Quick Answer

Choose the Ms. Bento SL-MEE07 if you want a compact, two-bowl lunch jar with chopsticks, or the Mr. Bento SL-JBE14 if you need four bowls and a spoon for heartier meals.

Capacity and compartment differences

The Ms. Bento SL-MEE07 comes with two microwaveable inner bowls, while the Mr. Bento SL-JBE14 includes four. That extra pair of bowls makes the Mr. Bento a better fit for larger appetites or meals with more components, such as a main dish, a side salad, and fruit.

Both jars use vacuum insulation to keep foods hot or cold for hours, but the Mr. Bento adds an insulating inner lid that keeps the two side bowls at room temperature, separate from the hot main bowl. That matters if you want to pack items that should not be heated, like yogurt or fresh vegetables.

Accessories and portability

The Ms. Bento includes chopsticks and a chopsticks holder, so it suits meals you eat with chopsticks. The Mr. Bento instead comes with a forked spoon with a cover, which is more practical for Western-style dishes or for anyone who prefers a spoon.

Both models include an easy-to-carry bag, so portability is similar. The deciding factor is which utensil you use daily and how many compartments you need.

Trade-offs at a Glance

  • Ms. Bento SL-MEE07: Two inner bowls, chopsticks, and a washable outer container. Best for small to moderate portions and chopstick-friendly meals. If you eat rice-based meals with chopsticks, this is the lighter, more compact option.
  • Mr. Bento SL-JBE14: Four inner bowls, a forked spoon, and an insulating inner lid that keeps side bowls at room temperature. Best for larger meals with multiple components. If you need to pack a hot main plus cold sides, the Mr. Bento’s separate compartments keep them distinct.
  • Price and value: The Ms. Bento is priced lower than the Mr. Bento. The Mr. Bento costs more but includes two extra bowls and a spoon. Consider whether the extra bowls justify the higher price for your meal routine.

Product Facts

  • Ms. Bento® Stainless Lunch Jar SL-MEE07: The Ms. Bento Stainless Lunch Jar contains a washable container, two microwaveable inner bowls, chopsticks, a chopsticks holder, and an easy-to-carry bag. This compact set is ideal for light meals like rice plus a main dish, especially if you prefer chopsticks.

    Ms. Bento® Stainless Lunch Jar SL-MEE07

    Ms. Bento® Stainless Lunch Jar SL-MEE07

  • Mr. Bento® Stainless Lunch Jar SL-JBE14: The Mr. Bento Stainless Lunch Jar contains four microwaveable inner bowls, a forked spoon with cover, and an easy-carry bag; two side bowls stay at room temperature, divided from the main bowl by an insulating inner lid. The extra bowls and spoon make it better for larger, multi-component meals while keeping cold sides separate from hot mains.

    Mr. Bento® Stainless Lunch Jar SL-JBE14

    Mr. Bento® Stainless Lunch Jar SL-JBE14

Which One Fits You?

Best for

  • Commuters who pack a simple rice-and-main meal and prefer chopsticks
  • Those who want a lighter, more compact lunch jar with fewer parts to clean

Not for

  • People who need to pack a large, multi-course meal with separate cold sides
  • Anyone who prefers a spoon over chopsticks and wants extra bowl capacity