OXO Grips Smart Rectangle Container Reviews Summary

Durability

Pros:

• "These are about as solid a product as it gets."
• "Oxo products are well made and durable."
• "The usual Oxo quality. I think I've bought most of what they make for the kitchen at least once."
• "This is an extremely well made, and well designed product."
• "Glass dish is heavy and solid. Lid is easily secured and so far seems leak proof."
• "The glass is thick and heavy. Feels very durable."
• "Very strong, thick glass."

Cons:

• "It's HOT when removing it from a microwave."
• "After using a few times, the edges of the glass started chipping."
• "The lids are weak construction, not usual OXO quality."
• "The glass completely fractured into two pieces in only about 6 months of use."
• "This product has a very thin edge of glass that will chip or crack after a few months of use."
• "One needs to handle with care because shards of glass can easily chip off the lip of the container."
• "The edges where the lid snaps on are not durable and are breaking apart from usage."

Seal and Leak Proofing

Pros:

• "The rubber gasket seal is maybe the greatest I've ever seen in a storage container!"
• "The seal is strong."
• "Seal perfectly."
• "Great seals on lids, fit nice and tight."
• "The lids seal up nicely, and they don't leak."
• "They click into place with minimum effort and seal tightly with a satisfying snap."
• "Airtight, leakproof, easy open/close."

Cons:

• "This product does work but have to watch as some items definitely leak."
• "I can see the cover failing in the future."
• "The lid is not oven safe, it melted all over the place."
• "The main reason I bought this is for pickling. For that reason I am fine in general but it is not leak proof..."
• "The slightest imperfection creates a leak condition."
• "The lid is all but impossible to attach."
• "I have to ride the bus to get to work and I also take my meals to save money. Well I tried my first soup in this 'leak proof' container and it LEAKED OUT about 1/5th of it into my bag."

Cleaning and Maintenance

Pros:

• "The silicone ring on the lid comes off for fast easy cleaning, and is simple to put back when dry."
• "Easy to clean, use, and store. Heat resistant and hold a good amount of food inside."
• "I liked that they are easy to wash and dry and put the lids back on."
• "They wash well in the dishwasher and so far I have had zero issues."
• "The lid seals are easy to remove and clean."
• "Easy to clean...pop out the lid gasket (easy to reinsert, too!)."
• "Cleans so well and stacks well too."

Cons:

• "It's a bit of a pain if you need to clean said removable gasket every single time you use the thing."
• "Much more difficult to set the seals with the tabs supposedly designed for that purpose."
• "One of the flaps on the length cannot be snapped closed."
• "However, they do chip over time if you aren’t careful."
• "I bought these locking lid containers so the lids would stay closed in my lunchbox, but I can't even get the lids to close when sitting flat on my kitchen counter!"
• "It solidly seals. It is leak proof. No sharp edges. It's all around great! Downsides: -The lid can still get stained -Lid can be hard to clean in all the crevices."
• "Unlike other OXO Good Grips products I've used, these aren't very ergonomic for people whose hands aren't strong."

Design and Usability

Pros:

• "Love these and hope they never discontinue product."
• "These containers are perfect. They are easy to clean and have a removable seal that is easy to remove and replace so that you can thoroughly clean the dish."
• "Loved the two I had originally purchased so much that I purchased another two even though they are a bit pricey!"
• "They are the best glass container out there."
• "I’ve been looking for a good leak-proof container for carrying soup to work in. This is it."
• "The cover fits in the top just right that it doesn’t spill or leak even upside down."
• "I love the size and the ease of cleaning."

Cons:

• "It's ironic that Oxo claims their products are easy on the hands, easy to open, close, operate, etc., when this container is anything but."
• "I was really excited for this large glass container but after buying it I’m left disappointed."
• "I would NOT buy the OXO containers again. If/when I want more, I'll try another brand."
• "Only downside is considerably heavier than plastic."
• "This said it was microwave safe... so much for that. 1 time is all it took for the lid to not close at all."
• "The lid does NOT want to snap on to the glass container when it's hot."
• "This product is airtight and works well but it is difficult to close."

Value and Satisfaction

Pros:

• "Spend the money up front and don't have to repurchase every 6 months."
• "Use daily for lunch. Doesn't stain from tomato-based products."
• "I have purchased this item many times."
• "These are durable, and my favourite part about them is that you can easily remove the gasket and wash it (and underneath it)."
• "I absolutely love that the gasket is removable for cleaning."
• "High quality, substantial, easy to use."
• "These glass containers have changed my life! I love them so much."

Cons:

• "Delivery was late. Product which is fragile glass was delivered in a plastic container which could have damaged the glass."
• "I'm very disappointed."
• "got this product because of the great reviews. What's weird is the packaging came intact but the item itself was shattered...seems like it was packed broken already?"
• "Don't know if it's leak proof but it's certainly not airtight."
• "I noticed that the rim of this glass container had a dangerous chip on the rim."
• "Suddenly one of them broke. I don't know if was the temperature or what but one day when I open my lunch bag the container was broken."
• "My issues are with the longevity of the lids, 6 months and the lids are splitting where they pivot."