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IMO the Rubbermaid variety is higher quality because there are less moving pieces to potentially break.
I have both these styles and sometimes the snaps on the 4-sided snapped lids (such as on the Snapware) can break or rip off and its a huge pain. I've even used gorilla tape to keep some pieces from completely detaching.
I have used the Rubbermaid Brilliance lids and containers actively for over 4 years weekly and no broken pieces as of yet. Some of the lid closures have warped from excessive pressure, but none have broken completely to the point of being unusable. The mechanism also works better for venting when reheating.
Wirecutter recommends these only for dry food storage, not for leftovers or frequent dishwasher trips due to cracking.
Also note that the lids on these are plastic, not glass. Pyrex Ultimate (not Snapware) has glass lids with silicone seals that are oven and microwave safe, if that matters to you. Wirecutter names it their upgrade pick. https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutte...ontainers/ https://www.costco.com/p/-/pyrex-...&langId=-1
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This is the lowest price this set gets and the only way to buy some of these pieces. If you are thinking about these or wanting to start get this set, then the plastic ones as you need to fill on the gaps in your set.
IMO the Rubbermaid variety is higher quality because there are less moving pieces to potentially break.
I have both these styles and sometimes the snaps on the 4-sided snapped lids (such as on the Snapware) can break or rip off and its a huge pain. I've even used gorilla tape to keep some pieces from completely detaching.
I have used the Rubbermaid Brilliance lids and containers actively for over 4 years weekly and no broken pieces as of yet. Some of the lid closures have warped from excessive pressure, but none have broken completely to the point of being unusable. The mechanism also works better for venting when reheating.
Last edited by Slimeyface June 15, 2026 at 01:04 AM.
I love these containers.
I hate those lids. They will crack no matter how much you baby them.
But the bottoms are great for handling because of the nub handles, and super sturdy.
Costco one all day every day especially when it is on sale for $20
I'm curious, how well do the Costco ones stack/nest? I've been using the Rubbermaid plastic ones and we've been pretty happy with it. I tried to get these Rubbermaid glass ones but found that they don't stack very well and take up quite a bit more space, so we ended up returning them.
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IMO the Rubbermaid variety is higher quality because there are less moving pieces to potentially break.
I have both these styles and sometimes the snaps on the 4-sided snapped lids (such as on the Snapware) can break or rip off and its a huge pain. I've even used gorilla tape to keep some pieces from completely detaching.
I have used the Rubbermaid Brilliance lids and containers actively for over 4 years weekly and no broken pieces as of yet. Some of the lid closures have warped from excessive pressure, but none have broken completely to the point of being unusable. The mechanism also works better for venting when reheating.
Also note that the lids on these are plastic, not glass. Pyrex Ultimate (not Snapware) has glass lids with silicone seals that are oven and microwave safe, if that matters to you. Wirecutter names it their upgrade pick.
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https://www.costco.com/p/-/pyrex-...&langId=-1
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Sorry, can you link which one you're specifically referring to?
Is it also Rubbermaid Brilliance?
It's always usually crummy plastic
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I see! Thank you!
IMO the Rubbermaid variety is higher quality because there are less moving pieces to potentially break.
I have both these styles and sometimes the snaps on the 4-sided snapped lids (such as on the Snapware) can break or rip off and its a huge pain. I've even used gorilla tape to keep some pieces from completely detaching.
I have used the Rubbermaid Brilliance lids and containers actively for over 4 years weekly and no broken pieces as of yet. Some of the lid closures have warped from excessive pressure, but none have broken completely to the point of being unusable. The mechanism also works better for venting when reheating.
I hate those lids. They will crack no matter how much you baby them.
But the bottoms are great for handling because of the nub handles, and super sturdy.
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These won the ATK food storage shootout
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