Compare Frying Pans
Which scores higher on safety? R3 breaks it down.
The most important dimensions, side by side.
The cooking surface is medical-grade stainless steel — the safest material you can cook on. There is no coating to chip, peel, or release chemicals at any temperature. This pan will be just as safe in ten years as it is today.
The OXO Mira's cooking surface is bare stainless steel — no coating of any kind touching your food. Stainless steel is FDA-approved for food contact, contains zero PFAS or PTFE, and won't degrade, chip, or off-gas at any temperature. It's the safest cooking surface material available and is fully exempt from every state PFAS cookware ban.
Rated to 600°F, this pan handles everything from a low-and-slow braise to a full broiler sear. You will never hit a temperature ceiling with normal home cooking.
Oven-safe to 600°F — you can sear on the stovetop and finish under the broiler, roast a whole chicken, or bake at any temperature your oven can reach. No limitations, no worries about coating breakdown.
The double-riveted stainless handle is practically indestructible, but it does get warm after extended stovetop cooking. Keep an oven mitt or towel nearby for longer sessions.
The contoured stainless steel handle is riveted for structural strength and the flush rivets mean no food traps on the cooking surface. The trade-off is that stainless steel conducts heat — for quick stovetop tasks you're fine, but for extended high-heat cooking you'll want a towel or oven mitt.
The aluminum core runs through the entire pan — base and walls — so heat spreads evenly across the cooking surface. Food browns uniformly without hot spots, and the pan responds quickly when you adjust the burner.
The tri-ply construction sandwiches an aluminum core between two layers of stainless steel — not just at the base, but all the way up the sides. This means heat distributes evenly across the entire cooking surface with no hot spots. Food browns uniformly, sauces reduce evenly, and temperature responds quickly when you adjust the burner.
Works on every cooktop type — gas, electric, ceramic, and induction. If you upgrade your kitchen later, this pan comes with you.
Works on every cooktop — gas, electric, ceramic, and induction. The stainless steel exterior is naturally magnetic, so no special base plate is needed.
At 3 pounds, this is one of the lightest fully-clad 12-inch pans available. Easy to lift and toss food with one hand, even when loaded.
At 3.52 pounds, this sits comfortably in the ideal weight range for a 12-inch pan. Lighter than the All-Clad D3 at 3.75 pounds, heavy enough for stable heat but light enough for comfortable one-handed cooking.
All-Clad recommends hand washing to keep the polished finish looking sharp. It is not a dealbreaker — a quick scrub with Bar Keeper's Friend handles most cleanup.
Fully dishwasher-safe — unusual for a high-performance stainless pan. No seasoning to maintain, no special hand-wash routine. Just cook and clean.
Everything you need to make the call - who each one is for, and who should skip it.
Go for it if you...
You want the safest possible cooking surface with zero coatings that will never degrade or release chemicals
You cook frequently on high heat and need a pan rated to 600°F for stovetop-to-oven and broiler techniques
You value a lifetime warranty and Made-in-USA construction that your kids might inherit
You use an induction cooktop and need a lightweight fully-clad pan under 4 pounds
You want the safest cooking surface available — bare stainless steel with zero PFAS, zero coatings, and FDA food-contact compliance.
You need a pan that goes from stovetop to a 600°F oven to the dishwasher without any special care or maintenance.
You cook on induction and want fully-clad tri-ply construction for even heat distribution at a price below All-Clad.
You want a lightweight pan for one-handed cooking that still delivers professional-grade heat performance.
The main thing to know
The stainless steel handle gets hot during extended stovetop cooking — you will need an oven mitt or handle cover for longer sessions, and the pan requires hand washing.
The riveted stainless steel handle conducts heat during extended stovetop cooking — you'll need a towel or oven mitt for longer sessions, which is standard for this pan type but worth knowing.
Skip this if you...
You strongly prefer nonstick convenience and are not willing to learn stainless steel cooking techniques like preheating and oil management
Budget is the primary concern — the Tramontina tri-ply delivers nearly identical construction at roughly one-third the price
You need a pan that can go straight into the dishwasher after every use
You need true nonstick performance for eggs, crepes, or delicate fish without learning oil-and-heat technique — stainless steel requires practice.
You want a handle that stays completely cool during high-heat searing without a towel — a silicone-wrapped handle pan would better suit you.
Neither of these quite what you're looking for?
I've reviewed all Frying Pans options at every price pointEvery Frying Pans in our database is scored using R3's deterministic scoring system - the same inputs always produce the same score. For this comparison, we evaluated All-Clad and OXO across 3 independent criteria: Safety (78%), Efficacy (16%), Usability (6%). No sponsored rankings. No paid placements.
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Both scored close to 9.6/10, so the better choice depends on your priorities. Safety is our top-weighted scoring pillar, followed by efficacy, and usability. Check which pillar matters most to your family and compare those specific scores.
R3 uses a deterministic scoring system - the same inputs always produce the same score. We evaluate each Frying Pans across Safety, Efficacy, Usability using independently verified data. No sponsored rankings. No paid placements. Every score is fully reproducible.
Not necessarily. The overall score reflects our weighted rubric, but your priorities may differ. If you care most about safety, compare the safety scores directly. If budget drives your decision, the prices tell a clearer story. The "right" pick is the one that matches what matters most to your family.
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