We compared two 28cm non-stick frying pans: the Tefal Titanium Essential Non-Stick Frying Pan 28cm and the Blackmoor 28cm Ceramic Non-Stick Frying Pan.
What we looked at
Coating, hob compatibility, utensil safety, handle, and price.
The verdict
If you cook on gas, electric or ceramic hobs and want a coating designed to withstand metal spatulas, the Tefal Titanium Essential is the pick at £20.88. If you have an induction hob or would rather save £7.29 on a PFAS-free ceramic pan, the Blackmoor is the alternative, at £13.59.
A £20.88 28cm pan with a metal-spatula-safe coating, not for induction.
A £13.59 28cm PFAS-free ceramic pan that works on induction.
Tefal Titanium Essential Non-Stick Frying Pan 28cm (B9410644) — Metal-Utensil Safe
Intended for: Marketed as a 28cm aluminium non-stick frying pan with a coating described as up to 5 times more resistant than Tefal's standard non-stick and designed to withstand metal spatulas (knives, forks and whisks excluded), with Tefal's Thermo-Signal heat indicator. The listing states clearly that it is not compatible with induction hobs, only gas, electric, ceramic or halogen. Carries 4.6 stars from 476 ratings on this listing.
What we liked
- Coating designed to withstand metal spatulas per the listing
- Described as up to 5 times more resistant than Tefal's standard non-stick
- Thermo-Signal indicator shows when to start cooking
- Higher star rating than the Blackmoor on these listings (4.6 vs 4.5)
Worth knowing
- Strictly not compatible with induction hobs
- Costs £7.29 more than the Blackmoor on these listings
Best for
- Buyers on gas, electric or ceramic hobs
- Anyone who uses metal spatulas
- Those who like a heat-signal indicator
Not ideal for
- Anyone with an induction hob
- Budget-conscious buyers
Blackmoor 28cm Ceramic Non-Stick Frying Pan, PFAS-Free — Induction Ready
Intended for: Marketed as a 28cm PFAS-free ceramic non-stick frying pan in forged aluminium for fast, even heating, with a stay-cool ergonomic handle, suitable for induction as well as gas, electric and ceramic hobs. Carries 4.5 stars from 15.7K ratings on this listing.
What we liked
- Cheaper than the Tefal on these listings, at £13.59
- Works on induction, gas, electric and ceramic hobs per the listing
- PFAS-free ceramic non-stick coating
- Large review history (15.7K ratings) and a stay-cool handle
Worth knowing
- No metal-spatula-safe claim on the listing
- Ceramic coatings are described as non-stick without the Tefal's heat indicator
Best for
- Buyers with an induction hob
- Anyone who wants a PFAS-free coating
- Those who want the lower price
Not ideal for
- Buyers who want a coating designed for metal utensils
- Anyone who wants a heat-signal indicator
