Bento 4 vs Bento 5: Which Oli Eve Lunchbox Is Right for Your Child?

Choosing a lunchbox sounds simple until you're standing there wondering whether your child needs four compartments or five.

At Oli Eve, the question we hear most often is:

"What's the difference between the Bento 4 and Bento 5?"

The good news is that both lunchboxes are made from premium food-grade stainless steel, both are dishwasher safe, and both can be permanently laser engraved with your child's name.

The real difference comes down to how your child likes to eat and how you like to pack lunch.

Quick Comparison

Feature	Bento 4	Bento 5
Compartments	4	5
Capacity	1040ml	935ml
Weight	680g	680g
Dishwasher Safe	Yes	Yes
BPA-Free	Yes	Yes
Personalisation Available	Yes	Yes
Best For	Larger portions	More variety
Food Separation	Good	Excellent

Most Families Choose Bento 4

If you're not sure where to start, Bento 4 is often the easiest choice.

Its four practical compartments offer plenty of room for sandwiches, wraps, fruit, vegetables and snacks without feeling overly divided.

With a larger overall capacity of 1040ml, Bento 4 is ideal for children who prefer larger portions and parents who want a simple, flexible lunchbox that works every day.

Bento 4 is ideal if:

• Your child prefers larger food portions
• You regularly pack sandwiches or wraps
• You want a simple, versatile layout
• You prefer fewer compartments
• You're looking for an everyday lunchbox that grows with your child

A typical Bento 4 lunch might include:

• Sandwich or wrap
• Apple slices
• Cucumber sticks
• Crackers or pretzels

Simple, balanced and easy to pack.

Choose Bento 5 for More Variety

Bento 5 is designed for children who love having lots of different foods in their lunchbox. Also great if your child is at preschool and early years of primary school

With five separate compartments, it's perfect for parents who enjoy packing a variety of fruits, vegetables, snacks and lunch favourites while keeping everything neatly organised.

Although the overall capacity is slightly smaller than Bento 4 at 935ml, the additional compartment provides greater food separation and more variety throughout the day.

Bento 5 is ideal if:

• Your child enjoys lots of variety
• Portion sizes are smaller
• You pack multiple snack items
• You like keeping foods separated
• Your child prefers smaller portions of different foods
• You enjoy creating colourful, balanced lunches

A typical Bento 5 lunch might include:

• Sandwich quarters
• Berries
• Cheese cubes
• Veggie sticks
• A small treat

Everything has its place.

Which Lunchbox Holds More Food?

This surprises many parents.

While Bento 5 has more compartments, Bento 4 actually holds more food overall.

Total Capacity

• Bento 4: 1040ml
• Bento 5: 935ml

If maximum capacity is your priority, Bento 4 comes out on top.

If food variety and separation are more important, Bento 5 may be the better fit.

Why Families Choose Stainless Steel

Both Bento 4 and Bento 5 are crafted from premium 18/8 food-grade stainless steel.

Unlike plastic lunchboxes, stainless steel:

• Won't stain from foods like berries or tomato sauce
• Doesn't absorb food odours
• Is BPA-free and phthalate-free
• Is durable enough for years of school lunches
• Helps reduce the need for disposable packaging

It's a practical choice designed for real family life.

Permanent Laser Engraving

Every Oli Eve lunchbox can be personalised with permanent laser engraving.

Unlike stickers or labels, the name is etched directly into the stainless steel and won't peel, fade or wash away.

For busy families, it also makes it much easier for lunchboxes to find their way home from school, daycare or sport.

Our Recommendation

Choose Bento 4 if you want a versatile lunchbox with larger sections, more overall capacity and a simple layout that works for almost every child.

Choose Bento 5 if your child enjoys variety, you love packing colourful lunches and you want extra compartments to keep foods separated.

Whichever you choose, you'll be getting a durable stainless steel lunchbox designed for school days, family adventures and years of everyday use.