I have never used ceramic pans before I have thought about it but, just never bought them. I loved the color of these pans so different yet so pretty a color I have never thought about buying but, these are so cool. I love the ceramic inside the pans the ease of cooking is something I desire in a pan and these work really great as the food does not stick to the pans. I do however use nonmetal tools when cooking on them so I will not scratch them. The handles are different for me but, so elegant love the metal and the color. Cooking with these pans makes it so much easier for me and clean up is a breeze. I love, love these pans great quality well worth having.