooks beautifully and evenly. I have since added 2 larger frypans, a round griddle, a wok and now a two burner griddle. These pans work as well as my cast iron pans but are far more easy to handle and clean. They do season over time as well so cleaning is a breeze. I've bought mine one piece at a time on sale and consider them an investment in good cooking - still cheaper than a new non-induction cooktop but that is a different discussion.

[@BCSpecht89]

Thanks for another excellent review. I like the idea of Henkels' cookware having smooth bottoms. I really don't see the need to have the hexagonal pattern across the bottoms of the pans. I also like the handles on the Henkels pans. The price difference is huge! I wish the Henkels pans were available before I bought my HexClad.

[@jonathanb1987]

Don't feel too bad. The Henkels don't include any lids. At least the HexClad include them. They are definitely pricy though.

[@GuitarKid581]

Picked up the Henckels today. Threw in a small amount of butter in the 10" and an egg. Released itself and slid around the pan flawlessly. Only one issue, and its got me considering sending them back: ive noticed black residue coming off of them when i wipe them with a paper towel. Hopefully they just need a good cleaning. Im going to clean one as good as possible tomorrow and see if the black stuff comes back after cooking in it. I really do not want to be ingesting that much teflon if it doesnt go away after a cleaning. Please comment if you had this as well and if it went away for you.

[@stand777]

Great review! Just what I was looking for!

[@PrudentReviews]

Glad you found it helpful!

[@rjf478]

The hex clad pants were simply out of my price range. I was delighted when I found the Hinkles skillet set on sale at Costco. I love them. I couldn’t be happier. ‘Bar keepers friend’ is a regular staple at my house. I have used it for years on all of my stainless steel cookware keeping them looking brand new. I use these skillets primarily to sear meat. I use my all clad nonstick for eggs and such.

[@stanleysheppard8464]

I'm simply done with any nonstick cookware, with teflon, ceramic, diamond, hybrid or anything else. All of them were an eventual disappointment when at most a year down the road (we are very active at home cooking) the pan, sometimes an expensive one like HexClad, was reduced down to an underperforming piece of cookware waiting for it's turn to be recycled as scrap metal. Nowadays I cook on cast iron (nothing is better for pan searing a sous vide steak), carbon steel and stainless steel. Each one of those pans can behave as nonstick if you follow the temperature guideline (get equipped with infrared kitchen thermometer) and follow other recommendations. Properly seasoned carbon steel can be most forgiving as a nonstick pan. Pleasant surprise lately was a Strata pan, a tri-clad carbon steel cookware that has carbon steel cooking surface, aluminum core and stainless steel outer layer. This pan weighs the same as HexClad, but gives you option to have a forever pan, since you can always strip a damaged seasoned surface and re-season your pan again. We also noticed that food, even simple eggs, taste better on the carbon or stainless steel pans, not to mention meats done on cast iron. No more waste changing pans every year, this makes me very happy!

[@Jessyco]

Your stove top most likely puts more energy into one side than the other side when both burners are on, you would have to check your stove model and verify in the oven to make your claim of one side cooking faster than the other (or you could switch the pans sides and repeat your test)

[@dramc-ov3cp]

That's just silly. Liberal arts student, right?

[@Jessyco]

@@dramc-ov3cp No, I just read the manual of the induction stove top I bought and it says exactly that. using both burners will reduce one side more than the other. 🤷

[@DrMaserati]

Have you ever considered testing Woll non-stick pans? They''re very expensive, but reportedly very good, and nearly bullet proof. It would be interesting to see a comparison to these two pans.

[@PrudentReviews]

Yes, but I haven't tested them yet

[@Diverprincess]

I've had my Henckels for several weeks now. I really like them! I use a wooden spatula to hopefully not damage the non-stick part of the pan.

[@bevyg5635]

I also bought Henckles after almost buying HexClad, so satisfied!

[@TChalla007]

I had an 8 inch Hex on order at Amazon. Cancelled the order and ordered the Henckels from Costco for under $90.

[@Rbprofile]

The theory is that since that raised part is metal, then a straight metal spatula will never touch the Teflon.

[@NeighborhoodDada]

I love my henckels pan. It’s nice to have a semi non stick pan that you can throw in the oven as well and use metal utensils on.

[@SeriouslyDoubthat]

What is the so called “proprietary” coating of the Hexclad and Henckels cookware? Are they dishwasher safe and will they chip after months of dishwashing?

[@shirleysmith2044]

Bought a full set at Costco and the large pan darkened and got old within months and was sticking more so I looked up the info and they noted that there is a FDA approved coating - well it's still chemicals not to be put in the body. I emailed the HexClad company and ask several times what coatings are they using and they would NOT absolutely NOT tell me and my question in why? If there is nothing to hide why are they refusing to tell us the coating name? What are we doing with unknown chemicals in our body? Not only that the salesman at Costco said NO coatings and lied to us so it all went back. I will stick with cast iron on a limited use and stainless steel. These companies are very deceptive and seems like they can feed us chemicals and get away with it. Not right.

[@Akek]

I use a stainless steel pan for high temperature food, but i’m unsure what to use for lower temperature food.. i was thinking about getting hexclad but i see nothing but negative reviews 😢

[@L9eyeball9355]

Fantastic review sir. I thank you.

[@JosephL6174]

Awesome content. Thanks for the review

[@andrewtaranski145]

What about scratch resistance between the two? Heclad advertises that you can use metal utensils on their pans. Is this the same for henckels?

[@biblebelter9772]

I like full body stainless steel pans. I have pans from two different manufacturers and they perform identically. I also like to use a carbon steel round bottomed wok. I also have a 14 in cast iron pizza pan that I use a griddle. My wok is forty years old and my stainless is going on ten years. I gave up searching for the best non-stick a long time ago. I can cook an omelet in my stainless steel with a little butter and oil and there is no sticking. You could wipe it with a paper towel like they do advertising non-stick and it would look just as clean as the non-stick.

[@johnlord8337]

While I don't have either a Hexclad or Henckel pan, I have a new induction top, with brand new glass surface. I have some old stainless 1950s small sized pans (semi smooth surface bottom 70 heritage years of use !), and some new Target Farberware pans with thin and large concentric circle rings on the pan bottom. I notice after 6 months of use, I now have a circular scratched pan marks on the glass, even when using a scrubbie or other surface cleaner (even steel wool) to clean up any stickiness (or any abrasive material) on the glass surface. So the issue of the glass surface being scratched is nothing new. The Hexclad with its bottom hex surface would also scratch less-quality induction glass, even the burnished Henckel pan bottom will also scratch the glass surface in time. The issue is the quality of the induction glass, not the actual pans. One needs to deal with that issue or not use an induction range as most any pan bottom surface (unless truly a polished mirror finish stainless steel surface) will create scratches.

[@andrewblewski7926]

What about the lawsuits against Hexclad for using forever chemicals? Does Henckels pans have the same issue?

[@stjabnful]

I’m so happy you did this review! Starting my research for a new non stick. Thank you so much!😅

[@PrudentReviews]

You’re welcome! Reach out if you need recommendations [e-mail]

[@stjabnful]

@@PrudentReviews thanks! I’m also looking a Tramontina professional line nonstick. Costco and Amazon have good prices. My husband will destroy anything I buy. 😂

[@dbkfrogkaty1]

@@stjabnful Try a carbon steel pan from Matfer or de Buyer. Solid pans that will last generations. Your husband won't be able to destroy them! 🙂

[@PrudentReviews]

@@stjabnful I’m a fan of Tramontina professional, solid performance and great price

[@rickbear7249]

I have a Tramontina nonstick frying pan (for when I'm in a hurry and want to fry just one egg without having to be precise about pre-heating my stainless). It's great quality, but I mostly prefer my All-Clad stainless pan over two Tramontina stainless pans that I also own. Definitely the All-Clad was worth the money, while the Tramontina are a larger size (for BIG fry-ups) and a smaller size (which I hardly ever use). The small Tramontina nonstick + a large All-Clad would be my recommendation.

[@kai4096]

Thanks for the helpful review!

[@JoeBlow-mw5oo]

I can’t find the hxagon anywhere I wanted to get it. I found some weird brand on Amazon that was hybrid like these that works great but very thin.

[@dusterracerdan]

When I saw you had to season the pan just like what cast-iron I decided to stick with my cast-iron it says nonstick is pretty much anything out there

[@spyglass1005]

How wide is the actual (Flat) cooking surface on the 8, 10 ans 12 inch pans?

[@algru5251]

Henckel's all the way. I use these pans for about a year now with no issue. At that price, if anything happens to them, it's no big deal to get a new set. Also, I use Henckel's knives for over 20 years.

[@itstherick]

Just spent 1k on hex set + 2 more hex pans. Fingers crossed 🤞

[@WG816]

I wish you used a infrared thermometer and then showed each pan at 300-315F when you put the eggs on. The pans looked pretty hot on the first test.

[@hellojam100]

after owning a few junk Henckels knives I would be reluctant to buy a Henckles pan

[@mobilein5to10minutes6]

I've had my hexclad for a little over one year. 2 Warranty replacements. Everything sticks, you cant even boil pasta in the pots. My vege soup with pasta in it was ruined because pasta sticks so bad. I just bought some ceramics to replace, and I'm selling them...such a bad experience. I dont care if ceramic takes longer to heat up...cant ruin food these days.

[@Dejayyy96]

Do the henckles pans have a lifetime warranty like the hexclad?

[@leoz6338]

Can you tell me the advantage of these types of pans vs regular stainless? I tried eggs and pancakes without oil on Hexclad and they stuck miserably. So how is this considered non stick?I added oil and the food released. Same exact thing happened with stainless. The sear was better with stainless at much less cost.

[@PrudentReviews]

The main benefit is that hybrid pans like these release food better and are easier to clean. It's great to hear that you're able to cook eggs in your stainless steel pan without sticking, but that's a challenge for many home cooks.

[@dramc-ov3cp]

Try seasoned carbon steel, it's great to work with.

[@father042]

Which one is gonna last longer though?

[@PrudentReviews]

The hybrid cooking surfaces are very similar so no reason one should last longer than the other. However, HexClad is thinker so less likely to warp. Henckels was just released in January 2024 so time will tell.

[@rickbear7249]

My All-Clad stainless steel skillet 😂

[@rickbear7249]

A rock heated in the fire pit 😂

[@dramc-ov3cp]

Carbon steel will last forever, those will be scrap after few years at best.

[@honestnewsnet]

Show me one chef that cooks without butter or some kind of grease when he cooks with a skillet.

[@Jimmer-Space88]

Excellent review and very useful comparisons. I would not buy hexclad strictly because of its marketing. It makes me very suspect. It’s genius in what they’ve done to almost capture every influencer in the food industry to push the product which again infuriates me. The Henkel’s pan SET is now priced at $74 in Costco (November 2024). And if this review pisses off Gordon Ramsay, all the better.

[@stberchmans]

Any info on what the non stick is comprised of?

[@romanma2556]

PTFE according to their hexclad's FAQ. They hide them in FAQ though.

[@PrudentReviews]

That is correct. Both are PTFE.

[@1cleandude]

Great video definitely the Henckels! I would not buy the HexClad because of its affiliation with G Ramsey period!🙏

[@efrainmaldonado5677]

I’ve cooked bacon to refried beans and other food on an old cast aluminum pan worked well

[@LearnElectronicsCanada]

Been trying to find a Canadian source for the 3 pc Pan set, absolutely no luck. Costco in Canada, nope. Zwilling has what looks to be the same set, $199 CAD, and regular $400. Henckels Paradigm 3 pc seems the same. I guess I'll be visiting the US although not sure the Costco membership carries over. 😆

[@saji86]

They have it in Costco Canada now. I think my mil said she it was $100, it's $116 online

[@MO-hq4iz]

I'll stick to nonstick pans and just buy new ones when needed :)

[@rickcollin5600]

What did each pan weigh?

[@nathanbryant911]

should have heat tested the burners first...and not just assume that the dial settings being equal means the actual temp is equal. Most people use one burner the most. In my case, front left. And it heats up quicker and burns hotter than my front right at the same dial setting.

[@pinkpanther02031]

Why don’t you mention the PFOA & PTFE and toxins

[@Gentle-Raven]

The hex clad set we bought was not non stick, performed horribly and was a nightmare to return. Please look elsewhere for cookware.

[@GregSzarama]

The key thing is, how will they perform 24 months from the time you buy them.

[@A.Dude.]

Protein will come off the pan as soon as it is cooked. You move the eggs before they are cooked and for this reason they stick. Happy new year!

[@defyingentropy41]

Well they're both oven safe to 500 degrees, so probably not throw cold water on either after cooking seems to be a fairly balanced conclusion: the cheaper pan performs as well as e ore expensive.

[@brianb-p6586]

The induction cooker test should use equal power for each pan (just like the resistance burner test), not an equal target temperature setting. With no idea of the power to each pan, the test induction test results are meaningless... although the guess that the thinner pan will get less heating power with the same applied power may be correct.

[@skinny0ne]

maybe its just me, but it seems like the hex clad on certain angles had scratches in it. did anyone else see that?

[@rickbear7249]

Yes, you will still get scratches in the non-stick coating, the idea of the raised hexagonal pattern is just to reduce the amount of abrasion of that coating.

[@angelacarvalho1208]

I just bought a set of Henckels. I am a little disappointed. Cooked eggs and fish and both stick despite adding oil.

[@JollyDeacs11]

Your review was very well done! I purchased my Costco Henckels HXagon pans and have used them for two weeks now. They are terrific and cook evenly with way more stability than my burnt up Calphalon pans (had to throw away). The key to cooking on a glass top, induction is using the proper heat and grease. I use extra virgin olive oil and wait for the heat to get to the right temp and lay down my eggs for a perfect omelet. With bar keepers friend on hand... I have three real gems that should last a while. Thank you again for your review.

[@asintonic]

mmmm those are free range cage free eggs!? Thanks for sharing the video excellent

[@PrudentReviews]

Pasture raised :)

[@nhojcam]

ok, so there is a "seasoning" that you forgot to do. you're supposed to wipe down the inside of the pan with a high temp oil, then wipe dry before adding food...if cooking dry. it doesn't look like you did that.

[@elliotflorida3469]

Very nice video/review, BUT, both these pans contain PFAS and should be avoided.

[@superbeefus]

Source?

[@elliotflorida3469]

@@superbeefus | you can find the info readily on the internet. It is 100% certain that both these products contain harmful chemicals. Lots and lots and lots of great nonstick pans that are free of these harmful compounds. Much less expensive too. The only tradeoff is that you cannot use metal utensils with them which in reality is no big deal. I liked the review overall and have watch many Prudent reviews. He does a nice job usually, but in my opinion this omission is not acceptable.

[@honestnewsnet]

I just paid 70 bucks for all three Henkkes at Costco

[@ChrisWard74]

The Henkles seem to only have the 3 pans and no lids where the HexClad has a lot more options. What's crazy is there is a Hells Kitchen version that they claim they are affiliated with the show and are cheaper then hexclad but the show more gordon ramsey do not use or promote them.

[@PrudentReviews]

expect more sizes and options to come out soon for Henckels. The 3-piece set was a test with Costco but a Henckels customer service rep told me they will be expanding the collection.

[@shirleysmith2044]

Thank you for your work. I personally do NOT want to eat coatings as they are chemicals we do not want in our body.

[@dramc-ov3cp]

Carbon steel rocks, and is non stick.

[@honestnewsnet]

It says right in the instructions that you’re supposed to use a little grease little butter. Wake up people.

[@larryseibold4287]

I thought Hard Anodized enabled non-stick without ptfe (teflon), but i was wrong. All the anodized pans have a layer of ptfe. For some reason some of the anodized + ptfe ones seem to last longer than others. I don't know why. The thing that i dont get, is why people say these hybrid pans are easier to clean than stainless. That is simply not true, unless you re never cleaning the ptfe pan, just wiping it out and calling it clean. I can also wipe my hot all-clad 3 layer ss pan with a paper towel, but i can also really clean it quickly and thoroughly with a stainless scouring pad and some liquid Barkeepers on a hot pan if i want to, inside and out. I can not do that on a hybrid pan or a simple ptfe pan. How do you clean the stains out of the ptfe coating? You cant. How do you clean the bottom of a HexClad pan every 20 hrs or so? You cant. In summary, the hybrid pans stay a bit cleaner than ss if you never clean them, but if you clean them, you ruin them. I still want an 8" pan for eggs, several times a day. I am torn between Tramontina aluminum ptfe pan or an 8" tri clad ss pan with a bit of oil. This needs to work for the whole family, not just me, so i lean toward the ptfe disposable (3 years). One final thought. If i really cared, i could re-polish my stainless pan to a mirror shine inside and out, but i dont want to do that level of work.

[@Rick9482]

That pattern on the bottom of the Henkel pan makes no sense whatsoever and frankly, I wouldn't buy either one but thx for the comparison, I was just curious. Recently got a wok from Mandy and am liking carbon steel. My stainless steel remains on the shelf, a bit too big for my induction unit and stainless is not friendly. I purchased a NutriChef 10" ceramic pan and love it. Seems to be holding up fine but may just add an 8" carbon steel pan.

[@Mister_Rooster]

Henckels pan is a good deal, the biggest reason people buy because they want a hexclad. yes its not as non stick as traditional non stick, however its heck of more nons tick than stainless steel. AND WHO THE HECK complains about adding oil, the whole point of non stick as i remember is not to use as much oil which most non stick delivers and alstly yes these pand heat up rather quickly

[@TChalla007]

Facts. If someone says they don't use oil or butter when they cook, don't invite me to dinner.

[@brianh2287]

I don't believe there is a need for hybrid cookware or non stick cookware other than possibly one skillet for delicate foods. I have never needed non stick pots for boiling, sauces, or frying. The only use case I have for non stick are frying eggs since I like my eggs with no crisp on the bottom. So, I have one very cheap non stick pan for my eggs. That is all I use it for. So I have zero need for these hybrid pans.

[@grattonland]

I still prefer my 60 year old cast iron pan my dad had and that my son will have.

[@stevenwymor1398]

You’ll never find either of those pans in an actual commercial kitchen. 😂

[@stillsmokinfireworks]

Look at the big brain on Steve, why watch the video?

[@JuanMartinez-uu5ul]

God, job on your review.

[@elvidgejable]

One thing to keep in mind is the Hexclad are made in China, while the Henkel hybrids are made in Italy. It mattered to me ; )

[@artmaltman]

HexClad has lifetime warrantee, or so I've heard.

[@haseenamerchant6915]

Thank you

[@MrCabimero]

So right out of the gate looking at the egg demo, both brands are FOS as they are NOT non- stick. If you have to use oil or butter, then just use a regular pan with some lube. Jeez........

[@TinMan_RC]

Still doesn't hold a candle to my 50+ year old cast iron skillet. That sucker is super slick!

[@tinyubergeek9051]

Hexclad also provides a lifetime warranty, does Henckels do the same?

[@ObeseChess]

At Costco these really aren’t much more expensive than the Tramontina Pro or other good quality inexpensive non-stick pans, except that, let’s face it, they look cooler.

[@Jcs57]

How can a product that isn’t any good be better?

[@markgrande33]

They don’t pay Gordon…he bought part of the company a couple years ago…

[@albertalmaguer7362]

Twice as much? Try x5 as much, Henckels 3 piece set is $80 while HexClad is $400 for the same set and that the sale price.

[@TChalla007]

I cancelled my 8 inch Hex for $120 on Amazon and ordered the set of Henckels for under $90 at Costco.

[@bakakallu411]

Hexcalad are POFA free and not Henckels

[@Hxrshmello]

U can get 3 henkels for $90 at Costco rn

[@TChalla007]

I cancelled my 8 inch Hex for $120 on Amazon and ordered the set of Henckels for under $90 at Costco.

[@dopeytripod]

shoulda swapped the pans from element to element & THEN made a conclusion

[@TChalla007]

Warping is an issue for me.

[@victorblanco4499]

I purchased the ceramic Ballarini from Costco… and I love them 😍

[@dramc-ov3cp]

Yes, but it's never their fault.

[@CarlenHoppe]

What I learned from this video review: HexClad thicker (more expensive). Henckels thinner (less expensive). Thicker cooks a bit slower, thinner cooks a bit faster. Neigher pan is a direct replacement for a traditional non-stick pan. It was disappointing that you did not tell us how to adjust the stove temp to make the pans perform the same. That would have been a useful experiment.

[@dramc-ov3cp]

Yes, it's that simple. Video is like jumping off multiple bridges and measuring velocity on impact to prove that gravity works.

[@TChalla007]

Actually, if you know how to season pans, they can be as good as nonstick. I have stainless steel, carbon steel and cast iron.

[@transferlynx6213]

Warping is a deal breaker for me.

[@laraoneal7284]

I was considering Hexclad. No more.

[@dramc-ov3cp]

Try carbon steel, if you're passionate about cooking, you'll love it.

[@TChalla007]

@@dramc-ov3cp True. I have a carbon steel wok, stainless steel and cast Iron. I'm getting the Henckels set at costco. .

[@aBMWEnthusiast]

The Henckel pans do not have lids.

[@michaeltb1358]

I cannot see any real benefit from having the pattern on the outside of the pan. A smooth surface is easy enough to clean.

[@-musiclee-]

When Henkels goes on sale. I’ll buy. Then you’re getting a bargain