RACO inox vs poêle antiadhésive : laquelle choisir ?
By RACO Australia | Published: 2026-11-03
Category: Comparaisons
Comparez les poêles à induction RACO SmartStart en acier inoxydable et Reliance antiadhésive sur la saisie, le démoulage, la durabilité et le nettoyage afin de choisir celle qui convient à votre cuisine.
Quick answer
Choose the RACO SmartStart stainless steel frypan twin pack if you want high-heat searing, browning and a pan that handles metal utensils and years of daily use. Choose the RACO Reliance nonstick 24cm frypan if easy food release and simple cleanup matter more than fond-building crust.
Searing and browning: where stainless steel earns its place
Stainless steel gives you a bare, heat-tolerant cooking surface that encourages browned edges on steak, chops and vegetables. The trade-off is that proteins can stick at first, so you need to preheat the pan properly and let food release naturally before turning it.
Nonstick surfaces are designed for release rather than crust. You can still brown food in the RACO Reliance frypan, but you will not get the same deep fond, and high heat is best avoided because it shortens the life of the coating.
Everyday release and cleanup: the nonstick advantage
If your weeknight priority is eggs, fish or pancakes sliding out of the pan and a quick wipe afterward, nonstick is the practical choice. The RACO Reliance frypan's stainless steel and silicone handle is built for comfortable everyday handling, and the coating reduces the amount of oil and scrubbing you need.
The trade-off is care: nonstick coatings need gentler utensils and washing to protect the surface, so you cannot treat them like a bare stainless pan.
Induction compatibility and pan size
Both pans are induction-suitable, so the real decision is not whether they work on your cooktop but how you cook. The SmartStart twin pack gives you 22cm and 28cm stainless steel pans, while the Reliance nonstick comes as a single 24cm frypan.
If you regularly cook for a family or want one pan for searing and another for smaller tasks, the twin pack covers more ground. If you mainly cook for one or two people and want one easy-release pan, the 24cm nonstick is simpler.
Trade-offs to weigh before you buy
- Searing vs release: Pick stainless steel for browned crust and fond; pick nonstick for eggs, fish and foods that should slide out cleanly. Decide which one you cook more often in a normal week.
- Durability vs convenience: Stainless steel tolerates metal utensils and high heat; nonstick needs gentler tools and washing to protect its coating. Check whether your household tends to grab metal tongs or whisk in the pan.
- One pan vs two sizes: The SmartStart twin pack gives you 22cm and 28cm stainless pans; the Reliance nonstick is a single 24cm pan. Count how many people you usually cook for before choosing the single pan.
Product facts at a glance
- RACO SmartStart Stainless Steel Induction Open Frypan Twin Pack 22/28cm: RACO SmartStart stainless steel has an impact-bonded base for fast, even heating. That base helps the pan respond quickly on induction and supports the higher heat you need for searing.
RACO SmartStart Stainless Steel Induction Open Frypan Twin Pack 22/28cm - RACO Reliance Nonstick Induction Frypan 24cm Grey: RACO Reliance nonstick has a comfortable stainless steel and silicone handle. The handle design makes the pan easier to maneuver during everyday cooking, especially when you are flipping delicate foods.
RACO Reliance Nonstick Induction Frypan 24cm Grey
Who each frypan suits
Best for
- Cooks who want a stainless steel pan for searing steak, chops and vegetables on induction
- Households that use metal utensils and want a twin pack covering two sizes
Not for
- Anyone who mainly cooks eggs and delicate fish and wants effortless release
- Cooks who prefer a single lightweight pan for quick cleanup
