{"id":1880535,"date":"2023-05-09T11:15:07","date_gmt":"2023-05-09T15:15:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/?p=1880535"},"modified":"2025-04-23T05:30:55","modified_gmt":"2025-04-23T10:30:55","slug":"hexclad-vs-all-clad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/hexclad-vs-all-clad\/","title":{"rendered":"HexClad vs. All-Clad: Which Cookware Is Better for You?"},"content":{"rendered":"When it comes to quality cookware, there are two names you'll hear over and over again: HexClad<\/a> and All-Clad<\/a>. These high-quality brands come with a steeper price tag, but forgoing cost-effective ceramic and carbon steel pans and picking your side of the HexClad vs. All-Clad debate is worth it.\r\n\r\nWhile cheaper, we should note that ceramic and carbon steel pans are great alternatives to high-end brands for routine, everyday cooking. These options perform well for quick family meals while being dishwasher-safe and lightweight.\r\n\r\nNew luxury cookware like HexClad and All-Clad should be treated as seriously as any big-ticket item, like stoves, small appliances<\/a> and countertops. After all, you're in the kitchen to cook<\/em>, so why skimp on your most important piece of equipment? You undoubtedly want to eat delicious food every day, and it's hard to cook anything to perfection with shoddy pots and pans.\r\n\r\nExcellent cookware can, and should, last for the rest of your life, so \"splurging\" ends up saving money in the long run. Bonus points if the kitchen gadgets do everything<\/a> to help you cut back on overflowing cabinets or drawers. If you're struggling to determine whether HexClad or All-Clad is right for you, here's a little primer to help you out.\r\n

HexClad and All-Clad: At a Glance<\/h2>\r\nManufacturing some of the best cookware money can buy since 1971, All-Clad<\/a> is a favorite among professional chefs and serious home cooks. Made from stainless steel with a bonded aluminum core, All-Clad pans are known for their ability to heat up evenly, providing superior temperature control while cooking. They also last longer than ceramic cookware<\/a>. All-Clad cookware boasts a signature polished look and ergonomic handles for easy maneuvering.\r\n\r\n[SINGLE_AFFILIATE_PRODUCT product_name=\"All-Clad\" short_description=\"With chef-quality stainless steel interiors and induction-compatible exteriors, All-Clad is a prime pick for home cooks and budding chefs alike.\" image=\"2083055\" image_credit=\"VIA MERCHANT\" pr_name=\"All-Clad\" pr_url=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com?id=131817X1598243&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.all-clad.com%2F\" pr_display_text=\"Shop on All-Clad\" \/]\r\n\r\nLaunched in 2017, HexClad<\/a> cookware is the new kid on the block. It has made a massive impression on the culinary world in just a few short years. Gordon Ramsay<\/a> himself has called HexClad \"the Rolls-Royce of pans.\" This cookware is made with a combination of stainless steel and nonstick coatings and has a unique hexagonal pattern that helps food release easily.\r\n\r\n[SINGLE_AFFILIATE_PRODUCT product_name=\"HexClad\" short_description=\"HexClad hybrid cookware has a signature hexagon-shaped pattern made from stainless steel and nonstick materials.\" image=\"1985477\" image_credit=\"KATIE BANDURSKI FOR TASTE OF HOME\" pr_name=\"HexClad\" pr_url=\"https:\/\/www.awin1.com\/cread.php?awinmid=21679&awinaffid=622885&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fhexclad.com%2Fcollections%2Fall\" pr_display_text=\"Shop on HexClad\" \/]\r\n

HexClad and All-Clad: What\u2019s Similar?<\/h2>\r\n\"Hexclad\r\n\r\nTwo things these brands have in common: quality and price. Even when they're on sale, both All-Clad and HexClad cookware cost a pretty penny, but it's important to remember that you're getting what you pay for. The kitchen gear from both brands is built to last a lifetime, so don't expect to replace the purchase any time soon\u2014if ever.\r\n

HexClad and All-Clad: What\u2019s Different?<\/h2>\r\nChef Karen Akunowicz<\/a> notes that, when it comes to clad cookware, layering different metals maximizes performance. While both brands do this, their methods and materials differ.\r\n\r\n\"The key is to look for multiple layers (typically three-ply or five-ply) with a core of aluminum or copper for excellent heat conduction. You want a pan that heats evenly and responds quickly to temperature changes, which is especially important for delicate cooking techniques,\" notes Karen. \"If you plan to use it in the oven, make sure it\u2019s oven-safe to at least 500 degrees.\"\r\n\r\nWith this in mind, one key difference between the brands is heat tolerance and materials. HexClad's stainless steel and cast iron pots and pans don't handle high heat as effectively as All-Clad's pure stainless steel. That said, both brands are oven-safe up to at least 500 degrees, with steel pans like those from All-Clad tolerating up to 600 degrees. These pans also weigh less and adapt to temperature changes more quickly than HexClad's offerings.\r\n\r\nOverall, HexClad provides even cooking, durability and an excellent nonstick surface. All-Clad, on the other hand, is ideal for quick maneuvering in the kitchen or for slow-cooking souffl\u00e9s, casseroles or meats over high heat.\r\n

How We Tested HexClad<\/h2>\r\n\"Hexclad\r\n\r\nHexClad cookware combines the best parts of cast-iron, stainless steel and nonstick pans. Like cast iron, it's sturdy and durable and retains a tremendous amount of heat. Like stainless steel, it's non-reactive and distributes heat evenly across the surface of the pan. And, like nonstick pans, it's, well, nonstick.\r\n\r\nSenior Editor Katie Bandurski<\/a> tested and reviewed HexClad products<\/a> for over 18 months. \"I\u2019ve used many types and brands of cookware, and the\u00a0HexClad skillet<\/a> is my all-time favorite,\" she says. \"It\u2019s truly a Goldilocks pan, combining elements of stainless steel, cast iron and nonstick. I love that it doesn\u2019t need to be babied\u2014I can use sky-high temperatures and metal utensils, no problem.\"<\/span>\r\n\r\nThese pans begin with the base of a stainless steel pan, which is then coated with a high-grade, nontoxic, nonstick material that's infused with diamond dust for extra strength. Fancy, right? A laser-etching process is then employed to create a hexagonal pattern on the bottom of each pan, allowing heat to diffuse evenly.\r\n\r\nBecause of their magnetic steel base, these pans rapidly conduct heat, and they're also suitable for induction cooktops. It's safe to use these pans in the oven or under the broiler, too. And when you're done cooking, HexClad cookware is dishwasher-safe, making cleanup a breeze.\r\n\r\nHexClad offers a range of cookware products, including frying<\/a> and saute pans, woks<\/a>, griddles, knives<\/a>, stockpots, Dutch ovens<\/a> and saucepans. Additionally, the brand has expanded beyond the stove and now offers cutlery, cutting boards and cooking accessories. Our team of expert editors have tested over 10 HexClad items and can confirm that they live up to the hype.\r\n\r\nHexClad's high-quality kitchen gear is designed to last a lifetime. We should note that HexClad cookware comes with a nonstick coating that may lead to chemical leaching over time, especially if used on extremely high heat. But, all pots, pans, cutlery and salt and pepper grinders are backed by a lifetime warranty against manufacturer's defect, provided they're purchased directly from the HexClad website or through an authorized retailer, like Amazon<\/a>.\r\n\r\nThe cookware also offers great longevity, according to Katie. \"Over the past 18 months, I\u2019ve tested a lot of HexClad products. I\u2019ve reviewed three skillets, a Dutch oven, a wok, the knife set, a market tote, a pepper mill and a pizza steel in my home kitchen.\"\r\n\r\nAdditionally, the knives impress even after generous use. \"Even after some abuse\u2014like forgetting to dry them after washing or leaving them covered in brownie crumbs for a few days\u2014they easily wipe down. I also have noticed zero rust spots or handle cracks,\" says Katie.\r\n\r\nWriter and cookware expert\u00a0Allison Robicelli<\/a> also loves this cookware. She says in her HexClad skillet review<\/a>: \u201cHexClad cookware might be pricey, but it\u2019s worth the money and will pay for itself 10 times over. Not only does the hybrid pan do the work of three other pans, but it\u2019s also built to last. It might very well be the last pan you ever buy.\u201d\r\n\r\nCookware prices range from $110 to $200, but items can be cheaper if you look for HexClad sales<\/a>. If you're unsatisfied with your purchase, HexClad has a 30-day return policy.\r\n

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