5 people on record about the HexClad Hybrid (non-stick cookware) across 5 sources: 43 quoted claims, 17 of them raising objections.
5 voices across 5 sources. One publisher, Prudent Reviews, accounts for 15 of the 43 claims.
This page is the evidence: every claim, endorsement and objection on record about the HexClad Hybrid, with no argument attached. Where the evidence adds up to a finding, it is written up separately, checked line by line against the claims below.
Counts, names and a criterion. No view about whether to buy it — that is yours, and the citations below are what it rests on.
Nine separate measurements of the evidence, each stated in the units it was counted from. They are never added together and there is no overall rating.
Domain authority
5 recommenders, weighted by demonstrated expertise in non-stick cookware. Weighted by expertise in this category, never by audience size.
Independent consensus
5 independent voices across 5 sources. How many independent voices converge, unweighted.
Long-term ownership
7 dated ownership reports, median 2 years. Volume and length of dated first-hand ownership reports.
Performance
14 performance claims. Claims about how well it does the job.
Value
5 claims about price relative to what it does. Claims about what it costs relative to what it does.
Repairability
2 repairability claims. Claims about whether it can be maintained or rebuilt.
Community breadth
all evidence from a single community so far. How many distinct communities converge, rather than one echo chamber.
Recency of evidence
most recent evidence from 2025. How recent the evidence is. Old evidence is not wrong, just older.
Objections raised
17 negative claims, mostly performance and durability, 6 of them people who stopped using it. How much complaint is on the record. A high figure means the drawbacks have been stated and quoted, not that the thing is worse.
These are separate measurements, not components of a score. They are never added together, and there is no overall rating, because which of them matters depends on what you are buying the thing for. An axis that says no evidence means nobody has spoken about it, not that the answer is low.
Endorsements and objections about the HexClad Hybrid in one list, strongest evidence first. Each timecode opens the source at the second it was said.
And they're remarkably non-stick. Sloppy Joe's slide right off. Scrambled eggs slide off. hamburger, chicken, anything we have put on it over the last 18 months easily slides right off.
Cites ease of cleaning, non-stick surface
Owned 18 months
Getting back to the non-stick surface, another added benefit is how easy they are to clean. I don't think anything can provide more proof about their ease of cleaning than their still like new appearance 18 months after their first use.
This is me opening them in December of 2023. And to get right to the point, it's held up remarkably well. These pans that we purchased 18 months ago still look brand new.
Cites durability
Owned 18 months
but for me I don't want to have to replace my pots and pans every 18 to 20 months because the non-stick coating is wearing off on them so I won't be using these anymore I'm going to be switching to like a stainless steel all clad type of pot and pan and I'm not really sure what brand to buy yet
so after all of that I have decided that hexclad pans are not right for me and therefore I don't recommend them on my channel anymore
So, the question remains, is HexClad the right pan or pot for you? If you want nonstick with the ability to use metal utensils, this fits the bill. The lifetime warranty is wonderful as long as they make it easy to fix something when it truly has gone bad. I've enjoyed having HexClad as our main pot and pan set here…
David Gafford was given the product. Stated in the source: “HexClad sent us these pans over a year and a half ago for us to test and see if we like them.” Kept and labelled rather than dropped: a paid endorsement is still evidence, and you should be the one to decide what it is worth.
Owned 18 months
I didn't touch the pan for about a minute, and then I grabbed my ThermoWorks silicone to see if I could get the egg up without breaking it. Turns out I could, and I was able to flip and finish this over medium egg in the HexClad without it sticking.
Cites ease of cleaning, even heating, induction compatible, non-stick surface, oven safe, searing and crust, size and capacity, stovetop compatibility
David Gafford was given the product. Stated in the source: “HexClad sent us these pans over a year and a half ago for us to test and see if we like them.” Kept and labelled rather than dropped: a paid endorsement is still evidence, and you should be the one to decide what it is worth.
I wanted to test if HexClad could pan sear, so we set the Breville to 325° and placed the HexClad 8-in pan. I put down some butter, a bit of neutral oil, salted the top of a bone-in chicken thigh and let it go for 7 minutes. Here's what our chicken looked like at the flip. Lovely golden brown, just the kind of sear I…
Luckily, since we've been using these pans at home for 18 months, I have a clip of the pan in the oven showing that they're oven safe and can go from range to oven without any trouble.
After the chicken pan sear test, it's a great time to test how easy these pans are to clean. I started by simply rinsing it under cold water and here's what didn't come off with just cold water. To finish things up, I grabbed my Grill Rescue Forever Sponge with a little bit of Dawn dish soap, scrubbed for 15 seconds…
To further torture test the HexClad pan for cleaning, I grabbed a piece of American cheese out of the fridge and let it go for 4 minutes at 350°. I turned the Breville off, grabbed the ThermoWorks turner, and the cheese came right off. I don't think it's something any of us do with frequency at home, but I thought it…
we don't need any oil or butter down first. It's just batter straight into the pan with an easy flip after 60 seconds. I can fit about three 4-in pancakes into the 12-in pan comfortably, and there's room to turn them without making a mess.
I wanted to test the evenness of the pan when it's heating up. So, I took our FLIR camera and snagged a video of how the pan looks under thermal imaging. Before the sear test with the chicken thigh, I checked the pan with the camera and here's what it looks like on thermal. It's what I would expect, even heating…
When I first got my HexClad, I was cooking on gas and that's been no problem.
So, for those of you wondering, yes, these do work on induction burners. They have a stainless steel exterior and an aluminum core, which makes them compatible with induction technology.
If you're in the market for new cookware, I don't think you'll be disappointed with Hexclad. We haven't been.
and in fact the 8 in pan that I always use to cook my eggs in you can see here hopefully um it's missing this is where it's the non-stick coating really started to scrape off and right there my eggs stick there all the time and it's very hard to kind of avoid that section when you're cooking cooking eggs in an 8 in…
Cites coating durability (against), durability (against)
and I kind of forgot about it until about the beginning of this past November November 2023 when I noticed that my 8 in and the 10-in and the 12-in and even the walk in some places and we barely ever used the walk was actually missing the non-stick Coating in some pretty big large areas and the walk we very seldom…
this Pan the 12in has definitely food sticks to this more than it does the 10-in and I probably use the 10-in more
I once thought that this was a really great purchase so I kind of feel let down even though they did Supply new ones with their warranty uh but I don't want to have to go through the hassle of having to get new pots and pans every 18 months for a a pot and pan that they claim should last well they say cooking lifetime…
Another thing I really like about HexClad is its versatility. It cooks more like non-stick cookware but since the surface isn’t completely smooth, it grips food and sears meat better than most traditional non-stick pans.
Cites durability, ease of cleaning, even heating, heat control, heating speed, heat retention, non-stick surface, searing and crust, versatility
Prudent Reviews was given the product. Stated in the source: “HexClad sent me these pans but this is not sponsored video and they are not paying me anything to make it.” Kept and labelled rather than dropped: a paid endorsement is still evidence, and you should be the one to decide what it is worth.
I’ve used it to cook crispy bacon, brown and roast chicken, and fry chicken cutlets, and it performs similar to stainless steel. It heats up quickly, maintains a stable temperature and delivers consistent results.
The bacon came out perfectly crispy and the chicken seared nice and even.
I had no issues with eggs sticking as long as the surface was greased with plenty of oil or butter.
HexClad performed well, not only were the bubbles uniform across the cooking surface which indicates even heating, but it was one of the fastest pans to boil the water.
As you can see in the results, HexClad’s heat retention is above average and better than brands like Calphalon, Hestan, and All-Clad.
Another benefit I want to highlight is how easy Hexclad is to clean. It cleans up like a typical non-stick pan. Unless you really scorch it, a quick rinse with soap and water will do the trick.
releases food better than stainless steel.
Gordon Ramsay calls HexClad the Rolls-Royce of pans.
Cites reputation
Prudent Reviews was given the product. Stated in the source: “HexClad sent me these pans but this is not sponsored video and they are not paying me anything to make it.” Kept and labelled rather than dropped: a paid endorsement is still evidence, and you should be the one to decide what it is worth.
but I have been able to chip off the nonstick coating in two very small places. I had to look pretty hard to find these, but it looks like my heavy metal utensil usage found a way past the stainless.
Cites coating durability (against), dishwasher safe (against), durability (against)
David Gafford was given the product. Stated in the source: “HexClad sent us these pans over a year and a half ago for us to test and see if we like them.” Kept and labelled rather than dropped: a paid endorsement is still evidence, and you should be the one to decide what it is worth.
The visible flaking of the PTFE coating on this pan is really found on the top rim. During daily use, I hadn't noticed this until inspecting closely for this video, but in quite a few places, the top row of nonstick is missing. It blends in with the stainless top rim, and I'm guessing that's why I didn't notice it…
Will they eventually fail and need replaced under warranty? In my experience, I think so.
HexClad says that these pans are dishwasher safe, and let's be honest, that's what we all really want to hear, right? After working a full day, coming home to fix dinner, and then not having a butler or maid to do the dishes is the worst. I know we throw our pans in the dishwasher a few times a week, and I'm going to…
Upon inspection, the bottom of the pan looks almost perfect
Cites coating durability, durability, scratch resistance, warp resistance
David Gafford was given the product. Stated in the source: “HexClad sent us these pans over a year and a half ago for us to test and see if we like them.” Kept and labelled rather than dropped: a paid endorsement is still evidence, and you should be the one to decide what it is worth.
The bottom of the pan is flat and hasn't warped
These are my results with heavy use, but I didn't intentionally abuse it to see if I could get it to fail. Just regular old use, and it has largely stood up to what we threw at it.
HexClad also says that these pans are metal utensil safe, and other than the two very small nicks I have in my 12-in pan here, I can't see any other signs of metal utensils doing any damage. I also can't absolutely verify that it was metal utensils that caused this damage since family members from all over the country…
but I don't believe that 18 months is long long enough for a cookware of this class and price
Cites durability (against)
Owned 18 months, no longer
if you're buying these for 100% nonstick you're going to be slight disappointed as America's Test Kitchen pointed out and I'll link to their videos in the description they do this honestly it's kind of a silly little test that they they call the egg test it's not really how to cook how you should cook an egg um most…
Cites non-stick surface (against), scratch resistance (against)
I've had issues of other things sticking to the Pan um so they're not super non-stick like some of those other pots and pans that are out on the market to me I think that's because of that stainless steel those peaks of stainless steel so stainless steel obviously isn't nonstick and that plays a plays a role in the…
obviously it does affect the performance because everything sticks to that section
If you’re looking for a pan that releases food and cleans easier than stainless steel but lasts much longer than traditional non-stick, you’ll love these pans. It’s also a great option if you have limited space in your kitchen and you're looking to consolidate your cookware. With HexClad, you don’t need separate pans…
Cites versatility
Prudent Reviews was given the product. Stated in the source: “HexClad sent me these pans but this is not sponsored video and they are not paying me anything to make it.” Kept and labelled rather than dropped: a paid endorsement is still evidence, and you should be the one to decide what it is worth.
HexClad’s hybrid design solves this problem.
Cites coating durability, scratch resistance, warranty
Prudent Reviews was given the product. Stated in the source: “HexClad sent me these pans but this is not sponsored video and they are not paying me anything to make it.” Kept and labelled rather than dropped: a paid endorsement is still evidence, and you should be the one to decide what it is worth.
They confirmed that the warranty covers any manufacturing defect out of the box, whether it affects performance or not. They also said, “Our warranty is a performance warranty. Any problems that affect performance, we cover.” So, if the non-stick coating gets scratched after 5 years and that scratch causes food to…
its unique hexagonal design allows you to use metal utensils without scratching the non-stick coating.
Eggs without oil, pretty much the same as a year ago. A small patch stuck to the surface. The rest of the egg came off fine, but that little spot left behind tiny bits I had to scrape away.
Cites even heating (against), heat resistance (against), non-stick surface (against)
I'll be honest, I never cook this on a hex plad. And here's why. The omelette sticks and scorches right here in the center of the pan.
So, in this round, hexclad doesn't quite match the performance of a good non-stick pan.
But I kept checking because I was worried it might creep toward 500°, the point where Teflon can start breaking down.
In our test, the edges of the pan stayed cooler, about 320 to 355°, making the oil splash and bake around the rims.
It looks great, and you'd think that's a sign of quality, but not exactly. Over the past year, I've had plenty of questions about who this pan is really for. And the truth is, it looks this good because I barely used it.
Cites coating durability (against), durability (against), rust resistance (against), scratch resistance (against)
And yes, now Hexflat changed the coating. But the older pans were PTFE coated like ours, which is part of what sparked a class action lawsuit. Enough owners reported flaking, scratches, and rust to push for a $2.5 million settlement.
That's the same area many reviewers say ends up damaged over time.
They also mentioned coating can flake into food, chip after light use, scratch deeply, often on pans purchased from Costco.
One thing to note about HexClad pans is that the handles are rounded, and when I go to pour food out from the pan to a plate or serving dish, I often have the pan want to rotate in my hand if I'm not using something grippy to hold it. We have these pot holders with a non-slip silicone grip that solves this problem…
Cites handle (against)
David Gafford was given the product. Stated in the source: “HexClad sent us these pans over a year and a half ago for us to test and see if we like them.” Kept and labelled rather than dropped: a paid endorsement is still evidence, and you should be the one to decide what it is worth.
Do they cost more than a Farberware pan from Walmart? Yes. Will they outlast a standard nonstick pan? Also, I think yes.
Cites durability, price
David Gafford was given the product. Stated in the source: “HexClad sent us these pans over a year and a half ago for us to test and see if we like them.” Kept and labelled rather than dropped: a paid endorsement is still evidence, and you should be the one to decide what it is worth.
they do offer a lifetime warranty on their products and they did live up to that warranty so I do appreciate them living up to that with their warranty even though if you have a warranty you should live up to it right
Cites warranty
If you’re looking for a true non-stick pan to cook eggs with little oil, or a stainless steel pan that you can use to broil and cook at extremely high temperatures, you’ll be disappointed with HexClad.
Cites heat resistance (against), non-stick surface (against)
Prudent Reviews was given the product. Stated in the source: “HexClad sent me these pans but this is not sponsored video and they are not paying me anything to make it.” Kept and labelled rather than dropped: a paid endorsement is still evidence, and you should be the one to decide what it is worth.
And they confirmed that “The pans are designed to be concave out of the box. As heat is added to the pan, it flattens out. If the pan was created flat from the start, it would end up becoming convex.” And they were right, after the first or second time using the pan, the bottom flattened out.
Cites warp resistance
Prudent Reviews was given the product. Stated in the source: “HexClad sent me these pans but this is not sponsored video and they are not paying me anything to make it.” Kept and labelled rather than dropped: a paid endorsement is still evidence, and you should be the one to decide what it is worth.
Right when I opened the package, I noticed the cooking surface wasn’t completely flat. Instead, it curved upwards in the center. I was surprised to see this because fully-clad steel pans like these typically don’t warp.
Cites warp resistance (against)
Prudent Reviews was given the product. Stated in the source: “HexClad sent me these pans but this is not sponsored video and they are not paying me anything to make it.” Kept and labelled rather than dropped: a paid endorsement is still evidence, and you should be the one to decide what it is worth.
HexClad is significantly more expensive than most non-stick options on the market. However, the higher price can be justified by the fact that it’s more versatile and will last longer.
Cites durability, price (against), versatility
Prudent Reviews was given the product. Stated in the source: “HexClad sent me these pans but this is not sponsored video and they are not paying me anything to make it.” Kept and labelled rather than dropped: a paid endorsement is still evidence, and you should be the one to decide what it is worth.
the shiny finish quickly gets smudges and fingerprints all over it. You’ll need to regularly buff the handle to keep it looking new.
Cites appearance (against), maintenance (against)
Prudent Reviews was given the product. Stated in the source: “HexClad sent me these pans but this is not sponsored video and they are not paying me anything to make it.” Kept and labelled rather than dropped: a paid endorsement is still evidence, and you should be the one to decide what it is worth.
HexClad handles are relatively short. The handle on the 12-inch fry pan is 8 inches long. For comparison, All-Clad Non-Stick handles are 9 inches. Your hand will be a bit closer to the heat, and while the end of the handle stays cool on the stove, it starts to get hot about 2 inches past where the handle forks.
Cites handle (against)
Prudent Reviews was given the product. Stated in the source: “HexClad sent me these pans but this is not sponsored video and they are not paying me anything to make it.” Kept and labelled rather than dropped: a paid endorsement is still evidence, and you should be the one to decide what it is worth.
but I’ve noticed my hand slipping several times as I slid food onto a plate.
If your hands are greasy or wet, or you’re holding a towel or pot holder, there’s a high risk that the handle will rotate. The round handles work fine for most cooking, but you’ll need to be extra careful when tilting the pan.
But if you look at the fine print, it seems as though the warranty only covers manufacturer defects. In other words, if the pan arrives damaged, you can get a new one for free.
Cites warranty (against)
Prudent Reviews was given the product. Stated in the source: “HexClad sent me these pans but this is not sponsored video and they are not paying me anything to make it.” Kept and labelled rather than dropped: a paid endorsement is still evidence, and you should be the one to decide what it is worth.
Here's one cooked on the hexclad. And here is one cooked on cast iron. At first glance, both look pretty good. Nice crust. Both cooked to medium rare.
Cites heat control, searing and crust
Hexplat handled the steak, too. However, it's a slightly different story. The moment the meat hit, the temperature dipped, then bounced back quickly when I turned up the burner. So, heat response is good.
Which makes me question, what's the point of buying a pan that's advertised as fully nonstick, the kind you can supposedly cook anything on if you still need oil to make it work. Because if you're going to use oil anyway, you could just use a regular stainless steel or cast iron pan.
Cites non-stick surface (against)
HexClad describes their warranty as a performance warranty, which when translated means if there's a problem that affects the performance of your pot or pan, it's covered according to HexClad. Maybe they've already baked that into the cost we're paying up front, and that's expected, but I wouldn't purchase a HexClad…
Cites warranty (against)
David Gafford was given the product. Stated in the source: “HexClad sent us these pans over a year and a half ago for us to test and see if we like them.” Kept and labelled rather than dropped: a paid endorsement is still evidence, and you should be the one to decide what it is worth.
the telltale sign that it's been used a bunch is the dingy residue that's on the top of the pan sidewall. I have a hard time getting this stuff off, and eventually, it just becomes stuck on, and I don't worry about it. If I can't get it off with a Forever Sponge and Dawn dish soap, I'm probably going to consider it…
Cites ease of cleaning (against), non-stick surface (against)
David Gafford was given the product. Stated in the source: “HexClad sent us these pans over a year and a half ago for us to test and see if we like them.” Kept and labelled rather than dropped: a paid endorsement is still evidence, and you should be the one to decide what it is worth.
Now, was this as easy as it would have been in a fully nonstick pan with a chemical nonstick? I don't think so
We use it for eggs and sausage, omelets, taco meat, and just about every stovetop meal our family has made.
David Gafford was given the product. Stated in the source: “HexClad sent us these pans over a year and a half ago for us to test and see if we like them.” Kept and labelled rather than dropped: a paid endorsement is still evidence, and you should be the one to decide what it is worth.
The last thing I’ll mention about the handles is that the steel is polished. This looks great at first
Cites appearance
Prudent Reviews was given the product. Stated in the source: “HexClad sent me these pans but this is not sponsored video and they are not paying me anything to make it.” Kept and labelled rather than dropped: a paid endorsement is still evidence, and you should be the one to decide what it is worth.
The handles are round which makes them comfortable
Cites handle
Prudent Reviews was given the product. Stated in the source: “HexClad sent me these pans but this is not sponsored video and they are not paying me anything to make it.” Kept and labelled rather than dropped: a paid endorsement is still evidence, and you should be the one to decide what it is worth.
the surface isn’t as slippery as non-stick
Cites non-stick surface (against)
Prudent Reviews was given the product. Stated in the source: “HexClad sent me these pans but this is not sponsored video and they are not paying me anything to make it.” Kept and labelled rather than dropped: a paid endorsement is still evidence, and you should be the one to decide what it is worth.
With HexClad, you need at least some oil.
Just a few light scratches, but overall, it's still in near condition.
Cites scratch resistance
HexClad sent us these pans over a year and a half ago for us to test and see if we like them. This isn't a sponsored video. HexClad hasn't told us what to say or even asked for a video. What follows is our honest experience using HexClad as our primary pans for the last year and a half.
David Gafford was given the product. Stated in the source: “HexClad sent us these pans over a year and a half ago for us to test and see if we like them.” Kept and labelled rather than dropped: a paid endorsement is still evidence, and you should be the one to decide what it is worth.
Owned 18 months
Melissa and I started using this pan in the spring of 2024, so this has been our daily driver for over 18 months.
My wife and I have been happy with the sevenpiece purchase we did a while back. As you can see, it included three pans, a lid, and a walk.
now I use butter or avocado oil or olive oil when I'm cooking my eggs and I never really had that issue with the eggs sticking to my pan
Cites non-stick surface
I've been recommending hexclad pots and pans for almost the last 2 years on my channel I don't anymore now this isn't going to be a bash hexclad kind of video I actually think there a good company and they make a fairly decent product and I did enjoy my time with them until what we're about to discuss
I've had mine for more than 12 months, and here's what you'll see.
Owned 12 months
so now I first ordered my six-piece set the 8 10 12 in hybrid pans they call it and it they come with lids so they're six pieces and I also got the walk along with it I think they were running a special on February 17th 2022 so almost 2 years ago at the time of recording this video
Owned 23 months
HexClad is made in China.
Prudent Reviews was given the product. Stated in the source: “HexClad sent me these pans but this is not sponsored video and they are not paying me anything to make it.” Kept and labelled rather than dropped: a paid endorsement is still evidence, and you should be the one to decide what it is worth.
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