Lodge vs Xtrema
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Lodge Lodge Cast Iron Skillet 10.25-Inch earns R3's top pick at 7.2/10
After scoring both Frying Pan products across our V4.2 rubric, I'm giving the edge to Lodge by 0.7 points. Safety was a key differentiator - Lodge scored 8.8/10 vs 6.8/10, and safety carries 50% of our V4.2 rubric weight. At $25 vs $100, it costs less while scoring higher. The Xtrema scored lower - the right pick depends on your priorities and budget.
Lodge wins on:
Lodge Cast Iron Skillet 10.25-Inch
$25
Xtrema Ceramic Skillet 9.5 Inch
$100
Feature-by-feature breakdown across 2 products
Lodge
Strengths
Xtrema
Strengths
Weaknesses
Feature Comparison
Lodge
8.8
Xtrema
6.8
Why it matters: Safety carries 50% of the overall score in our V4.2 rubric. We evaluate materials, certifications, and compliance across multiple criteria. Lodge scored 8.8/10 vs Xtrema's 6.8/10.
Lodge
Strengths
Xtrema
Strengths
Weaknesses
Feature Comparison
Lodge
7.6
Xtrema
5.4
Why it matters: Our efficacy pillar (20% weight) measures real-world performance - how well the product delivers on its core function. Lodge scored 7.6/10 vs Xtrema's 5.4/10.
Lodge
7.2
Xtrema
6.5
Why it matters: Weighted average of all scoring dimensions.
Lodge
Strengths
Weaknesses
Xtrema
Strengths
Feature Comparison
Lodge
3.7
Xtrema
7.1
Why it matters: Usability (20% weight) covers daily convenience - ease of use, maintenance, and practical considerations. Lodge scored 3.7/10 vs Xtrema's 7.1/10.
Lodge
Strengths
Xtrema
Strengths
Weaknesses
Feature Comparison
Lodge
$25
Xtrema
$100
Why it matters: Lower price is better when quality is comparable.
Lodge
1.0
Xtrema
1.0
Why it matters: Value (10% weight) calculates quality per dollar. Lodge: $3/point vs Xtrema: $15/point. Lower cost-per-point means better value.
Lodge has a higher safety rating of 8.8/10.
Lodge has a higher performance rating of 7.6/10.
Xtrema scores higher on usability with 7.1/10 for cleaning, controls, and daily convenience.
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I'd start with Lodge Lodge Cast Iron Skillet 10.25-Inch - it scored 7.2/10 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.
