Cutting boards
Should my cutting boards be wood or plastic?
These two sets cost the same, about $30 and about $28, so price does not decide. Bamboo gives you more surface and a board that doubles as a serving tray. Plastic gives you non-slip feet, drip-catchers and a lighter set that is simpler to clean.
| Compared on | Bamboo 3-Piece with Handles | Good Grips 2-Piece Double-Sided |
|---|---|---|
| Boards | 3: 15 × 10, 12 × 8 and 9 × 6 in | 2: 7.25 × 10.75 and 9 × 12.9 in |
| Material | Pre-oiled carbonized bamboo | Plastic, type not named |
| Handles | Built-in side handles | Soft tapered edges |
| Liquid control | Deep juice groove | Drip-catchers and pour corners |
| Grip on the counter | No non-slip feet | Non-slip feet |
| Weight | 4.1 lb (1.9 kg) for three | 2.0 lb (0.9 kg) for two |
| Warranty | 1 year | Not published |
| Price read | About $30 | About $28 |
| Listed on amazon.com | Yes | Yes |
A tick marks the better answer on that line only. Counting ticks does not decide the page — the two verdicts below do, because these products answer different questions.
Choose bamboo if you want more boards and a surface that can go to the table. Hand wash it, as the listing recommends.
Choose plastic if a sliding board is your worry and you want a lighter pair for raw food.
Softer surfaces are generally kinder. Bamboo is harder than many hardwoods, and OXO says its surface protects knife edges, but neither maker publishes a figure.
Yes, and that is the case for owning more than one. Label or color them so nobody has to think.
The OXO listing does not state it, and the bamboo listing advises hand washing. Check before assuming.
A three-piece set of 100 percent natural bamboo cutting boards measuring 15 × 10, 12 × 8 and 9 × 6 in, in pre-oiled carbonized bamboo with built-in side handles, deep juice grooves and a protective finish, hand wash recommended, with a 1-year warranty
Three carbonized bamboo boards with side handles, deep juice grooves and a one-year warranty.
Best for: A full set of three with handles — the best-documented bamboo on this shelf
≈ $30
A two-piece double-sided plastic cutting board set comprising a 7.25 × 10.75 in Prep Board and a 9 × 12.9 in Everyday Cutting Board, non-porous with soft tapered edges that double as handles, built-in drip-catchers, easy-pour corners and non-slip feet
Two named boards with tapered edge handles, drip-catchers, easy-pour corners and non-slip feet.
Best for: Everyday prep, where pouring and a clean full surface matter more than size
≈ $28
Prices quoted in these summaries are dated readings. The live price is shown next to each product.
