Which is better for microwave reheating?

The PlanetGoods set, because its glass lid can go in the microwave. The Frigoverre container is microwave safe only up to 158 °F and only with the lid off.

Which holds more food?

The Frigoverre set. Its three containers total roughly 174 fl oz, with the largest around 95 oz. The PlanetGoods set gives you three containers of one size.

Is the PlanetGoods set worth the extra $9.73?

Yes if you want glass lids and no plastic near hot food, or if you want identical containers that stack. No if you mainly need a range of sizes for less money.

Which is better for freezing?

Both are freezer safe. Bormioli Rocco rates the Frigoverre down to -4 °F; PlanetGoods does not publish a freezer temperature.

Which is better for taking lunch to work?

The PlanetGoods set, since it claims leakproof silicone seals. The Frigoverre lid is a simple snap-on with no leakproof claim.

Both use sturdy glass that resists staining and odors. The Frigoverre's plastic lids are the part most likely to wear out first; the PlanetGoods glass lids avoid that but are reported as fussy to seal.

PlanetGoods Square Glass Food Storage 6-Piece Set vs Frigoverre 3pc Square Food Storage Container Set (3-Cup, 7-Cup, & 12-Cup)

Buy the Bormioli Rocco Frigoverre if you want three different sizes and the lowest price: $25.24 as of November 1, versus $34.97 for the PlanetGoods set as of November 1. Buy the PlanetGoods set if you want all-glass lids and a uniform square shape that stacks and nests well. The Frigoverre lids are polyethylene, so they cannot go in the microwave or under a broiler.

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