Is HD PRO Collection Better Than Swiss Diamond Classic?

The HD PRO collection offers a different cooking experience than Swiss Diamond Classic. It features a stainless steel exterior, which some chefs find more attractive. In addition, the fry pans have a stainless steel handle which is angled to optimize “the flip” - a wrist movement to toss food in the pan - while Classic handles are more ergonomically shaped. Other than that, there is no difference in performance: both HD PRO and Classic fry pans are made in Switzerland, conduct heat evenly, feature the high-performance HD nonstick coating, and are oven-safe up to 260 degrees C / 500 degrees F. HD PRO fry pans are also suitable for induction cooktops. If you do not own an induction stove, there is no additional benefit to induction pans. One additional consideration: if you cook on a gas flame, the base and sides of the HD PRO stainless steel pan may become discolored; this does not affect performance, but requires a fair amount of elbow grease to remove. With a standard fry pan, this discoloration is less noticeable on the sides of the pan, because of its dark color.