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PORTION AND PACKKitchen & Dining

Same-size boxes. Easier stacking.

Rubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage

Five 3.2-cup plastic containers with lids

4.7 out of 518,982 ratingsBuyer feedback ↓

Five matching plastic containers with latched lids. The capacity is for each container; the ten-piece count includes the five lids.

  • 3.2 cupsCapacity per containerUS liquid volume
    ≈ 2.1 × 12 fl oz cans
  • 5 containersPlus matching lidsTen pieces total
  • Tritan plasticClear, lightweight formatDifferent from Brilliance Glass
$32.48

Amazon US · Five 3.2-cup plastic containers with lids · Retailer link

THE QUICK TAKE

Is it right for you?

Choose this set if you portion lunches or leftovers into matching boxes. The clear sides make contents easy to find, and one size avoids sorting through mismatched lids every day.

Choose a mixed-size set if your leftovers vary widely in size. These are five of the same container. They are plastic, not oven-safe glass, and stain resistance does not mean every sauce will leave no trace forever.

01 / BUYING NOTES

Before you buy.

01

Count containers and lids separately.

The set has five containers and five lids. Match the portion to one container; the package count does not mean ten lunch boxes.

Capacity · 3.2 US cups≈ 2.1 × 12 fl oz cans

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Rubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage: Five containers + five lids
Five containers + five lidsFive 3.2-cup plastic containers with lids Image source ↗
02

Open the latches for microwave venting.

The vents sit under the latches. Unlatch for microwave reheating as directed, and release the lid carefully afterward because hot steam can collect underneath.

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Rubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage: Vent beneath the open latch
Vent beneath the open latchActual Brilliance latch and vent detail. Image source ↗
03

Clean the rim before sealing.

Food on the rim can interfere with the seal. Check the gasket area and close both latches before packing; replace a damaged lid rather than trusting it with a bag full of food.

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Latched lid + sealing rimUpper container: closed latch and sealing rim. Image source ↗

Exact five-container package ↗ · The Kitchn Brilliance testing ↗ · Brilliance Glass alternative ↗

02 / AMAZON REVIEWS

The buyers’ view.

AMAZON CUSTOMER RATING

4.7out of 5

18,982 global ratings

  • 5 star84%
  • 4 star9%
  • 3 star4%
  • 2 star1%
  • 1 star2%
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What buyers like

  • airtight seal542
  • Leak resistance371
  • ease of cleaning264
  • meal prep253
  • stackability215
  • functionality196

Mixed feedback

  • Durability642
  • Value for money346

The small numbers are review mentions. Topics and sentiment are from Amazon’s customer-review overview.

Amazon US · Checked . Ratings may include other colors and sizes.

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03 / REVIEWS & VIDEO

See it in use.

See how it works, then read the findings behind the buying advice.

BoopoloOwner review · matching five-container set

Rubbermaid Brilliance - Five Piece 3.2 cup Set - Full Review

See the actual portion size, lid action and stacking. The creator describes a purchased set; this is not a laboratory leak or stain test.

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Video and written sources are labeled by creator and tested scope. Manufacturer demonstrations explain use; they are not independent tests. No in-house hands-on testing is claimed.

Read 2 written sources Product scope is labeled · key findings in bold

The testers liked the secure lid and easy cleanup, but found removal needed care after reheating. Tomato sauce eventually left a faint tint.

The Kitchn

Hands-on Brilliance Plastic test · different-size set · summarized

This listing is five matching plastic containers with lids. The latch vents allow directed microwave reheating; the plastic bodies should not be confused with the oven-rated glass range.

Rubbermaid on Amazon

Exact selected package and reheating guidance · summarized

04 / COMPARE

Different priorities.

Choose the tradeoff that fits how you will use it.

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Rubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage Five 3.2-cup plastic containers with lids versus Rubbermaid Brilliance Glass 3.2-cup medium rectangle · one container with lid
Rubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage Five 3.2-cup plastic containers with lidsTHIS GUIDE

Rubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage

Five 3.2-cup plastic containers with lids
Capacity · 3.2 US cups≈ 2.1 × 12 fl oz cans
Rubbermaid Brilliance Glass 3.2-cup medium rectangle · one container with lidALTERNATIVE

Rubbermaid Brilliance Glass

3.2-cup medium rectangle · one container with lid
Capacity · 3.2 US cups≈ 2.1 × 12 fl oz cans
Amazon price
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Best forA glass body for permitted oven reheating
What changesSame nominal capacity; heavier glass construction
ConsiderThe plastic lid stays out of the oven; one container, not a five-pack
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About these everyday comparisons

Approximate comparisons to familiar objects: a bank card’s 3.37-inch long edge, a Letter sheet’s 11-inch long edge, or a US nickel’s 21.21 mm diameter / 5 g weight. Water comparisons exclude the container’s weight. Capacity comparisons describe volume, not exterior size or how food fits. Reference pictures identify the object; use the labeled ratio for the comparison.

US Mint ↗ · NIST conversions ↗

05 / PRICE HISTORY

The price over time.

Rubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage · Five 3.2-cup plastic containers with lids · Amazon US

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