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What are the best nonstick pans under $50?

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Best nonstick pans under $50	Price	Weight	Dimensions
-- Cuisinart 6422-24	$31.44	3.2 lbs	16.9″ x 10.4″ x 3.4″
-- T-fal E93808	$23.99	2.3 lbs	18″ x 12.5″ x 2.5″
-- Almond FP1001	$34.47	4.2 lbs (with lid)	17.6″ x 11″ x 3.8″ (with lid)
-- Lodge Cast-Iron with Handle Holder	$37.12	7.5 lbs	13.6 x 19 x 6 in

Cuisinart 6422-24

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Top Pro

Well-suited for more experienced cooks

This pan has an upper temperature limit of 500° F, allowing experienced cooks to use more advanced cooking methods such as oven-finishing meals or cooking under the broiler. See More

Top Con

Not suitable for people with wrist problems

This pan weighs slightly more than other nonstick pans. If you want to make full use of its depth (3.4″/8.63 cm) and use a lid, the weight will add up putting a significant strain your wrists. See More

Specs

Dimensions:16.9″ x 10.4″ x 3.4″

Handle:Riveted stainless steel handle

Material:Hard anodized aluminum

Top Pro

Easy to use

This pan heats up quickly and evenly thanks to its hard anodized aluminum core. Additionally, the nonstick surface helps keep the food from burning at high temperatures. See More

Top Con

Easy to burn your hand

The handle can heat up really fast when used in an oven under a broiler. If you are careless, you can burn your hand, so be sure to use adequate hand protection. See More

Top Pro

Doesn't warp easily

The hard anodized aluminum core helps keep the pan's shape even after years of use due to its increased resistance to wear and corrosion. It can also be used to store food in the fridge or freezer without worrying it will warp in low temperature. See More

Top Con

Easy to damage the nonstick surface

The surface has a lower hardness than most metal utensils, which makes it easy to scratch or chip it. You should avoid washing it in a dishwasher and putting it under running water before it's cooled down. See More

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Easy to clean

Most food residue can be cleaned out easily using water and a soft sponge. Stickier food residue requires only slightly more effort and a neutral detergent. See More

Top Con

Average lifespan

The nonstick surface will wear off over time, even with proper use and care. It will last longer than other nonstick pans, but in terms of lifespan it's still incomparable to a stainless steel or cast-iron pan. See More

T-fal E93808

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Good option for less experienced cooks

This pan is easy to use not only because of the nonstick coating, but also because it has a thermospot. The thermospot will become a solid red when the temperature is ideal for cooking, eliminating some of the guesswork involved in cooking. See More

Top Con

Easy to damage

Even though this pan is advertised as being oven safe up to 410° F and while it can withstand such heat, the silicon handle will get damaged in temperatures higher than 350° F. Furthermore, the nonstick surface of this pan is very easy to scratch or chip and it isn’t dishwasher safe. See More

Specs

Dimensions:18″ x 12.5″ x 2.5″

Handle:Riveted stainless steel handle with silicon covering

Material:Aluminum

Top Pro

Safe handle

You can worry less about burning your hand while gripping the handle since it's coated with heat-resisting silicone that keeps it cool under most conditions. See More

Top Con

Warps easily

Exceeding the temperature limit will immediately warp this pan, so you have to be extra careful at high temperatures. Putting it under running water before it's cooled down will also warp it. See More

Top Pro

Easy to clean

It can be cleaned using water, a soft sponge and a neutral detergent. Most food residue will come off very easy. See More

Top Con

Short lifespan

No matter how well you maintain the pan, the nonstick surface will degrade with use and a slight mismanagement of temperature can considerably speed it up. See More

Almond FP1001

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Good option if you'd like to avoid potentially harmful materials

While most nonstick surfaces still contain very small amounts of PTFE, this pan uses a ceramic nonstick surface, which contains no potentially harmful materials (PTFE, PFOA, cadmium, lead, etc.). See More

Top Con

The lid is a mismatch for the pan

This pan can be used in temperatures of up to 410° F (210° C) , but the lid can be used in temperatures of up to 500° F (260° C). This makes the lid feel more like an afterthought rather than an actual feature. See More

Specs

Weight:4.2 lbs (with lid)

Dimensions:17.6″ x 11″ x 3.8″ (with lid)

Handle:Riveted stainless steel handle

Material:Aluminum with copper coating

Top Pro

You don't have to look for a fitting lid

This pan already has a lid, so you don't have to find one that fits. This can be very difficult to do, because the size of both the lid and the pan has to be an exact match. A difference of less than an inch is often the deciding factor. See More

Top Con

Easy to burn your hand

The handle will heat up considerably fast when used in an oven. If you are careless, you will most likely burn your hand, so make sure to use an oven mitt. See More

Top Pro

Great quality lid

The lid is made of good quality materials and will outlast this pan. When, in the future, you are looking for a new pan, you can reuse this lid and save some money on your next purchase. See More

Top Con

Easy to damage the nonstick surface

The ceramic nonstick surface is as easy to damage as any other nonstick surface. You should still avoid using metal utensils and be careful how much force you apply to the surface because it's easy to scratch and chip. You should avoid washing it in a dishwasher and putting it under running water before it's cooled down. See More

Top Pro

Easy to clean

The ceramic nonstick coating of this pan can be cleaned easily. You only have to use water and non-abrasive materials. See More

Top Con

Short lifespan

This pan's ceramic coating is no different from other nonstick coatings in terms of lifespan. It will wear off over time. Depending on how you use and maintain this pan, it will serve you well from six to twelve months. See More

Lodge Cast-Iron with Handle Holder

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Specs

Dimensions:13.6 x 19 x 6 in

Handle:Cast in one piece with the body

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