OXO wins for a baking-first setup; Rubbermaid wins for capacity range and latch-lid pantry storage.
The headline piece count does not tell the whole story. OXO’s set has five actual containers: two 4.4-quart containers, one 1.1-quart container, and two 0.4-quart containers. The other three pieces are two half-cup scoops and a terracotta brown-sugar saver. That is a focused combination for a person who regularly refills flour, sugar, brown sugar, and small baking ingredients.
Rubbermaid’s eight pieces are four containers and four lids. Its capacities span 3.2, 7.8, 12, and 16 cups, creating a broader ladder for pantry staples with different volumes. Rubbermaid also explicitly lists its BPA-free Tritan set as top-rack dishwasher safe and freezer safe. It is a sensible alternative when cereal, pasta, rice, snacks, and freezer-ready dry goods matter more than baking accessories.
OXO earns the overall pick because its container count is higher and its mix is more immediately useful for the common baking shelf. The push-button POP lid doubles as an opening handle, which is convenient for frequent measuring. Buy Rubbermaid instead if you prefer latch lids or want the larger, graduated capacities that make it easier to assign one container to each bulk staple.