If you want another excuse to visit Kmart, you're in luck, as its $24 saucepan has beaten brands costing more than $200 in Consumer NZ testing. A budget buy from Kmart priced at $24 came out on top, narrowly beating a pricey pan by Essteele, at $270. Consumer NZ test team leader James le Page said the Essteele's 3.8 litre pot was marketed as premium kitchenware and performed as expected. The $24 Kmart saucepan earned a total score of 90, while Essteele's saucepan came a close second, at 86. "In this instance, the $24 Kmart saucepan is made from stainless steel and has a durable handle – indicating not only that it will perform well, but it should also go the distance.

Source: Stuff January 25, 2023 05:48 UTC