HexClad Hybrid Cookware Set Review

About the HexClad Six-Piece Set

Endorsed by esteemed chef Gordon Ramsay, this popular set includes three hybrid fry pans with matching tempered glass lids. The skillets include HexClad’s patented hybrid technology, which combines a slick, scratch-resistant nonstick coating with durable stainless steel to ensure a superior and enjoyable cooking experience every time.

What’s Inside the Box

A great starter set or supplement to an existing cookware lineup, this six-piece set includes an eight-inch pan ideal for scrambling eggs, a 10-inch pan perfect for individual meals, and a large, 12-inch pan that’s great for searing steaks, chops and chicken. The pans are oven-safe up to 500 degrees, are dishwasher- and metal utensil-safe, and are stovetop agnostic. Each pan includes stay cool handles and comes with a matching tempered glass lid that is oven-safe up to 400 degrees.

HexClad Six-Piece Cookware Set: Materials & Construction 

All of the skillets in the six-piece set feature HexClad’s revolutionary, patented hybrid design, which pairs a durable stainless steel base with an easy to use and easy to clean non-stick coating. On the surface of each pan, you’ll find HexClad’s signature technology, a laser-etched stainless steel hexagonal design comprised of a network of ridges that sit atop nonstick “valleys.” This boosts the pan’s searing power without compromising the slick surface. 

The matching lids are each made of heavy duty, tempered glass, which means you get visibility into your food’s progress without sacrificing durability.

HexClad Six-Piece Hybrid Cookware Set: Price

The six-piece set typically retails for $650, but HexClad frequently offers promotions that bring this price down significantly. For instance, at the time of this review, it was marked down to $399.

Discounts

HexClad frequently offers generous discounts, particularly around holidays like Black Friday. The brand also often offers free gifts (at the time of this review, HexClad is offering a free 10-inch Hybrid Wok, a $119 value). Keep an eye on the official HexClad website for the latest deals and promotions. 

Performance

The HexClad pans were meticulously designed to deliver exceptional culinary performance. Here’s a look at how they perform across key criteria:

Heating

The pans contain aluminum and stainless steel, materials known for their excellent heat conductivity and distribution. This means the pans heat up quickly and evenly.

Durability

The aluminum core and stainless steel base ensure this pan will stand up to heavy wear and tear over many years, and the hexagonal ridges on the surface preserve the nonstick coating.

Cleaning

The nonstick nature of these pans makes them as easy to clean as they are to use. You can use abrasive sponges or soak the pans in warm, soapy water then scrub.

Versatility

This set was designed to do the work of a whole kitchen’s worth of cookware in just three premium pieces.

HexClad Six-Piece Lifetime Warranty

HexClad stands behind its products with a lifetime warranty against manufacturer’s defects. Although it should be noted that damage incurred from improper use and normal, expected wear and tear that does not affect performance is not covered by the lifetime warranty.

HexClad Six-Piece Return Policy

HexClad accepts returns within 30 days of purchase with an extended return window during holidays. Refunds are issued to the original form of payment and the company doesn’t charge any restocking fees for returns (although shipping costs are not covered).

Comparing the HexClad Six-Piece Set to the Competition

Here’s a look at how this best-selling set stacks up against other popular picks on the market:

HexClad vs. Caraway

Both HexClad and Caraway are well-established brands in the cookware space, and with good reason—both sell premium, top performing cookware that is easy to use and easy to clean; both sell products that appeal to customers of every culinary capability and need; and both offer a generous 30-day return policy, enabling customers to test drive the products before making a full commitment. Still, there are quite a few differences between these two leading brands, including:

• HexClad’s pans feature a hybrid design, which combines stainless steel and aluminum with a nonstick coating to deliver durability, performance and ease of use and cleaning. Caraway’s pans are made of an aluminum core with a ceramic nonstick surface. While ceramic can be an effective nonstick solution, it tends to be somewhat delicate, which means the Caraway pans may not be as durable—and may need to be replaced more often.
• Because of the difference in materials, HexClad’s pans are dishwasher- and metal utensil-safe; Caraway recommends hand-washing their cookware and refraining from using metal utensils.
• HexClad’s lids are made of tempered glass; Caraway’s lids are not—they don’t provide visibility into how food is progressing.
• HexClad offers a lifetime warranty; Caraway offers a limited one year warranty.
• Caraway’s cookware comes in a wider range of colors.
• You’ll typically pay a bit more for Caraway’s cookware thanks to HexClad’s frequent promotions—at the time of this review, Caraway’s set was over $100 more than HexClad’s.

Hexclad vs. Made In

There are a number of similarities between HexClad’s Six-Piece Set and Made In’s Nonstick CeramiClad Nonstick Frying Pan Three-Piece Set. Both are compatible with gas, electric and induction cooktops; both are oven-safe in high temperatures; both feature stay-cool handles; and both are comprised of stainless steel with a nonstick coating. But there are some differences, too:

• Made In’s nonstick coating is ceramic, which may not be as durable as HexClad’s.
• HexClad’s set comes with three tempered glass lids; Made In’s comparable set does not come with lids.
• HexClad’s pans are dishwasher-safe; Made In is hand-wash only.
• The retail price for Made In’s set is typically less than HexClad’s, but thanks to HexClad’s frequent promotions, the price is pretty much comparable.
• Made In’s return policy is slightly more generous—it’s 45 days compared to HexClad’s 30.

Bottom Line: Why Love It

With its innovative design, impeccable construction and superior performance, the HexClad six-piece cookware set is a kitchen essential for amateur home chefs and culinary connoisseurs alike. The hybrid pans combine the durability and performance of stainless steel with the ease of use of nonstick, and serve up a variety of user-friendly features like stay-cool handles plus tempered glass lids for complete visibility into the progress of your culinary creations. We love that HexClad stands behind its cookware with a Lifetime Warranty and 30-day return policy, both of which serve as testament to the brand’s confidence in the performance and longevity of their products.