Outdoors & Fitness · Head-to-head
Stanley Classic Legendary Food Jar 24 oz vs Thermos Stainless King Food Jar 24 oz
Which should you buy? Our verdict on both, pulled from our full The Best Insulated Food Jars: 4 Compared (and One to Skip) comparison.
Stanley states the longest hot hold here and adds a lid that works as a cup. The Thermos is nearly as long on hot food, longer on cold, lighter and cheaper.
Stanley Classic Legendary Food Jar 24 oz
Buy itThe longest stated hot hold in this group, in a tall jar with a lid you can eat or drink from.
- Stanley's page lists 15 hours hot and 18 hours cold for this 24 oz jar.
- The insulated lid doubles as a cup, so you can pour soup out without carrying a bowl.
- Stanley states it is leakproof, dishwasher safe and made from 90% recycled 18/8 stainless steel.
- At 1.4 lb it is the heaviest jar here.
- It stands 8.5 in tall, which can be awkward in a small lunch bag.
- Its stated cold hold is shorter than the Thermos and Klean Kanteen.
Thermos Stainless King Food Jar 24 oz
Buy itA lighter, shorter 24 oz jar with long stated hold times and a lower spend than the Stanley.
- Thermos states 14 hours hot and 24 hours cold.
- It weighs 1.2 lb and lists a 7.2 in height, smaller in a bag than the Stanley.
- Thermos says it includes a pressure relief stopper, has a wide mouth and is top-rack dishwasher safe.
- Its stated hot hold is one hour shorter than the Stanley.
- The lid is not described as a cup or bowl, so you eat from the jar or bring a dish.
- Dishwasher use is limited to the top rack.
Side by side
| Stanley Classic Legendary Food Jar 24 oz | Thermos Stainless King Food Jar 24 oz | |
|---|---|---|
| Our verdict | Buy | Buy |
| Best for | Campers, anglers and anyone who wants soup or stew hot well into the evening. | Daily lunch packers who want long hold times in a jar that fits a normal lunch bag. |
| Price tier | $$ · mid-range | $$ · mid-range |
The bottom line
Our overall pick is the Stanley Classic Legendary Food Jar 24 oz - The longest stated hot hold in this group, in a tall jar with a lid you can eat or drink from. Choose the Thermos Stainless King Food Jar 24 oz instead if daily lunch packers who want long hold times in a jar that fits a normal lunch bag.
Want the full picture, including the other options we compared and the popular one we'd skip? Read the complete The Best Insulated Food Jars: 4 Compared (and One to Skip).