Henckels HXagon
The one noticeable difference between HexClad and Henckels is that the Henckels pan heated much faster. Both burners were set to the same heat level, but the egg in the Henckels pan cooked faster and got crispier on the outside.
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Again, the Henckels HXagon pan heated faster than the HexClad pan. Both pans heated evenly and the pancakes released from the surface without sticking. But when I flipped the pancakes, you could clearly see that the one in the Henckels pan cooked faster with more browning.
The initial water temperature in both pans was 55°F. I heated each pan on the highest setting using the same electric burner. The water in the Henckels pan started boiling at the two-minute and 19-second mark. And, as expected, the HexClad pan heated slightly slower — the water started boiling at the two-minute and…
You can cook eggs in most traditional non-stick pans with little to no oil or butter, but unfortunately, that's not the case with HexClad or Henckels HXagon. The eggs stuck to both pans and fell apart when I tried to move them.
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because Henckels pans are thinner, they heat faster but also cool down faster. With Henckels, you need to pay closer attention when cooking because the pan can quickly overheat and burn or overcook the food.
Henckels handles are also a half inch longer and feature their logo and a slight indentation for your thumb. HexClad handles are smooth with no engravings or grooves. The better design is subjective, but I like Henckels handle because it's longer, and the higher angle keeps your hand further from the heat.
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Also, HexClad rivets are flatter. Since Henckel rivets stick out more, they are more likely to trap oil and food and are slightly more difficult to clean.
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The non-stick coating on the bottom makes HexClad pans a bit easier to clean. Henckels' all-steel bottom is more prone to staining and discoloration. You'll need to occasionally use a product like Bar Keepers Friend to restore the shine.
But Henckels pans have a higher ratio of steel to non-stick coating. I thought this might make Henckels pans more sticky when cooking eggs, but I didn’t notice a difference during my tests.
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Henckels has been around a long time, but the HXagon collection is brand new. I assume, because of its hybrid design, that it will last longer than traditional non-stick cookware, but only time will tell. The construction is significantly thinner than HexClad, so it may be more prone to warping.
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