The deciding specification is pan size: the five picks range from 8.5 x 4.5 inches to 11.02 x 5.91 inches.
By the Lush Editorial Team·Researched & Compared
Compared five loaf pans from Amazon Basics, GoodCook, USA Pan, Waytiffer, and BAKKENMASTER, using only the dimensions and features each manufacturer publishes.
Set of 2 pans, each with a 9.5 x 5 inch inner size.
Dishwasher safe and 9 x 5 inches.
Aluminized steel with an 8.5 x 4.5 x 2.75 inch baking size.
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25 disposable aluminum pans, each 8.5 x 4.5 x 2.5 inches.
Four pans, the largest measuring 11.02 x 5.91 x 2.76 inches.
| Model | Brand | Size (capacity) | Weight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon Basics Rectangular Nonstick Bread Loaf Pan fo... | Amazon Basics | 9.5 x 5 inches | 1.1 lb | Best for baking two loaves at once |
| GoodCook Nonstick Loaf Pan Heavy-Duty Steel Bakeware... | GoodCook | 9 x 5-Inch | 0.59 lb | Best for dishwasher cleanup |
| USA Pan Nonstick Standard Bread Loaf Pan | USA Pan | 1 Pound (8.5 x 4.5 x 2.75 Inch) | 1 lb | Best for a 1 pound recipe |
| Waytiffer Loaf Pans [25 Pack] 2Lb Heavy Duty Disposa... | Waytiffer | 25 PACK | 0.66 lb | Best for giving loaves away |
| Nonstick Loaf Pan Set Pack of 4 | BAKKENMASTER | 4 Pack | 1.59 lb | Best for large loaves |
Set of 2 pans, each with a 9.5 x 5 inch inner size.
Dishwasher safe and 9 x 5 inches.
Aluminized steel with an 8.5 x 4.5 x 2.75 inch baking size.
25 disposable aluminum pans, each 8.5 x 4.5 x 2.5 inches.
Four pans, the largest measuring 11.02 x 5.91 x 2.76 inches.
The Amazon Basics set of two gives you two 9.5 x 5 inch pans for batch baking. The GoodCook is a single 9 x 5 inch pan with a dishwasher-safe coating. The USA Pan is a 1 pound aluminized steel pan with a corrugated surface. The Waytiffer 25 pack is disposable aluminum for giving away or freezing. The BAKKENMASTER four pack has the largest pan at 11.02 x 5.91 x 2.76 inches. Choose by pan count and size, since no maker publishes performance data.
“Pan count and pan size decide the purchase, not performance claims.”
Lush Editorial Team
Priorities, not a computed score. The inputs are published specifications, so we rank by what matters most and say how much.
The five loaf pans differ first by published size. The USA Pan baking dimensions are 8.5 x 4.5 x 2.75 inches. The Waytiffer pans are each 8.5 x 4.5 x 2.5 inches. The GoodCook is 9 x 5 inches with a 2.55 inch height. The Amazon Basics inner size is 9.5 x 5 inches. The BAKKENMASTER large pan is 11.02 x 5.91 x 2.76 inches, the largest published figure among the five.
Pan count is the second difference. The Amazon Basics is a set of two. The BAKKENMASTER is a pack of four. The Waytiffer is a pack of 25. The GoodCook and USA Pan are single pans. Oven-safe temperature is published by only two makers: 428 degrees F for the Amazon Basics and 450 degrees F for the BAKKENMASTER. The other three do not publish a maximum temperature.
| Specification | Amazon Basics | GoodCook | USA Pan | Waytiffer | BAKKENMASTER |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Published size | 9.5 x 5 inches inner | 9 x 5 inches | 8.5 x 4.5 x 2.75 inches | 8.5 x 4.5 x 2.5 inches each | 11.02 x 5.91 x 2.76 inches large |
| Pan count | 2 | 1 | 1 | 25 | 4 |
| Material | Heavy-weight steel | Heavy-duty carbon steel | Aluminized steel | Aluminum foil | Carbon steel |
| Nonstick coating | Yes | Yes | Yes, silicone | Not published | Yes, inside and out |
| Oven-safe temperature | 428 degrees F | Not published | Not published | Not published | 450 degrees F |
| Dishwasher safe | Not published | Yes | Not published | Not published | Dishwasher friendly |
| Weight | 1.1 pounds | 0.59 pounds | 1.0 pounds | 0.66 pounds | 1.59 pounds |
| Published width | Not published | 6.0 inches | 8.5 inches | Not published | Not published |
| Published depth | Not published | 11.0 inches | 4.5 inches | Not published | Not published |
| Published height | Not published | 2.55 inches | 2.75 inches | Not published | Not published |
The table does not tell you how evenly each pan bakes, how well the coating releases over time, or how the steel holds up after many oven cycles. No manufacturer publishes those results, and no one at Lush has used these pans. The table also cannot tell you whether a pan fits your oven, because three makers do not publish separate width, depth, and height figures.
The USA Pan is sized for a 1 pound recipe, with baking dimensions of 8.5 x 4.5 x 2.75 inches. The Waytiffer pan is slightly shorter at 2.5 inches high and is also 8.5 x 4.5 inches. If your recipe is written for an 8.5 x 4.5 inch pan, those two are the closest published matches. The GoodCook is 9 x 5 inches, a common size for quick breads and meatloaf.
The Amazon Basics inner size is 9.5 x 5 inches, and its outer dimensions are published as 10.6 x 6 x 2.8 inches. That outer figure matters if your oven or storage space is tight. The BAKKENMASTER large pan is 11.02 x 5.91 x 2.76 inches, the largest published size among the five. A larger pan holds more batter, but the maker does not publish a volume figure.
Three makers do not publish separate width, depth, and height figures. The Amazon Basics publishes an inner size and an outer size but not separate width, depth, and height. The Waytiffer publishes one size for each pan. The BAKKENMASTER publishes the large pan size but not separate figures for every pan in the four pack. For those, the manufacturer does not publish the figure.
Weight is published for all five. The GoodCook is the lightest at 0.59 pounds. The BAKKENMASTER is the heaviest at 1.59 pounds. The Amazon Basics is 1.1 pounds, the USA Pan is 1.0 pounds, and the Waytiffer is 0.66 pounds. Weight alone does not tell you how a pan bakes, and no maker publishes a performance figure.
The Amazon Basics is heavy-weight steel. The GoodCook is heavy-duty carbon steel. The USA Pan is aluminized steel with a corrugated surface. The Waytiffer is aluminum foil. The BAKKENMASTER is carbon steel. Each maker states its material, but none publishes a thickness figure, so you cannot compare gauge from the fact sheet.
Nonstick coating is stated by four makers. The Amazon Basics, GoodCook, USA Pan, and BAKKENMASTER all state a nonstick coating. The USA Pan specifies a silicone nonstick coating. The BAKKENMASTER states nonstick on both the interior and exterior. The Waytiffer does not publish a coating. The maker states the aluminum has high thermal conductivity for oven use.
The GoodCook is the only pick whose maker states it is dishwasher safe, though hand washing is recommended for longer life. The BAKKENMASTER is described as dishwasher friendly. The Amazon Basics recommends hand washing. The USA Pan says to wash with hot water, mild soap, and a gentle scrub brush or sponge. The Waytiffer pans are disposable.
Oven-safe temperature is published by two makers. The Amazon Basics is oven safe to 428 degrees F. The BAKKENMASTER is oven safe up to 450 degrees F. The GoodCook, USA Pan, and Waytiffer do not publish an oven-safe temperature. If your recipe exceeds 450 degrees F, none of these makers publishes a rating that covers it.
You bake two loaves at once. The Amazon Basics set includes two 9.5 x 5 inch pans, so you can bake a pair without buying twice. It is oven safe to 428 degrees F and hand washing is recommended.
You want the least cleanup. The GoodCook is the only pick whose maker states it is dishwasher safe. It is a single 9 x 5 inch pan with a 2.55 inch height and a nonstick coating.
You follow a 1 pound recipe. The USA Pan is sized for a 1 pound loaf, with baking dimensions of 8.5 x 4.5 x 2.75 inches. It has a corrugated surface and a silicone nonstick coating.
You give bread away. The Waytiffer pack holds 25 disposable aluminum pans, each 8.5 x 4.5 x 2.5 inches. The maker states they are fully recyclable and have high thermal conductivity.
You bake large loaves. The BAKKENMASTER four pack includes a pan published as 11.02 x 5.91 x 2.76 inches, the largest size among the five. It is oven safe up to 450 degrees F.
Several figures are not published by the manufacturers, and we did not estimate them.
The five picks range from 8.5 x 4.5 inches to 11.02 x 5.91 inches. A 9 x 5 inch pan is the most common size here, used by the Amazon Basics and GoodCook. The USA Pan is 8.5 x 4.5 inches, sized for a 1 pound recipe. The BAKKENMASTER large pan is 11.02 x 5.91 inches.
Two makers publish a maximum temperature. The Amazon Basics is oven safe to 428 degrees F, and the BAKKENMASTER is oven safe up to 450 degrees F. The GoodCook, USA Pan, and Waytiffer do not publish an oven-safe temperature, so that figure is not available from those manufacturers.
The GoodCook is the only pick whose maker states it is dishwasher safe, though hand washing is recommended for longer life. The BAKKENMASTER is described as dishwasher friendly. The Amazon Basics and USA Pan recommend hand washing. The Waytiffer pans are disposable aluminum.
The Amazon Basics set includes two 9.5 x 5 inch pans. The BAKKENMASTER pack includes four pans, with the largest measuring 11.02 x 5.91 x 2.76 inches. The BAKKENMASTER is rated to a higher oven temperature, 450 degrees F against 428 degrees F for the Amazon Basics.
The Waytiffer 25 pack is made of disposable aluminum, so you can leave the pan with the recipient. Each pan is published as 8.5 x 4.5 x 2.5 inches. The maker states the aluminum is fully recyclable and has high thermal conductivity for oven use.
No manufacturer on this fact sheet publishes a warranty length. The USA Pan states it is a Bundy family company that has manufactured bakeware in the USA for over 60 years, but that is a company history, not a warranty. For warranty terms, contact each maker directly.
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