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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $60 | $58 |
| 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 |
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.
Pricing as of February 1, 2026: $60 for the Pyrex Simply Store 18-Piece Glass Set and $58 for the Stasher Reusable Silicone Bags Starter Set, a $2 difference in the Stasher Reusable Silicone Bags Starter Set's favor. 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. If the $2 saving matters more than Seal Quality, the Stasher Reusable Silicone Bags Starter Set is the better value. 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.
How much more does the Pyrex Simply Store 18-Piece Glass Set cost than the Stasher Reusable Silicone Bags Starter Set?
$2 more as of February 1, 2026: $60 for the Pyrex Simply Store 18-Piece Glass Set against $58 for the Stasher Reusable Silicone Bags Starter Set. Prices move, so the merchant page shows the current figure. What the extra buys is mostly Seal Quality — 9 versus 7 in our scoring.
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.