{"id":2145,"date":"2026-01-25T13:47:49","date_gmt":"2026-01-25T13:47:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/cheapticketboom.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/25\/the-best-woks\/"},"modified":"2026-01-25T13:47:49","modified_gmt":"2026-01-25T13:47:49","slug":"the-best-woks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cheapticketboom.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/25\/the-best-woks\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Woks"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"articletext\">\n<h2>The Best Woks<\/h2>\n<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"hrSage\"><\/div>\n<p>Full results from testing 8 top products are in our Product Comparison Table and Analysis &#038; Test Results sections.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"figure-chart\">\n<div id=\"chart_score_div\" style=\"width:100%; min-height:480px;\"><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<div class=\"border border-dark-subtle mb-3 mt-2\">\n<div class=\"px-3 pt-3 pb-2 w-100\">\n<h2 style=\"color: #000; font-size: 1.5rem;\">Best Overall Wok<\/h2>\n<p><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"color: #555; font-size: 1.25rem;\">Scanpan Classic 12.5&#8243;<\/h3>\n<p>\n                <\/div>\n<div class=\"hrSage\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"px-3 award_table\" style=\"display: table; width:100%;\">\n<div class=\"award_left_col\" style=\"vertical-align:top; text-align:center; \">\n<div class=\"award_logo_left\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/djd1xqjx2kdnv.cloudfront.net\/images\/editors-choice_47x107.png\" width=\"107\" height=\"47\" alt=\"Editors' Choice Award\" title=\"Awarded to the very best overall products\" style=\"width: auto;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"z-index:1;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/djd1xqjx2kdnv.cloudfront.net\/photos\/37\/54\/496921_23873_M.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg'%20viewBox%3D'0%200%20200%20150'%2F%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/djd1xqjx2kdnv.cloudfront.net\/photos\/37\/54\/496921_23873_M2.jpg 415w, https:\/\/djd1xqjx2kdnv.cloudfront.net\/photos\/37\/54\/496921_23873_L2.jpg 830w\" data-sizes=\"100vw\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" alt=\"wok\" class=\"lazy photo-center\" style=\"max-width:100%; width:auto; height:auto; max-height:100%; aspect-ratio: 300 \/ 169;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"award_right_col\" style=\"vertical-align:middle; text-align: center;\">\n<div class=\"award_logo_right\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/djd1xqjx2kdnv.cloudfront.net\/images\/editors-choice_47x107.png\" width=\"107\" height=\"47\" alt=\"Editors' Choice Award\" title=\"Awarded to the very best overall products\" style=\"width: auto;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 14px;\">\n<div class=\"price_button\" data-role=\"none\"><span class=\"seeit\">Check price at Amazon <span class=\"small\" style=\"color:#FFF;\"><i>(on sale!)<\/i><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"hrSage\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"px-3\">\n<div style=\"width: 100%; vertical-align: top; margin: 15px 75px 10px 0;\">\n<div class=\"rating_chart_left\">\n<div style=\"text-align:center;\" class=\"rating_chart_score table_score_top\">89<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align:center;\" class=\"small\"><b>OVERALL<br \/>\nSCORE<\/b><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: inline-block; vertical-align: top; text-align: left; width: calc(100% - 149px);\">\n<ul class=\"rating_chart\">\n<li class=\"rating_chart_item\">\n<div class=\"rating_chart_label\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Cooking Performance<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>8.7<\/strong>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"rating_chart_bar_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"rating_bar_score rating_bar_top\" style=\"width: 87%\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"rating_chart_item\">\n<div class=\"rating_chart_label\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Quality and Durability<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>9.3<\/strong>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"rating_chart_bar_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"rating_bar_score rating_bar_top\" style=\"width: 93%\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"rating_chart_item\">\n<div class=\"rating_chart_label\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Ease of Cooking<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>8.8<\/strong>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"rating_chart_bar_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"rating_bar_score rating_bar_top\" style=\"width: 88%\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"rating_chart_item\">\n<div class=\"rating_chart_label\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Maintenance and Clean-Up<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>9.5<\/strong>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"rating_chart_bar_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"rating_bar_score rating_bar_top\" style=\"width: 95%\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"rating_chart_item\">\n<div class=\"rating_chart_label\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Storability<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>6.0<\/strong>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"rating_chart_bar_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"rating_bar_score rating_bar_mid\" style=\"width: 60%\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"plusminus_wrap\">\n<div class=\"plusminus\">\n<div style=\"padding:10px 0 10px 0;\"><strong>PROS<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"iconProText\">Even heating<\/div>\n<div class=\"iconProText\">High-quality construction<\/div>\n<div class=\"iconProText\">Fabulous nonstick coating<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"plusminus\">\n<div style=\"padding:10px 0 10px 0;\"><strong>CONS<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"iconConText\">Expensive<\/div>\n<div class=\"iconConText\">Slow to heat<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding:10px 0 10px 0;\"><strong>SPECIFICATIONS<\/strong><\/div>\n<table class=\"table table-bordered\">\n<tbody> <\/tbody>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\" style=\"width:50%; padding: 8px; color:#495057;\">Material<\/th>\n<td style=\"width:50%; padding: 8px;\">Aluminum<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\" style=\"width:50%; padding: 8px; color:#495057;\">Pan Diameter x Depth<\/th>\n<td style=\"width:50%; padding: 8px;\">12.88 x 3.75 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\" style=\"width:50%; padding: 8px; color:#495057;\">Coating<\/th>\n<td style=\"width:50%; padding: 8px;\">Yes, Stratanium coating, PFOA\/PFOS-free<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\" style=\"width:50%; padding: 8px; color:#495057;\">Handles<\/th>\n<td style=\"width:50%; padding: 8px;\">Pan and helper<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\" style=\"width:50%; padding: 8px; color:#495057;\">Lid<\/th>\n<td style=\"width:50%; padding: 8px;\">No<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The Scanpan Classic 12.5&#8243; is a beautifully constructed wok made by Danish craftsmen. The PFOA\/PFOS-free nonstick coating is exceptionally effective, and the heavy aluminum bottom distributes heat uniformly. When measuring heat distribution, the Classic displays a 111 \u00baF difference between the bottom center of the wok and its rim, while some of the competitors show differences in the 200-300+ \u00baF range. The Classic also has a near-perfectly flat bottom, making for a stable, predictable cooking platform. At the same time, the sidewalls are angled such that pan-tossing food is not only easy but enjoyable.<\/p>\n<p>We are big fans of the <strong>Scanpan Classic<\/strong>, but we admit it is not a \u201c<em>classic<\/em>\u201d wok. The compact size, beveled sides, heavy flat bottom, nonstick coating, and composite handles stand out when contrasted with carbon steel models like the Souped Up Recipes Wok. If you&#8217;re seeking a more conventional design, the Scanpan Classic may not appeal to you. And, if you&#8217;re suspicious of nonstick coating, this model may also raise an eyebrow \u2014 even when the manufacturer claims it&#8217;s metal-utensil safe. Coating and pan shape critiques aside, we cannot find fault with the Classic&#8217;s brilliant performance in our evaluations of its cooking performance, durability, and ease of use. The Kenmore Hammond Flat Bottom, described below, is another excellent option that&#8217;s lighter-weight and less expensive.    <\/p>\n<figure>\n<div class=\"photonormal\" style=\"width:100%; height:auto;\"><video controls=\"\" loop=\"\" muted=\"\" playsinline=\"\" webkit-playsinline=\"\" preload=\"none\" data-poster=\"https:\/\/djd1xqjx2kdnv.cloudfront.net\/videos\/7\/97\/201269_5251.jpg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/djd1xqjx2kdnv.cloudfront.net\/videos\/7\/97\/201269_5251.mp4\" aria-label=\"The Scanpan Classic is a forgiving, mid-weight wok that's easy for beginners to use.\" class=\"img-fluid lazy gearlab_video\"><source src=\"https:\/\/djd1xqjx2kdnv.cloudfront.net\/videos\/7\/97\/201269_5251.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\"><\/source><\/video>        <\/div><figcaption style=\"width:100%;\">\n<div class=\"photo-caption\">The Scanpan Classic is a forgiving, mid-weight wok that&#8217;s easy for beginners to use. \u00a0 <span class=\"photo-credit\">Credit: Clark Tate<\/span><\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"border border-dark-subtle mb-3 mt-2\">\n<div class=\"px-3 pt-3 pb-2 w-100\">\n<h2 style=\"color: #000; font-size: 1.5rem;\">Best Bang for Your Buck<\/h2>\n<p><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"color: #555; font-size: 1.25rem;\">Kenmore Hammond Flat Bottom<\/h3>\n<p>\n                <\/div>\n<div class=\"hrSage\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"px-3 award_table\" style=\"display: table; width:100%;\">\n<div class=\"award_left_col\" style=\"vertical-align:top; text-align:center; \">\n<div class=\"award_logo_left\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/djd1xqjx2kdnv.cloudfront.net\/images\/best-buy_47x107.png\" width=\"107\" height=\"47\" alt=\"Best Buy Award\" title=\"Offers the most bang-for-the-buck\" style=\"width: auto;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"z-index:1;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/djd1xqjx2kdnv.cloudfront.net\/photos\/37\/54\/496920_18141_M.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg'%20viewBox%3D'0%200%20200%20150'%2F%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/djd1xqjx2kdnv.cloudfront.net\/photos\/37\/54\/496920_18141_M2.jpg 415w, https:\/\/djd1xqjx2kdnv.cloudfront.net\/photos\/37\/54\/496920_18141_L2.jpg 830w\" data-sizes=\"100vw\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" alt=\"wok\" class=\"lazy photo-center\" style=\"max-width:100%; width:auto; height:auto; max-height:100%; aspect-ratio: 300 \/ 169;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"award_right_col\" style=\"vertical-align:middle; text-align: center;\">\n<div class=\"award_logo_right\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/djd1xqjx2kdnv.cloudfront.net\/images\/best-buy_47x107.png\" width=\"107\" height=\"47\" alt=\"Best Buy Award\" title=\"Offers the most bang-for-the-buck\" style=\"width: auto;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 14px;\">\n<div class=\"price_button\" data-role=\"none\"><span class=\"seeit\">Check price at Amazon <span class=\"small\" style=\"color:#FFF;\"><i>(on sale!)<\/i><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"hrSage\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"px-3\">\n<div style=\"width: 100%; vertical-align: top; margin: 15px 75px 10px 0;\">\n<div class=\"rating_chart_left\">\n<div style=\"text-align:center;\" class=\"rating_chart_score table_score_top\">73<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align:center;\" class=\"small\"><b>OVERALL<br \/>\nSCORE<\/b><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: inline-block; vertical-align: top; text-align: left; width: calc(100% - 149px);\">\n<ul class=\"rating_chart\">\n<li class=\"rating_chart_item\">\n<div class=\"rating_chart_label\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Cooking Performance<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>7.0<\/strong>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"rating_chart_bar_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"rating_bar_score rating_bar_mid\" style=\"width: 70%\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"rating_chart_item\">\n<div class=\"rating_chart_label\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Quality and Durability<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>7.1<\/strong>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"rating_chart_bar_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"rating_bar_score rating_bar_top\" style=\"width: 71%\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"rating_chart_item\">\n<div class=\"rating_chart_label\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Ease of Cooking<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>7.6<\/strong>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"rating_chart_bar_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"rating_bar_score rating_bar_top\" style=\"width: 76%\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"rating_chart_item\">\n<div class=\"rating_chart_label\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Maintenance and Clean-Up<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>8.0<\/strong>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"rating_chart_bar_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"rating_bar_score rating_bar_top\" style=\"width: 80%\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"rating_chart_item\">\n<div class=\"rating_chart_label\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Storability<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>6.0<\/strong>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"rating_chart_bar_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"rating_bar_score rating_bar_mid\" style=\"width: 60%\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"plusminus_wrap\">\n<div class=\"plusminus\">\n<div style=\"padding:10px 0 10px 0;\"><strong>PROS<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"iconProText\">User-friendly<\/div>\n<div class=\"iconProText\">Low maintenance<\/div>\n<div class=\"iconProText\">Affordable<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"plusminus\">\n<div style=\"padding:10px 0 10px 0;\"><strong>CONS<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"iconConText\">Large storage space<\/div>\n<div class=\"iconConText\">Middling quality<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding:10px 0 10px 0;\"><strong>SPECIFICATIONS<\/strong><\/div>\n<table class=\"table table-bordered\">\n<tbody> <\/tbody>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\" style=\"width:50%; padding: 8px; color:#495057;\">Material<\/th>\n<td style=\"width:50%; padding: 8px;\">Steel<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\" style=\"width:50%; padding: 8px; color:#495057;\">Pan Diameter x Depth<\/th>\n<td style=\"width:50%; padding: 8px;\">13.75 x 3.88 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\" style=\"width:50%; padding: 8px; color:#495057;\">Coating<\/th>\n<td style=\"width:50%; padding: 8px;\">Yes, PTFE and PFOA-free<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\" style=\"width:50%; padding: 8px; color:#495057;\">Handles<\/th>\n<td style=\"width:50%; padding: 8px;\">Pan and helper<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\" style=\"width:50%; padding: 8px; color:#495057;\">Lid<\/th>\n<td style=\"width:50%; padding: 8px;\">No<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The Kenmore Hammond Flat Bottom is made of carbon steel and has a PTFE and PFOA-free nonstick coating making a nice blend of conventional design and modern coating. We enjoyed cooking with this wok because it is responsive to temperature changes, the nonstick coating makes it a breeze to use, and it is designed for high heat up to 500 \u00baF. The nonstick coating means no seasoning is required, it&#8217;s easy to clean, and it has virtually no sticking issues. The Acacia handles are visually appealing and limit the need for potholders even when cooking at searing temperatures.  <\/p>\n<p>We should note the nonstick surface of the <strong>Kenmore<\/strong> requires some precautions \u2014 the manufacturer recommends using wood or plastic utensils to prevent scratching. Additionally, the manufacturer recommends slowly bringing the pan to high heat and not putting it in the oven. At 22 \u215d inches from handle to handle, the Kenmore also takes up a great deal of space in a kitchen cabinet and on the stovetop. Despite the bulk and heat restrictions, the Kenmore&#8217;s combination of modern and conventional design features makes it a solid choice for stir-fry lovers who want minimal maintenance, easy clean-up, and a price tag that won&#8217;t break the bank. If you want something more durable in a similar price range, check out the cast iron Cuisinart 10&#8243; wok or the Joyce Chen Flat Bottom.<\/p>\n<figure>\n<div class=\"photonormal\" style=\"width:100%; height:auto;\"><video controls=\"\" loop=\"\" muted=\"\" playsinline=\"\" webkit-playsinline=\"\" preload=\"none\" data-poster=\"https:\/\/djd1xqjx2kdnv.cloudfront.net\/videos\/7\/97\/201274_25533.jpg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/djd1xqjx2kdnv.cloudfront.net\/videos\/7\/97\/201274_25533.mp4\" aria-label=\"The Kenmore Hammond Flat Bottom wok is lightweight, making it easy to keep your stirfry moving.\" class=\"img-fluid lazy gearlab_video\"><source src=\"https:\/\/djd1xqjx2kdnv.cloudfront.net\/videos\/7\/97\/201274_25533.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\"><\/source><\/video>        <\/div><figcaption style=\"width:100%;\">\n<div class=\"photo-caption\">The Kenmore Hammond Flat Bottom wok is lightweight, making it easy to keep your stirfry moving. \u00a0 <span class=\"photo-credit\">Credit: Clark Tate<\/span><\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"border border-dark-subtle mb-3 mt-2\">\n<div class=\"px-3 pt-3 pb-2 w-100\">\n<h2 style=\"color: #000; font-size: 1.5rem;\">A Beginner-Friendly Wok<\/h2>\n<p><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"color: #555; font-size: 1.25rem;\">Calphalon Signature Nonstick 12-Inch Flat Bottom<\/h3>\n<p>\n                <\/div>\n<div class=\"hrSage\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"px-3 award_table\" style=\"display: table; width:100%;\">\n<div class=\"award_left_col\" style=\"vertical-align:top; text-align:center; \">\n<div class=\"award_logo_left\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/djd1xqjx2kdnv.cloudfront.net\/images\/top-pick_47x107.png\" width=\"107\" height=\"47\" alt=\"Top Pick Award\" title=\"The best for a specific application\" style=\"width: auto;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"z-index:1;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/djd1xqjx2kdnv.cloudfront.net\/photos\/37\/54\/496918_1804_M.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg'%20viewBox%3D'0%200%20200%20150'%2F%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/djd1xqjx2kdnv.cloudfront.net\/photos\/37\/54\/496918_1804_M2.jpg 415w, https:\/\/djd1xqjx2kdnv.cloudfront.net\/photos\/37\/54\/496918_1804_L2.jpg 830w\" data-sizes=\"100vw\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" alt=\"wok\" class=\"lazy photo-center\" style=\"max-width:100%; width:auto; height:auto; max-height:100%; aspect-ratio: 300 \/ 169;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"award_right_col\" style=\"vertical-align:middle; text-align: center;\">\n<div class=\"award_logo_right\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/djd1xqjx2kdnv.cloudfront.net\/images\/top-pick_47x107.png\" width=\"107\" height=\"47\" alt=\"Top Pick Award\" title=\"The best for a specific application\" style=\"width: auto;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 14px;\">\n<div class=\"price_button\" data-role=\"none\"><span class=\"seeit\">Check price at Amazon<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"hrSage\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"px-3\">\n<div style=\"width: 100%; vertical-align: top; margin: 15px 75px 10px 0;\">\n<div class=\"rating_chart_left\">\n<div style=\"text-align:center;\" class=\"rating_chart_score table_score_top\">87<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align:center;\" class=\"small\"><b>OVERALL<br \/>\nSCORE<\/b><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: inline-block; vertical-align: top; text-align: left; width: calc(100% - 149px);\">\n<ul class=\"rating_chart\">\n<li class=\"rating_chart_item\">\n<div class=\"rating_chart_label\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Cooking Performance<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>8.0<\/strong>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"rating_chart_bar_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"rating_bar_score rating_bar_top\" style=\"width: 80%\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"rating_chart_item\">\n<div class=\"rating_chart_label\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Quality and Durability<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>9.3<\/strong>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"rating_chart_bar_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"rating_bar_score rating_bar_top\" style=\"width: 93%\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"rating_chart_item\">\n<div class=\"rating_chart_label\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Ease of Cooking<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>9.3<\/strong>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"rating_chart_bar_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"rating_bar_score rating_bar_top\" style=\"width: 93%\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"rating_chart_item\">\n<div class=\"rating_chart_label\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Maintenance and Clean-Up<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>9.3<\/strong>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"rating_chart_bar_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"rating_bar_score rating_bar_top\" style=\"width: 93%\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"rating_chart_item\">\n<div class=\"rating_chart_label\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Storability<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>6.0<\/strong>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"rating_chart_bar_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"rating_bar_score rating_bar_mid\" style=\"width: 60%\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"plusminus_wrap\">\n<div class=\"plusminus\">\n<div style=\"padding:10px 0 10px 0;\"><strong>PROS<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"iconProText\">Nonstick coating<\/div>\n<div class=\"iconProText\">Versatile<\/div>\n<div class=\"iconProText\">Quality construction<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"plusminus\">\n<div style=\"padding:10px 0 10px 0;\"><strong>CONS<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"iconConText\">Helper handle gets hot<\/div>\n<div class=\"iconConText\">Heavy lid<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding:10px 0 10px 0;\"><strong>SPECIFICATIONS<\/strong><\/div>\n<table class=\"table table-bordered\">\n<tbody> <\/tbody>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\" style=\"width:50%; padding: 8px; color:#495057;\">Material<\/th>\n<td style=\"width:50%; padding: 8px;\">Aluminum<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\" style=\"width:50%; padding: 8px; color:#495057;\">Pan Diameter x Depth<\/th>\n<td style=\"width:50%; padding: 8px;\">12.5 x 3.88 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\" style=\"width:50%; padding: 8px; color:#495057;\">Coating<\/th>\n<td style=\"width:50%; padding: 8px;\">Yes, PFOA-free<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\" style=\"width:50%; padding: 8px; color:#495057;\">Handles<\/th>\n<td style=\"width:50%; padding: 8px;\">Pan and helper<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\" style=\"width:50%; padding: 8px; color:#495057;\">Lid<\/th>\n<td style=\"width:50%; padding: 8px;\">Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The Calphalon 12 inch is a beginner-friendly pan for those looking for a full-size wok. The heavy aluminum bowl heats up slower than the carbon steel pans and holds heat for longer, making on-the-fly heat adjustments difficult. The upside is that the wok is more forgiving, as it limits dramatic temperature changes. The durable, nonstick surface keeps ingredients from adhering to the surface, requiring less oil and less cleaning effort. The size and shape are great for stir-fries and soups for the whole family. This pan also comes with a lid, which is ideal for simmering or retaining heat once removed from the stovetop.<\/p>\n<p>Many nonstick pans can warp when used on high heat, but the <strong>Calphalon<\/strong> is high heat compatible and oven-safe up to 500 \u00baF. Additionally, it is dishwasher safe, which makes clean-up a breeze. It features one of the most durable nonstick surfaces we tested, making it even more user-friendly. That said, the metal helper handle gets hot, sometimes requiring the assistance of your favorite trusty potholder. The price is also pretty steep, which is likely the biggest drawback for the average consumer. The <strong>Kenmore Hammond Flat Bottom<\/strong> is still our favorite lower-priced model. However, you get what you pay for with the Calphalon in terms of quality, durability, and ease of use. All in all, this is an ideal multi-use pan that leans towards stir-fried dishes. The award-winning Scanpan Classic 12.5&#8243; wok is another beginner-friendly, easy-to-use option.<\/p>\n<figure>\n<div class=\"photonormal\" style=\"width:100%; height:auto;\"><video controls=\"\" loop=\"\" muted=\"\" playsinline=\"\" webkit-playsinline=\"\" preload=\"none\" data-poster=\"https:\/\/djd1xqjx2kdnv.cloudfront.net\/videos\/7\/97\/201272_29997.jpg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/djd1xqjx2kdnv.cloudfront.net\/videos\/7\/97\/201272_29997.mp4\" aria-label=\"Though the Calphalon wok is a bit heavier, making it more forgiving, the ergonomic handle helps...\" class=\"img-fluid lazy gearlab_video\"><source src=\"https:\/\/djd1xqjx2kdnv.cloudfront.net\/videos\/7\/97\/201272_29997.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\"><\/source><\/video>        <\/div><figcaption style=\"width:100%;\">\n<div class=\"photo-caption\">Though the Calphalon wok is a bit heavier, making it more forgiving, the ergonomic handle helps you deal with the weight. \u00a0 <span class=\"photo-credit\">Credit: Clark Tate<\/span><\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"border border-dark-subtle mb-3 mt-2\">\n<div class=\"px-3 pt-3 pb-2 w-100\">\n<h2 style=\"color: #000; font-size: 1.5rem;\">Best for Durability<\/h2>\n<p><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"color: #555; font-size: 1.25rem;\">Cuisinart 10&#8243; Cast Iron Wok<\/h3>\n<p>\n                <\/div>\n<div class=\"hrSage\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"px-3 award_table\" style=\"display: table; width:100%;\">\n<div class=\"award_left_col\" style=\"vertical-align:top; text-align:center; \">\n<div class=\"award_logo_left\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/djd1xqjx2kdnv.cloudfront.net\/images\/top-pick_47x107.png\" width=\"107\" height=\"47\" alt=\"Top Pick Award\" title=\"The best for a specific application\" style=\"width: auto;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"z-index:1;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/djd1xqjx2kdnv.cloudfront.net\/photos\/37\/54\/496922_18271_M.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg'%20viewBox%3D'0%200%20200%20150'%2F%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/djd1xqjx2kdnv.cloudfront.net\/photos\/37\/54\/496922_18271_M2.jpg 415w, https:\/\/djd1xqjx2kdnv.cloudfront.net\/photos\/37\/54\/496922_18271_L2.jpg 830w\" data-sizes=\"100vw\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" alt='cuisinart 10\" cast iron wok' class=\"lazy photo-center\" style=\"max-width:100%; width:auto; height:auto; max-height:100%; aspect-ratio: 300 \/ 169;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"award_right_col\" style=\"vertical-align:middle; text-align: center;\">\n<div class=\"award_logo_right\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/djd1xqjx2kdnv.cloudfront.net\/images\/top-pick_47x107.png\" width=\"107\" height=\"47\" alt=\"Top Pick Award\" title=\"The best for a specific application\" style=\"width: auto;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 14px;\">\n<div class=\"price_button\" data-role=\"none\"><span class=\"seeit\">See It<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"hrSage\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"px-3\">\n<div style=\"width: 100%; vertical-align: top; margin: 15px 75px 10px 0;\">\n<div class=\"rating_chart_left\">\n<div style=\"text-align:center;\" class=\"rating_chart_score table_score_mid\">72<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align:center;\" class=\"small\"><b>OVERALL<br \/>\nSCORE<\/b><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: inline-block; vertical-align: top; text-align: left; width: calc(100% - 149px);\">\n<ul class=\"rating_chart\">\n<li class=\"rating_chart_item\">\n<div class=\"rating_chart_label\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Cooking Performance<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>5.2<\/strong>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"rating_chart_bar_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"rating_bar_score rating_bar_mid\" style=\"width: 52%\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"rating_chart_item\">\n<div class=\"rating_chart_label\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Quality and Durability<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>10.0<\/strong>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"rating_chart_bar_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"rating_bar_score rating_bar_top\" style=\"width: 100%\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"rating_chart_item\">\n<div class=\"rating_chart_label\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Ease of Cooking<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>6.5<\/strong>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"rating_chart_bar_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"rating_bar_score rating_bar_mid\" style=\"width: 65%\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"rating_chart_item\">\n<div class=\"rating_chart_label\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Maintenance and Clean-Up<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>6.5<\/strong>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"rating_chart_bar_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"rating_bar_score rating_bar_mid\" style=\"width: 65%\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"rating_chart_item\">\n<div class=\"rating_chart_label\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Storability<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>10.0<\/strong>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"rating_chart_bar_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"rating_bar_score rating_bar_top\" style=\"width: 100%\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"plusminus_wrap\">\n<div class=\"plusminus\">\n<div style=\"padding:10px 0 10px 0;\"><strong>PROS<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"iconProText\">Affordable<\/div>\n<div class=\"iconProText\">Durable<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"plusminus\">\n<div style=\"padding:10px 0 10px 0;\"><strong>CONS<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"iconConText\">Harder to clean<\/div>\n<div class=\"iconConText\">Small<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding:10px 0 10px 0;\"><strong>SPECIFICATIONS<\/strong><\/div>\n<table class=\"table table-bordered\">\n<tbody> <\/tbody>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\" style=\"width:50%; padding: 8px; color:#495057;\">Material<\/th>\n<td style=\"width:50%; padding: 8px;\">Iron<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\" style=\"width:50%; padding: 8px; color:#495057;\">Pan Diameter x Depth<\/th>\n<td style=\"width:50%; padding: 8px;\">10 x 2.75 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\" style=\"width:50%; padding: 8px; color:#495057;\">Coating<\/th>\n<td style=\"width:50%; padding: 8px;\">No<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\" style=\"width:50%; padding: 8px; color:#495057;\">Handles<\/th>\n<td style=\"width:50%; padding: 8px;\">Helper<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\" style=\"width:50%; padding: 8px; color:#495057;\">Lid<\/th>\n<td style=\"width:50%; padding: 8px;\">No<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The Cuisinart 10&#8243; Cast Iron Wok is small and compact, making it ideal for one or two people with minimal storage space. This pan is versatile and durable to boot. It is affordable and, if properly cared for, should last a lifetime. Because it is cast iron, it can be seasoned in the oven as opposed to the stovetop, which is easier and more effective for creating a thick, even coating. This pan also has good heat distribution with a 180 \u00baF difference from the bottom to the rim \u2014 this is in the range of the highest-end (and most expensive) models in the class. While cast iron takes longer to get up to temperature than aluminum and carbon steel, it sears meat effectively and cooks rapidly once heated.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>Cuisinart<\/strong> is a Cantonese-style wok and has two short handles instead of a single long one. That makes it difficult to toss on a stovetop, and potholders are mandatory. We were impressed with the nonstick qualities of the pan after the first seasoning. Yet, the pan held onto scrambled eggs a bit and stir-frying required consistent use of a spatula. The 10-inch size and small handles are compact enough for storage, but larger meals will necessitate batch cooking. As with all uncoated metal pans, extra maintenance and cleaning efforts are required. Despite these limitations, the Cuisinart offers excellent value, serviceable performance, and enough versatility to make this pan useful in the long haul. If you&#8217;d like durable materials but prefer a Mandarin-style wok with a long handle, we recommend the steel Joyce Chen Flat Bottom wok.<\/p>\n<figure>\n<div class=\"photonormal\" style=\"width:100%; height:auto;\"><video controls=\"\" loop=\"\" muted=\"\" playsinline=\"\" webkit-playsinline=\"\" preload=\"none\" data-poster=\"https:\/\/djd1xqjx2kdnv.cloudfront.net\/videos\/7\/97\/201270_17949.jpg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/djd1xqjx2kdnv.cloudfront.net\/videos\/7\/97\/201270_17949.mp4\" aria-label=\"The Cuisinart is slow to heat but retains what it gains and sears stirfry meals beautifully.\" class=\"img-fluid lazy gearlab_video\"><source src=\"https:\/\/djd1xqjx2kdnv.cloudfront.net\/videos\/7\/97\/201270_17949.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\"><\/source><\/video>        <\/div><figcaption style=\"width:100%;\">\n<div class=\"photo-caption\">The Cuisinart is slow to heat but retains what it gains and sears stirfry meals beautifully. \u00a0 <span class=\"photo-credit\">Credit: Clark Tate<\/span><\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><\/p>\n<h2>Product Comparison Table<\/h2>\n<p><\/p>\n<form id=\"comparetable\" method=\"get\" action=\"\/topics\/kitchen\/best-wok\/compare\" name=\"comparetable\">\n<div style=\"display: table;  width: calc(100% + 330px); margin: 0 -330px 4px 0; position:relative;\">\n<div style=\"display: table-cell; padding: 2px; text-align: left; width:50%;\">Displaying 1 &#8211; 8 (scroll right to see all products)<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: table-cell;  padding: 2px 20px 2px 2px; text-align: right; width:50%;\">< Previous | <button class=\"btn btn-outline-secondary\" style=\"--bs-btn-padding-y: .15rem; --bs-btn-padding-x: .5rem; --bs-btn-font-size: .85rem;\">Compare<\/button> | Next ><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"content_table_xwide\" style=\"position: relative; padding: 0 50px 0 0;\">\n<p><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-circle-left\" style=\"font-size:64px;opacity:0.2;\"><\/i><\/p>\n<div id=\"ct-table-wrapper\" 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value=\"918901\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"photo-128-left\" style=\"text-align:center; height:128px; width:auto; margin:0 auto; vertical-align:bottom; white-space: nowrap;\"><span class=\"img-vcenter\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/djd1xqjx2kdnv.cloudfront.net\/photos\/37\/54\/496921_23873_SM.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg'%20viewBox%3D'0%200%20200%20150'%2F%3E\" width=\"200\" height=\"113\" alt=\"wok\" class=\"lazy photo-center\" style=\"max-width:100%; width:auto; height:auto; max-height:100%; aspect-ratio: 200 \/ 113;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width:100%; padding-top: 8px; vertical-align:top; text-align:left; min-height:40px;\" class=\"compare_product_name\">Scanpan Classic 12.5&#8243;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\" class=\"compare_items_none\" style=\"vertical-align:top;\">\n<div style=\"display: block; width:100%; height:100%; position: relative; 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alt=\"wok\" class=\"lazy photo-center\" style=\"max-width:100%; width:auto; height:auto; max-height:100%; aspect-ratio: 200 \/ 113;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width:100%; padding-top: 8px; vertical-align:top; text-align:left; min-height:40px;\" class=\"compare_product_name\">Calphalon Signature Nonstick 12-Inch Flat Bottom<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\" class=\"compare_items_none\" style=\"vertical-align:top;\">\n<div style=\"display: block; width:100%; height:100%; position: relative; vertical-align:bottom;\">\n<div class=\"compare_rank_top\">\n<div class=\"compare_rank_left\">\n<div class=\"rating_bar_mid\" style=\"position:absolute; top:0px; left:0px;z-index:500;padding:0 3px;color:#FFF;font-size:0.75rem;line-height:1.0rem;\">#3<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"compare_rank_right\"><span class=\"small\" style=\"position:relative; top:-3px;\">Compare: <\/span><input style=\"width:14px; height:14px;\" type=\"checkbox\" name=\"gearid_array[]\" aria-label=\"checkbox\" value=\"919008\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"photo-128-left\" style=\"text-align:center; height:128px; width:auto; margin:0 auto; vertical-align:bottom; white-space: nowrap;\"><span class=\"img-vcenter\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/djd1xqjx2kdnv.cloudfront.net\/photos\/37\/54\/496920_18141_SM.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg'%20viewBox%3D'0%200%20200%20150'%2F%3E\" width=\"200\" height=\"113\" alt=\"wok\" class=\"lazy photo-center\" style=\"max-width:100%; width:auto; height:auto; max-height:100%; aspect-ratio: 200 \/ 113;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width:100%; padding-top: 8px; vertical-align:top; text-align:left; min-height:40px;\" class=\"compare_product_name\">Kenmore Hammond Flat Bottom<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\" class=\"compare_items_none\" style=\"vertical-align:top;\">\n<div style=\"display: block; width:100%; height:100%; position: relative; vertical-align:bottom;\">\n<div class=\"compare_rank_top\">\n<div class=\"compare_rank_left\">\n<div class=\"rating_bar_mid\" style=\"position:absolute; top:0px; left:0px;z-index:500;padding:0 3px;color:#FFF;font-size:0.75rem;line-height:1.0rem;\">#4<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"compare_rank_right\"><span class=\"small\" style=\"position:relative; top:-3px;\">Compare: <\/span><input style=\"width:14px; height:14px;\" type=\"checkbox\" name=\"gearid_array[]\" aria-label=\"checkbox\" value=\"918900\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"photo-128-left\" style=\"text-align:center; height:128px; width:auto; margin:0 auto; vertical-align:bottom; white-space: nowrap;\"><span class=\"img-vcenter\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/djd1xqjx2kdnv.cloudfront.net\/photos\/37\/54\/496922_18271_SM.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg'%20viewBox%3D'0%200%20200%20150'%2F%3E\" width=\"200\" height=\"113\" alt='cuisinart 10\" cast iron wok' class=\"lazy photo-center\" style=\"max-width:100%; width:auto; height:auto; max-height:100%; aspect-ratio: 200 \/ 113;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width:100%; padding-top: 8px; vertical-align:top; text-align:left; min-height:40px;\" class=\"compare_product_name\">Cuisinart 10&#8243; Cast Iron Wok<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\" class=\"compare_items_none\" style=\"vertical-align:top;\">\n<div style=\"display: block; width:100%; height:100%; position: relative; vertical-align:bottom;\">\n<div class=\"compare_rank_top\">\n<div class=\"compare_rank_left\">\n<div class=\"rating_bar_mid\" style=\"position:absolute; top:0px; left:0px;z-index:500;padding:0 3px;color:#FFF;font-size:0.75rem;line-height:1.0rem;\">#5<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"compare_rank_right\"><span class=\"small\" style=\"position:relative; top:-3px;\">Compare: <\/span><input style=\"width:14px; height:14px;\" type=\"checkbox\" name=\"gearid_array[]\" aria-label=\"checkbox\" value=\"918180\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"photo-128-left\" style=\"text-align:center; height:128px; width:auto; margin:0 auto; vertical-align:bottom; white-space: nowrap;\"><span class=\"img-vcenter\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/djd1xqjx2kdnv.cloudfront.net\/photos\/33\/42\/455681_6519_SM.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg'%20viewBox%3D'0%200%20200%20150'%2F%3E\" width=\"200\" height=\"154\" alt=\"souped up recipes carbon steel wok\" class=\"lazy photo-center\" style=\"max-width:100%; width:auto; height:auto; max-height:100%; aspect-ratio: 200 \/ 154;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width:100%; padding-top: 8px; vertical-align:top; text-align:left; min-height:40px;\" class=\"compare_product_name\">Souped Up Recipes Carbon Steel Wok<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\" class=\"compare_items_none\" style=\"vertical-align:top;\">\n<div style=\"display: block; width:100%; height:100%; position: relative; vertical-align:bottom;\">\n<div class=\"compare_rank_top\">\n<div class=\"compare_rank_left\">\n<div class=\"rating_bar_mid\" style=\"position:absolute; top:0px; left:0px;z-index:500;padding:0 3px;color:#FFF;font-size:0.75rem;line-height:1.0rem;\">#6<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"compare_rank_right\"><span class=\"small\" style=\"position:relative; top:-3px;\">Compare: <\/span><input style=\"width:14px; height:14px;\" type=\"checkbox\" name=\"gearid_array[]\" aria-label=\"checkbox\" value=\"918182\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"photo-128-left\" style=\"text-align:center; height:128px; width:auto; margin:0 auto; vertical-align:bottom; white-space: nowrap;\"><span class=\"img-vcenter\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/djd1xqjx2kdnv.cloudfront.net\/photos\/35\/7\/472264_31496_SM.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg'%20viewBox%3D'0%200%20200%20150'%2F%3E\" width=\"200\" height=\"128\" alt=\"wok\" class=\"lazy photo-center\" style=\"max-width:100%; width:auto; height:auto; max-height:100%; aspect-ratio: 200 \/ 128;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width:100%; padding-top: 8px; vertical-align:top; text-align:left; min-height:40px;\" class=\"compare_product_name\">Joyce Chen Flat Bottom<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\" class=\"compare_items_none\" style=\"vertical-align:top;\">\n<div style=\"display: block; width:100%; height:100%; position: relative; vertical-align:bottom;\">\n<div class=\"compare_rank_top\">\n<div class=\"compare_rank_left\">\n<div class=\"rating_bar_low\" style=\"position:absolute; top:0px; left:0px;z-index:500;padding:0 3px;color:#FFF;font-size:0.75rem;line-height:1.0rem;\">#7<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"compare_rank_right\"><span class=\"small\" style=\"position:relative; top:-3px;\">Compare: <\/span><input style=\"width:14px; height:14px;\" type=\"checkbox\" name=\"gearid_array[]\" aria-label=\"checkbox\" value=\"918177\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"photo-128-left\" style=\"text-align:center; height:128px; width:auto; margin:0 auto; vertical-align:bottom; white-space: nowrap;\"><span class=\"img-vcenter\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/djd1xqjx2kdnv.cloudfront.net\/photos\/36\/42\/485699_5530_SM.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg'%20viewBox%3D'0%200%20200%20150'%2F%3E\" width=\"200\" height=\"162\" alt=\"helen's asian kitchen flat bottom wok\" class=\"lazy photo-center\" style=\"max-width:100%; width:auto; height:auto; max-height:100%; aspect-ratio: 200 \/ 162;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width:100%; padding-top: 8px; vertical-align:top; text-align:left; min-height:40px;\" class=\"compare_product_name\">Helen&#8217;s Asian Kitchen Flat Bottom Wok<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\" class=\"compare_items_none\" style=\"vertical-align:top;\">\n<div style=\"display: block; width:100%; height:100%; position: relative; vertical-align:bottom;\">\n<div class=\"compare_rank_top\">\n<div class=\"compare_rank_left\">\n<div class=\"rating_bar_low\" style=\"position:absolute; top:0px; left:0px;z-index:500;padding:0 3px;color:#FFF;font-size:0.75rem;line-height:1.0rem;\">#8<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"compare_rank_right\"><span class=\"small\" style=\"position:relative; top:-3px;\">Compare: <\/span><input style=\"width:14px; height:14px;\" type=\"checkbox\" name=\"gearid_array[]\" aria-label=\"checkbox\" value=\"918175\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"photo-128-left\" style=\"text-align:center; height:128px; width:auto; margin:0 auto; vertical-align:bottom; white-space: nowrap;\"><span class=\"img-vcenter\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/djd1xqjx2kdnv.cloudfront.net\/photos\/36\/41\/485670_3506_SM.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg'%20viewBox%3D'0%200%20200%20150'%2F%3E\" width=\"198\" height=\"200\" alt=\"wok\" class=\"lazy photo-center\" style=\"max-width:100%; width:auto; height:auto; max-height:100%; aspect-ratio: 198 \/ 200;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width:100%; padding-top: 8px; vertical-align:top; text-align:left; min-height:40px;\" class=\"compare_product_name\">Mammafong Pre-seasoned Carbon Steel<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"compare_names\" scope=\"row\" style=\"vertical-align:top;\">Awards<\/th>\n<td class=\"compare_awards\" style=\"vertical-align:top; text-align:left;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/djd1xqjx2kdnv.cloudfront.net\/images\/editors-choice_37x86.png\" width=\"86\" height=\"37\" alt=\"Editors' Choice Award\" title=\"Awarded to the very best overall products\" style=\"width: auto;\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"small\"><i>Best Overall Wok<\/i><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"compare_awards compare_odd\" style=\"vertical-align:top; text-align:left;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/djd1xqjx2kdnv.cloudfront.net\/images\/top-pick_37x86.png\" width=\"86\" height=\"37\" alt=\"Top Pick Award\" title=\"The best for a specific application\" style=\"width: auto;\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"small\"><i>A Beginner-Friendly Wok<\/i><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"compare_awards\" style=\"vertical-align:top; text-align:left;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/djd1xqjx2kdnv.cloudfront.net\/images\/best-buy_37x86.png\" width=\"86\" height=\"37\" alt=\"Best Buy Award\" title=\"Offers the most bang-for-the-buck\" style=\"width: auto;\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"small\"><i>Best Bang for Your Buck<\/i><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"compare_awards compare_odd\" style=\"vertical-align:top; text-align:left;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/djd1xqjx2kdnv.cloudfront.net\/images\/top-pick_37x86.png\" width=\"86\" height=\"37\" alt=\"Top Pick Award\" title=\"The best for a specific application\" style=\"width: auto;\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"small\"><i>Best for Durability<\/i><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"compare_awards\" style=\"vertical-align:top; text-align:left;\">\u00a0<\/td>\n<td class=\"compare_awards compare_odd\" style=\"vertical-align:top; text-align:left;\">\u00a0<\/td>\n<td class=\"compare_awards\" style=\"vertical-align:top; text-align:left;\">\u00a0<\/td>\n<td class=\"compare_awards compare_odd\" style=\"vertical-align:top; text-align:left;\">\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"compare_names\" scope=\"row\" style=\"vertical-align:top;\">Price<\/th>\n<td class=\"compare_items\" style=\"vertical-align:top;\">$170 List<br \/>Check Amazon <i>(on sale!)<\/i><\/td>\n<td class=\"compare_items compare_odd\" style=\"vertical-align:top;\">$130 List<br \/>Check Price at Amazon<\/td>\n<td class=\"compare_items\" style=\"vertical-align:top;\">$40 List<br \/>Check Amazon <i>(on sale!)<\/i><\/td>\n<td class=\"compare_items compare_odd\" style=\"vertical-align:top;\">$30 List<\/td>\n<td class=\"compare_items\" style=\"vertical-align:top;\">$55 List<br \/>Check Amazon <i>(on sale!)<\/i><\/td>\n<td class=\"compare_items compare_odd\" style=\"vertical-align:top;\">$44 List<br \/>Check Amazon <i>(on sale!)<\/i><\/td>\n<td class=\"compare_items\" style=\"vertical-align:top;\">$30 List<br \/>Check Amazon <i>(on sale!)<\/i><\/td>\n<td class=\"compare_items compare_odd\" style=\"vertical-align:top;\">$110 List<br \/>Check Amazon <i>(on sale!)<\/i><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"compare_names\" scope=\"row\" style=\"vertical-align:middle;\">Overall Score\u00a0<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/djd1xqjx2kdnv.cloudfront.net\/images\/nav_img\/sort_DESC.gif\" style=\"width:auto; vertical-align:middle;\" alt=\"Sort Icon\"><\/th>\n<td class=\"compare_items\" style=\"vertical-align:top;\">\n<div class=\"rating_bar_box\">\n<div class=\"rating_bar_scale_box\">\n<div class=\"rating_bar rating_bar_top\" style=\"width: 89%;\">\n<div class=\"rating_score\">89<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"compare_items compare_odd\" style=\"vertical-align:top;\">\n<div class=\"rating_bar_box\">\n<div class=\"rating_bar_scale_box\">\n<div class=\"rating_bar rating_bar_top\" style=\"width: 87%;\">\n<div class=\"rating_score\">87<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"compare_items\" style=\"vertical-align:top;\">\n<div class=\"rating_bar_box\">\n<div class=\"rating_bar_scale_box\">\n<div class=\"rating_bar rating_bar_mid\" style=\"width: 73%;\">\n<div class=\"rating_score\">73<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"compare_items compare_odd\" style=\"vertical-align:top;\">\n<div class=\"rating_bar_box\">\n<div class=\"rating_bar_scale_box\">\n<div class=\"rating_bar rating_bar_mid\" style=\"width: 72%;\">\n<div class=\"rating_score\">72<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"compare_items\" style=\"vertical-align:top;\">\n<div class=\"rating_bar_box\">\n<div class=\"rating_bar_scale_box\">\n<div class=\"rating_bar rating_bar_mid\" style=\"width: 67%;\">\n<div class=\"rating_score\">67<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"compare_items compare_odd\" style=\"vertical-align:top;\">\n<div class=\"rating_bar_box\">\n<div class=\"rating_bar_scale_box\">\n<div class=\"rating_bar rating_bar_mid\" style=\"width: 66%;\">\n<div class=\"rating_score\">66<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"compare_items\" style=\"vertical-align:top;\">\n<div class=\"rating_bar_box\">\n<div class=\"rating_bar_scale_box\">\n<div class=\"rating_bar rating_bar_low\" style=\"width: 63%;\">\n<div class=\"rating_score\">63<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"compare_items compare_odd\" style=\"vertical-align:top;\">\n<div class=\"rating_bar_box\">\n<div class=\"rating_bar_scale_box\">\n<div class=\"rating_bar rating_bar_low\" style=\"width: 57%;\">\n<div class=\"rating_score\">57<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"compare_names\" scope=\"row\" style=\"vertical-align:middle;\">Star Rating<\/th>\n<td class=\"compare_items\">\n<ul class=\"ratingSM o5star\">\n<li class=\"one\">1<\/li>\n<li class=\"two\">2<\/li>\n<li class=\"three\">3<\/li>\n<li class=\"four\">4<\/li>\n<li class=\"five\">5<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\t<span class=\"small\"><\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"compare_items compare_odd\">\n<ul class=\"ratingSM o5star\">\n<li class=\"one\">1<\/li>\n<li class=\"two\">2<\/li>\n<li class=\"three\">3<\/li>\n<li class=\"four\">4<\/li>\n<li class=\"five\">5<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\t<span class=\"small\"><\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"compare_items\">\n<ul class=\"ratingSM o45star\">\n<li class=\"one\">1<\/li>\n<li class=\"two\">2<\/li>\n<li class=\"three\">3<\/li>\n<li class=\"four\">4<\/li>\n<li class=\"five\">5<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\t<span class=\"small\"><\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"compare_items compare_odd\">\n<ul class=\"ratingSM o45star\">\n<li class=\"one\">1<\/li>\n<li class=\"two\">2<\/li>\n<li class=\"three\">3<\/li>\n<li class=\"four\">4<\/li>\n<li class=\"five\">5<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\t<span class=\"small\"><\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"compare_items\">\n<ul class=\"ratingSM o45star\">\n<li class=\"one\">1<\/li>\n<li class=\"two\">2<\/li>\n<li class=\"three\">3<\/li>\n<li class=\"four\">4<\/li>\n<li class=\"five\">5<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\t<span class=\"small\"><\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"compare_items compare_odd\">\n<ul class=\"ratingSM o45star\">\n<li class=\"one\">1<\/li>\n<li class=\"two\">2<\/li>\n<li class=\"three\">3<\/li>\n<li class=\"four\">4<\/li>\n<li class=\"five\">5<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\t<span class=\"small\"><\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"compare_items\">\n<ul class=\"ratingSM o45star\">\n<li class=\"one\">1<\/li>\n<li class=\"two\">2<\/li>\n<li class=\"three\">3<\/li>\n<li class=\"four\">4<\/li>\n<li class=\"five\">5<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\t<span class=\"small\"><\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"compare_items compare_odd\">\n<ul class=\"ratingSM o4star\">\n<li class=\"one\">1<\/li>\n<li class=\"two\">2<\/li>\n<li class=\"three\">3<\/li>\n<li class=\"four\">4<\/li>\n<li class=\"five\">5<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\t<span class=\"small\"><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"compare_names\" scope=\"row\" style=\"vertical-align:top;\">Bottom Line<\/th>\n<td class=\"compare_items\" style=\"vertical-align:top;\">This extremely well-crafted pan is a cinch to use, clean, and maintain, but the performance comes at a premium<\/td>\n<td class=\"compare_items compare_odd\" style=\"vertical-align:top;\">This do-it-all pan is easy to use while cleaning and maintenance are a breeze<\/td>\n<td class=\"compare_items\" style=\"vertical-align:top;\">This coated carbon steel wok responds quickly to heat changes, while the non-stick surface makes it easy to use, clean, and maintain<\/td>\n<td class=\"compare_items compare_odd\" style=\"vertical-align:top;\">An affordable, compact, durable pan that can be used on a grill, oven, or stovetop though its lack of a panhandle makes it harder to use<\/td>\n<td class=\"compare_items\" style=\"vertical-align:top;\">This flat-bottomed wok is quick to heat up and cook. It is easy to store, too. But its lack of a helper handle is burdensome<\/td>\n<td class=\"compare_items compare_odd\" style=\"vertical-align:top;\">This quality carbon steel wok is great for large recipes but requires seasoning and is a bit big for easy storage<\/td>\n<td class=\"compare_items\" style=\"vertical-align:top;\">A traditional style wok with decent cooking performance and construction quality<\/td>\n<td class=\"compare_items compare_odd\" style=\"vertical-align:top;\">An over-priced wok that offers little more than pre-seasoning to consumers<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"compare_names\" scope=\"row\" style=\"vertical-align:top;\">Pros<\/th>\n<td class=\"compare_items\" style=\"vertical-align:top;\">Great heat distribution, easy to clean, robust nonstick surface<\/td>\n<td class=\"compare_items compare_odd\" style=\"vertical-align:top;\">Durable nonstick coating, versatile, quality manufacturing<\/td>\n<td class=\"compare_items\" style=\"vertical-align:top;\">Easy to maintain, no seasoning required, inexpensive<\/td>\n<td class=\"compare_items compare_odd\" style=\"vertical-align:top;\">Inexpensive, durable, easy to store<\/td>\n<td class=\"compare_items\" style=\"vertical-align:top;\">Includes lid and spatula, pour-spout, heavy bottom<\/td>\n<td class=\"compare_items compare_odd\" style=\"vertical-align:top;\">Quick heat response, durable material, easy to season<\/td>\n<td class=\"compare_items\" style=\"vertical-align:top;\">Decent construction, lid included, large pan<\/td>\n<td class=\"compare_items compare_odd\" style=\"vertical-align:top;\">Pre-seasoned, quick heat transfer<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"compare_names\" scope=\"row\" style=\"vertical-align:top;\">Cons<\/th>\n<td class=\"compare_items\" style=\"vertical-align:top;\">Expensive, slow to heat-up<\/td>\n<td class=\"compare_items compare_odd\" style=\"vertical-align:top;\">Helper handle gets hot, heavy lid<\/td>\n<td class=\"compare_items\" style=\"vertical-align:top;\">Bulky, so-so quality<\/td>\n<td class=\"compare_items compare_odd\" style=\"vertical-align:top;\">Requires maintenance, small cooking surface, no pan handle<\/td>\n<td class=\"compare_items\" style=\"vertical-align:top;\">No helper handle, questionable rivet quality<\/td>\n<td class=\"compare_items compare_odd\" style=\"vertical-align:top;\">Heavy, bulky, hand wash only<\/td>\n<td class=\"compare_items\" style=\"vertical-align:top;\">Not pre-seasoned, bottom not flat<\/td>\n<td class=\"compare_items compare_odd\" style=\"vertical-align:top;\">Easy to grab metal part of handle, poor quality<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"compare_names\" scope=\"row\" style=\"vertical-align:top; white-space: nowrap;\"><span data-bs-toggle=\"tooltip\" title=\"Click on any Rating Category to sort by that metric.\">Rating Categories<\/span><\/th>\n<td class=\"compare_title\" style=\"vertical-align:top; background-color: #EEEEEE;\">Scanpan Classic 12.5&#8243;<\/td>\n<td class=\"compare_title\" style=\"vertical-align:top; background-color: #EEEEEE;\">Calphalon Signature&#8230;<\/td>\n<td class=\"compare_title\" style=\"vertical-align:top; background-color: #EEEEEE;\">Kenmore Hammond Flat&#8230;<\/td>\n<td class=\"compare_title\" style=\"vertical-align:top; background-color: #EEEEEE;\">Cuisinart 10&#8243; Cast Iron<\/td>\n<td class=\"compare_title\" style=\"vertical-align:top; background-color: #EEEEEE;\">Souped Up Recipes Ca&#8230;<\/td>\n<td class=\"compare_title\" style=\"vertical-align:top; background-color: #EEEEEE;\">Joyce Chen Flat Bottom<\/td>\n<td class=\"compare_title\" style=\"vertical-align:top; background-color: #EEEEEE;\">Helen&#8217;s Asian Kitche&#8230;<\/td>\n<td class=\"compare_title\" style=\"vertical-align:top; background-color: #EEEEEE;\">Mammafong Pre-season&#8230;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"compare_names\" scope=\"row\" style=\"white-space: nowrap;\">Cooking Performance <span class=\"small\">(30%)<\/span><\/th>\n<td class=\"compare_items\">\n<div class=\"rating_bar_box\">\n<div class=\"sub_rating_bar_scale_box\">\n<div class=\"sub_rating_bar\" style=\"width: 87%;\">\n<div class=\"rating_score\">8.7<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"compare_items compare_odd\">\n<div class=\"rating_bar_box\">\n<div class=\"sub_rating_bar_scale_box\">\n<div class=\"sub_rating_bar\" style=\"width: 80%;\">\n<div class=\"rating_score\">8.0<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"compare_items\">\n<div class=\"rating_bar_box\">\n<div class=\"sub_rating_bar_scale_box\">\n<div class=\"sub_rating_bar\" style=\"width: 70%;\">\n<div class=\"rating_score\">7.0<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"compare_items compare_odd\">\n<div class=\"rating_bar_box\">\n<div class=\"sub_rating_bar_scale_box\">\n<div class=\"sub_rating_bar\" style=\"width: 52%;\">\n<div class=\"rating_score\">5.2<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"compare_items\">\n<div class=\"rating_bar_box\">\n<div class=\"sub_rating_bar_scale_box\">\n<div class=\"sub_rating_bar\" style=\"width: 63%;\">\n<div class=\"rating_score\">6.3<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"compare_items compare_odd\">\n<div class=\"rating_bar_box\">\n<div class=\"sub_rating_bar_scale_box\">\n<div class=\"sub_rating_bar\" style=\"width: 59%;\">\n<div class=\"rating_score\">5.9<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"compare_items\">\n<div class=\"rating_bar_box\">\n<div class=\"sub_rating_bar_scale_box\">\n<div class=\"sub_rating_bar\" style=\"width: 61%;\">\n<div class=\"rating_score\">6.1<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"compare_items compare_odd\">\n<div class=\"rating_bar_box\">\n<div class=\"sub_rating_bar_scale_box\">\n<div class=\"sub_rating_bar\" style=\"width: 48%;\">\n<div class=\"rating_score\">4.8<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"compare_names\" scope=\"row\" style=\"white-space: nowrap;\">Quality and Durability <span class=\"small\">(25%)<\/span><\/th>\n<td class=\"compare_items\">\n<div class=\"rating_bar_box\">\n<div class=\"sub_rating_bar_scale_box\">\n<div class=\"sub_rating_bar\" style=\"width: 93%;\">\n<div class=\"rating_score\">9.3<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"compare_items compare_odd\">\n<div class=\"rating_bar_box\">\n<div class=\"sub_rating_bar_scale_box\">\n<div class=\"sub_rating_bar\" style=\"width: 93%;\">\n<div class=\"rating_score\">9.3<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"compare_items\">\n<div class=\"rating_bar_box\">\n<div class=\"sub_rating_bar_scale_box\">\n<div class=\"sub_rating_bar\" style=\"width: 71%;\">\n<div class=\"rating_score\">7.1<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"compare_items compare_odd\">\n<div class=\"rating_bar_box\">\n<div class=\"sub_rating_bar_scale_box\">\n<div class=\"sub_rating_bar\" style=\"width: 100%;\">\n<div class=\"rating_score\">10.0<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"compare_items\">\n<div class=\"rating_bar_box\">\n<div class=\"sub_rating_bar_scale_box\">\n<div class=\"sub_rating_bar\" style=\"width: 86%;\">\n<div class=\"rating_score\">8.6<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"compare_items compare_odd\">\n<div class=\"rating_bar_box\">\n<div class=\"sub_rating_bar_scale_box\">\n<div class=\"sub_rating_bar\" style=\"width: 86%;\">\n<div class=\"rating_score\">8.6<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"compare_items\">\n<div class=\"rating_bar_box\">\n<div class=\"sub_rating_bar_scale_box\">\n<div class=\"sub_rating_bar\" style=\"width: 79%;\">\n<div class=\"rating_score\">7.9<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"compare_items compare_odd\">\n<div class=\"rating_bar_box\">\n<div class=\"sub_rating_bar_scale_box\">\n<div class=\"sub_rating_bar\" style=\"width: 57%;\">\n<div class=\"rating_score\">5.7<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"compare_names\" scope=\"row\" style=\"white-space: nowrap;\">Ease of Cooking <span class=\"small\">(20%)<\/span><\/th>\n<td class=\"compare_items\">\n<div class=\"rating_bar_box\">\n<div class=\"sub_rating_bar_scale_box\">\n<div class=\"sub_rating_bar\" style=\"width: 88%;\">\n<div class=\"rating_score\">8.8<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"compare_items compare_odd\">\n<div class=\"rating_bar_box\">\n<div class=\"sub_rating_bar_scale_box\">\n<div class=\"sub_rating_bar\" style=\"width: 93%;\">\n<div class=\"rating_score\">9.3<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"compare_items\">\n<div class=\"rating_bar_box\">\n<div class=\"sub_rating_bar_scale_box\">\n<div class=\"sub_rating_bar\" style=\"width: 76%;\">\n<div class=\"rating_score\">7.6<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"compare_items compare_odd\">\n<div class=\"rating_bar_box\">\n<div class=\"sub_rating_bar_scale_box\">\n<div class=\"sub_rating_bar\" style=\"width: 65%;\">\n<div class=\"rating_score\">6.5<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"compare_items\">\n<div class=\"rating_bar_box\">\n<div class=\"sub_rating_bar_scale_box\">\n<div class=\"sub_rating_bar\" style=\"width: 55%;\">\n<div class=\"rating_score\">5.5<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"compare_items compare_odd\">\n<div class=\"rating_bar_box\">\n<div class=\"sub_rating_bar_scale_box\">\n<div class=\"sub_rating_bar\" style=\"width: 60%;\">\n<div class=\"rating_score\">6.0<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"compare_items\">\n<div class=\"rating_bar_box\">\n<div class=\"sub_rating_bar_scale_box\">\n<div class=\"sub_rating_bar\" style=\"width: 58%;\">\n<div class=\"rating_score\">5.8<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"compare_items compare_odd\">\n<div class=\"rating_bar_box\">\n<div class=\"sub_rating_bar_scale_box\">\n<div class=\"sub_rating_bar\" style=\"width: 58%;\">\n<div class=\"rating_score\">5.8<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"compare_names\" scope=\"row\" style=\"white-space: nowrap;\">Maintenance and Clean-Up <span class=\"small\">(20%)<\/span><\/th>\n<td class=\"compare_items\">\n<div class=\"rating_bar_box\">\n<div class=\"sub_rating_bar_scale_box\">\n<div class=\"sub_rating_bar\" style=\"width: 95%;\">\n<div class=\"rating_score\">9.5<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"compare_items compare_odd\">\n<div class=\"rating_bar_box\">\n<div class=\"sub_rating_bar_scale_box\">\n<div class=\"sub_rating_bar\" style=\"width: 93%;\">\n<div class=\"rating_score\">9.3<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"compare_items\">\n<div class=\"rating_bar_box\">\n<div class=\"sub_rating_bar_scale_box\">\n<div class=\"sub_rating_bar\" style=\"width: 80%;\">\n<div class=\"rating_score\">8.0<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"compare_items compare_odd\">\n<div class=\"rating_bar_box\">\n<div class=\"sub_rating_bar_scale_box\">\n<div class=\"sub_rating_bar\" style=\"width: 65%;\">\n<div class=\"rating_score\">6.5<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"compare_items\">\n<div class=\"rating_bar_box\">\n<div class=\"sub_rating_bar_scale_box\">\n<div class=\"sub_rating_bar\" style=\"width: 58%;\">\n<div class=\"rating_score\">5.8<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"compare_items compare_odd\">\n<div class=\"rating_bar_box\">\n<div class=\"sub_rating_bar_scale_box\">\n<div class=\"sub_rating_bar\" style=\"width: 60%;\">\n<div class=\"rating_score\">6.0<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"compare_items\">\n<div class=\"rating_bar_box\">\n<div class=\"sub_rating_bar_scale_box\">\n<div class=\"sub_rating_bar\" style=\"width: 58%;\">\n<div class=\"rating_score\">5.8<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"compare_items compare_odd\">\n<div class=\"rating_bar_box\">\n<div class=\"sub_rating_bar_scale_box\">\n<div class=\"sub_rating_bar\" style=\"width: 68%;\">\n<div class=\"rating_score\">6.8<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"compare_names\" scope=\"row\" style=\"white-space: nowrap;\">Storability <span class=\"small\">(5%)<\/span><\/th>\n<td class=\"compare_items\">\n<div class=\"rating_bar_box\">\n<div class=\"sub_rating_bar_scale_box\">\n<div class=\"sub_rating_bar\" style=\"width: 60%;\">\n<div class=\"rating_score\">6.0<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"compare_items compare_odd\">\n<div class=\"rating_bar_box\">\n<div class=\"sub_rating_bar_scale_box\">\n<div class=\"sub_rating_bar\" style=\"width: 60%;\">\n<div class=\"rating_score\">6.0<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"compare_items\">\n<div class=\"rating_bar_box\">\n<div class=\"sub_rating_bar_scale_box\">\n<div class=\"sub_rating_bar\" style=\"width: 60%;\">\n<div class=\"rating_score\">6.0<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"compare_items compare_odd\">\n<div class=\"rating_bar_box\">\n<div class=\"sub_rating_bar_scale_box\">\n<div class=\"sub_rating_bar\" style=\"width: 100%;\">\n<div class=\"rating_score\">10.0<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"compare_items\">\n<div class=\"rating_bar_box\">\n<div class=\"sub_rating_bar_scale_box\">\n<div class=\"sub_rating_bar\" style=\"width: 70%;\">\n<div class=\"rating_score\">7.0<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"compare_items compare_odd\">\n<div class=\"rating_bar_box\">\n<div class=\"sub_rating_bar_scale_box\">\n<div class=\"sub_rating_bar\" style=\"width: 60%;\">\n<div class=\"rating_score\">6.0<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"compare_items\">\n<div class=\"rating_bar_box\">\n<div class=\"sub_rating_bar_scale_box\">\n<div class=\"sub_rating_bar\" style=\"width: 40%;\">\n<div class=\"rating_score\">4.0<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"compare_items compare_odd\">\n<div class=\"rating_bar_box\">\n<div class=\"sub_rating_bar_scale_box\">\n<div class=\"sub_rating_bar\" style=\"width: 60%;\">\n<div class=\"rating_score\">6.0<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"vertical-align:bottom;\">\n<th class=\"compare_names\" scope=\"row\" style=\"vertical-align:bottom;\">Specifications<\/th>\n<td class=\"compare_title\" style=\"background-color:#EEEEEE; vertical-align:bottom;\">Scanpan Classic 12.5&#8243;<\/td>\n<td class=\"compare_title\" style=\"background-color:#EEEEEE; vertical-align:bottom;\">Calphalon Signature&#8230;<\/td>\n<td class=\"compare_title\" style=\"background-color:#EEEEEE; vertical-align:bottom;\">Kenmore Hammond Flat&#8230;<\/td>\n<td class=\"compare_title\" style=\"background-color:#EEEEEE; vertical-align:bottom;\">Cuisinart 10&#8243; Cast Iron<\/td>\n<td class=\"compare_title\" style=\"background-color:#EEEEEE; vertical-align:bottom;\">Souped Up Recipes Ca&#8230;<\/td>\n<td class=\"compare_title\" style=\"background-color:#EEEEEE; vertical-align:bottom;\">Joyce Chen Flat Bottom<\/td>\n<td class=\"compare_title\" style=\"background-color:#EEEEEE; vertical-align:bottom;\">Helen&#8217;s Asian Kitche&#8230;<\/td>\n<td class=\"compare_title\" style=\"background-color:#EEEEEE; vertical-align:bottom;\">Mammafong Pre-season&#8230;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"compare_names\" scope=\"row\" style=\"vertical-align:top;\"><span style=\"color:#004276\">Material<\/span><\/th>\n<td class=\"compare_items\" style=\"vertical-align:top;\">Aluminum<\/td>\n<td class=\"compare_items compare_odd\" style=\"vertical-align:top;\">Aluminum<\/td>\n<td class=\"compare_items\" style=\"vertical-align:top;\">Steel<\/td>\n<td class=\"compare_items compare_odd\" style=\"vertical-align:top;\">Iron<\/td>\n<td class=\"compare_items\" style=\"vertical-align:top;\">Steel<\/td>\n<td class=\"compare_items compare_odd\" style=\"vertical-align:top;\">Steel<\/td>\n<td class=\"compare_items\" style=\"vertical-align:top;\">Steel<\/td>\n<td class=\"compare_items compare_odd\" style=\"vertical-align:top;\">Steel<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"compare_names\" scope=\"row\" style=\"vertical-align:top;\"><span style=\"color:#004276\">Pan Diameter x Depth<\/span><\/th>\n<td class=\"compare_items\" style=\"vertical-align:top;\">12.88 x 3.75 in<\/td>\n<td class=\"compare_items compare_odd\" style=\"vertical-align:top;\">12.5 x 3.88 in<\/td>\n<td class=\"compare_items\" style=\"vertical-align:top;\">13.75 x 3.88 in<\/td>\n<td class=\"compare_items compare_odd\" style=\"vertical-align:top;\">10 x 2.75 in<\/td>\n<td class=\"compare_items\" style=\"vertical-align:top;\">12.5 x 4.75 in<\/td>\n<td class=\"compare_items compare_odd\" style=\"vertical-align:top;\">13.88 x 3.75 in<\/td>\n<td class=\"compare_items\" style=\"vertical-align:top;\">13.5 x 3.5 in<\/td>\n<td class=\"compare_items compare_odd\" style=\"vertical-align:top;\">14.25 x 3.75 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"compare_names\" scope=\"row\" style=\"vertical-align:top;\"><span style=\"color:#004276\">Coating<\/span><\/th>\n<td class=\"compare_items\" style=\"vertical-align:top;\">Yes, Stratanium coating, PFOA\/PFOS-free<\/td>\n<td class=\"compare_items compare_odd\" style=\"vertical-align:top;\">Yes, PFOA-free<\/td>\n<td class=\"compare_items\" style=\"vertical-align:top;\">Yes, PTFE and PFOA-free<\/td>\n<td class=\"compare_items compare_odd\" style=\"vertical-align:top;\">No<\/td>\n<td class=\"compare_items\" style=\"vertical-align:top;\">No<\/td>\n<td class=\"compare_items compare_odd\" style=\"vertical-align:top;\">No<\/td>\n<td class=\"compare_items\" style=\"vertical-align:top;\">No<\/td>\n<td class=\"compare_items compare_odd\" style=\"vertical-align:top;\">No<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"expanded_specs\">\n<th class=\"compare_names\" scope=\"row\" style=\"vertical-align:top;\"><span style=\"color:#004276\">Handles<\/span><\/th>\n<td class=\"compare_items\" style=\"vertical-align:top;\">Pan and helper<\/td>\n<td class=\"compare_items compare_odd\" style=\"vertical-align:top;\">Pan and helper<\/td>\n<td class=\"compare_items\" style=\"vertical-align:top;\">Pan and helper<\/td>\n<td class=\"compare_items compare_odd\" style=\"vertical-align:top;\">Helper<\/td>\n<td class=\"compare_items\" style=\"vertical-align:top;\">Pan<\/td>\n<td class=\"compare_items compare_odd\" style=\"vertical-align:top;\">Pan and helper<\/td>\n<td class=\"compare_items\" style=\"vertical-align:top;\">Pan and helper<\/td>\n<td class=\"compare_items compare_odd\" style=\"vertical-align:top;\">Pan and helper<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"expanded_specs\">\n<th class=\"compare_names\" scope=\"row\" style=\"vertical-align:top;\"><span style=\"color:#004276\">Lid<\/span><\/th>\n<td class=\"compare_items\" style=\"vertical-align:top;\">No<\/td>\n<td class=\"compare_items compare_odd\" style=\"vertical-align:top;\">Yes<\/td>\n<td class=\"compare_items\" style=\"vertical-align:top;\">No<\/td>\n<td class=\"compare_items compare_odd\" style=\"vertical-align:top;\">No<\/td>\n<td class=\"compare_items\" style=\"vertical-align:top;\">Yes<\/td>\n<td class=\"compare_items compare_odd\" style=\"vertical-align:top;\">No<\/td>\n<td class=\"compare_items\" style=\"vertical-align:top;\">No<\/td>\n<td class=\"compare_items compare_odd\" style=\"vertical-align:top;\">No<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"expanded_specs\">\n<th class=\"compare_names\" scope=\"row\" style=\"vertical-align:top;\"><span style=\"color:#004276\">Pre-Seasoned<\/span><\/th>\n<td class=\"compare_items\" style=\"vertical-align:top;\">No<\/td>\n<td class=\"compare_items compare_odd\" style=\"vertical-align:top;\">No<\/td>\n<td class=\"compare_items\" style=\"vertical-align:top;\">No<\/td>\n<td class=\"compare_items compare_odd\" style=\"vertical-align:top;\">Yes<\/td>\n<td class=\"compare_items\" style=\"vertical-align:top;\">No<\/td>\n<td class=\"compare_items compare_odd\" style=\"vertical-align:top;\">No<\/td>\n<td class=\"compare_items\" style=\"vertical-align:top;\">No<\/td>\n<td class=\"compare_items compare_odd\" style=\"vertical-align:top;\">Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-circle-right\" style=\"font-size:64px;opacity:0.2;\"><\/i><\/p>\n<div class=\"small_link\" id=\"specs_show_hide\" style=\"padding-top: 5px;padding-bottom: 10px;\">Show Full Specification Details \u25bcHide Full Specification Details \u25b2<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\n<\/form>\n<p><\/p>\n<figure>\n<div class=\"photonormal\" style=\"width:100%;\">\n<div class=\"content_table_xwide\">\n<div class='fb-photo-caption'>There are few pleasures that match a warm, hearty meal that is both easy to make and clean-up. A good wok will help facilitate such experiences.<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div class='fb-photo-credit'>Credit: Abriah Wofford<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&#8220;><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/djd1xqjx2kdnv.cloudfront.net\/photos\/36\/51\/486635_31106_XL.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg'%20viewBox%3D'0%200%20200%20150'%2F%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/djd1xqjx2kdnv.cloudfront.net\/photos\/36\/51\/486635_31106_M2.jpg 415w, https:\/\/djd1xqjx2kdnv.cloudfront.net\/photos\/36\/51\/486635_31106_L2.jpg 830w, https:\/\/djd1xqjx2kdnv.cloudfront.net\/photos\/36\/51\/486635_31106_XL.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/djd1xqjx2kdnv.cloudfront.net\/photos\/36\/51\/486635_31106_XXL.jpg 1200w\" data-sizes=\"100vw\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" alt=\"wok - there are few pleasures that match a warm, hearty meal that is both...\" class=\"lazy photo-center\" style=\"max-width:100%; width:auto; height:auto; max-height:100%; aspect-ratio: 1024 \/ 576;\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"content_table_xwide\">\n<div class=\"photo-caption\">There are few pleasures that match a warm, hearty meal that is both easy to make and clean-up. A good wok will help facilitate such experiences. \u00a0 <span class=\"photo-credit\">Credit: Abriah Wofford<\/span><\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><\/p>\n<h2>How We Tested<\/h2>\n<p>\nAfter researching several dozen of the most popular and sought-after woks on the market, we selected the most promising models that cover the range of consumer needs and wants in this pan style. Next, we crafted simple experiments for these woks, as simplicity offers the clearest results. For example, we test the woks&#8217; nonstick qualities with a pan-scrambled egg. The results are markedly obvious with what remains stuck in the pan and the color and texture of the eggs that come out. We also make a basic chicken broccoli stir-fry because the recipe illustrates the strengths and weaknesses of each pan when cooking ingredients with varying moisture contents, density, oils, and fats. We also perform a basic heat distribution test with an infrared digital thermometer.  <\/p>\n<p>Our wok testing is divided across <strong>five rating metrics<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cooking Performance (<em>30% of overall score weighting<\/em>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Quality and Durability (<em>25% weighting<\/em>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Ease of Cooking (<em>20% weighting<\/em>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Maintenance and Clean-Up (<em>20% weighting<\/em>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Storability (<em>5% weighting<\/em>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"photonormal\">\n<div id=\"photoab_796935754\" class=\"carousel slide\" style=\"margin-bottom: 100px; padding:0;\">\n<div class=\"carousel-inner\">\n<div class=\"carousel-item active\">\n<div style=\"display:flex; width:100%; justify-content: center;\">            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/djd1xqjx2kdnv.cloudfront.net\/photos\/33\/54\/456960_13374_L2.jpg\" width=\"830\" height=\"466\" alt=\"a infrared thermometer is used to test the evenness of heat...\" class=\"d-block w-100\" style=\"max-width: 700px; width:auto; height:auto; max-height:393px; aspect-ratio: 830 \/ 466;\">            <\/div>\n<div class=\"photo-caption mt-2 mb-3\">A infrared thermometer is used to test the evenness of heat distribution from pan bottom to pan rim. \u00a0 <span class=\"photo-credit\">Credit: Jessica Albery<\/span><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"carousel-item\">\n<div style=\"display:flex; width:100%; justify-content: center;\">            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/djd1xqjx2kdnv.cloudfront.net\/photos\/36\/51\/486627_9478_L2.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/djd1xqjx2kdnv.cloudfront.net\/photos\/36\/51\/486627_9478_S.jpg\" width=\"830\" height=\"466\" alt=\"pan tossing is a key part of he stir fry testing as it assesses...\" class=\"d-block w-100 lazy\" style=\"max-width: 700px; width:auto; height:auto; max-height:393px; aspect-ratio: 830 \/ 466;\">            <\/div>\n<div class=\"photo-caption mt-2 mb-3\">Pan tossing is a key part of he stir fry testing as it assesses several components of the pan all at once &#8212; most notably its ease of use. \u00a0 <span class=\"photo-credit\">Credit: Abriah Wofford<\/span><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"carousel-item\">\n<div style=\"display:flex; width:100%; justify-content: center;\">            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/djd1xqjx2kdnv.cloudfront.net\/photos\/36\/51\/486631_14079_L2.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/djd1xqjx2kdnv.cloudfront.net\/photos\/36\/51\/486631_14079_S.jpg\" width=\"830\" height=\"466\" alt=\"pan scrambled eggs reveal a lot about a pans non-stick qualities...\" class=\"d-block w-100 lazy\" style=\"max-width: 700px; width:auto; height:auto; max-height:393px; aspect-ratio: 830 \/ 466;\">            <\/div>\n<div class=\"photo-caption mt-2 mb-3\">Pan scrambled eggs reveal a lot about a pans non-stick qualities. This results of this test also impact the cleaning score as the less that is stuck to the pan, the less cleaning is required. \u00a0 <span class=\"photo-credit\">Credit: Abriah Wofford<\/span><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>  <button class=\"carousel-control-prev\" type=\"button\" data-bs-target=\"#photoab_796935754\" data-bs-slide=\"prev\">    <span class=\"carousel-control-prev-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>    <span class=\"visually-hidden\">Previous<\/span>  <\/button>  <button class=\"carousel-control-next\" type=\"button\" data-bs-target=\"#photoab_796935754\" data-bs-slide=\"next\">    <span class=\"carousel-control-next-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>    <span class=\"visually-hidden\">Next<\/span>  <\/button><\/p>\n<div class=\"carousel-indicators\" style=\"padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px;  margin-right: 5%;  margin-left: 5%; margin-bottom: -80px; height: 80px\">    <button type=\"button\" data-bs-target=\"#photoab_796935754\" data-bs-slide-to=\"0\" class=\"active\" aria-current=\"true\" aria-label=\"Slide 1\" style=\"border:0; height:100%; width: 80px;\">      <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"d-block w-100\" src=\"https:\/\/djd1xqjx2kdnv.cloudfront.net\/photos\/33\/54\/456960_13374_XS.jpg\" alt=\"Button for slide 1\">    <\/button>    <button type=\"button\" data-bs-target=\"#photoab_796935754\" data-bs-slide-to=\"1\" aria-label=\"Slide 2\" style=\"border:0; height:100%; width: 80px;\">      <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"d-block w-100\" src=\"https:\/\/djd1xqjx2kdnv.cloudfront.net\/photos\/36\/51\/486627_9478_XS.jpg\" alt=\"Button for slide 2\">    <\/button>    <button type=\"button\" data-bs-target=\"#photoab_796935754\" data-bs-slide-to=\"2\" aria-label=\"Slide 3\" style=\"border:0; height:100%; width: 80px;\">      <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"d-block w-100\" src=\"https:\/\/djd1xqjx2kdnv.cloudfront.net\/photos\/36\/51\/486631_14079_XS.jpg\" alt=\"Button for slide 3\">    <\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<h2>Why Trust GearLab<\/h2>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>After a trip to Thailand, Jessica Albery became a bit of a stir-fry fanatic, trying out different methods and a wide range of recipes. Stir-fry is a weeknight staple for her thanks to the short cooking time and hearty ingredients. Nick Miley joined Jessica in the most recent update to this review. Nick is an avid cook who values quality cooking tools and their contribution to unique dishes such as stir-fry. Nick has worked in the consumer-review industry for over a decade and has a background in research and experiment design.<\/p>\n<figure>\n<div class=\"photonormal\" style=\"width:100%;\">\n<div class=\"content_table_xwide\">\n<div class='fb-photo-caption'>Our investigation into the best woks covers everything from stir-fry-ability to stability. All told, we test and share every detail that a consumer will want to know before making a purchase.<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div class='fb-photo-credit'>Credit: Abriah Wofford<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&#8220;><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/djd1xqjx2kdnv.cloudfront.net\/photos\/36\/51\/486616_26395_XL.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg'%20viewBox%3D'0%200%20200%20150'%2F%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/djd1xqjx2kdnv.cloudfront.net\/photos\/36\/51\/486616_26395_M2.jpg 415w, https:\/\/djd1xqjx2kdnv.cloudfront.net\/photos\/36\/51\/486616_26395_L2.jpg 830w, https:\/\/djd1xqjx2kdnv.cloudfront.net\/photos\/36\/51\/486616_26395_XL.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/djd1xqjx2kdnv.cloudfront.net\/photos\/36\/51\/486616_26395_XXL.jpg 1200w\" data-sizes=\"100vw\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" alt=\"wok - our investigation into the best woks covers everything from...\" class=\"lazy photo-center\" style=\"max-width:100%; width:auto; height:auto; max-height:100%; aspect-ratio: 1024 \/ 512;\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"content_table_xwide\">\n<div class=\"photo-caption\">Our investigation into the best woks covers everything from stir-fry-ability to stability. All told, we test and share every detail that a consumer will want to know before making a purchase. \u00a0 <span class=\"photo-credit\">Credit: Abriah Wofford<\/span><\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><\/p>\n<h2>How to Pick the Best Wok<\/h2>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;ve come up with four key considerations involving, material selection, budget, and space to find the perfect wok for your next night of cooking. <\/p>\n<h3>What Size Do You Need?<\/h3>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>One of the first considerations when looking for a wok is size. The dishes you plan to cook, the amount of mouths you plan on feeding, and storage constrictions should be considered. Generally, a wok in the 12-inch range will be ideal for an individual or two. A 14-inch diameter wok will be more appropriate for families and those planning to feed around four to six people. <\/p>\n<h3>What Material is Best?<\/h3>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>A carbon steel wok is a common choice among professional cooks due to its durable, high heat retention cooking characteristics. Carbon steel can heat up quickly while still being light enough to toss food around. Carbon steel requires more maintenance to prevent rust and is prone to reacting to acidic foods altering taste. Aluminum is another viable option for wok cooking since it&#8217;s lightweight, affordable, and heats quickly, but it won&#8217;t provide the same level of durability and heat retention as carbon steel or cast iron. Cast iron is also a worthy consideration due to its ability to maintain constantly hot temperatures, but it&#8217;s quite heavy and takes more maintenance to keep seasoned and nonstick. When deciding on your wok material, consider your taste preference, cooking abilities, and time for maintenance. <\/p>\n<figure>\n<div class=\"photonormal\" style=\"width:100%;\">\n<div>\n<div class='fb-photo-caption'>Part of maintaining your wok is making sure to keep it seasoned and ready for the next night of cooking<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div class='fb-photo-credit'>Credit: Abriah Wofford<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&#8220;><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/djd1xqjx2kdnv.cloudfront.net\/photos\/38\/31\/504587_19828_L2.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg'%20viewBox%3D'0%200%20200%20150'%2F%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/djd1xqjx2kdnv.cloudfront.net\/photos\/38\/31\/504587_19828_M2.jpg 415w, https:\/\/djd1xqjx2kdnv.cloudfront.net\/photos\/38\/31\/504587_19828_L2.jpg 830w\" data-sizes=\"100vw\" width=\"830\" height=\"466\" alt=\"wok - part of maintaining your wok is making sure to keep it seasoned and...\" class=\"lazy photo-center\" style=\"max-width:100%; width:auto; height:auto; max-height:100%; aspect-ratio: 830 \/ 466;\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption>\n<div class=\"photo-caption\">Part of maintaining your wok is making sure to keep it seasoned and ready for the next night of cooking \u00a0 <span class=\"photo-credit\">Credit: Abriah Wofford<\/span><\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><\/p>\n<h3>How Much Time Do You Have for Cleaning?<\/h3>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>While cleaning will largely depend on the material, it&#8217;s a factor that can sometimes be overlooked. For folks who decide to use a carbon steel or cast iron wok, cleaning will involve rinsing the wok in hot water, scrubbing food particles delicately, and then drying using your stovetop. Additionally, carbon steel and cast iron will require a one-time seasoning process as well as gradual seasoning through extended use. Aluminum woks are generally nonstick and require very little effort to clean other than hand washing or tossing into the dishwasher. <\/p>\n<h3>What Handle Style is Best?<\/h3>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>Woks come in a variety of handle shapes and orientations. A Cantonese-style wok will have two loop handles. This type generally isn&#8217;t shuffled or lifted during use. A Mandarin-style wok will have a long handle ideal for lifting and tossing food while cooking. For most wok cooking, it&#8217;s ideal to have a long handle for leverage to mix food around while also having a smaller helper handle to help with moving the wok around from different burners. <\/p>\n<figure>\n<div class=\"photonormal\" style=\"width:100%;\">\n<div>\n<div class='fb-photo-caption'>Cooking with a wok can open up a world of new cooking possibilities.<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div class='fb-photo-credit'>Credit: Abriah Wofford<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&#8220;><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/djd1xqjx2kdnv.cloudfront.net\/photos\/38\/31\/504586_9969_L2.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg'%20viewBox%3D'0%200%20200%20150'%2F%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/djd1xqjx2kdnv.cloudfront.net\/photos\/38\/31\/504586_9969_M2.jpg 415w, https:\/\/djd1xqjx2kdnv.cloudfront.net\/photos\/38\/31\/504586_9969_L2.jpg 830w\" data-sizes=\"100vw\" width=\"830\" height=\"415\" alt=\"wok - cooking with a wok can open up a world of new cooking possibilities.\" class=\"lazy photo-center\" style=\"max-width:100%; width:auto; height:auto; max-height:100%; aspect-ratio: 830 \/ 415;\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption>\n<div class=\"photo-caption\">Cooking with a wok can open up a world of new cooking possibilities. \u00a0 <span class=\"photo-credit\">Credit: Abriah Wofford<\/span><\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><\/p>\n<h2>Analysis and Test Results<\/h2>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>After spending hours looking over the best woks on the market, we selected eight models for side-by-side testing. In our evaluation, we explore how the woks perform across five testing criteria: cooking performance, ease of cooking, maintenance and clean-up, durability, and storage. Take a look to see how they compare and which is the best option for your kitchen.<\/p>\n<div id=\"chartColumn\" class=\"content_table_xwide\" style=\"padding: 0; margin: 0 15px 0 0; height: 602px; position:relative;\">\n<div id=\"pricevalue_chart_div\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"pv_overlay_above\">\n<div style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; color: #990000;\">Worse Value<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pv_overlay_below\">\n<div style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; color: olivedrab;\">Better Value<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<h3>What&#8217;s the Best Value?<\/h3>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>Value ratings are an assessment of the balance between price and performance. That is to say, we want to see products perform at a higher level than competitive products but are priced similarly. Or we want to see products that perform at a similar level as the competition but cost less.  <\/p>\n<p>Using the criteria above, the <strong>Kenmore Hammond<\/strong> and <strong>Scanpan<\/strong> stand out in the class for their value. The Kenmore is an obvious value item as its cost is low, and it earned above-average marks in most testing metrics. Conversely, some might not find the Scanpan&#8217;s value so obvious. Yet, the Scanpan is one of the best all-around woks in the class, and its nearest competitor is markedly more expensive.<\/p>\n<figure>\n<div class=\"photonormal\" style=\"width:100%;\">\n<div>\n<div class='fb-photo-caption'>Our test fleet put through a rigorous set of tests.<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div class='fb-photo-credit'>Credit: Jessica Albery<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&#8220;><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/djd1xqjx2kdnv.cloudfront.net\/photos\/33\/54\/456954_9368_L2.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg'%20viewBox%3D'0%200%20200%20150'%2F%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/djd1xqjx2kdnv.cloudfront.net\/photos\/33\/54\/456954_9368_M2.jpg 415w, https:\/\/djd1xqjx2kdnv.cloudfront.net\/photos\/33\/54\/456954_9368_L2.jpg 830w\" data-sizes=\"100vw\" width=\"830\" height=\"466\" alt=\"wok - our test fleet put through a rigorous set of tests.\" class=\"lazy photo-center\" style=\"max-width:100%; width:auto; height:auto; max-height:100%; aspect-ratio: 830 \/ 466;\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption>\n<div class=\"photo-caption\">Our test fleet put through a rigorous set of tests. \u00a0 <span class=\"photo-credit\">Credit: Jessica Albery<\/span><\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><\/p>\n<h3>Cooking Performance<\/h3>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>To test cooking performance, we ran the pans through a series of tests to evaluate heating evenness, heating rate, stickiness, stir-fry-ability, and water-boiling efficiency. Additionally, we considered how much oil is required to prevent sticking. When taken as a whole, the <strong>Scanpan<\/strong> is the decisive leader in this assessment. However, the <strong>Calphalon<\/strong> and the <strong>Kenmore<\/strong> also delivered great performances.   <\/p>\n<figure class=\"figure-chart\">\n<div id=\"chart_cooking_performance_div\" style=\"width:100%; min-height:480px;\"><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>Heating evenness is critical to rendering consistent results across a variety of ingredients and volumes. We tested this by heating the pan on medium and then taking the temperature at the bottom center of the pan and the rim. Those pans with less than a 100 \u00baF difference are considered to have good heat distribution. The <strong>Scanpan<\/strong> and <strong>Calphalon<\/strong> have 111 \u00baF and 104 \u00baF differences, respectively. The <strong>Kenmore<\/strong> is more representative of the carbon steel woks in the class with a difference of 349 \u00baF from pan bottom to rim.<\/p>\n<figure>\n<div class=\"photonormal\" style=\"width:100%;\">\n<div>\n<div class='fb-photo-caption'>The Calphalon&#8217;s even heat distribution helps to render uniform cooking across a relatively large cooking surface.<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div class='fb-photo-credit'>Credit: Abriah Wofford<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&#8220;><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/djd1xqjx2kdnv.cloudfront.net\/photos\/36\/51\/486632_31798_L2.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg'%20viewBox%3D'0%200%20200%20150'%2F%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/djd1xqjx2kdnv.cloudfront.net\/photos\/36\/51\/486632_31798_M2.jpg 415w, https:\/\/djd1xqjx2kdnv.cloudfront.net\/photos\/36\/51\/486632_31798_L2.jpg 830w\" data-sizes=\"100vw\" width=\"830\" height=\"466\" alt=\"wok - the calphalon&#039;s even heat distribution helps to render uniform...\" class=\"lazy photo-center\" style=\"max-width:100%; width:auto; height:auto; max-height:100%; aspect-ratio: 830 \/ 466;\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption>\n<div class=\"photo-caption\">The Calphalon&#8217;s even heat distribution helps to render uniform cooking across a relatively large cooking surface. \u00a0 <span class=\"photo-credit\">Credit: Abriah Wofford<\/span><\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>The heating rate is determined by the time the pan takes to bring a cup of cold tap water to a rolling boil. Here, we found that the thinner bottomed pans like the Souped Up excel with boil times as low as 20.3 seconds. However, the <strong>Calphalon<\/strong> surprised everyone with a boil time of 48.4 seconds. The <strong>Kenmore<\/strong> was just a few seconds behind the Calphalon, while the <strong>Scanpan<\/strong> had one of the slowest times in the class at 1 minute 50.5 seconds. That said, the evenness of the Scanpan&#8217;s boil made it well worth the wait.<\/p>\n<figure>\n<div class=\"photonormal\" style=\"width:100%;\">\n<div>\n<div class='fb-photo-caption'>Users will want to give the Scanpan a few minutes to heat up before cooking, as it takes a bit for the heat to penetrate its heavy bottom. However, the evenness of the heat makes it well worth the wait.<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div class='fb-photo-credit'>Credit: Abriah Wofford<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&#8220;><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/djd1xqjx2kdnv.cloudfront.net\/photos\/36\/51\/486621_17303_L2.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg'%20viewBox%3D'0%200%20200%20150'%2F%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/djd1xqjx2kdnv.cloudfront.net\/photos\/36\/51\/486621_17303_M2.jpg 415w, https:\/\/djd1xqjx2kdnv.cloudfront.net\/photos\/36\/51\/486621_17303_L2.jpg 830w\" data-sizes=\"100vw\" width=\"830\" height=\"466\" alt=\"wok - users will want to give the scanpan a few minutes to heat up before...\" class=\"lazy photo-center\" style=\"max-width:100%; width:auto; height:auto; max-height:100%; aspect-ratio: 830 \/ 466;\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption>\n<div class=\"photo-caption\">Users will want to give the Scanpan a few minutes to heat up before cooking, as it takes a bit for the heat to penetrate its heavy bottom. However, the evenness of the heat makes it well worth the wait. \u00a0 <span class=\"photo-credit\">Credit: Abriah Wofford<\/span><\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>Woks are fantastic for rapidly cooking stir-fried meals by using high heat to seal in juices while distributing heat across a large surface area. These wok characteristics prevent ingredients from getting overcrowded and, thus, soggy. Given the intended use of these pans, we cooked the same type of stir-fry in each wok to evaluate its performance. The <strong>Scanpan<\/strong> stands head and shoulders above the competition in this test. There is no better way to describe the results than perfect \u2014 the meat was juicy with nicely seared surfaces while the veggies were warm, soft, but snappy. It should be noted that we used just a teaspoon of oil in the pan and still rendered these desirable results. The <strong>Calphalon<\/strong> and <strong>Kenmore<\/strong> came in second and third, respectively, yielding quite good results, though a bit more oil and stirring were needed in the latter&#8217;s case.<\/p>\n<figure>\n<div class=\"photonormal\" style=\"width:100%;\">\n<div>\n<div class='fb-photo-caption'>The stir fry produced by the Scanpan was remarkable and truly in a league of its own.<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div class='fb-photo-credit'>Credit: Abriah Wofford<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&#8220;><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/djd1xqjx2kdnv.cloudfront.net\/photos\/36\/51\/486628_27324_L2.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg'%20viewBox%3D'0%200%20200%20150'%2F%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/djd1xqjx2kdnv.cloudfront.net\/photos\/36\/51\/486628_27324_M2.jpg 415w, https:\/\/djd1xqjx2kdnv.cloudfront.net\/photos\/36\/51\/486628_27324_L2.jpg 830w\" data-sizes=\"100vw\" width=\"830\" height=\"466\" alt=\"wok - the stir fry produced by the scanpan was remarkable and truly in a...\" class=\"lazy photo-center\" style=\"max-width:100%; width:auto; height:auto; max-height:100%; aspect-ratio: 830 \/ 466;\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption>\n<div class=\"photo-caption\">The stir fry produced by the Scanpan was remarkable and truly in a league of its own. \u00a0 <span class=\"photo-credit\">Credit: Abriah Wofford<\/span><\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>To test the stickiness of the woks, we cooked one pan-scrambled egg in each using the same amount of oil. Not surprisingly, the three leading pans \u2014 <strong>Scanpan<\/strong>, <strong>Calphalon<\/strong>, and <strong>Kenmore<\/strong> \u2014 lead the class. The Scanpan again showed its superiority by producing an immaculate, fluffy yellow egg with exactly zero remnants stuck to the pan. No other pan could make such a claim. However, the Cephalon came close. In comparison, the Kenmore showed browning on the egg where it occasionally stuck.    <\/p>\n<figure>\n<div class=\"photonormal\" style=\"width:100%;\">\n<div>\n<div class='fb-photo-caption'>Pan-scrambled eggs are a good test of a wok&#8217;s stickiness. The Calphalon&#8217;s coating prevented all but minor sticking, and as a result, there was little browning of the eggs.<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div class='fb-photo-credit'>Credit: Jessica Albery<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&#8220;><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/djd1xqjx2kdnv.cloudfront.net\/photos\/35\/16\/473126_23598_L2.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg'%20viewBox%3D'0%200%20200%20150'%2F%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/djd1xqjx2kdnv.cloudfront.net\/photos\/35\/16\/473126_23598_M2.jpg 415w, https:\/\/djd1xqjx2kdnv.cloudfront.net\/photos\/35\/16\/473126_23598_L2.jpg 830w\" data-sizes=\"100vw\" width=\"830\" height=\"467\" alt=\"wok - pan-scrambled eggs are a good test of a wok&#039;s stickiness. the...\" class=\"lazy photo-center\" style=\"max-width:100%; width:auto; height:auto; max-height:100%; aspect-ratio: 830 \/ 467;\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption>\n<div class=\"photo-caption\">Pan-scrambled eggs are a good test of a wok&#8217;s stickiness. The Calphalon&#8217;s coating prevented all but minor sticking, and as a result, there was little browning of the eggs. \u00a0 <span class=\"photo-credit\">Credit: Jessica Albery<\/span><\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><\/p>\n<h3>Quality and Durability<\/h3>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>Over the years, we have conducted various tests for quality and durability. However, time and experience have taught us that a thorough inspection of a product before, during, and after our rigorous testing will tell us more about a product than destructive testing. As such, we made a detailed inspection of the woks we tested, looking at features such as the rivets securing the handles to the bowl, the handle materials, as well as the design, material, and construction of the bowl itself. The <strong>Cuisinart Cast Iron<\/strong> wok is the gold standard for quality and durability. Its uniformity \u2014 it is one piece of cast metal \u2014 and lack of attachments suggest that this wok will last long enough to become a family heirloom.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"figure-chart\">\n<div id=\"chart_Quality_and_Durability_div\" style=\"width:100%; min-height:480px;\"><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>The <strong>Scanpan<\/strong> and <strong>Calphalon<\/strong> are perhaps better examples of high-quality pans as they have more components, such as riveted handles, coatings, and a lid, in the latter&#8217;s case. These two pans are beautifully constructed with robust rivets, precision machining, and quality materials. With proper care, these pans should last a lifetime. The <strong>Joyce Chen<\/strong> and <strong>Souped Up<\/strong> also have decent construction and materials, though they are a step down from the Scanpan and Calphalon.<\/p>\n<figure>\n<div class=\"photonormal\" style=\"width:100%;\">\n<div>\n<div class='fb-photo-caption'>Three of the leading woks in terms of quality and durability. In the middle is the bomb-proof cast iron Cuisinart. Flanking the Cuisinart are the Scanpan and Calphalon: two woks that boast more refinement in manufacturing and assembly.<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div class='fb-photo-credit'>Credit: Abriah Wofford<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&#8220;><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/djd1xqjx2kdnv.cloudfront.net\/photos\/36\/51\/486617_12445_L2.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg'%20viewBox%3D'0%200%20200%20150'%2F%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/djd1xqjx2kdnv.cloudfront.net\/photos\/36\/51\/486617_12445_M2.jpg 415w, https:\/\/djd1xqjx2kdnv.cloudfront.net\/photos\/36\/51\/486617_12445_L2.jpg 830w\" data-sizes=\"100vw\" width=\"830\" height=\"466\" alt=\"wok - three of the leading woks in terms of quality and durability. in the...\" class=\"lazy photo-center\" style=\"max-width:100%; width:auto; height:auto; max-height:100%; aspect-ratio: 830 \/ 466;\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption>\n<div class=\"photo-caption\">Three of the leading woks in terms of quality and durability. In the middle is the bomb-proof cast iron Cuisinart. Flanking the Cuisinart are the Scanpan and Calphalon: two woks that boast more refinement in manufacturing and assembly. \u00a0 <span class=\"photo-credit\">Credit: Abriah Wofford<\/span><\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><\/p>\n<h3>Ease of Cooking<\/h3>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>The ease of cooking evaluation looks at the aspects of wok design that affect handling. For example, one big advantage of the wok design is that pan-toss is a reasonable alternative to spoon-stirring. We pick up each pan, give it a shake, and toss to test this technique. Pans that require two hands for the shake test scored lower. We also evaluated if weight or bulk made it difficult to maneuver the woks. Finally, we looked at other factors such as a pan&#8217;s fit to the burner, oven restrictions, and metal utensils usage. The <strong>Calphalon<\/strong> took a big step ahead of its peers in this evaluation. Testers were thrilled with the ease of their interaction with this pan as it is well-balanced, has a perfectly flat bottom, and is oven and metal utensil-safe. The only note we&#8217;d add is that its handle is a bit skinny, which might make it harder to grip for some people.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"figure-chart\">\n<div id=\"chart_Ease_of_Cooking_div\" style=\"width:100%; min-height:480px;\"><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>The <strong>Scanpan<\/strong> and the <strong>Kenmore<\/strong> are also at the top of the rankings in this metric. Most importantly, these pans are exceptionally easy to use. The nonstick coatings and the curvature of the sidewalls on these models make pan-tosses smooth and satisfying. The Kenmore and Scanpan are a little on the heavy side for the leading models, though. Conversely, the <strong>Calphalon<\/strong> is light and, at 12 \u00bd inches in diameter, much easier to manipulate. That said, both the Calphalon and Scanpan have unconventional handle shapes. Some may prefer the large, round wooden handles on the carbon steel woks.<\/p>\n<figure>\n<div class=\"photonormal\" style=\"width:100%;\">\n<div>\n<div class='fb-photo-caption'>Due to its balanced weight, thoughtful design, and high-end manufacturing, the Calphalon is one of the easiest pans to use.<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div class='fb-photo-credit'>Credit: Jessica Albery<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&#8220;><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/djd1xqjx2kdnv.cloudfront.net\/photos\/35\/16\/473125_5078_L2.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg'%20viewBox%3D'0%200%20200%20150'%2F%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/djd1xqjx2kdnv.cloudfront.net\/photos\/35\/16\/473125_5078_M2.jpg 415w, https:\/\/djd1xqjx2kdnv.cloudfront.net\/photos\/35\/16\/473125_5078_L2.jpg 830w\" data-sizes=\"100vw\" width=\"830\" height=\"467\" alt=\"wok - due to its balanced weight, thoughtful design, and high-end...\" class=\"lazy photo-center\" style=\"max-width:100%; width:auto; height:auto; max-height:100%; aspect-ratio: 830 \/ 467;\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption>\n<div class=\"photo-caption\">Due to its balanced weight, thoughtful design, and high-end manufacturing, the Calphalon is one of the easiest pans to use. \u00a0 <span class=\"photo-credit\">Credit: Jessica Albery<\/span><\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>An important aspect of our ease of cooking assessment is how well the woks fit a burner. We favored pans with wide, flat bottoms that sit nicely on various range types. The <strong>Calphalon<\/strong> and <strong>Scanpan<\/strong> have great bottoms that are even and wide. The <strong>Kenmore<\/strong> and <strong>Cuisinart<\/strong> are also to our liking.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, there is the question of using metal utensils. <strong>Scanpan<\/strong> and <strong>Calphalon<\/strong> say it&#8217;s safe to use metal in their pans. However, given their high cost and high performance, we suggest playing it safe and avoiding the use of metal with these products. On the other hand, all the carbon steel woks are quite durable in this regard. In fact, the <strong>Souped Up<\/strong> comes with a metal wok chuan (spatula).   <\/p>\n<figure>\n<div class=\"photonormal\" style=\"width:100%;\">\n<div>\n<div class='fb-photo-caption'>The carbon steel Souped Up is cut out for metal utensils. In fact, all uncoated carbon steel woks can be used with metal cooking tools.<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div class='fb-photo-credit'>Credit: Abriah Wofford<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&#8220;><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/djd1xqjx2kdnv.cloudfront.net\/photos\/36\/51\/486633_5265_L2.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg'%20viewBox%3D'0%200%20200%20150'%2F%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/djd1xqjx2kdnv.cloudfront.net\/photos\/36\/51\/486633_5265_M2.jpg 415w, https:\/\/djd1xqjx2kdnv.cloudfront.net\/photos\/36\/51\/486633_5265_L2.jpg 830w\" data-sizes=\"100vw\" width=\"830\" height=\"466\" alt=\"wok - the carbon steel souped up is cut out for metal utensils. in fact...\" class=\"lazy photo-center\" style=\"max-width:100%; width:auto; height:auto; max-height:100%; aspect-ratio: 830 \/ 466;\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption>\n<div class=\"photo-caption\">The carbon steel Souped Up is cut out for metal utensils. In fact, all uncoated carbon steel woks can be used with metal cooking tools. \u00a0 <span class=\"photo-credit\">Credit: Abriah Wofford<\/span><\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><\/p>\n<h3>Maintenance and Clean-Up<\/h3>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>The maintenance and clean-up metric looks at the time and precautions required to keep a wok in good working order. Perhaps the biggest burden posed by wok ownership is seasoning. Carbon steel pans like the Joyce Chen and Helen&#8217;s Asian Kitchen need to be seasoned \u2014 a process that can take over an hour to produce the initial base coating. To evaluate the ease of this process, we read the manufacturer&#8217;s instructions and followed them exactly. To test clean-up, we timed how long the pan took to clean after the scrambled egg test. Pans with nonstick coatings, such as the <strong>Scanpan<\/strong>, <strong>Calphalon<\/strong>, and <strong>Kenmore<\/strong>, excelled in this evaluation. The dominance of these pans is due to their ease of cleaning (nothing stuck to their surfaces) and the fact that they do not require seasoning.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"figure-chart\">\n<div id=\"chart_Maintenance_and_Clean_Up_div\" style=\"width:100%; min-height:480px;\"><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>While the nonstick pans are easy to maintain and clean, the <strong>Kenmore<\/strong> explicitly says not to use metal utensils and to hand wash the wok. <strong>Scanpan<\/strong> and <strong>Calphalon<\/strong> say that their woks are both dishwasher and metal utensil safe, though we were inclined to treat them more gently given their cost and high-performance nonstick coatings. Conversely, we are in full agreement with the manufacturers of the carbon steel woks in the class that advise hand washing their products. Developing a well-seasoned coating on a pan takes time, and you do not want to work against yourself by removing this coating with harsh detergents, steel wool, or dishwashing machines.<\/p>\n<figure>\n<div class=\"photonormal\" style=\"width:100%;\">\n<div>\n<div class='fb-photo-caption'>We scrambled eggs in each pan to test for stickiness and then timed how long they took to scrub clean.<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div class='fb-photo-credit'>Credit: Jessica Albery<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&#8220;><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/djd1xqjx2kdnv.cloudfront.net\/photos\/33\/54\/456957_4120_L2.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg'%20viewBox%3D'0%200%20200%20150'%2F%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/djd1xqjx2kdnv.cloudfront.net\/photos\/33\/54\/456957_4120_M2.jpg 415w, https:\/\/djd1xqjx2kdnv.cloudfront.net\/photos\/33\/54\/456957_4120_L2.jpg 830w\" data-sizes=\"100vw\" width=\"830\" height=\"466\" alt=\"wok - we scrambled eggs in each pan to test for stickiness and then timed...\" class=\"lazy photo-center\" style=\"max-width:100%; width:auto; height:auto; max-height:100%; aspect-ratio: 830 \/ 466;\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption>\n<div class=\"photo-caption\">We scrambled eggs in each pan to test for stickiness and then timed how long they took to scrub clean. \u00a0 <span class=\"photo-credit\">Credit: Jessica Albery<\/span><\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>The Mammafong is a carbon steel wok that comes pre-seasoned, which is why it did better than its carbon steel counterparts in this evaluation. However, seasoning is an ongoing process, and buyers should be aware that a seasoned wok requires special care despite being able to use metal utensils to stir its contents.<\/p>\n<figure>\n<div class=\"photonormal\" style=\"width:100%;\">\n<div>\n<div class='fb-photo-caption'>The Mammafong comes with a basic pre-seasoning and is metal utensil-safe. The combo makes the maintenance minimal.<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div class='fb-photo-credit'>Credit: Abriah Wofford<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&#8220;><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/djd1xqjx2kdnv.cloudfront.net\/photos\/36\/51\/486625_29680_L2.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg'%20viewBox%3D'0%200%20200%20150'%2F%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/djd1xqjx2kdnv.cloudfront.net\/photos\/36\/51\/486625_29680_M2.jpg 415w, https:\/\/djd1xqjx2kdnv.cloudfront.net\/photos\/36\/51\/486625_29680_L2.jpg 830w\" data-sizes=\"100vw\" width=\"830\" height=\"466\" alt=\"wok - the mammafong comes with a basic pre-seasoning and is metal...\" class=\"lazy photo-center\" style=\"max-width:100%; width:auto; height:auto; max-height:100%; aspect-ratio: 830 \/ 466;\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption>\n<div class=\"photo-caption\">The Mammafong comes with a basic pre-seasoning and is metal utensil-safe. The combo makes the maintenance minimal. \u00a0 <span class=\"photo-credit\">Credit: Abriah Wofford<\/span><\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><\/p>\n<h3>Storability<\/h3>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>Woks are bulky. As such, we test how well each pan fits in our test kitchen&#8217;s storage drawers and cabinets and rate them accordingly. More compact or easily stackable pans scored higher, whereas ones that were difficult to store in a small space scored lower. We also take lids and the ability to hang the pan into consideration. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"figure-chart\">\n<div id=\"chart_storability_div\" style=\"width:100%; min-height:480px;\"><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>The <strong>Cuisinart Cast Iron<\/strong> is the smallest pan tested, followed (distantly) by the <strong>Souped Up<\/strong>. The Souped Up&#8217;s lack of a helper handle gave it a leg up in the storability department, but we don&#8217;t think the trade-off is worth it. Close on its heels are the <strong>Scanpan<\/strong> and <strong>Calphalon<\/strong>, two pans with helper handles that are reasonably compact. The <strong>Kenmore<\/strong> is large, but the ring on its handle makes it good for hanging.<\/p>\n<figure>\n<div class=\"photonormal\" style=\"width:100%;\">\n<div class=\"content_table_xwide\">\n<div class='fb-photo-caption'>We took the time to cook up some delicious food in each wok tested. We hope our work will help you find the perfect wok for your next home-cooked meal.<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div class='fb-photo-credit'>Credit: Abriah Wofford<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&#8220;><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/djd1xqjx2kdnv.cloudfront.net\/photos\/36\/51\/486623_15762_XL.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg'%20viewBox%3D'0%200%20200%20150'%2F%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/djd1xqjx2kdnv.cloudfront.net\/photos\/36\/51\/486623_15762_M2.jpg 415w, https:\/\/djd1xqjx2kdnv.cloudfront.net\/photos\/36\/51\/486623_15762_L2.jpg 830w, https:\/\/djd1xqjx2kdnv.cloudfront.net\/photos\/36\/51\/486623_15762_XL.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/djd1xqjx2kdnv.cloudfront.net\/photos\/36\/51\/486623_15762_XXL.jpg 1200w\" data-sizes=\"100vw\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" alt=\"wok - we took the time to cook up some delicious food in each wok tested...\" class=\"lazy photo-center\" style=\"max-width:100%; width:auto; height:auto; max-height:100%; aspect-ratio: 1024 \/ 576;\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"content_table_xwide\">\n<div class=\"photo-caption\">We took the time to cook up some delicious food in each wok tested. We hope our work will help you find the perfect wok for your next home-cooked meal. \u00a0 <span class=\"photo-credit\">Credit: Abriah Wofford<\/span><\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><\/p>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>\nThis review of woks researched and tested every detail that a consumer will want to know before making a purchase. We grouped our testing into five metrics \u2014 cooking performance, ease of cooking, maintenance and clean-up, quality and durability, and storability. The results and insight from these tests are shared above in a format that allows one to quickly and effectively sort the products that best match their needs and budget. With our help, you&#8217;ll be pan-tossing stir fry for family and friends in no time.\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Best Woks Full results from testing 8 top products are in our Product Comparison Table and Analysis &#038; Test Results sections. 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