What I love about Pyrex No Leak: First and foremost it is 100% leakproof. I was a little worried about buying Pyrex because their Basic Glass Containers (blue lids) and Glass Lids Containers (red lids) are definitely not leakproof. I tested the Pyrex No Leak out of the box by filling them with water and shaking them upside down, not one drop came out. Yesterday, I packed soup for lunch and my lunch bag turned upside down in the car. The No Leak performed great and not a drop was spilled. The round and rectangular shapes are equally waterproof.
Next I feel that Pyrex No Leak has the best overall features of any glass containers on the market. The lids are BPA-free, and the containers are freezer, microwave, and dishwasher (top rack) safe. While these features are pretty standard, Pyrex No Leak containers are also oven-safe (glass containers only) and the lids are microwaveable. All the competing lids must be removed for microwave use, and while I am trying to get away from using plastic, the reality is there are times when I don't have or don't want to use a paper towel and isn't it nice that I can simply use the lid if I want? Also the clean up is easy. To wash in the dishwasher I remove the inner rubber seal from the lid and place the seal, lid, and container in the top rack. I haven't had any issues with the lid warping or the glass containers breaking or anything like that. I've also washed the containers by hand and that is quick and easy as well.
Finally, the Pyrex No Leak containers look fantastic. The grey lids are a nice neutral color that will go with any decor. At first I was looking for clear lids. I have a few Rubbermaid Stainshield containers and I love being able to see the food through the top of the container. So I thought I would love the locking lids from Snapware and Kinetic. My personal feeling is that, sitting atop a clear glass container, the clear plastic lids look cloudy by comparison. Also I really like that the No Leak lids are traditionally styled (no lock down tabs on the sides). It looks very streamlined and modern.
Overall I am very happy with my Pyrex No Leak containers and I've ordered a bunch more. My only complaints are the following: The glass containers are hot to the touch after microwaving. This will of course be true of any glass containers, not just these. Pyrex, if you are listening I would love to see you offer a removable rubber sleeve that can go over the glass containers for microwave use (much like the cardboard sleeves that coffee shops use). Of course if I'm at home I can just use an oven mitt to remove the container, but the rubber sleeve would be great for work and travel. Another disappointment was actually the microwave vent in the lid. With my old plastic containers I would just loosen the lid and place it on top to microwave. Pyrex No Leak has a specially designed vent, and I excited to try this new feature. I reheated split pea soup in the microwave with the lid on and the microwave vent opened and after 1:30 I had split pea explosion all over the microwave. I reheated the same soup, but this time left the microwave vent closed and placed the lid loosely on top, and it heated beautifully, no mess. So I'm still giving the product five stars because it works great using the alternate method. As a side note, I was initially worried that Pyrex No Leak containers do not nest. You must put the lids on and stack them for storage. I have a LOT of containers, but this has not been an issue for me. Glass containers are going to take up more space than plastic anyway so I don't think you save too much room by having containers that nest.
I currently own the 2-cup round, 4-cup round, 3-cup rectangular, and 6-cup rectangular containers. I have since ordered more of these plus the 7-cup round and 11-cup rectangular. I wish they offered a 1 cup size, but they do not. The 2, 3, and 4-cup sizes are great for lunches. I'm looking forward to getting the 7-cup and 11-cup for large batches of leftovers.
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These are a perfect size to take a lunch to work or to store some small items in your fridge. The glass is heavy duty and the lid seals tightly. The reason I gave this 4 stars instead of 5 is they don't stack very well. I have some other rectangular pyrex containers that have a small slope to the sides so that they can stack; they don't go nest the way down but at least partway, and they are easy to remove from each other. These get stuck together if you stack them; you'll need to put a piece of paper to keep them separated if you stack them.Best Deals for Pyrex No Leak Lids Rectangle Baking Dishes
I have 2 of these pyrex containers and they worked great at the beginning. Unfortunately, The lid and the seal eventually lost their shape and the containers started leaking. This happened after less than 6 months.Honest reviews on Pyrex No Leak Lids Rectangle Baking Dishes
These are leak-proof because each container come with a 3rd piece; a gasket that snaps into the lid. Now you have a gasket AND a corresponding groove in the lid (narrow) to clean after each use. I hate hate, hate, hate cleaning those gaskets, after bringing my lunch to work.The gasket is a nuisance.
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I own the 3-cup and 6-cup containers. They look nice and can be used in the freezer, refrigerator, oven, and microwave. The lids are BPA-free and, so far, have worked well in the microwave. The vent on the lids, for microwaving, is very useful. I also like the fact that the glass and the lids are both made in the USA.Amazon is my favorite place to shop but this item is overpriced at the moment. The 3-cup container is being sold for almost $10. I purchased a set of 3 containers, two 6-cup and one 3-cup, for $14 and change at my local Target.
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