Tramontina Professional Nonstick Fry Pan 12-Inch vs Zwilling Motion 12-Inch Fry Pan

Buy the Tramontina if you want a light, wide restaurant-style pan that browns food hard and takes abuse. Buy the Zwilling Motion if you need induction compatibility or dishwasher cleanup. The Tramontina's aluminum body heats fast and its wide cooking surface fits more food; the Zwilling's hard-anodized body and ceramic coating are more scratch-tolerant and its handle stays cooler. Owners of the Tramontina line praise its durability for the money; Zwilling Motion owners like the easy release but report the ceramic coating loses its slickness sooner than a good PTFE pan.

• Choose the Tramontina Professional if you cook on gas or electric, want a big flat cooking surface, and treat pans as tools rather than heirlooms.
• Choose the Zwilling Motion if your stove is induction, you want to put the pan in the dishwasher, or you prefer a ceramic coating over PTFE.