Best non-stick frying pans: three 24 cm options for everyday use

What we would choose for each kitchen

For a pan reserved for eggs, omelettes and other delicate preparations, we would start with BRA Efficient Plus. If you need to finish a dish in the oven, we would consider Monix Mineral for its metal handle and stated compatibility, first confirming the temperature limit. If a visual reference during heating helps, Tefal Unlimited On offers Thermo-Signal. There is no universal winner and we have not tested which lasts longest.

Compare the base, not just the rim diameter

All three references are 24 cm, but that measurement does not describe the flat surface. The two product pages detailing the induction base list different measurements. Check the minimum diameter your hob recognises and how much food you need to spread out. A thick omelette to share and two steaks placed without overlap do not require exactly the same space.

BRA's cast aluminium and Monix's forged aluminium are construction differences. Do not turn thickness into a cooking score: shape, heat source and handling also count. Nor can an advertised abrasion test be converted into guaranteed years of household use.

When I would not choose non-stick

For high-heat searing and making a sauce from browned residue, you may prefer uncoated stainless steel. Non-stick makes sense when it helps release delicate foods. One of each type is often more useful than three similar sizes for the same task.

Care to accept before buying

Avoid prolonged empty heating, sudden temperature changes and abrasive utensils. Do not assume a mineral-look finish is solid stone. PFOA-free does not mean PTFE-free either. Always check instructions for the specific coating, especially if the handle will go in the oven.

Cooking tip

For an omelette, cook vegetables first to evaporate excess moisture, then add the egg over moderate heat. A more expensive pan does not compensate for a watery filling or excessive heat. Related recipes are ideas for use: adapt batch size to your pan.

How we research and what we have not tested

Selection for the Spanish market reviewed on 13 September 2026. We cross-checked references and features on official pages and in manuals, linked in each product review. Recommendations by use are our editorial judgement based on those data, not results of physical tests. We have not measured these models' performance, noise, energy use, wear or comfort. We do not assign scores or a permanent value-for-money winner.

Images come from product pages; sources are listed in each review. Amazon links are reference searches and require checking the exact offer; other links lead to the official shop. Price and stock have not been confirmed. Related recipes illustrate possible uses, not verified compatibility or testing with each product.

Header image: BRA Efficient Plus 24 cm. Source: BRA.