Magma Induction Non-Stick Cookware Set Review (7 piece)
Reading Time: 8 minutes The Magma Induction Non-Stick Cookware Set is what I’ve landed on as the solution to pots and pans in my van’s kitchen (if you can even call any part of my van a kitchen). I came across Magma and this cookware set the same way I come across much of the gear I currently use (whether it be for photography, backpacking, or van life): I searched for a seemingly hyper-specific thing that was the ideal version of the thing that I needed and then I miraculously discovered that this exact thing exists.
In this case, that thing was a nesting induction cookware set with a detachable handle. I was stoked to discover its existence and was even more stoked when I found that the entire kit fit precisely in the space I needed it to, next to my van’s refrigerator (there’s literally less than an inch of additional space), but that’s just one of the set’s benefits (and likely one that nobody else will care about – except to say that this set is compact).
Here’s everything you need to know about the Magma Induction Non-Stick Cookware Set.
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Pros and Cons
+ Compact Nesting Design: The entire set nests into less than 0.5 ft³ / 14.2 cm³ of cabinet space, making it ideal for small kitchens (and vans).
+ Induction Compatible: A triple-clad bottom with a ferromagnetic stainless steel layer is compatible with all stove types, including induction.
+ Removable Handle: The handle can be easily and quickly attached or detached.
+ Non-Toxic, Eco-Friendly Non-Stick Coating: The non-stick surface is free from PFOA and PTFE, making it safer for health and the environment.
+ Easy to Clean: Non-stick surface is designed for easy cleanup.
– Only One Handle: The 7-piece kit includes only one handle which means you may need to swap it during cooking if using the skillet and small pot.
– The Bungee Cord: The bungee that secures it when packed up isn’t the best system, and the shock cord can easily slip off the pot handle.
– The Smaller Lid: The smaller lid is designed to fit a variety of Magma pots not included in the 7-piece set; it overhangs the edges of the small pot.
– Cost: Significantly more expensive than a traditional induction, non-stick pot and pan set.
Magma Induction Non-Stick Cookware Specs
- Weight: 13 lb / 5.9 kg
- Length: 13 in / 33 cm
- Width: 10.25 in / 26 cm
- Height: 7.25 in / 18.4 cm
- Packed volume: 0.5 ft³ / 14.2 cm³
- Handles: 1
- Lids: 2
- Pots: 2
- Pans: 1
- Large pot volume: 5 quarts / 4.73 liters
- Small pot volume: 2 quarts / 1.89 liters
- Pan diameter: 10 in / 25.4 cm
- Materials: 18-8 stainless steel
- Non-Stick: Yes
- Induction compatible: Yes
- Oven safe: Yes, to 500°F / 260°C (excluding handle)
- MSRP: $299.99
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The Good
The Compactness
One of the major selling points of the Magma Induction Non-Stick Cookware Set is its compact design. The entire system (handle included) nests into itself with the large pot and the saucepan forming the outer shell. An included bungee cord (which is not my favorite, but more on that below) secures everything in place once it’s closed. When packed up, the entire set weighs 13 lb / 5.9 kg and measures 13 in / 33 cm (L) x 10.25 in / 26 cm (W) x 7.25 in / 18.4 cm (H); its packed volume is approximately 0.5 ft³ / 14.2 cm³.
The Non-Stick
Another feature I looked for in a cookset was non-stick and, true to its name, the Magma Induction Non-Stick Cookware delivers on this promise. The heavy-duty coating is non-toxic and free from PFOA and PTFE. If there’s one thing I learned as a child (but have no idea why), it’s that I would get cancer and die if I accidentally scraped a non-stick pan with a metal utensil. I still don’t think you should use metal utensils on non-stick pans (or risk their delaminating more quickly), but at least you won’t fill yourself with scary-sounding initialisms if you do with this cookware set. And did I mention the non-stick works great and is incredibly easy to clean?
The Versatility
When I decided to install an induction stovetop in my van, I committed, as this addition also required a large (and expensive) battery bank and equally large inverter. So when I went looking for induction-compatible cookware, I wanted something that wouldn’t let me down. I believe I’ve found this in the Magma Induction Non-Stick Cookware Set. In addition to being induction-friendly, this set can be used on gas stoves, electric stoves, campfires, or in the oven. That said, I’ve been using the set exclusively with my induction stovetop and have found it to be excellent at cooking everything from toasting bread to cooking meat. There’s also an enamel non-stick induction set available, but I opted for the stainless steel since it’s the only 7-piece set available (I realized afterward that the sets are the same as far as size – the 10-piece set just had more pots that nest inside, and it comes with an additional handle).
The Handle
Perhaps the most important quality I was looking for in my cookware (other than compactness) was a removable handle. I wasn’t even sure if this was a thing, but I was happy to discover that the Magma is a step ahead of me here, and they’ve designed a system that has exactly that. The removable handle is easy to attach and detach, and feels secure when lifting and moving the pot and pan with it. I say pot and pan because the handle only connects to the smaller pot; the larger pot has two fixed handles on either side (more on this below). It would be nice if two handles were included with this set, as you’ll have to swap between the pan and the small pot if you want to use the handle with both. If you purchase the 10-piece set, you’ll receive two handles; alternatively, you can buy another handle separately.
The Okay
The Large Pot Handles
The removable handle was a huge selling point for me with the Magma Induction Non-Stick Cookware Set. However, the large pot has two (smaller) handles attached to either side that are fixed. This large pot is not compatible with the removable handle. These handles aren’t the worst, as they allow me to easily grab the set from where it’s stored in my van, but I wish they were removable or detachable to make this system as compact as possible. It’s also worth noting that the large pot does not have an attachment for the detachable handle.
The Small Lid
The lid for the pan and the large pot is great, no notes. However, the smaller lid that comes with the 7-Piece Cookware Set is designed to fit not only the smaller pan that’s included in the set, but also the two other smaller pans that are only included in the 10-piece set. This means that the edges of the lid overhang the pot (there are, however, grooves so that the lid fits nicely on the pot). I’m not sure if this is a sign of laziness on the part of Magma or a sign of forward thinking. On the one hand, it’s slightly annoying to have a lid that only fits one of the pots in the set and that doesn’t fit it perfectly. On the other hand, if I get another small pot in the future, I’ll have a lid for it. Not a huge deal, I suppose, but mildly annoying. This lid is too small for either the larger pot or the pan.
The Price
The Magma Induction Non-Stick Cookware Set doesn’t come cheap at a price point of $300 (at the time of publication). You can get much less expensive nesting cookware. You can get much less expensive induction cookware. You can get much less expensive non-stick cookware. But you can’t get much less expensive nesting, induction, non-stick cookware with a removable handle. The upfront cost is high, but so far this cookware set has been a great asset to my van’s kitchen, and I’m incredibly happy with its performance.
The Bad
The Bungee
My least favorite feature of the Magma Induction Non-Stick Cookware Set (besides the fixed handles on the large pot) is the closure system. The cookware uses a bungee cord to hold itself together when packed up. Overall, the bungee performs well, and there’s enough tension to keep the set from coming apart. However, nothing is holding the bungee to one end of the pot’s handles apart from tension (the other side is secured by girth hitching the bungee cord). I always feel like there’s a risk that the bungee will slide off the handle when I’m moving the set around. I would feel a lot more comfortable if there were a way to attach the bungee to the pot. I might end up wrapping the whole thing in a voile strap and abandoning the bungee cord altogether.
The Piece Count
This review is for the Magma Induction Non-Stick Cookware 7-Piece Set. What are the pieces? There are two pots, one pan, two lids, and one handle. What does that bring us to? Six pieces. So where’s the seventh piece? Presumably, it’s the bungee cord. Technically, is this a piece of the set? Yes. Including it as one of the pieces in a cookware set seems silly at best and deceptive at worst. Honestly, it’s not even something I had considered – the number of pieces in the set – until I looked at the larger ten-piece set to compare (which also counts the bungee cord as one of its pieces). Is this a bit pedantic? Sure. However, it still feels off to count the bungee cord (arguably my least favorite feature of the set) among the set’s pieces.
The Verdict
The Magma Induction Non-Stick Cookware Set is everything I hoped it would be – induction-compatible, compact, non-stick, and easy to clean – and, aside from a few minor gripes (the fixed large pot handles, the closure, and the small pot lid), there’s nothing I would change about it.
I anticipate continuing to use it and would recommend it to any friends who have also opted for an induction cooktop in their van (or other space-confined cooking location). The two included pots and the pan are more than enough for my needs (I have a second deployable burner that I can use when necessary). Despite not being able to cover all three at once (and only having one handle), I’ve never found myself wanting for more.
Do you have questions, comments, or personal experience with the Magma cookware? Leave a comment below or get in touch, and let me know!
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