de Buyer vs OXO
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de Buyer De Buyer Mineral B Carbon Steel Fry Pan 12.5" earns R3's top pick at 6.7/10
After scoring both Frying Pan products across our V4.2 rubric, I'm giving the edge to de Buyer by 1.8 points. Safety was a key differentiator - de Buyer scored 8.3/10 vs 1.7/10, and safety carries 50% of our V4.2 rubric weight. At $70 vs $45, the premium is justified by stronger scores across pillars. The OXO scored lower - the right pick depends on your priorities and budget.
de Buyer wins on:
De Buyer Mineral B Carbon Steel Fry Pan 12.5"
$70
OXO Good Grips Pro Stainless Nonstick Skillet 12 Inch
$45
Feature-by-feature breakdown across 2 products
de Buyer
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OXO
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Feature Comparison
de Buyer
8.3
OXO
1.7
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 OXO's 1.7/10.
de Buyer
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OXO
Strengths
Feature Comparison
de Buyer
6.5
OXO
8.9
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 OXO's 8.9/10.
de Buyer
6.7
OXO
4.9
Why it matters: Weighted average of all scoring dimensions.
de Buyer
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Weaknesses
OXO
Strengths
Feature Comparison
de Buyer
3.7
OXO
7.4
Why it matters: Usability (20% weight) covers daily convenience - ease of use, maintenance, and practical considerations. de Buyer scored 3.7/10 vs OXO's 7.4/10.
de Buyer
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OXO
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Feature Comparison
de Buyer
$70
OXO
$45
Why it matters: Lower price is better when quality is comparable.
de Buyer
1.0
OXO
1.0
Why it matters: Value (10% weight) calculates quality per dollar. de Buyer: $10/point vs OXO: $9/point. Lower cost-per-point means better value.
de Buyer has a higher safety rating of 8.3/10.
OXO has a higher performance rating of 8.9/10.
OXO scores higher on usability with 7.4/10 for cleaning, controls, and daily convenience.
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I'd start with de Buyer De Buyer Mineral B Carbon Steel Fry Pan 12.5" - it scored 6.7/10 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.
