Pyrex Simply Store 18-Piece Glass Set vs Rubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage Set
Pyrex Simply Store 18-Piece Glass Set (#1, best overall) vs Rubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage Set (#3): in our Food Storage Containers scoring the Pyrex Simply Store 18-Piece Glass Set totals 9.1/10 and the Rubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage Set 8.3/10.
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TopsFive comparison scores
Side by side
| Pyrex Simply Store 18-Piece Glass Set | Rubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage Set | |
|---|---|---|
| Material | Tempered glass + BPA-free plastic lids | Tritan plastic |
| Pieces | 18 (9 containers + 9 lids) | 24 (12 containers + 12 lids) |
| Sizes | 1, 2, 4, 7-cup | — |
| Oven Safe | To 450°F | — |
| Microwave | Container only | Safe with vented lids |
| Sealing | — | Airtight, leak-proof latches |
| Dishwasher | — | Safe |
| Price | Check price → | Check price → |
How they differ in real use
Built from our food storage scoring, each product's published specifications, and verified owner feedback — not hands-on testing.
Both the Pyrex Simply Store 18-Piece Glass Set and the Rubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage Set made our Top 5 Food Storage Containers, at #1 (best overall) and #3. Tempered glass that won't stain or absorb odors: goes from freezer to oven to table. The reliable standard. 100% leak-proof Tritan plastic: crystal clear, stain resistant, and lighter than glass. The meal prep champion, though its current 24-piece listing prices well above the set it replaced.
We score food storage containers on Seal Quality (35%), Durability (25%), Versatility (20%), Stackability (10%) and Value (10%). On that basis the Pyrex Simply Store 18-Piece Glass Set totals 9.1 out of 10 and the Rubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage Set 8.3. The widest gap is Value, where the Pyrex Simply Store 18-Piece Glass Set scores 10 against 6 for the Rubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage Set: pieces per dollar. Seal Quality also separates them: 9 for the Pyrex Simply Store 18-Piece Glass Set versus 8 for the Rubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage Set. The Rubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage Set claws back ground on Stackability.
On paper, the specifications that actually differ: Material: Tempered glass + BPA-free plastic lids on the Pyrex Simply Store 18-Piece Glass Set versus Tritan plastic on the Rubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage Set; Pieces: 18 (9 containers + 9 lids) on the Pyrex Simply Store 18-Piece Glass Set versus 24 (12 containers + 12 lids) on the Rubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage Set; Microwave: Container only on the Pyrex Simply Store 18-Piece Glass Set versus Safe with vented lids on the Rubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage Set.
Check current pricing at the merchant links below. Owners praise the Pyrex Simply Store 18-Piece Glass Set for tempered glass durability and no staining or odors; the most common complaint is heavy. Owners praise the Rubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage Set for 100% leak-proof and crystal clear Tritan; the most common complaint is plastic (not glass).
Pyrex Simply Store 18-Piece Glass Set
- Tempered glass durability
- No staining or odors
- Microwave/oven safe
- Freezer to oven
- Heavy
- Glass can break
- Lids aren't airtight
Rubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage Set
- 100% leak-proof
- Crystal clear Tritan
- Stain/odor resistant
- Microwave safe
- Plastic (not glass)
- Premium plastic pricing
- Clips can wear
Which should you buy?
The Pyrex Simply Store 18-Piece Glass Set is the better fit for microwave reheating and stain-prone foods; it is the higher-scoring pick here, chiefly for Value and Seal Quality. The Rubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage Set is the better fit for meal prep and transporting food, and the stronger choice if Stackability matters more to you than the overall score. The Pyrex Simply Store 18-Piece Glass Set is a poor fit for on-the-go use; the Rubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage Set is a poor fit for glass preference.
Choose the Pyrex Simply Store 18-Piece Glass Set if
- Microwave reheating
- Stain-prone foods
- Oven-to-fridge use
Skip it if
- On-the-go use
- Drop-prone households
Choose the Rubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage Set if
- Meal prep
- Transporting food
- Clear organization
Skip it if
- Glass preference
- Oven use
Common questions
Is the Pyrex Simply Store 18-Piece Glass Set better than the Rubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage Set?
In our Food Storage Containers ranking the Pyrex Simply Store 18-Piece Glass Set scores higher overall, 9.1 to 8.3, with the biggest advantage in Value. The Rubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage Set is stronger on Stackability, so it is the better pick if that matters most to you.
What is the main difference between the Pyrex Simply Store 18-Piece Glass Set and the Rubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage Set?
The headline spec difference is Material: Tempered glass + BPA-free plastic lids on the Pyrex Simply Store 18-Piece Glass Set versus Tritan plastic on the Rubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage Set. In use, the gap that matters most is Value (10 vs 6 in our scoring): pieces per dollar.