Comparison: Glass Best Microwave Safe Containers (Updated | Dec 8th)
When it comes to reheating leftovers or prepping meals, not all containers are created equal—especially in the microwave. We’ve tested and compared the top contenders to bring you the best glass microwave-safe containers that combine durability, convenience, and peace of mind. Say goodbye to cracked dishes and uneven heating—your perfect microwave partner is just a read away.
Editor’s Choice
Best for a specific purpose
- Best for family-size freeze-ready: Soup Containers with Lids Glass 32 oz
- Best for high-temp stackable: C CREST [10 Pack] Glass Meal Prep Containers
- Best for ultra-heat premium: PrepNaturals 5 Pack 30 Oz Glass Meal Prep Containers – Dishwasher Microwave Freezer Oven Safe – Glass Storage Containers with Lids (Multi-Compartment)
- Best for snap-lock portion: KOMUEE 10 Packs 30 oz Glass Meal Prep Containers
- Best for versatile size set: Vtopmart 8 Pack Glass Food Storage Containers with Airtight Lids
- Best for industrial-size lock: 8 Cups/ 63 Oz 4 Piece (2 containers + 2 Lids) Large Glass Food Storage/ Baking Containers with Locking Lids . Ideal for Storing food
- Best for hinged leakproof: Vtopmart 5Pack 22oz Glass Storage Containers with Lids
- Best for explosion-proof mini: 16oz Glass Meal Prep Containers
- Best for modular leakproof: Rubbermaid Brilliance Glass Food Storage Containers
- Best for premium 3-cup: Freshmage 23oz Glass Meal Prep Containers with Lids
Product Comparison: Glass Best Microwave Safe Containers
Family-Size Freeze-Ready
Soup Containers with Lids Glass 32 oz, 4 Cup Borosilicate Glass Food Storage Containers, Microwave & Freezer Safe Jars, Small Square Meal Prep Bowl for Salad, Fruit, Lunch, Ice Cream, Travel, 4 Pack
Susukkie
- Freezer-to-Microwave Safe – Thick 5mm borosilicate glass containers withstand -20°F to 450°F, perfect as freezer-safe glass food storage containers or microwavable soup containers with lids without cracking
- 100% Leakproof Seal – Airtight glass food storage containers with lids keep soups, dressings, and meals secure; ideal for travel soup containers or glass salad containers for lunch
- Space Saving Square Design – Stackable glass soup containers with lids maximize fridge/pantry space; use as 32 oz soup storage containers or glass fruit storage containers for fridge
- BPA Free & Non Toxic – Safe microwave-safe glass containers with vented lids; zero chemicals leach into food, unlike plastic soup containers
- Meal Prep Ready – 4-pack of 4-cup glass storage containers with lids (32oz/940ml) for portioning soups, salads, or small meal prep containers glass
- Professional Grade Durability – Commercial-quality glass food storage containers with lids withstand daily use as soup freezer containers, glass freezer jars, or salad food prep containers – perfect for home kitchens or bulk meal prep
- Dishwasher & Oven Safe – Effortlessly clean freezer-safe glass containers with lids or reheat directly in microwavable glass bowls with lids – no extra dishes
- Crystal Clear Visibility – Instantly identify contents in square glass storage containers with lids or tall glass storage containers, perfect for soup storage or leftovers
- Eco-Friendly Reusability – Replace disposable plastic with durable glass freezer-safe food storage containers; stain-resistant and odor-proof for years
- Family-Sized Versatility – Tall 32oz square glass containers with lids hold 4 servings – use as freezer-safe glass jars, meal prep bowls glass, or party snacks
High-Temp Stackable
C CREST [10 Pack] Glass Meal Prep Containers, Food Storage Containers with Lids Airtight, Glass Lunch Boxes, Microwave, Oven, Freezer and Dishwasher Safe
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C CREST
- If you find any damaged or defective product after receiving it or during daily use, please contact us.
- [10 PACK GLASS MEAL PREP CONTAINERS] Set of 20 Piece (10 lids & 10 containers) : The containers are versatile to meet your everyday food storage needs, perfect for prep meals at home and bring it to work, the gym, travel and more.
- [OVEN, MICROWAVE(Not the lids), DISHWASHER SAFE /FREEZER SAFE] Our glass storage containers are made from high quality borosilicate glass, which are oven safe over to 700℉, you can use them for freezer storage,microwave(not the lids)and dishwasher.
- [Unleaded] The containers are made of borosilicate glass(Lead-Free) and plastic lids( ECO-Friendly) are air-tight and leak-proof to make sure there are no spills.
- [STACKABLE/ EASY CARE ]These glass containers are made to nest inside each other and save crucial space when not in use. It’s safe to wash the lids in the Top floor of dishwasher, but high temperatures over a long period of time can deform the silicone sealing strip at the edge of the lid. Please wash the lids by hand as much as possible.
Ultra-Heat Premium
PrepNaturals 5 Pack 30 Oz Glass Meal Prep Containers – Dishwasher Microwave Freezer Oven Safe – Glass Storage Containers with Lids (Multi-Compartment)
Prep Naturals
- Save Time and Money – Whether you want to save time and money or just prefer home cooking over fast food, PrepNaturals glass food storage containers set is perfect for you. Durable and easy to use, these glass containers encourage you to cook at home and eat healthier food.
- Prep Meals at Home, then Eat it on the Go – Make a lunch box with home-cooked food for the whole family and bring it to work or gym. You can cook your food right in the containers then save and reheat the leftovers.
- Good Alternative to Plastic – Our containers are made from borosilicate glass, which makes them stronger than other cheaper containers. Borosilicate is the strongest glass available, oven safe and won’t break as easily as cheaper alternatives.
- Microwave, Oven, Dishwasher and Freezer Safe – Warming, freezing or cooking your food in the oven is a breeze with this thermo-resistant set of glass food containers! Built to withstand temperatures up to 840F, PrepNaturals oven safe glass containers with lids are both durable and easy to use!
- Premium Look and Design – If function and style are what you’re after, PrepNaturals glass food storage containers with lids set is hard to beat. The beautiful finishing and design of the glass meal containers make them perfect for gym, picnics & office lunches.
- This item is not intended for use by children 12 years and under.
Snap-Lock Portion
KOMUEE 10 Packs 30 oz Glass Meal Prep Containers,Glass Food Storage Containers with Lids,Airtight Lunch Bento Boxes,Microwave,Freezer and Dishwasher,Gray
KOMUEE
- GLASS MEAL PREP CONTAINERS 10 PACKS: Buying our versatile glass containers sets (10 lids & 10 containers) size: 30 Oz, you’ll have a set of 10 food storage containers. Ideal for both meal prepping and storing leftovers, snacks, using for gym, office lunches, travel, picnics and more.
- BOROSILICATE GLASS: Our glass meal prep containers are made of premium borosilicate glass, which is stronger than cheaper glass food storage containers, can go straight from the refrigerator to the microwave or oven to the table. And easy to clean without absorbing stains or smells, you can use them over and over again.
- FOOD GRADE : Convenient to use and easy to take care of, as these glass storage containers can be used in the microwave, freezer, dishwasher, and oven. Take off the plastic lids before placing in dishwasher, oven and microwave for better maintenance (lids on the top rack or hand wash).
- AIRTIGHT SNAP LOCKING LIDS: KOMUEE Glass food storage containers use snap lock plastic lids that comes with silicone seals to ensure your meal prep food will last much longer than normal plastic food storage containers, prevent the food from spilling. These lids are easy to open, shut and will stop leaking. These lids will not easily break off.
- PORTION CONTROL: With a 30oz capacity, these meal prep containers provide you space for portioned meals, allowing you to maintain control over your serving sizes and promote healthier eating habits.
Versatile Size Set
Vtopmart 8 Pack Glass Food Storage Containers with Airtight Lids, Glass Meal Prep Containers, Lunch Office Meal for Microwave, Oven, Freezer and Dishwasher, BPA Free
Vtopmart
- 【Set of 8 Glass Storage Containers】Rectangle (35.1OZ)+(21.6OZ)+(12.5OZ)+(5OZ); Square (27.1OZ)+(17.6OZ)+(10.8OZ)+(6.8OZ); large and small containers are versatile for different use: meal prep food, leftover, sauce, lunch to go, RV, picnic, camping.
- 【Glass Containers Safe for Oven/ Microwave/ Freezer/ Dishwasher】Vtopmart Meal Prep Container is able to withstand -4℉ to 752℉ (-20℃ – 400℃), the glass containers is made of high-quality borosilicate glass to hold up very well from refrigerator direct to microwave.
- 【100% Leak Proof Airtight Lid】Glass food containers is designed with removable silicone seals and 4-hinge snap locks to ensure zero leaking or spilling, which also prevent smell go out and keep food fresh.
- 【BPA Free and Food Grade Material】The glass food containers is 100% BPA Free, crystal-clear glass making it easy to see what’s inside. Stains-resistant material for easy cleaning and keep glass containers looks like new.
- 【Stackable Storage to Save Space】The durable food storage containers stack into each other for easier storing when you don’t use them, which fit neatly in kitchen cabinets.
Industrial-Size Lock
8 Cups/ 63 Oz 4 Piece (2 containers + 2 Lids) Large Glass Food Storage/ Baking Containers with Locking Lids . Ideal for Storing food, vegetables or fruits. BPA Free & Leak Proof -Microwave, Oven Safe
Razab
- Large family size Glass Container with airtight locking lids.
- Quality Design – 63 Oz / 8 Cups, Glass Containers With Locking Lids. Razab uses premium borosilicate glass material to bring industrial and restaurant grade glass to your home kitchen.
- Airtight – Leak Proof multipurpose, can be used as bakeware or for storage: The perfect solution to bake for lunch or cook meat / chicken for dinner and store them as well. Silicone sealed BPA-Free plastic lid (plastic lids are not microwave or oven safe).
- Leak Proof Storage – container is easily sealed, air tight and spill proof. Rectangle glass food containers- keep leftovers fresh, goes straight from the refrigerator to the microwave or oven to the table. Food can be cooked directly in the container using microwave or oven. Less dead space while storing in refrigerator due to rectangle shape.
- Borosilicate Glass For Versatile Use – Reusable Refrigerator, Freezer, Microwave and Dishwasher Safe (Top Shelf Of Dishwasher Recommended), Heat Resistant – 40 degrees Centigrade to 520 degrees Centigrade. NOTE: plastic lid is not oven and microwave safe.
Hinged Leakproof
Vtopmart 5Pack 22oz Glass Storage Containers with Lids, Glass Meal Prep Food Container Sets with Snap Airtight Lids for Microwave, Oven, Freezer and Dishwasher
Vtopmart
- 【Meal Prep Glass Containers】The 5pack 22oz food storage containers is perfect for food prep, office lunches, take out, packing leftovers, portion control, which fulfill all your need for food storage. And they are good choices for bringing to the gym, picnics, barbecue and more.
- 【AIR-TIGHT & LEAKPROOF】Each lid comes with innovated hinged-lids and makes the lid easy to flip open & shut, ensuring zero leaking or spilling, never endure spilled soup or sauce dirty your bag. The silicone seals can be removed to wash easily.
- 【SAFE FOR OVEN/ MICROWAVE/ FREEZER/ DISHWASHER】The glass meal prep containers safe for oven, microwave, dishwasher and freezer. It can withstand temperatures from -4ºF to 752ºF (-20ºC to 400°C) . (Note: Before putting it into the microwave/ oven, please take off the lid.)
- 【PREMIUM GLASS & BPA FREE】The glass containers are made of high quality borosilicate glass, making it safe for food storage. It is suitable for storing fruits, vegetables, salads, cereals, meals, meat, pasta, soups. It is a good choice for preparing meals at home or taking them to work or the gym, easy to get a healthy life.
- 【STACKABLE DESIGN】The food storage containers have stackable design, can keep refrigerator, home and kitchen organized, making it easier to sort, organize and store food. and leave more space on your kitchen slabs and cabinets.
Explosion-Proof Mini
16oz Glass Meal Prep Containers, Airtight 2 Cup Glass Storage Containers with Lids, Heat-Resistant BPA-Free Borosilicate Glass Soup Container for Leftover, Microwave, Dishwasher&Freezer Safe (4 Packs)
Freshmage
- REPLACE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC CONTAINERS – Substitute for flimsy plastic food containers with these premium safe meal prep containers glass. The glass soup containers with lids are thick and stackable, so they won’t take up much room in your pantry.
- 4-PIECE SET: Set includes (4) 2-cup round glass containers with lids. These are the perfect containers for meal prepping or storing leftovers, soup, salad, etc.
- PREMIUM QUALITY: Made from BPA-Free High boron silicon glass, these glass prep bowls are FOOD GRADE and EXPLOSION-PROOF, which can serve with a long life. This type of glass has a very low coefficient of thermal expansion, approximately 1/3 of that of ordinary glass. which will have stronger fracture resistanc.
- LEAKPROOF EASY OPENING LIDS: These overnight oats containers with lids feature airtight lids to prevent leaks and keep fresh with 4 locking tabs and seal ring that are BPA-free, the removable air valve could help opening effortless. Save food for tomorrow or warm today’s lunch with less worries.
- STORE AND REHEAT: Safe for fridge, freezer, oven, microwave, dishwasher: Save time moving foods, cleaning, and organizing. Glass lunch containers are tempered tough to substain extreme low and high temperatures (from -4℉ up to 752℉).
Modular Leakproof
Rubbermaid Brilliance Glass Food Storage Containers, Assorted Sizes, Set of 9, BPA-Free, Leak-Proof, Clear
Rubbermaid
- LEAK-PROOF AND AIRTIGHT: Rubbermaid Brilliance Glass Food Storage Containers have crystal-clear lids that are 100% airtight and leak-proof, plus odor and stain resistant
- EASY STORAGE AND REHEATING: Glass containers have vented, microwave-safe lids for easy, splatter-resistant microwaving
- SPACE SAVING: Space-saving, modular Rubbermaid containers are perfect for stacking and organization
- OVEN-SAFE: Glass bases are oven-safe up to 450 degrees F, so they double as glass cookware and serveware
- EASY TO USE: BPA-free, dishwasher-safe (use top rack for lids), microwave-safe for reheating only with lids unlatched, and freezer-safe
- SMART LID SYSTEM: Universal lids fit across all Brilliance containers, regardless of material type
- SET INCLUDES: Three 1.3-cup, two 2-cup, two 3.2-cup, one 4.7-cup, and one 8-cup glass containers with lids, for a total of 18 pieces
Premium 3-Cup
Freshmage 23oz Glass Meal Prep Containers with Lids, Airtight 3-Cup Glass Storage Containers Set, Heat-Resistant BPA-Free for Soup, Leftover, Microwave, Dishwasher, Fridge and Freezer Safe (4 Packs)
Freshmage
- REPLACE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC CONTAINERS – Substitute for flimsy plastic food containers with these premium safe glass meal prep containers. The soup containers with lids are thick and stackable, so they won’t take up much room in your pantry.
- 4-PIECE SET: Set includes (4) 3-cup round glass containers with lids. These are the perfect containers for meal prepping or storing leftovers, soup, salad, etc. They also resist stains, odors, and flavors.
- PREMIUM QUALITY: Made from BPA-Free High boron silicon glass, these soup containers are FOOD GRADE and EXPLOSION-PROOF, which can serve with a long life. This type of glass has a very low coefficient of thermal expansion, approximately 1/3 of that of ordinary glass. which will have stronger fracture resistanc.
- LEAKPROOF EASY OPENING LIDS: These food storage containers feature airtight lids to prevent leaks and keep fresh with 4 locking tabs and seal ring that are BPA-free, the air valve could help opening effortless. Save food for tomorrow or warm today’s lunch with less worries.
- STORE AND REHEAT: Safe for fridge, freezer, oven, microwave, dishwasher: Save time moving foods, cleaning, and organizing. Glass containers are tempered tough to substain extreme low and high temperatures (from -4℉up to 752℉).
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Buying Guide
FAQs
What should I look for when choosing a microwave‑safe glass container?
Prioritize borosilicate glass because it resists thermal shock and can handle extreme temperature changes without cracking. Check that the lid is either vented or removable, since most lids are not microwave‑safe. Also consider airtight seals, stackability, and the container’s capacity to match your typical meal portions.
How do the temperature tolerances differ among the listed containers?
Most models, like the PrepNaturals and Vtopmart sets, are rated up to 752 °F (400 °C) and down to –4 °F (–20 °C), making them safe for oven, microwave, freezer, and dishwasher. The Soup Containers with Lids specify a range of –20 °F to 450 °F, which is slightly lower for oven use but still excellent for microwave and freezer. Always remove the lid before heating to avoid damage.
Which containers offer the best leak‑proof performance for on‑the‑go meals?
Containers with silicone‑sealed, snap‑lock lids—such as the KOMUEE, Vtopmart 8‑Pack, and Freshmage sets—provide airtight seals that prevent spills during transport. The Rubbermaid Brilliance line also boasts 100 % airtight, crystal‑clear lids that are leak‑proof and odor‑resistant. Look for lids with locking tabs or vented designs for added convenience.
Is there a noticeable price‑to‑value difference between the smaller and larger sets?
Larger sets like the 10‑Pack KOMUEE or 10‑Pack C CREST generally offer a lower cost per ounce and are ideal for families or heavy meal‑preppers. Smaller packs, such as the 4‑Piece Freshmage or 5‑Pack Vtopmart 22 oz, cost a bit more per container but provide premium features like explosion‑proof glass and tighter seals. Choose based on how many containers you need versus the budget you have.
Can I safely use the lids in the dishwasher?
Most lids are made of BPA‑free plastic with silicone seals and are recommended to be hand‑washed to preserve the sealing strip. The C CREST and Vtopmart lids can be placed on the top rack, but prolonged high heat may deform the silicone. When in doubt, follow the manufacturer’s guidance and wash lids by hand for longest life.
How important is stackability for kitchen organization?
Stackable designs, featured in the Soup Containers, Vtopmart, and Rubbermaid Brilliance sets, save cabinet space and keep containers tidy when not in use. Nesting shapes also make it easier to transport multiple containers at once. If you have limited storage, prioritize containers that nest or stack securely.
Do any of these containers double as bakeware?
Yes, the PrepNaturals and Rubbermaid Brilliance containers are oven‑safe up to 840 °F and 450 °F respectively, allowing you to bake casseroles or reheat meals directly in the glass. The lids must be removed before placing the containers in the oven. This dual‑use capability can reduce the number of dishes you need.
What health‑related benefits do these glass containers provide over plastic?
All listed glass containers are BPA‑free and made from food‑grade borosilicate, eliminating the risk of chemical leaching that can occur with some plastics. Glass does not absorb odors, stains, or flavors, ensuring that each meal tastes fresh. Additionally, the durability of glass reduces the need for frequent replacements, supporting a more sustainable kitchen.