To jump in here, I bought an 8" Anolon pan and a 2qt HC pan back in November to compare. Apples and oranges, but I learned something out of it. The Anolon pans only have the hybrid feature on the cooking surface with a nonstick surface on the rest of the pan and a polished bottom side. The HC pans have their hybrid feature throughout the interior AND exterior. Needles to say, the Anolon pan is relegated as a backup.
Since then, I've added the pans that we use the most, but now have the 5.5 saute pan, 12" fry pan, 1qt, 2qt, 3qt saucepans and an 8qt pot. I've read that HC changed their non-stick areas to a ceramic substance around Nov of 2024. It's a shinier appearance and super slick. Some of the most even heating pans we've ever had. And the sear we get on steaks is phenomenal. Each of our pans wind up with some kind of gummy thin substance on the bottoms, but Bar Keeper's Friend takes it off, and doesn't return. We are very satisfied with our purchases.