Customer Reviews for Swingline Optima 40 Compact Reduced Effort Stapler, 40-Sheet Capacity, Black/Silver (87842)
510 reviews
Most helpful positive review
Posted Oct 14, 2025
Swingline Stapler
Works excellent and fits perfectly in the palm of my hand.
VS
Most helpful critical review
Posted Jun 17, 2025
fell apart after within 90 days
don't like - fell apart in less than 90 days
PAULA P.
Reviewed at:
Staples Business
Posted Oct 14, 2025
Swingline Stapler
Works excellent and fits perfectly in the palm of my hand.
This review is for Swingline Optima 40 Compact Reduced Effort Stapler, 40-Sheet Capacity, Black/Silver (87842)
0up votes 0
0down votes 0
Report
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.
This review is for Swingline Optima 40 Reduced Effort Desk Stapler, 40-Sheet Capacity, Silver/Black (87845)
0up votes 0
0down votes 0
Report
SHARON
Posted Aug 3, 2025
Does not clamp tight closure of staple well
staple gets caught on other papers
This review is for Swingline Optima 40 Reduced Effort Desk Stapler, 40-Sheet Capacity, Silver/Black (87845)
0up votes 0
0down votes 0
Report
GREGORY
Posted Jul 8, 2025
This is an excellent stapler
You would expect that from Staples. Get this one I bought two.
This review is for Swingline Optima 40 Compact Reduced Effort Stapler, 40-Sheet Capacity, Black/Silver (87842)
0up votes 0
0down votes 0
Report
TANA H.
Posted Jun 17, 2025
fell apart after within 90 days
don't like - fell apart in less than 90 days
This review is for Swingline Optima 40 Reduced Effort Desk Stapler, 40-Sheet Capacity, Silver/Black (87845)
0up votes 0
0down votes 0
Report
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.
This review is for Swingline Optima 40 Reduced Effort Desk Stapler, 40-Sheet Capacity, Silver/Black (87845)
0up votes 0
0down votes 0
Report
CHERYL D.
Reviewed at:
Staples Business
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!
This review is for Swingline Optima 40 Compact Reduced Effort Stapler, 40-Sheet Capacity, Black/Silver (87842)
0up votes 0
0down votes 0
Report
M.F.
Posted May 1, 2025
Staples has your stapler.
Quality product
This review is for Swingline Optima 40 Reduced Effort Desk Stapler, 40-Sheet Capacity, Silver/Black (87845)
0up votes 0
0down votes 0
Report
ED R.
Posted Apr 24, 2025
Just Right
Just what I was looking for. Perfect size for the desk and my hands.
This review is for Swingline Optima 40 Compact Reduced Effort Stapler, 40-Sheet Capacity, Black/Silver (87842)
0up votes 0
0down votes 0
Report
LAURA M.
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!
This review is for Swingline Optima 40 Compact Reduced Effort Stapler, 40-Sheet Capacity, Black/Silver (87842)
0up votes 0
0down votes 0
Report
B.C.
Posted Mar 20, 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!!
This review is for Swingline Optima 40 Reduced Effort Desk Stapler, 40-Sheet Capacity, Silver/Black (87845)
0up votes 0
0down votes 0
Report
KYLE C.
Posted Mar 10, 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.
This review is for Swingline Optima 40 Reduced Effort Desk Stapler, 40-Sheet Capacity, Silver/Black (87845)
0up votes 0
0down votes 0
Report
J.M.
Posted Dec 11, 2024
love it glad i made this purcahse
This review is for Swingline Optima 40 Reduced Effort Desk Stapler, 40-Sheet Capacity, Silver/Black (87845)
0up votes 0
0down votes 0
Report
PATRICIA W.
Posted Sep 13, 2024
Stapler does not hold papers. Also the bottom came off of both staplers. I thought the first one was damaged but when the next stapler's bottom came off I knew it was a problem with the stapler
This review is for Swingline Optima 40 Reduced Effort Desk Stapler, 40-Sheet Capacity, Silver/Black (87845)
0up votes 0
0down votes 0
Report
Bentley
Posted Jun 3, 2024
Unimpressed
Smaller than expected not sturdy enough did not come with staples. I may have to replace it.
This review is for Swingline Optima 40 Reduced Effort Desk Stapler, 40-Sheet Capacity, Silver/Black (87845)
0up votes 0
0down votes 0
Report
JODI R.
Posted Apr 16, 2024
Save your money
Jams up at least 3 days/week. Is now broken and the stapler is not even 2 years old. DO NOT BUY THIS!!!
This review is for Swingline Optima 40 Reduced Effort Desk Stapler, 40-Sheet Capacity, Silver/Black (87845)
0up votes 0
1down votes 1
Report
CATHY S.
Posted Mar 31, 2024
Swingline Stapler
Great quality and a great price.
This review is for Swingline Optima 40 Reduced Effort Desk Stapler, 40-Sheet Capacity, Silver/Black (87845)
1up votes 1
0down votes 0
Report
Denise
Reviewed at:
Quill
Posted Mar 25, 2024
stapler
This is a very nice stapler. It works easily. It doesn't hold a full stick of staples but that is the only downside. Takes up minimal space on your desk.
This review is for Swingline Optima 40 Compact Reduced Effort Stapler, 40-Sheet Capacity, Black/Silver (87842)
0up votes 0
0down votes 0
Report
Baseline R.
Reviewed at:
Staples Business
Posted Feb 21, 2024
Broke on the third day
Was using it to staple 3 sheets of paper together and it fell apart in my hand
This review is for Swingline Optima 40 Compact Reduced Effort Stapler, 40-Sheet Capacity, Black/Silver (87842)
0up votes 0
0down votes 0
Report
BRETT M.
Posted Jan 31, 2024
awesomeness
love this stapler. so easy to use and doesnt send me back to occupational therapy!
This review is for Swingline Optima 40 Compact Reduced Effort Stapler, 40-Sheet Capacity, Black/Silver (87842)
0up votes 0
0down votes 0
Report