de Buyer vs Matfer Bourgeat
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Matfer Bourgeat Matfer Bourgeat Black Carbon Steel Pan 11.75 Inch earns R3's top pick at 7.1/10
After scoring both Frying Pan products across our V4.2 rubric, I'm giving the edge to Matfer Bourgeat by 0.4 points. At $60 vs $70, it costs less while scoring higher. The de Buyer scored lower - the right pick depends on your priorities and budget.
Matfer Bourgeat wins on:
De Buyer Mineral B Carbon Steel Fry Pan 12.5"
$70
Matfer Bourgeat Black Carbon Steel Pan 11.75 Inch
$60
Feature-by-feature breakdown across 2 products
de Buyer
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Matfer Bourgeat
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Feature Comparison
de Buyer
8.3
Matfer Bourgeat
8.3
Why it matters: Safety carries 50% of the overall score in our V4.2 rubric. We evaluate materials, certifications, and compliance across multiple criteria. de Buyer scored 8.3/10 vs Matfer Bourgeat's 8.3/10.
de Buyer
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Matfer Bourgeat
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Feature Comparison
de Buyer
6.5
Matfer Bourgeat
8.8
Why it matters: Our efficacy pillar (20% weight) measures real-world performance - how well the product delivers on its core function. de Buyer scored 6.5/10 vs Matfer Bourgeat's 8.8/10.
de Buyer
6.7
Matfer Bourgeat
7.1
Why it matters: Weighted average of all scoring dimensions.
de Buyer
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Matfer Bourgeat
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de Buyer
3.7
Matfer Bourgeat
2.8
Why it matters: Usability (20% weight) covers daily convenience - ease of use, maintenance, and practical considerations. de Buyer scored 3.7/10 vs Matfer Bourgeat's 2.8/10.
de Buyer
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Matfer Bourgeat
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Feature Comparison
de Buyer
$70
Matfer Bourgeat
$60
Why it matters: Lower price is better when quality is comparable.
de Buyer
1.0
Matfer Bourgeat
1.0
Why it matters: Value (10% weight) calculates quality per dollar. de Buyer: $10/point vs Matfer Bourgeat: $8/point. Lower cost-per-point means better value.
de Buyer scores higher on usability with 3.7/10 for cleaning, controls, and daily convenience.
Matfer Bourgeat has a higher performance rating of 8.8/10.
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I'd start with Matfer Bourgeat Matfer Bourgeat Black Carbon Steel Pan 11.75 Inch - it scored 7.1/10 overall in our V4.2 rubric. Safety carries 50% of our scoring weight, followed by performance (20%), usability (20%), and value (10%). Check which pillar matters most to your family and compare those specific scores.
We use our V4.2 deterministic rubric with four weighted pillars: Safety (50%), Efficacy (20%), Usability (20%), and Value (10%). Every score is reproducible - the same product data produces the same score. Each product is evaluated across multiple criteria within each pillar.
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 value scores and prices tell a clearer story. The "right" pick is the one that matches what matters most to your family.
