HexClad Pan Review: Does This Hybrid Pan Work? 

The fact that the lid doesn't come with a $130 pan. Yet is sold separately and costs $50 is insane.

“It’s a very attractive pan” James comes out as pansexual, 2019

Many non stick pans tell you NOT to use non stick sprays on them. There is a chemical in the spray called lecithin, which gets cooked on the pan surface and causes sticking and the discoloration you experienced.

love to see the 1 year follow up for this product.

THANK YOU for saving me $150, I'm getting the Granite Rock. And I'll have enough money left over I can buy the air fryer. Wife will be happy this Christmas.

Watches pan demonstration. ME: They make a Star Trek pizza cutter?

I came here looking to justify the hex clad, and I'll end up buying a granite rock!

I've had a full set of HexClad frying pans for almost two years and a full set of HexClad pots and pans for a little over a year and I love them. I've cooked a wide variety of food in them and have never had a problem with the food sticking. They work wonderfully on my induction range, heat evenly and clean up easily. I can be a bit rough on pans and I've ruined many non-stick pans by overheating them or scratching the surface. All of these pans are are just a good today as they were the first day I used them. I have used STEEL WOOL to clean the discoloration that does sometimes show up, I've used metal utensils and I've used forks while cooking in these pots and pans and I can't see a single scratch on any of them. I feel confident in saying that these will be the last pans I ever buy (especially since they have a lifetime warranty).

I have owned the Hex Clad for about a year, as you use them the non stick improves, I have zero complaints with these pans.

I always use baking soda to remove any of that discoloration on my nonstick pans. Comes off instantly... 😊

First off, please allow me to say your video reviews are thoughtfully done and I applaud you. Now onto the data...As someone who owns a kitchen full of All-Clad & true, French handmade, Solid Copper (lined with 1mm of aluminum inside) pots & pans. I was an assistant chef at the age of 17 at a local prominent restaurant. Since then I have only expanded my culinary experience exponentially. I now own thousands of dollars worth of high-end Japanese cutlery, All-Clad and high-end French handmade copper cookware that I utilize on a daily basis. Now that some touting is out of the way...the discoloring of the pan is normal. Virtually all stainless steel pans will discolor with use (copper does so even worse!). This is apart of the seasoning and usage/cooking processes. If you are looking for “spotless” cookware, then you may need to buy cheaper options to cook with while keeping the more expensive for display. From someone who cooks daily, the discoloration is never an issue for anyone who cooks regularly and/or who own high-end cookware. It all comes down to longevity of the cooking surface, the feel of the pan in your hand (the handle & weight) & the transfer of heat across the surface (no hot spots)... also that the handle remains cool to the touch even under high gas heat. As I do not own a HexClad, I can only judge by the video...& I must say I’m quite impressed. I feel that this pan has excellent commercial grade qualities. It seems like a pan that will gladly take the abuse of a commercial kitchen and simply laugh at normal household usage. So in closing (without owing one), based off this video alone... I’d say it looks like an excellent investment for a pan if you are like me and do NOT have time to baby your pots and pans. Chefs don’t have time to gently hand wash...we take a searing hot pan, place it under running water to flash steam and knock off baked on food. Then we let that “tossed” pan remain in the sink while we finish cooking with our other pots/pans. So, I’d give my personal stamp of approval on this based off this video alone!

I just stumbled on your review for the hexclad and I am owner of almost their entire set. I love the pans and your review is spot on with my experience in cooking and cleaning the pans. Elbow grease, brillo and barkeepers friend are necessary if you are bothered with the aethestics as stated. That is definitely my biggest negative. I think I will be buying the granite stone for when I don't want one scrub so much. Thanks for your reviews!!

Here's where this pan wins out for me. I'm not the only one in the house who's cooking. And the others aren't as gentle as I am. They're going to grab whatever is handy to stir or flip with. If they do wash a pan, it's being scrubbed vigorously and probably going to end up in the dishwasher. I've gotten nice nonstick pans before and they're ruined within a month. Just being able to cope with the abuse puts it above the others.

Lifetime warranty? Means nothing. Most of these companies disappear before you can ever use that warranty.

I got the 7 pr 8 piece frying pan set several years ago before they became a thing. It came with 3 frying and, a wok and all the lids were included and they were $350.00ish. I loved them so much that I bought the sauce pan set. Then I bought the griddle. Everything looks like it did when I bought them. Since I got them, I redid the kitchen and have gone to an induction cooktop and the pans work perfectly with induction. I have spent maybe $700.00 total on all their pans and I’m betting that I will probably never have to buy another pan ever again.

Thank you for a very thorough review!! I’m used to wooden or plastic utensils so the use of metal wouldn’t sway me either way. I suspect the discoloration is the burned oil/nonstick spray and it should come off with a plastic scrubber ... and apparently plenty of elbow grease! Thanks again for the unbiased review and comparison with the GraniteStone as well.

It’s 3:50am and I’m looking at pan review, I don’t even know how I got here. Time to get some sleep haha

I clean my HexClad pans with Bar Keepers Friend Powder and it easily takes off the discoloration without damaging the pan.

I am so grateful that you review all of these pans. I am looking at the Hexclad because I can't eat food that comes out of pans that aren't cleaned in the dishwasher. I need ones that really won't get scratched up and most do eventually.

Thanks for your review. In Australia a 13 piece set is almost $1200 AU. Our biggest problem with pans in our house is scratching. So it makes up my mind. Great to see how responsible you are with your pans especially after one year. We normally throw away a heavy use pan after 12 months.😢

The test of a nonstick pan isn't the first day you own it; it's how well it works after extensive use.

Anyone who actually makes quesadillas like that needs to be in jail lol

I have had these pans for a year and absolutely love them! I will tell you the EASIEST way to get the discoloration off….without scrubbing for days! THE PINK STUFF paste and a Scrub Daddy! 🎉 It’s like magic!! It practically melts right off!! The pans are expensive, but if you get the 2 sets at Costco, they are not so expensive!

I've owned hexclad for over a year. it gets discolored over time from time to time. It comes off super easily with a bit of Barkeeper's Friend, and the discoloration doesn't impact the non-stick performance. It's just aesthetics.

Bar Keeper's Friend or and clay cleaner will immediately remove any discoloration. I've got stainless steel pans I use the same cleaner on. Bottom line, I've got the whole set of HexClad's (over a year now), and for durability, standup to harsh chemicals in the dishwasher, scratch resistant, warping and high oven temps, nothing compares to them. I cook on the regular and have used some of the most expensive pots and pans on the market over the years. I've had to replace them all. These HexClad's look the same as they did, cook as evenly as they did and did not warp over the past year. Time is the true test.

You know your in deep quarantine when your looking to which new pan you want on RU-vid lmao

As far as a review, a pan should be used for 6 months, then tell me how good the pan still is and upholding with metal utensils

No joke, I worked at Hexclad for like 2 months as a temp. They said they were trying to replicate cast-iron, but with reduced weight and some non-stick properties, although that was more of a side effect, since they were all in on cast-iron replication.

All stainless steel pans discolor, but discoloration doesn't have any impact on cooking ability. Aside from that, Bar Keepers Friend is super for removing discoloration from stainless steel. :) Love you review!!

I mean it's a decent pan but nothing amazing for that price. I honestly felt like the granite pan was better

Here i am 2 years after this video. I got this pan as a gift. I love it and the discoloration doesn't bother me. The piece of mind is great that people haven't ruined my pan using metal utensils like past pans. I think I will look into some of the other pans too for personal use though as a cheaper alternative in different sizes.

I use the hex clad pan daily, just love it. It did discolor the first week of use, but after the sides got a seasoning no more discoloring.

I bought a set of HexClad pans from Costco 6 months ago and have used them almost everyday and they are good pans. They aren't completely non stick but they do cook very well and cleanup is always easy. I've tried many other non stick pans before and sooner or later they all get scratched or nicked no matter how careful you are with them and then it's game over. The discoloration whether inside the pan or outside is quickly and easily dealt with by using Bar Keepers Friend which is what the sales rep told us to use. It felt wrong but it sure works. This is why the non stick on the outside comes in handy. Your pans always look and perform like new. So far so good.

Dude said “we got more tests though... let’s see how this turns out” he really shoulda said pans out

Thank you for doing this video been debating on buying one of these and haven't been able to make a clear decision. I think this has been one of your better videos

2 years later, a 6 piece set for $300 seems to bring the value into alignment. Would recommend!

That Hexclad pan is a three layer clad (Stainless, aluminum, stainless) pan with some non stick properties and from what I can tell by how the non stick material is set below the surface of the rest of the pan my bet is that even though it doesn't out perform the other pan right now it will perform at this level for many more years than the other pan. Also because it is a 3 layer clad pan it will likely cook better and more evenly than the other pan. That's how I look at it anyway, not knocking the granite rock pan but that will be in a landfill many years before that hexclad pan will be more than likely. Love your videos!

Luckily you got the handle for free :P

There’s a powder cleaner called Bar Keepers Friend, I use that and a basic plastic brush to scrub my pans once a month. They always look like new afterwards. As per their recommendation when using an abrasive cleaner, I also “season” the pan with some oil on all sides afterwards.

I was just this week checking out the Hexclad online for my husband for a gift, since he's the cook. It was on sale but still expensive (although the pans l was looking at came with lids). How fantastic that I found your video! I've decided to opt for Granite Rock since it's priced so much more reasonably. Thank you very much for your timely video! 💋

Hi, I used Hex Clad for 4 mos where I was living.I loved them.Yes, they do discolor around the edges, but I used a scotch brite pad and Barkeeper's Friend..took it right out.The plastic non stick surface in the Hex Clad is slightly lover than the metal part of the hex..that is why you can use metal, brillo pads, without scratching.I like the weight of the hex clad pans, they do heat up nicely and handles stay cool and are easy to grip.I had an All Clad non stick pan that eventually gave up the ghost after a good 8 years..the non stick surface was toast.The thing about the Hex Clad, you CAN see the discoloration...the All Clad non stick I used , it discolored as well..but you cannot scrub it off.I really like the Hex Clad, yes, I would buy it, given it has a life time warranty and performs well.I like buying a pan that will last, rather than replacing them as needed...that means more to landfill.I have no experience with granite Rock but it looks like a decent pan.Thanks for your review..

Hey James, one minor comment on your cooking style, when doing something like a steak, youd wanna try to cook on one side of the pan, then when flipping, flip it to the other side. The side without the meat will be hotter and you’ll get a better sear. Great reviews dude, keep em coming.

I bought all the hexclad pans and I love love love them. Just ordered the 12 inch hybrid griddle pan and can't wait to get it! I've had the set for a few months and couldn't be happier!

It's been 2 years since you posted this. I just got my pans. 8, 10, and 12 fry oans as well as 10 and 12 woks. Fry pans came with lids. Total price on a black Friday deal was just under 450. All washed and seasoned. Will post results after 5 or 6 cooks.

I think the discoloration is seasoning. I wouldn't scrub that off. It should improve the pan over time like a good cast iron.

I’ll just stick with my Lodge cast irons. For some reason the extra care of special cleaning and seasoning makes me love them even more. Like taking care of little pan babies.

the discoloration is seasoning, you want to keep it on there. After some time you will have a nice patina all over the pan.

Leave the "discoloration" that is basically like seasoning on a cast iron pan. We have used the hex clad and as the "discoloration" increases then it becomes more and more slick. It is not as slick if you remove it. Think of it like a dishwasher safe cast iron pan not like a traditional non-stick pan.

The price kills it. For that price you could get multiple cast iron pans, season them properly and have non-stick pans that will last more than a lifetime.

this was on my feed. All my cookwears are cast iron. It was actually given to me by my dad. Im 36 now and I graduated culinary when I was 21. So after 15 years all of them are still with me. And they make a good self defense

I got HexClad, the discoloration is mostly from the nonstick spray. I got mine in December I don’t use nonstick spray and my pans look brand new. I use them daily but use a little olive oil or butter. I love my HexClad. Best pans I’ve ever had. I like them better than my All-Clad which I’ve had for years.

The thing I like about these pans is they're a hybrid. I don't have to be worrying about eating coating in my food. I always use butter to season the pan every time I use it, I never have an issue. I'm probably going to go for the three pan and lid package for Christmas, my wife and I both will use them. It's super important to follow the break in instructions and keep seasoning the pan.

$50 for a lid? I don't even need to watch the video to know this company is nothing but a bunch of money grubbing loones.

Had you thoroughly seasoned the pan, the discoloration (not thoroughly cleaning the pan) would have been easily remedied. Gotta season the ENTIRE inside of the pan. Use AVOCADO oil rather than canola (525 degree smoke point.). I coat the inside of the pan from edge to edge while the pan is cool, then put it on medium heat for a few minutes. On the wok I added a little oil about a minute in. After more than 2 1/2 years...ZERO discoloration (not thoroughly cleaning the pan.)

This was the absolute best review I have ever seen. Thank you so much.

We have the hexclad for a while now. So far so good! I was impressed with his GraniteStone though.

Marshmallow and chocolate test. Fish test, one side skin.

I have several different non-stick / ceramic pans. After a year or so, they lose their non-stick properties. I would like to see how they all compare after a couple of years use.

I purchased the Granite Rock frying pan after watching your review a year or more ago. I have been contemplating purchasing the Hexclad pan for some months now so it was fortuitous to see that you did a video comparing the two. Aesthetically, the Hexclad is beautiful. The Granite Rock not so much. With cookware, however, it has to be functional and practical. I wouldn't be nearly so hard on my pan as you were in this video; but long-term, I would worry about how the Hexclad would hold up. As stated, the Granite Rock is already proven. I still think I'm going to purchase the Hexclad. I think it will serve me well. Thank you for the video.

So glad you’re doing a review on this!!!!

you're watching this like "nice. 2 expensive pans" then you realize the granite rock is 20 bucks

Your reviews are exactly as I would do. . Good job! Recently I read an article "" 10 things you did'nt know you needed" I hate cleaning and one gadget that looked interesting is "the Drill Brush " I ordered 2 different ones "White for auto and glass " Black and yellow for tile and ceramic " my 3 year old bath tub dingy with hard water with the drill brush looked like new and easy to maintain. the White one made my super expensive Stainless Steel stove looks like new and the burner strikers cleaned well and the flames lite better then before cleaning! I was so impressed with this young company I took before and after photos and posted my reviews on Amazon. My handle is knights of the temple. That's right I am a knights Templar and I never lie. Keep up the work you are helping people make good choices. I also called Costco that Sham Wow is poor at best good for say drying a dog! In 2.weeks Sham wow was gone from Costco.

I love my HexClad pots and pans. Food cooks very well, cleaning is incredibly easy and fast, and the non-stick qualities are very good - not perfect. The non-stick pans I have used in the past didn’t last very long before the surface got charred or blistered. I’ve had my HexClad set about four years and I feel they’ll outlive my grandson. I consider the discoloration to be similar to the patina that forms on a Japanese kitchen knife. A mark of use and trust.

HexClad is super decent if you get a bundle. Individual prices are a little high. Not purely non-stick, but very durable and versatile. We've been very happy with them.

We've had the HexClad for about a year. It was a learning curve with heat and cleaning. A HexClad rep told me that, to combat cleaning and the discoloration, you CAN put water in the pan when it's still hot to loosen and dislodge particles. I. Was. Floored. "Wouldn't that warp the pan????" I said to her. She explained that the composition of ceramic with steel in the pan prevents it from warping. So, another trick that HexClad has. We love ours, but we paid a much better price than you did - I think you got ripped off.

Just a heads up! When you read the instructions for the hexpan it said to season the pan first. That’s when you cover the pan in a thin coat of oil and bake it in. Perform that several times creates a black look. The same thing is done to cast iron pans. I believe that’s the “discoloration” you were seeing at the edge of the pan.

I’ve been looking at hexclad for a while now. I’m honestly impressed after this test. As far as discoloration, it’s used to cook greasy, hot foods, on extremely high heat, it’s going to discolor. So to me this doesn’t really matter

What oven temp can you max out the granite Rock pan? All of the things you did to the Hexclad that you didn't or can't do to the Granite Rock is what makes the Hexclad a better product. You must take that into consideration as well.

Wow, I was thinking on investing in a Hexclad. Nope. Gonna get a Granite Rock set. Thanks James! 😁

I think I found my next perfect pan, maybe when I find it on sale though. I love that it is possible to use metal utensils on it, which actually makes cleaning it a breeze, like stainless steel one. And it is still nonstick, which is better than stainless steel pans. So, it is exactly what I have been looking for. Thank you for the review.

Thank you SO much for this review. The discoloration thing was a deal breaker for me as all the other pans I've had did similar things, they just never seem to get clean. I was considering the Granitestone, and I'm definitely leaning toward the Granitestone now! :)

Thank you for the reviews I think you're my new favorite go-to guy for these things

I bought the 10 inch HexClad Hybrid pan with lid for $100 about three months ago. I cook on both gas and induction, so a steel pan is a must. I seasoned my pan as recommended in the instructions that came with the pan. I use the pan as my daily driver, sometimes multiple times a day. I use metal utensils in the pan, but I'm pretty careful not to scrape too hard. Because it's triple clad, I tend to cook one or two setting heat setting below other pans for the same result. I have cooked eggs, crepes, pancakes, chicken, beef and vegetables in the pan. I even stir-fried teriyaki with pineapple juice and pork with Korean BBQ sauce with excellent results. Most everything washes out without scrubbing. If there is stuck-on debris in the pan, I allow the pan to sit with water and a drop of dish soap before cleaning, and the stuck-on debris washes right out without effort. There is a tiny bit of discoloration on the edge of the pan near the top, but honestly it just blends in with the multi-tone color of the pan itself. So far, it's the best pan I've ever owned. It has totally replaced a 5 year old ScanPan that has lost some of its non-stick properties. Expensive? Yes, but I think it will be well worth it.

50 bucks for the lid? What the gonx? For that much money, you're literally in the cost territory of All Clad, the must respected and rigorously tested pan on the damned market.

this channel radiates positive vibes. I love it

Thank you for this very thorough review! I fell down the rabbit hole trying to decide which pan I should get. I was leaning towards Hexclad but now I’ll be looking at granite.

james, you have the most captivating presentation style i have seen watching reviews, etc. i appreciate most how balanced your comparison is. it was a good thing you presented the brand new hexclad pan with the year-long used granite pan (which btw looked brand new. thank you for your care for your cookware). i strongly liked the idea of having a lifetime pan just to keep throwing pans into u.s.a. overloaded trash heaps. however, how can i know if the claim is true? at 5x the cost of the granite pan, with the way you are maintaining your granite pan, i think i can do better with the granite pan. i can repurpose it when it no longer can do well used as a cookware. money has higher value today than tomorrow, too. may you share please how you made your granite pan look brand new even after a year-long use? do you have reviews for cast iron pans?

The sears on meat are definitely better on the hexclad and it puts more heat into the food, but it burns everything on heat higher than 6/7 out of 10. We have the full set from Costco as well as their new pots (side note, the pots blow the rest of the pots we've ever owned out of the water) and overall very happy we bought them. Cleanup is fairly easy but same experience here, needs the abrasive side every time to remove black discoloration and it does the pan no harm. It does build up a seasoning layer weirdly enough with use! Enjoyed the testing, happy to see ours perform the same as yours, thanks :) **our eggs stick every time in our hexclad LOL... they should flip out of the pan on their own for the price. Great pans but def not perfect!

I'm thinking about getting a non-stick pan. Mostly, they're a pain in the butt, but they really do make deglazing so much easier. Thanks for the Granite Rock recommendation.

The restaurant I worked at pretty much worn out the nonstick part after around 6 months, I doubt it was longer, but my friend say it was pretty much flooded with oil to be useable. They used max heat on the gas oven though, using it daily, so that's probably why. Discoloration happened after no more than a week.

You denied poor Bailey some steak. How cruel. 😂 Great channel.

Found your reviews AFTER I ordered a HexClad pan, so we'll see what happens. FYI, the lid was free with the purchase of the pan when I bought it the other day, so if you're interested and have been holding out check their site now.

Just picked up a set of fry pans at Costco w/lids for $350. Will buy the pots when they come back next year. An easy way you deal with the discoloration if it really bothers you is to soak the pan with warm water and then use a little bit of bar keepers friend and a scrub pad....comes right off, without extreme effort. I have been married about 12 years and we are on our third set of pans. Hopefully we never need the warranty, but even if they only last 10 years, they will be some the cheapest pans I have ever bought!

Wow! So glad I checked out your video before buying!

Nothing has come out that is better than a regular old cast iron skillet which are less expensive and will last generations.

As someone who has owned a set of these for the better part of a year now I feel obligated to add my two cents. The discoloration can be removed fairly easily using steel wool and Bar Keepers Friend. And for me What mattered in choosing these was the long-term durability of the surface combined with the fact that it being a clad style pan has consistently resulted in more even Heating when compared to pans that I have used in the past. But yeah I never use a hand mixer in the pan why that's part of the infomercial is beyond me.

The nice thing with Hexclad though is I can use it on induction heat as well.

Wonderful test. TY!

As a pansexual I have to say, she cute but she seems super high maintenance

To anyone who is worried about the discoloration: That is due to the metal heating and discoloring. There is no impact to coolking / food / anything. I'm not trying to defend HexClad, but they should get a fair trial.

I have one of these made by Bergner (It looks almost identical). Bought it while on a trip to India for about $100 for the pan and the lid. I love this pan. Been using it almost daily for the past year and I haven't had any issues. Cleaning is pretty easy. Occasionally I will need to scrub a bit for really stuck on foods but it always comes off especially if you let it soak overnight. Its not as non-stick as a non-stick pan but its more so than a typical stainless steel one. Also, you can move it from the stovetop to the oven.

Hey brother, thx for an awesome review. I used your link and you actually talked me into the Granite Stone. Went with the combo of 12" Square pan and Electric smokeless grill. I just started a cooking channel called: Cooking With TGG that I will be using. Can't wait, thx again!!

That price is outrageous! You can get the same size non-stick All-Clad with a lid on Amazon for $79.

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I think the main point of the hex clad is acting as a stainless steel pan that’s really good for searing meats and being metal utensil safe. I’m sure over time it gets more and more seasoned

I bought the set of Hexclad pans and lids at a Costco traveling show 3/4 of a year ago. One thing is you can't make a real judgment until you've owned the pans for months. My review is Do Not Buy. Yes, I first liked the pans and thought I might not use my carbon steel, stainless steel, cast iron or other non-stick pans again. Ha, the joke was on me. The dark color in the pan pattern is teflon and it does ware off just like normal teflon wears off and then you have just another wore out teflon pan that was very expensive. Yes, you can easily damage the pans and the lids have unfavorable issues as well. But the big deal is: Hexclad's warrantee is not what the traveling show rep stated over and over. She said many times that Hexclad's warrantee is forever, no matter what happens, even if it's the user's fault you can get a new pan in replacement. (that's what made the difference in buying the set). Nope, not ture, only if Hexclad had manufacturing defects. My advice don't buy. Look into the newer cast iron pans which are thinner, smoother and with better handles.

Great review, as always.

THAT PAN IS $180 TOTAL?! HELL NO! 13:40 I would never mix anything with a hand mixer in a pan that shallow. Like, just use a damn bowl to mix your stuff, then use the pan.

Great video!!!, just watching your videos help me save so much money and headache. Keep up the Great Work

This channel is just awesome. I can watch 24/7. I’ve never heard of this pan