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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829 reviews
Most helpful positive review
Posted Jan 30, 2026
Pretty Good
Great quality stapler.
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Most helpful critical review
Posted Jan 28, 2026
Don't bother
I was so excited to get new staplers for the office. I opened them, loaded in the staples, aaaannnndddd, didn't work... I thought I had got a full capacity, maybe I was fooling myself, and even at half the staples, nothing came out. I had fiddled with it for over a half hour before I put it back into the box and decided to ask for a refund. LONG STORY SHORT: Save your m...
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Jake
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Posted Jan 30, 2026
Pretty Good
Great quality stapler.
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EMILY B.
Posted Jan 28, 2026
Don't bother
I was so excited to get new staplers for the office. I opened them, loaded in the staples, aaaannnndddd, didn't work... I thought I had got a full capacity, maybe I was fooling myself, and even at half the staples, nothing came out. I had fiddled with it for over a half hour before I put it back into the box and decided to ask for a refund. LONG STORY SHORT: Save your m...
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The Office Lady
Posted Jan 27, 2026
Great Stapler
This is the only stapler I order for the office. It is durable & heavy duty. I highly recommend.
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rwp728
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Posted Jan 11, 2026
It staples paper together
Works fine as advertised.
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Posted Dec 18, 2025
Topples over when placing down on desk
The stapler does not have a balanced base and keeps tipping over on my desk.
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Danielle
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Posted Dec 4, 2025
FIRST & LAST STAPLER YOU WILL EVER NEED !!
This is the first and last stapler that you will ever need! Although it is rated for 40 pages, it is not unusual for me to be able to use it on 50 sheets. It's a smooth, clean staple every time I use it - no more snagging your fingers on a bad staple. It's lightweight, easy to load, and does not require a lot of squeeze pressure to function. I was so impressed by th...
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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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