Bentgo MicroSteel Heat & Eat Leak-Proof Stainless Steel Container

This lunch container is exactly what I was looking for! It's the perfect size for packing my kids' school lunches, and the leak-proof design gives me peace of mind knowing there won't be any spills in their backpacks. The stainless steel construction feels durable and high quality, and it's very easy to clean. I also love that it's microwave-safe, making it convenient to reheat food when needed. The lid seals tightly, keeping food fresh for hours. If you're looking for a sturdy, reusable, and reliable lunch container for your children or even for yourself, I highly recommend this product. It's definitely worth every penny!

Bought this to go with the heated lunch box, and it's the perfect size for the lunch box, heats up the food evenly, and we don't have to worry about the heating element getting too hot, like we would if we were using plastic containers. I have to admit when I first used this in the microwave, I stood right there ready to open the microwave if it turned out it wasn't actually microwavable, but there wasn't any problem, with or with out the silicone vented lid. The silicone lid had a tiny learning curve to it so it was on completely so it would seal correctly, but it works great, seals well, and the vent makes heating food clean and easy. I will be buying more of these so we can food prep lunches.

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The quality is excellent but the size is mid leading. I figured it was due to the number of returns on this item. Not worth the price for the size. Unless you plan to use it in an oven. It is dishwasher safe, oven up to 350* f, microwave, freezer, and dishwasher safe. It has a really good seal with the lid. The measurements at for the out side rim not the inside.

I was in the market for stainless steel meal prep / leftovers storage containers, after years of using both plastic and glass versions of the Rubbermaid Brilliance containers that have gotten surprisingly popular lately. I wanted to get away from plastic for health reasons, but I wanted something lighter weight and more durable than glass that could go straight from the freezer to the oven, so stainless steel seemed to fit the bill perfectly! Unfortunately, it seems like the US is a bit behind the rest of the world on this front, because we don't have that many stainless steel food storage options available in comparison. I bought these Bentgo MicroSteel containers (in every size but the snack size) to compare with one of the only other microwavable stainless steel meal prep containers on the market available in the US, the Black + Blum stainless steel lunch box / meal prep containers. Unfortunately for Bentgo, I wound up pretty disappointed. First the good: it's lightweight, the stainless steel is sturdy, there's no plastic (the lid is all silicone), and the silicone lid is pretty easy to clean. Unfortunately, the bad outweighed the good for me: 1. It's only oven-safe up to 350 F and for a max of 60 minutes, which is just horrendous. If you've ever tried heating a frozen meal-prepped meal straight from the freezer in the oven, you'll know that it can sometimes take longer than 60 minutes or need a higher temperature than 350 F to fully heat up, depending on what it is and if you have it covered. This makes these Bentgo containers a nonstarter for many frozen meals. 2. The lid is outrageously difficult to close. You have to press the lid down at one end, then stretch it over the other while pushing down pretty hard – it takes a lot more upper body strength than you'd think. Otherwise, you'll end up with one corner that refuses to slide over the container. So much effort considering: 3. The lid is aggressively not leak-proof. As in, just carrying it around with you is enough for it to leak, even when it's sealed all the way. 4. The fit and finish on the stainless steel is a bit questionable. The steel looks and feels really chintzy, almost like it's not even food grade stainless steel, with a coarse, glittery finish that doesn't feel great to the touch - it could be worse though. While the lip is mostly rounded, for whatever reason it comes to a slightly sharper, but not sharp, edge at each of the corners. 5. The paintjob looks and feels pretty cheap and fragile. There's a sharp, hard line where the paint stops that is VERY noticeable to the touch, especially when cleaning – it's pretty unpleasant tbh. I'm also willing to bet that this silly paintjob is the reason the containers are only oven safe up to 350 F / 60 minutes. 6. The silicone lid is too floppy and weak to actually allow stacking when containers are full. Expect a slightly teetering stack and some leakage, depending on the weight. For my money, Bentgo needs to lose the paint, use a higher quality stainless steel (or at least better finishing), and completely rethink their lid design. I for one would love to see Bentgo take a crack at a v2 of these stainless steel containers, because I think they could be great with more iteration and I think more stainless steel food storage options are sorely needed on the market. But as they are right now? You're better off with another brand.

I purchased this product after a great deal of research on suitable alternatives to glass for my kids'. I use the larger one for my lunch and send my children to school with the smaller containers. Pros: I like that these containers can be microwaved. They are made of non-toxic metal alloy and that makes me happy knowing that my children will be using them. Also, they are leak proof. Cons: Sometimes it takes several minutes to evenly heat the food - it would also be great if there was a way to insulate the containers as they lose heat quickly if packed for lunch. There is also no way to purchase a replacement vent. My toddler pulled out the vent and threw it away at school. Having said that, I reached out to customer service and they were great! They resolved my problem quickly and now I am a happy customer. I will be buying more of these as they are the best solution I have found.

Entgo® MicroSteel™ Heat & Eat Container has been touted as a sustainable and reusable stainless steel food storage container that is microwave-safe. However, in my experience, I would not recommend this product to anyone looking for a reliable and cost-effective option. Firstly, the container is made of a thin sheet of stainless steel that doesn't feel particularly durable. After using it a few times, I noticed that the steel had started to get dented and bent. I also found that it was difficult to open, as the lid seemed to be stuck on very tightly. This made it difficult to access the food that I had stored inside. Secondly, I had some issues with the design of the container. The container is too big and bulky and has no handles or clips, which makes it difficult to carry. Additionally, it is not stackable which makes it difficult to store in the cupboard or on the counter-top. Thirdly, I found that the container was not particularly efficient at keeping food warm. After microwaving food and storing it in the container, it quickly cooled down. This meant that I had to reheat the food again before I could eat it. Finally, the container was quite expensive, which I felt was not worth the quality that I received. Overall, I would not recommend the Entgo® MicroSteel™ Heat & Eat Container to anyone looking for a durable and cost-effective food storage container. The thin sheet of stainless steel was prone to dents and bends, the design was not particularly efficient, it was not easy to clean, and it was quite expensive.

So cool it works in microwaves. I actually LOVE this. Light, easy to clean. Wish it wasn't so expensive. Scary to use something that looks like it will cause issue. But really multiple functional.: -)

Literally a tiny snack box. What’s the purpose to make it microwave safe if it fits few slices of apple.

Exactly what I wanted Good product!

Love it! Especially the silicon cover. It adds more room at the top and still leak proof

the steel is thick. Quality is good. Not sure if its airtight seal cos the lid is a thin silicone. Kind of small.

Génial en général, mais : - ce qui risque le plus de se briser est le couvercle, pas trouvé de pièces détachées que je puisse commander. - les boîtes sont trop profondes, il est difficile d'y accéder pour couper un morceau de poulet par exemple. - un pourtour en silicone aurait été plus rassurant une fois le plat a sortir du micro-ondes.