Pyrex Sculpted Prepping Dishwasher Microwave Reviews Summary

Pyrex Sculpted Prepping Dishwasher Microwave Review: Pros & Cons

Description: Pyrex Sculpted Large 6-Piece Glass Mixing Bowls, 1.3 QT, 2.3 QT, and 4.5 QT Prepping and Baking Food Storage Set, Dishwasher, Microwave and Freezer Safe

Avg. Price: $25.71

Rating: 4.8
based on 206 reviews.

Size and Design

Pros:

  • "I like the array of sizes."
  • "I love the simple yet classic glass design."
  • "The glass material is smooth and blemish-free."
  • "I like the lip on these bowls."
  • "I like the ribbed pattern in the glass."
  • "They are very beautiful and I keep them out on display instead of the cabinet as I like the way they look."
  • "These bowls are just a classic and are a kitchen staple."

Cons:

  • "I was a little disappointed with the size, I wish there was a bigger one in this set but that's on me."
  • "The biggest bowl was pretty small and other 2 cannot really make a use out of it as it's too small."
  • "Only complaint is the actual top of the bowls is pretty uneven."
  • "The sides of these are low and contents slosh out."
  • "The shape was not what I wanted though-- I needed something less wide and with taller sides."
  • "These bowls don't really work as mixing bowls because they are shallow with flared-out tops."
  • "I was expecting mixing bowls. These are pretty small 'mixing bowls' I keep these, but will have to order bigger mixing bowls TOO."

Durability and Quality

Pros:

  • "These are great all-purpose bowls - they're pretty sturdy."
  • "Unbeatable price for quality bowls."
  • "They feel very strong and has multiple uses."
  • "Pyrex maintains a great reputation because of products like these! Superb quality, basic, and withstands microwaving, freezing, and dishwashers."
  • "They are well made, quality bowls, that stand up to lots of use."
  • "These bowls are thick, heavy, and seem very durable."
  • "Pyrex products are well known because they are reliable and stand up to every day use."

Cons:

  • "bought these in July for my fiancé’s birthday and last night we were washing dishes and it exploded in her hand..."
  • "I am concerned for shatterproofing, but only because one arrived shattered."
  • "I started questioning the durability of this product, because after some usage the edges started chipping already."
  • "The inside lip on all of the bowls eventually turned jagged."
  • "Two of the three bowls have now broken: one was dropped in a stainless steel sink while washing it and a huge chip cracked off the lip, and the other one was hit by a falling juice glass in the dishwasher and shattered into dozens of pieces."
  • "This is probably not real Pyrex. We put it in the microwave and it formed a circular crack along the water line."
  • "On the medium sized bowl it’s a small crack on the bottom."

Value and Affordability

Pros:

  • "It was a great buy."
  • "They are very affordable and bring back a lot of memories."
  • "Well worth the price for such quality."
  • "I was in need of mixing bowls and was surprised to find all three of these at such a fantastic price."
  • "Excellent set for the price."
  • "And at approximately $23 for a three bowl set. this is a bargain."
  • "For $19, you can't go wrong."

Cons:

  • "I returned the bowls sets because they were not the sizes I needed."
  • "Surprised and disappointed... Another great brand falls into disrepute."
  • "Lowest quality products, NOT TEMPERED, broken to sharp glasses big piece when I washed with warm water."
  • "Then they through Amazon tryin sell ya replacementsUse Saran wrap now that pyrex got sold product and name to a company that does not care about quality just profit from volume."
  • "I threw all the packaging away. Now I cannot return it. Was happy to have Pyrex bowls because they don’t break or crack. I was wrong. Mine came with cracks in it so disappointed such a waste of money."

Functionality and Use

Pros:

  • "I love these bowls for mixing, but not only for that purpose."
  • "They are also fridge, freezer, microwave and dishwasher safe."
  • "I love that these bowls are microwavable, oven safe, and have lids so I can put leftovers in the fridge by just popping on the lid!"
  • "They're also oven and microwave-safe."
  • "This provides a lot more versatility as you're able to not just microwave it but you can also store things in the freezer if necessary."
  • "They have a great size and can be used for mixing, salads, using as a double boiler."
  • "They can be used as mixing bowls, but are also nice enough to be left out on a table with food or other items as a basic bowl."

Cons:

  • "Little bit slippery when washing with the textured outside but not a deal breaker for me."
  • "The lids go on and off without difficulty and seal nicely."
  • "Gripping them may be hard because they are heavy and slippery when washing."
  • "Because of the lip on these, it doesn't work well for me."
  • "The only issue I have is how once the bowls are stacked you really have to maneuver to get them out."
  • "The lip on the edge makes it pretty much impossible to easily unstack one bowl from the others without unstacking them all."
  • "They are slippery to wash."

Cleaning and Maintenance

Pros:

  • "They arrived in perfect condition, washed easily in my dishwasher and are the perfect sizes!!"
  • "They are easy to hold, not too heavy, and are easy to wash after use."
  • "Another thing is that they're dishwasher safe. This makes cleanup a breeze."
  • "They are a breeze to clean up and look really sharp."
  • "They are super easy to clean after use and have held up pretty well."
  • "They wash easily, both by hand and by dishwasher."
  • "Clean up is super easy since they're dishwasher safe."

Cons:

  • "Sometimes stains are still on there even after washing/putting in dishwasher which makes cleaning a bother."
  • "The inside edges of the bowls are too sharp of an edge and so they shed little slivers of glass constantly."

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