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Bentgo Kids Prints vs Kids Chill (2026)
Bentgo Kids Prints vs Kids Chill compared: five compartments against four, and a built-in ice pack against a simpler box.
#1 in our rankings · Best overall
Bentgo Kids Prints 5-Compartment Bento-Style Lunch Box, Unicorn
Best for: Parents packing school lunches for ages 3 to 7 who want separate compartments that stay sealed in a backpack.
#2 in our rankings · Best for keeping food cold
Bentgo Kids Chill 4-Compartment Lunch Box with Built-In Ice Pack, Fuchsia/Teal
Best for: Parents who pack dairy, yogurt, or fruit and want cooling built into the box itself.
Our recommendation
Buy the Bentgo Kids Prints if you want five compartments, two easy latches, and the simplest daily routine. Buy the Bentgo Kids Chill if you pack yogurt, fruit, or dairy most days and want cooling built into the box. Both seal well and both suit ages 3 to 7; the choice is about cold food, not quality.
Compartments and portions
The Prints box has five compartments totalling 2.4 cups, while the Chill has four compartments totalling 3.33 cups. The Prints box gives more variety in smaller portions, which suits grazers and picky eaters, while the Chill gives fewer, bigger sections, which suits a sandwich and larger sides. Neither is simply bigger; they portion differently.
Keeping food cold
The Chill has a removable ice pack built in under the tray, so cold food stays cool until lunch with no extra pack to buy or lose. The Prints box has no cooling at all, so cold foods need a separate ice pack in the bag. If your child eats yogurt or fruit daily, the Chill earns its place on this point alone.
Latches and cleaning
The Prints box has two kid-friendly latches, while the Chill has one. Both have a removable tray that is microwave safe and top-rack dishwasher safe, and both want the shell hand washed. The Chill adds one more hand-wash part, the ice pack, and without the pack in place its fit is looser and the latch closes less firmly.
Choose Bentgo Kids Prints 5-Compartment Bento-Style Lunch Box, Unicorn if…
- You want five compartments for variety
- You prefer two easy latches for small hands
- You pack mostly dry foods and sandwiches
Choose Bentgo Kids Chill 4-Compartment Lunch Box with Built-In Ice Pack, Fuchsia/Teal if…
- You pack yogurt, fruit, or dairy most days
- You want cooling built into the box
- You want bigger compartments for larger sides
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Spec | Bentgo Kids Prints 5-Compartment Bento-Style Lunch Box, Unicorn | Bentgo Kids Chill 4-Compartment Lunch Box with Built-In Ice Pack, Fuchsia/Teal |
|---|---|---|
| Price tier | Mid-range | Mid-range |
| Compartments | 5 | 4 |
| Capacity | 2.4 cups | 3.33 cups |
| Dimensions | 8.5 x 6.5 x 2 in | 8.9 x 6.5 x 2 in |
| Ages | 3 to 7 years | - |
| Material | BPA-free food-safe materials | Food-grade PP, ABS, and TPE |
| Care | Removable tray microwave and top-rack dishwasher safe; hand wash outer shell | Tray microwave and top-rack dishwasher safe; hand wash shell and ice pack |
| Ice pack | - | Removable, built-in under tray |
| Warranty | - | 2-year |
| Best for | Parents packing school lunches for ages 3 to 7 who want separate compartments that stay sealed in a backpack. | Parents who pack dairy, yogurt, or fruit and want cooling built into the box itself. |
| Skip if | Your child needs a full sandwich plus large sides, or you need a built-in way to keep food cold. | You need five compartments, or your child struggles with a snug single latch. |
Strengths and limitations
Bentgo Kids Prints 5-Compartment Bento-Style Lunch Box, Unicorn
Strengths
- Five compartments portioned for a total of 2.4 cups keep a main, sides, and a dip apart without mixing.
- Two kid-friendly latches are easy for small hands to open and close on their own at school.
- Rubber-coated edges and a drop-proof build survive the daily backpack treatment.
- The removable tray is microwave safe and top-rack dishwasher safe, so reheating and cleaning stay simple.
Limitations
- Compartments are small for older kids, and a full sandwich only just fits the largest section.
- The outer shell needs hand washing, so only the tray goes in the dishwasher.
- No ice pack is included, so cold foods need a separate pack on warm days.
- Repeated dishwasher heat can warp the tray slightly, which makes the latches harder to close.
Bentgo Kids Chill 4-Compartment Lunch Box with Built-In Ice Pack, Fuchsia/Teal
Strengths
- The removable ice pack sits under the tray and keeps food cool until lunch, with nothing extra to buy or lose.
- Four compartments hold a total of 3.33 cups, a little more room than the five-compartment Kids Prints box.
- One kid-friendly latch is simple for small hands to work, and the rubberized edge resists drops.
- The removable tray is microwave safe and top-rack dishwasher safe, and the box carries a 2-year warranty.
Limitations
- The ice pack needs freezing overnight, so a forgotten freeze means a warm lunch the next day.
- Cooling fades by late afternoon, so it suits lunchtime rather than all-day cold storage.
- Without the ice pack in place the fit is looser and the latch does not close as firmly.
- The shell and ice pack need hand washing, so only the tray goes in the dishwasher.
How they fit the wider field
- Bentgo Kids Prints 5-Compartment Bento-Style Lunch Box, Unicorn: ranked #1 (Best overall) in The Best Lunch Boxes. Read the full Bentgo Kids Prints 5-Compartment Bento-Style Lunch Box, Unicorn review.
- Bentgo Kids Chill 4-Compartment Lunch Box with Built-In Ice Pack, Fuchsia/Teal: ranked #2 (Best for keeping food cold) in The Best Lunch Boxes.
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Questions, answered
Which is better for a picky eater?
The Prints box, since five compartments let you offer more different foods in small amounts, which is how picky eaters usually prefer lunch. The Chill suits a child who eats a main and a couple of sides and needs them kept cold.
Can I use the Chill box without the ice pack?
Yes, but the fit is looser without it and the latch does not close as firmly, so pack the ice pack even on cooler days or accept a slightly loose close. The Prints box has no such trade-off, since it has no pack at all.
Which is easier to clean?
The Prints box, slightly: it has one fewer part to hand wash, since the Chill adds the ice pack to the hand-wash list. Both have a dishwasher-safe tray, so the daily difference is small.