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OXO Ceramic Professional Nonstick 10-Inch scores higher on safety - here's why.
The most important dimensions, side by side.
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.
Tramontina's AB 1200 disclosure confirms this uses PTFE-based coating (Fluoropolymer/PTFE/PFA/FEP listed as intentionally added). This is honest disclosure, but PTFE manufacturing still uses PFAS processing aids.
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.
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.
Tramontina makes a PFOA-free claim while their AB 1200 pages disclose PTFE/PFAS as intentionally added — the classic opacity gap in the PTFE category.
Tramontina posts AB 1200 PFAS disclosures on their product pages — compliant with California's cookware transparency law.
Oven-safe to exactly 450°F — Cook's Illustrated's ceiling for PTFE. Since real oven temps oscillate above set temperature, you're at the limit with no safety buffer.
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.
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.
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.
Works on every cooktop type — Wirecutter specifically recommends this as their induction pick for the nonstick pan category.
Tri-ply stainless construction is Wirecutter's recommended choice for induction users — the stainless layers provide ferromagnetic induction compatibility with an aluminum core for heat distribution.
10-inch is the standard family cooking size, right for 2–4 servings and everyday use.
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.
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.
The riveted stainless steel handle is oven-safe to 450°F with the pan — no silicone sleeve to worry about.
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.
Tramontina says dishwasher safe, but CI recommends hand washing every nonstick pan to maximize coating lifespan.
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.
Tramontina's lifetime warranty is confirmed by Wirecutter — strong consumer protection for a $35 pan.
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.
At $34.99, this is in Wirecutter's ideal price range — where nonstick pan replacement cost over 5 years ($7/year) is minimal.
Everything you need to make the call - who each one is for, and who should skip it.
Go for it if you...
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
You have an induction cooktop and need an affordable nonstick option — this is Wirecutter's explicit induction pick for the category
You want tri-ply stainless construction at a budget price — typically found only in premium pans
You prioritize cooking performance over chemical safety concerns and cook at temperatures well below 450°F
The main thing to know
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.
Wirecutter's top-rated induction pick at just $34.99, but the PTFE coating uses PFAS processing aids and the 450°F oven ceiling leaves zero buffer over Cook's Illustrated's conservative safe-use limit.
Skip this if you...
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
You want to minimize PFAS exposure — PTFE coating uses PFAS processing aids and the AB 1200 page confirms Fluoropolymer/PTFE/PFA/FEP as intentionally added
You regularly finish dishes in the oven above 450°F — this pan's ceiling leaves no buffer for temperature oscillation
Undisclosed weight concerns you — tri-ply stainless 10-inch pans can run heavy; check in-store if weight is a factor
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 OXO and Tramontina across 3 independent criteria: Safety (66%), Efficacy (25%), Usability (9%). No sponsored rankings. No paid placements.
Straight answers - no sponsored content, no filler.
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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