Lumina Storage Boxes 750 ml vs 2000 ml: Which Size to Pick
By Mepal | Clever products for every moment in your life. | Mepal | Published: 2026-11-01
Category: Comparisons
Compare the Mepal Lumina 750 ml and 2000 ml storage boxes on capacity, everyday use, and portability so you can choose the right size for leftovers, salads, or picnic food.
Quick answer
Choose the Lumina 750 ml for single portions, salads, and small leftovers; choose the Lumina 2000 ml when you need to transport a larger meal or picnic food in one box. If you regularly pack both small and large amounts, the two sizes complement each other rather than compete.
Capacity changes what fits, not just how much
The 750 ml box is described as the perfect size for a delicious salad or a portion of leftovers, which makes it a natural single-serving container. The 2000 ml box holds nearly three times as much, so it suits a family-style portion, a bulk batch of leftovers, or several picnic items packed together.
Neither box is described with compartment dividers, so the capacity difference is mainly about volume in one open space. If you want to keep foods separate, you would need additional smaller containers rather than relying on one large box.
Portability and everyday handling
A smaller 750 ml box is easier to carry in a work bag or lunch tote, while the 2000 ml box is better suited to a car trip, picnic basket, or fridge shelf where space is less constrained. The catalog describes the 2000 ml Lumina as suitable for transporting picnic treats in style, which points to its role as a sharing or transport container rather than a personal lunch box.
Because the supplied facts do not include dimensions, weight, or lid-seal details, check those specifications on the product page if you need a box that fits a specific bag or fridge shelf.
The price trade-off
At catalog prices, the 750 ml box costs USD 4.15 (compared with USD 6.49) and the 2000 ml box costs USD 7.91 (compared with USD 11.99). Per millilitre, the larger box is the better value, but only if you will actually fill it. Buying two 750 ml boxes gives you flexibility for separate portions, while one 2000 ml box gives you a single large capacity for less money.
Key trade-offs at a glance
- Capacity vs. flexibility: The 2000 ml box holds more in one container, but the 750 ml box lets you pack separate portions or carry a smaller box when you do not need the extra volume. If you often pack both small and large meals, owning one of each covers more situations than two boxes of the same size.
- Value per millilitre vs. actual use: The 2000 ml box is cheaper per millilitre at catalog prices, but the 750 ml box costs less upfront and may be the only size you need if you mostly pack single servings. Match the size to your typical portion, not to the lowest price per litre.
- Transport vs. storage: The 2000 ml Lumina is explicitly described for transporting picnic treats, while the 750 ml is framed around salads and leftovers. Neither is described as leak-proof, so confirm seal details before carrying liquids or dressings. For messy or liquid foods, check the lid specification on the product page before you buy.
Product facts
- Storage box Lumina 2000 ml - Nordic black: Storage box Lumina 2000 ml in Nordic black. The larger capacity suits family portions, batch leftovers, or picnic food that needs to travel in one container.
Storage box Lumina 2000 ml - Nordic black - Storage box Lumina 750 ml - White: Storage box Lumina 750 ml in White, described as the perfect size for a salad or a portion of leftovers. This size fits single-serving meals and small leftovers without taking up unnecessary fridge or bag space.
Storage box Lumina 750 ml - White
Which size fits you?
Best for
- Packing a single salad or portion of leftovers for work or school
- Anyone who wants a smaller, lighter box to carry in a bag
- Testing the Lumina range at a lower upfront price
Not for
- Family-sized meals or batch cooking that needs more than 750 ml in one box
- Picnic transport where you want to carry several items together
- Buying the lowest price per millilitre
