Pyrex Simply Store 18-Piece Glass Set vs Stasher Reusable Silicone Bags Starter Set
Pyrex Simply Store 18-Piece Glass Set (#1, best overall) vs Stasher Reusable Silicone Bags Starter Set (#5, best budget): in our Food Storage Containers scoring the Pyrex Simply Store 18-Piece Glass Set totals 9.1/10 and the Stasher Reusable Silicone Bags Starter Set 7.7/10.
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TopsFive comparison scores
Side by side
| Pyrex Simply Store 18-Piece Glass Set | Stasher Reusable Silicone Bags Starter Set | |
|---|---|---|
| Material | Tempered glass + BPA-free plastic lids | Platinum silicone |
| Pieces | 18 (9 containers + 9 lids) | — |
| Sizes | 1, 2, 4, 7-cup | — |
| Oven Safe | To 450°F | — |
| Microwave | Container only | — |
| Set | — | 4 bags (2 sandwich, 1 snack, 1 half gallon) |
| Temp Range | — | -40°F to 400°F |
| Use | — | Storage, cooking, sous vide |
| 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 Stasher Reusable Silicone Bags Starter Set made our Top 5 Food Storage Containers, at #1 (best overall) and #5 (best budget). Tempered glass that won't stain or absorb odors: goes from freezer to oven to table. The reliable standard. Replaces plastic bags: freezer safe, microwave safe, even sous vide safe. Platinum silicone sustainability.
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 Stasher Reusable Silicone Bags Starter Set 7.7. The widest gap is Seal Quality, where the Pyrex Simply Store 18-Piece Glass Set scores 9 against 7 for the Stasher Reusable Silicone Bags Starter Set: airtight performance. Value also separates them: 10 for the Pyrex Simply Store 18-Piece Glass Set versus 7 for the Stasher Reusable Silicone Bags Starter Set.
On paper, the specifications that actually differ: Material: Tempered glass + BPA-free plastic lids on the Pyrex Simply Store 18-Piece Glass Set versus Platinum silicone on the Stasher Reusable Silicone Bags Starter 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 Stasher Reusable Silicone Bags Starter Set for replaces plastic bags and sous vide safe; the most common complaint is expensive vs plastic bags.
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
Stasher Reusable Silicone Bags Starter Set
- Replaces plastic bags
- Sous vide safe
- Freezer to microwave
- Self-sealing pinch-lock
- Expensive vs plastic bags
- Takes getting used to
- Not fully airtight
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 Seal Quality and Value. The Stasher Reusable Silicone Bags Starter Set is the better fit for plastic-free goals and sous vide cooking. The Pyrex Simply Store 18-Piece Glass Set is a poor fit for on-the-go use; the Stasher Reusable Silicone Bags Starter Set is a poor fit for budget priority.
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 Stasher Reusable Silicone Bags Starter Set if
- Plastic-free goals
- Sous vide cooking
- Sustainable storage
Skip it if
- Budget priority
- Fully airtight needs
Common questions
Is the Pyrex Simply Store 18-Piece Glass Set better than the Stasher Reusable Silicone Bags Starter Set?
In our Food Storage Containers ranking the Pyrex Simply Store 18-Piece Glass Set scores higher overall, 9.1 to 7.7, with the biggest advantage in Seal Quality. The Stasher Reusable Silicone Bags Starter Set does not out-score it on any criterion we weigh.
What is the main difference between the Pyrex Simply Store 18-Piece Glass Set and the Stasher Reusable Silicone Bags Starter Set?
The headline spec difference is Material: Tempered glass + BPA-free plastic lids on the Pyrex Simply Store 18-Piece Glass Set versus Platinum silicone on the Stasher Reusable Silicone Bags Starter Set. In use, the gap that matters most is Seal Quality (9 vs 7 in our scoring): airtight performance.