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Pyrex Simply Store Glass Food Storage Containers (18-Piece Set)

Key Specs

Price

$37.99 USD

Container Material

Soda Lime Glass

Lid Material

Food Grade Pp

Max Oven Temperature

425°F

Pyrex

Pyrex Simply Store Glass Food Storage Containers (18-Piece Set)

#16 of 16 food storage containers tested

5.6R3 Score / 10

There are better options - here's why.

Safety

5.794% weight

Efficacy

4.36% weight

Usability

8.61% weight

The bottom line

What the product listing won't tell you

Know before you buy

The press-fit lids are not airtight or leakproof. Pyrex Simply Store is designed for home refrigerator use — if you pack lunches or transport food, these lids will shift and leak.

Buy it if

You primarily store leftovers in the refrigerator and want a safe glass alternative to plastic

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You want the simplest possible daily use — press-fit lids open and close with one hand

You need an affordable 9-container glass set for under $40

You trust the Pyrex heritage brand and want easy replacement lid availability

Skip if

You need leakproof containers for transporting lunches, soups, or liquids
You want borosilicate glass — Pyrex US uses soda-lime glass since 1998, which has thermal shock limitations
You want PFAS-free verification on lid gasket materials

What's inside

Specs the product listing doesn't explain

Safety & Materials

What your food and family come into contact with every use

Container MaterialSoda Lime Glass

Lid MaterialFood Grade Pp

Dishwasher SafeYes

BPA-FreeYes

Efficacy

What determines how well this performs its core job

Max Oven Temperature425°F

Usability

Ease of use, maintenance, and longevity

Price$37.99 USD

Seal TypeLoose Lid

Price Per Piece$4.22 USD

How we scored it

3 criteria - open any layer to see exactly what we found

5.7

Safety

Good

4.3

Efficacy

Mixed

8.6

Usability

Good

Material SafetyCritical

94%

8.0▾

R3 Verdict

Pyrex soda-lime glass is chemically inert and FDA-approved — proven safe for food contact across decades of use. The PP lids are BPA-free by nature, though like most brands in this category, Pyrex has not published PFAS-free testing for the lid material.

Criteria

Container Body Material

9/10

Soda-lime glass is chemically inert and FDA-approved — safe for daily food contact. Pyrex US uses tempered soda-lime (not borosilicate), which means you should avoid sudden freezer-to-hot-oven transitions.

Lid Material

7/10

BPA-free polypropylene lids are FDA-approved and safe at normal storage temperatures — a reliable plastic choice for food-contact lids.

BPA-Free

Functional PerformanceImportant

4.5▾

R3 Verdict

Glass containers handle 425°F oven temperatures safely, but the press-fit lid design is the main functional limitation. Without locking clips or a gasket, these lids rest on top of the container and cannot prevent leaks. This makes Pyrex Simply Store a fridge-only container, not a transport solution.

Criteria

Oven-Safe Maximum Temperature

10/10

Daily UsabilityNice to have

7.5▾

R3 Verdict

The simplicity of press-fit lids is actually a usability advantage for daily home use — pop off with one hand, no latches to fumble with. Both containers and lids go in the dishwasher. The 2-year warranty and widely available replacement lids add long-term practical value.

Criteria

Dishwasher Safe

10/10

Both glass containers and PP lids are dishwasher safe — containers on any rack, lids on the top rack.

Where to buy

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Starting price

$37.99

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#16 of 16 food storage containers reviewed

Confirmed BPA-free for both the glass containers and polypropylene lids.

PFAS-Free Lid Seal

5/10

Pyrex has not published PFAS-free testing for the lid material — common across most brands in this category.

Oven-safe to 425°F in a preheated oven — suitable for reheating and light baking, but avoid broiling or rapid temperature changes.

Seal Type

2/10

Press-fit lids sit on top without locking or sealing — adequate for refrigerator storage but will not prevent leaks during transport.

Lid Mechanism Ease

5/10

Simple press-fit lids lift on and off with one hand — the easiest daily use in this comparison, trading seal security for convenience.

Stackable Design

10/10

Round containers nest inside each other and rectangular containers stack flat — efficient for both fridge organization and cabinet storage.