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OXO Ceramic Professional Nonstick 10-Inch scores higher on safety - here's why.
The most important dimensions, side by side.
Thermolon ceramic coating contains no PTFE or PFAS — independently verified by Ecology Center testing. No fume risk at any cooking temperature.
The ceramic sol-gel coating contains no PTFE and no PFAS — confirmed by independent Ecology Center and Mamavation testing of ceramic-coated pans. There is no thermal fume threshold to worry about at any home cooking temperature.
GreenPan publishes a California AB1200 disclosure page listing all regulated chemicals in the pan's materials — full chemical transparency.
OXO maintains a Required Material Disclosures page meeting California's chemical transparency law. This legally binding disclosure gives buyers an authoritative record of what chemicals are and aren't in the coating.
The Bakelite handle caps oven use at 350°F — below the range needed for most oven finishing. The Thermolon coating itself handles up to 850°F, so this limit is entirely a handle choice.
Safe to 600°F — well above the 500°F ceiling where PTFE coatings begin to break down. You can sear on the stovetop and finish in a 500°F oven without any coating risk.
Cast aluminum heats evenly across the cooking surface — CI's 50-egg test found it top-tier for nonstick pans.
Hard-anodized aluminum is the premium standard for nonstick pans — electrochemically hardened to be 30% harder than stainless steel, with even heat distribution that prevents hot spots from accelerating coating wear.
GreenPan doesn't publish the coating layer count for the Rio line. More layers generally mean longer coating life — this data gap makes it impossible to assess durability.
OXO doesn't publish the number of coating layers anywhere on the product page or Amazon listing. More layers generally means longer-lasting nonstick performance — without this information, the coating's long-term durability cannot be assessed.
Aluminum is not ferromagnetic, so this pan does not work on induction cooktops. Gas and electric only.
OXO claims the pan works on induction, but doesn't clarify whether the base is a full encapsulated tri-ply or a simpler bonded magnetic disc. Encapsulated bases distribute heat more evenly on induction — the distinction matters if induction is your primary cooktop.
At 2.16 lbs, this is one of the lightest nonstick pans available. Easy to lift, pour, and maneuver — especially useful for one-handed egg flipping.
The pan's weight isn't listed anywhere — OXO's product page and Amazon spec table both omit it. Weight matters for daily ergonomics, especially for one-handed use; you'll need to pick it up in store to judge the feel.
Stay-cool Bakelite handle means no oven mitt needed during stovetop cooking. Trade-off: oven use is capped at 350°F.
The stainless steel handle is fully oven-safe to 600°F with no silicone components that would limit high-heat use. The tradeoff: stainless conducts heat, so stovetop cooking requires an oven mitt after the first few minutes.
Listed as dishwasher-safe, but experts consistently recommend hand-washing all nonstick pans to preserve the coating. Dishwasher detergents and high heat shorten ceramic coating life.
OXO calls this dishwasher-safe, but cookware experts consistently recommend hand-washing all nonstick pans — dishwasher heat cycles and alkaline detergents degrade ceramic coatings faster. The brand's dishwasher-safe claim works against long-term coating life.
Limited lifetime warranty covers coating defects (bubbling, flaking) — strong backing for an entry-level pan.
OXO backs this pan with a lifetime warranty covering coating defects including bubbling, flaking, and loose rivets. That's the strongest warranty signal available — it indicates OXO stands behind the coating's durability over the long term.
At $29.99, this is in WC's recommended sweet spot for nonstick pans — priced to replace every 3-5 years without breaking the budget.
Current price is unavailable from Amazon and the OXO brand site. Value scoring is excluded from the overall R3 score when price cannot be confirmed.
Everything you need to make the call - who each one is for, and who should skip it.
Go for it if you...
You cook on gas or electric and want the safest coating (ceramic, PFAS-free) at the lowest price
You want AB1200 chemical transparency without paying a premium
You primarily use your nonstick pan on the stovetop — oven finishing above 350°F is not part of your routine
You're switching away from PTFE pans and want the strongest possible chemical safety profile
You regularly finish dishes in a hot oven and need a pan that can handle 500°F+ without fume risk
A lifetime warranty is important to you and you want a brand that stands behind coating durability
You cook on gas or electric and induction base type is not a priority
The main thing to know
GreenPan Rio only works on gas and electric cooktops — induction buyers must look elsewhere. The 350°F oven limit is real but comes from the handle, not the coating.
OXO doesn't disclose coating layer count or induction base construction — two transparency gaps that keep the efficacy score at 5.11 despite an excellent hard-anodized base.
Skip this if you...
You have an induction cooktop — this pan will not work
You need oven temperatures above 350°F for finishing proteins or baking frittatas
You want to know the coating layer count before buying — GreenPan doesn't publish it for the Rio line
You cook primarily on induction and need confirmed encapsulated-base heat distribution
You want full coating transparency — OXO's undisclosed layer count makes long-term durability a guess
Price comparison is essential to your decision — current price is unavailable for this listing
Neither of these quite what you're looking for?
I've reviewed all Non Stick Pans options at every price pointEvery Non-Stick 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 GreenPan and OXO across 3 independent criteria: Safety (66%), Efficacy (25%), Usability (9%). No sponsored rankings. No paid placements.
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I'd start with OXO OXO Ceramic Professional Nonstick 10-Inch - it scored 8.5/10 overall in our scoring system. 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 Non-Stick 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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