Customer Reviews for Swingline Optima 40 Compact Reduced Effort Stapler, 40-Sheet Capacity, Black/Silver (87842)
Item # : 1457713
Model # : 87842
Swingline compact stapler delivers powerful stapling performance with the benefit of reduced effort operation.
- Optima40 Compact Reduced Effort Metal Stapler requires 50% less effort than traditional staplers.
- 1 Stapler per pack
Price is $28.69
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818 reviews
Most helpful positive review
Posted Oct 14, 2025
Swingline Stapler
Works excellent and fits perfectly in the palm of my hand.
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Most helpful critical review
Posted Nov 14, 2025
Absolute Piece of Garbage
Very difficult to press down and every staple either rips the paper or creates a hazard of a piece of staple sticking out to rip someone's finger.
Miss_X2m1
Posted Nov 14, 2025
Absolute Piece of Garbage
Very difficult to press down and every staple either rips the paper or creates a hazard of a piece of staple sticking out to rip someone's finger.
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PAULA P.
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Posted Oct 14, 2025
Swingline Stapler
Works excellent and fits perfectly in the palm of my hand.
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STORE Big0.
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Posted Sep 26, 2025
Great desk Stapler!
Heavy smooth operation. well made - nice!
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Nancy
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Posted Sep 8, 2025
returning stapler
Stapler box was opened when it arrived. Stapler does not work.
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SAMANTHA M.
Posted Aug 25, 2025
Heavy Duty
I have had this stapler for over a year; it is heavy duty and gets the job done.
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SHARON
Posted Aug 3, 2025
Does not clamp tight closure of staple well
staple gets caught on other papers
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GREGORY
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Posted Jul 8, 2025
This is an excellent stapler
You would expect that from Staples. Get this one I bought two.
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TANA H.
Posted Jun 17, 2025
fell apart after within 90 days
don't like - fell apart in less than 90 days
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Response from Staples :
Hi Tana I regret to hear that the Swingline Stapler fell apart. This Stapler has a Limited Lifetime Warranty. You can contact Swingline Customer Support at 800-541-0094 for further assistance. ^MS
June 19, 2025
DEBRA T.
Posted Jun 12, 2025
Swingline Optima Stapler
Love this stapler. Easy to load easy to handle and no jamming. I should've made this purchase a long time ago.
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CHERYL D.
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Posted May 2, 2025
OPTIMA COMPACT
IT IS AWESOME!!!!! It takes no effort to staple The force is different than a regular stapler.Absolutely love it!
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M.F.
Posted May 1, 2025
Staples has your stapler.
Quality product
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ED R.
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Posted Apr 24, 2025
Just Right
Just what I was looking for. Perfect size for the desk and my hands.
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REGINA W.
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Posted Apr 13, 2025
Items not delivered from order
This review is about items missing from order. The office chair was not delivered was taken back to the store and removed from my order without approval.
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LAURA M.
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Posted Apr 3, 2025
Very Good Small Stapler
I needed to replace a higher force stapler for my office that broke and this one is very good. It is easy to load with staples and requires a much lighter touch. It does the job well with much less force!
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B.C.
Posted Mar 21, 2025
I love how easy it is to grab and use. I have arthritis and it is not painful for me to staple with this stapler!!
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LARK R.
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Posted Mar 18, 2025
Best stapler ever. Very ergonomic. Rarely gets jammed and easily fixed if it does. I've only had to replace it when someone takes mine and not because it breaks. I wish people would stop taking my stapler but what can you do when it is such an excellent stapler?
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KYLE C.
Posted Mar 11, 2025
Staple the crap outta those Docs
It is awesome but not perfect. its a little side to side wobbly and the base does not have enough heft. This thing is very competent at what it does.
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MEGAN W.
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Posted Feb 11, 2025
It does not stay shut after loading
I like the high-capacity component. However the staples don't stay in.
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SUZANNE D.
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Posted Jan 22, 2025
STapeler
Evey stapling takes more effort than usual. Not a smooth stapler at all.
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DEANN M.
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Posted Jan 16, 2025
Swingline
Great stapler--easy to depress/activate easy to load clean stapling.
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