Pyrex Simply Store 18-Piece Glass Set vs Pyrex Simply Store Glass Containers 3-Pack

Both are Pyrex Simply Store glass with color-coded lids, so the real choice is size range versus simplicity. The 18-piece set covers small 1-cup rounds up to a 7-cup round plus two rectangular dishes, which suits batch cooking, leftovers and lunch packing in one purchase. The 3-pack (2, 4 and 7 cup) is the leaner buy for a single cook or a couple who mostly reheat and store. Owners of both praise the glass for not staining or holding odors and for going from fridge to microwave; the lids are the weak point on both, since they are not oven-safe and can crack if forced.

• Choose the Pyrex Simply Store 18-piece set if you cook in batches, pack lunches, or want small 1- and 2-cup sizes and rectangular dishes alongside the larger rounds.
• Choose the Pyrex Simply Store 3-pack if you only need the core 2-, 4- and 7-cup rounds and would rather keep the cabinet uncluttered.