Best stainless steel pans: the top 10

The rest of the top 10

4. 4
   

   #4 Anolon Tri-Ply Stainless Steel Fry Pan

   On 2 of 3 lists
   $81Shop Anolon Tri-Ply Stainless Steel Fry Pan

   A good-looking stainless steel fry pan that performs decently for its price but heats unevenly in flour tests, leaving it mid-pack among competitors.

   • Epicurious, Listed as "Anolon Triply Clad Stainless Steel Fry Pan"
   • Bon Appétit, Listed as "Anolon Tri-Ply Stainless Steel Fry Pan"
5. 5
   

   #5 Calphalon Classic Tri-Ply 10-Inch Frying Pan

   On 2 of 3 lists
   $50Shop Calphalon Classic Tri-Ply 10-Inch Frying Pan

   A budget-friendly tri-ply frying pan with a spacious cooking surface that heats consistently and sears and roasts well. At about six pounds, it is among the heaviest tested and hard to maneuver.

   • Epicurious, Listed as "Calphalon Triply Stainless Steel 10-Inch Frying Pan"
   • Bon Appétit, Listed as "Calphalon Tri-Ply Stainless Steel 10-Inch Omelette Fry Pan"
6. 6
   

   #6 Hestan ProBond Stainless Steel Frying Pan

   On 2 of 3 lists
   $150Shop Hestan ProBond Stainless Steel Frying Pan

   A stainless steel frying pan with flush rivets and sealed edges that performed exceptionally in testing. Its heat distribution falls short of All-Clad, with a central hot spot leaving the edges too cool, and it costs about $50 more.

   • Epicurious, Listed as "Hestan ProBond Stainless Steel Frying Pan"
   • Bon Appétit, Listed as "Hestan ProBond 12-Inch Skillet"
7. 7
   

   #7 Made In 12-Inch Stainless Steel Frying Pan

   On 2 of 3 lists
   $119Shop Made In 12-Inch Stainless Steel Frying Pan

   A 12-inch stainless steel frying pan that heats evenly with good browning and few hotspots, comparable to All-Clad. It costs about the same and does not include a lid.

   • Epicurious, Listed as "Made In 12-Inch Stainless Steel Frying Pan"
   • Bon Appétit, Listed as "Made In Cookware 12-Inch Stainless Steel Frying Pan"
8. 8
   

   #8 Ninja EverClad C90026 10.25" Fry Pan

   On 2 of 3 lists
   $60Shop Ninja EverClad C90026 10.25" Fry Pan

   The Ninja EverClad C90026 fry pan heats quickly and cleans easily at an affordable price. It is heavy enough to need two hands, and its center heats faster than the edges, browning chicken slightly unevenly.

   • Epicurious, Listed as "Ninja EverClad Commercial-Grade Stainless Steel 10.25" Tri-Ply Fry Pan"
   • Bon Appétit, Listed as "Ninja C90026 EverClad Commercial-Grade Stainless-Steel 10.25" Fry Pan"
9. 9
   

   #9 Zwilling Spirit 3-Ply Stainless Steel Pan

   On 2 of 3 lists
   $100Shop Zwilling Spirit 3-Ply Stainless Steel Pan

   Heats extremely fast and deglazes easily, though the pan is heavy and heated flour unevenly in testing. The 12-inch model requires two hands to lift.

   • Epicurious, Listed as "Zwilling Spirit 3-Ply Stainless Steel Pan"
   • Bon Appétit, Listed as "Zwilling Spirit 3-Ply Stainless Steel Pan"
10. 10
    

    #10 All-Clad D3 12-Inch Stainless-Steel Skillet with Lid

    On 1 of 3 lists
    $130Shop All-Clad D3 12-Inch Stainless-Steel Skillet with Lid

    The All-Clad D3 12-inch skillet heats faster and more evenly than others, releases fond easily and cleans up simply, and includes a lid. Its handle is skinny and its price is steep.

    • Epicurious, Listed as "All-Clad D3 12-Inch Stainless-Steel Skillet with Lid"