The best Electric staplers, compared.
Top pick: EcoElectronix EX-25, white – 30-sheet claim, full strip, adapter listed in the box, and the strongest shared rating, at the same price as the red listing that does not list the adapter. Best value: Rapesco 1452 626EL, powder blue – Cheapest 626EL colour, with 15 sheets of 80 gsm, 1,000 staples, and the same mechanism as the dearer clear and black listings. Updated October 2026.
An electric stapler here is a compact automatic desk machine that clinches an office staple through paper. Those listings use the same words on amazon.co.uk but have no anvil, so they were left out. If the job is fabric, timber, or cable, start with the [electric stapler or staple gun](/hub/staplers-and-nail-guns/electric-stapler/sub/electric-stapler-vs-staple-gun) page. Three colours state 15 sheets of 80 gsm, take 26/6, and include 1,000 staples. The claims 20 sheets, with no paper weight, and takes 24/6 or 26/6. Three colours claim 30 sheets, with no paper weight and no staple code. Judge the seven by sheet claim plus paper weight, staple code, a lead you can plug in in Britain, and whether staples are in the box. You insert a stack of paper, a sensor fires, and an office staple clinches against an anvil. An electric staple gun uses similar words on amazon.co.uk and has no clinch plate, so it was removed from this set. Tackers for fabric, timber, or cable sit in the other categories of this hub.
An electric stapler here is a compact automatic desk machine that clinches an office staple through paper. Those listings use the same words on amazon.co.uk but have no anvil, so they were left out.
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How thick is the paper stack?
The white EcoElectronix EX-25 combines a 30-sheet listing claim with a full-strip magazine and automatic operation for repeated office stacks. Its box contents explicitly list the AC adapter, and it can alternatively run from six AA cells. The shared 4.5 out of 5 from 4,636 reviews gives the EX-25 family the strongest rating evidence in this set, although each colour does not have 4,636 separate reviews. Neither the paper weight behind the 30-sheet claim nor the staple code is stated, so those omissions limit how confidently you can match heavy paper or refills. Reviews include both long daily service and units that failed early, while the warranty field says no warranty. At £32.90 it costs the same as the red model but documents the adapter more clearly. That combination makes the white listing the top pick here, provided you confirm the required staple before ordering replacements.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Frequent desk stapling where the 30-sheet claim and a listed adapter matter most
Less suitable: Buyers who need a fully specified staple system or a clear manufacturer warranty
Specifications
Common questions
How many sheets does this listing claim?
Up to 30 sheets. The listing does not state a paper weight.
Which staples does it take, and are they in the box?
The staple code is not named. The bullets do not say staples are included. Reviews on the shared set both say none arrived and that one unit arrived full.
Is the AC adapter listed in the box?
Yes on this white ASIN: the stapler, an owner's manual, and an AC power adapter.
The red EcoElectronix EX-25 carries the highest sheet claim in this compact group at 30 sheets, though the listing does not state the paper weight used for that figure. Its full-strip magazine is useful for repeated desk work, and the shared 4.5 out of 5 from 4,636 reviews is the strongest rating line among the three mechanisms. It runs from an AC adapter or six AA cells, but this red ASIN does not list the adapter under included components even though the bullets mention one. The staple code is also unstated, so you should confirm the correct consumable before buying a refill. Reviews range from sustained daily use to failures after only a few days, making the absence of a clear warranty especially relevant. The listing's warranty field says no warranty, although your statutory rights for faulty goods still apply. At £32.90 it is not the safest EX-25 colour to order when the white version costs the same and explicitly lists the adapter.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Buyers prioritising a 30-sheet headline claim who can verify the current package contents
Less suitable: Anyone wanting a documented staple code, settled warranty, or guaranteed adapter in the box
Specifications
Common questions
How many sheets does this listing claim?
Up to 30 sheets. The listing does not state a paper weight.
Which staples does it take, and are they in the box?
The staple code is not named. The bullets do not say staples are included. Reviews on the shared set both say none arrived and that one unit arrived full.
Is the AC adapter listed in the box?
Not on this red ASIN. The included-components line is absent. The bullets still say an AC adapter or six AA cells.
The black EcoElectronix EX-25 offers the same 30-sheet claim and full-strip magazine as the red and white versions. Its included-components line names the stapler, owner's manual and AC adapter, while six AA cells provide the alternative power route. The 4.5 out of 5 from 4,636 reviews belongs to the shared EX-25 colour family rather than this black listing alone. The listing does not name the staple code or the paper weight used for its capacity claim, which makes refill selection and heavy-paper expectations less certain. Warranty information conflicts: the field says no warranty, while a bullet claims a limited lifetime warranty. Reviews also mix long-term daily use with early failures, so that contradiction should be resolved with the seller before purchase. At £35.90 it is the dearest EX-25 colour here and adds no stated mechanical advantage over the white model.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Buyers who specifically want the black EX-25 and will verify the warranty wording
Less suitable: Value-led buyers or anyone requiring unambiguous consumable and warranty details
Specifications
Common questions
How many sheets does this listing claim?
Up to 30 sheets. The listing does not state a paper weight.
Which staples does it take, and are they in the box?
The staple code is not named. The bullets do not say staples are included. Reviews on the shared set both say none arrived and that one unit arrived full.
What warranty does the listing state?
The warranty field says no warranty. A bullet on this black ASIN still says a limited lifetime warranty. Both lines are kept.
The Rapesco 1452 626EL staples up to 15 sheets of 80 gsm automatically, making it a practical fit for letters, invoices and other short office stacks. It uses ordinary 26/6 staples, and the 1,000 supplied staples remove one extra purchase at the start. Power comes from the included USB cable or four AA cells, although neither the batteries nor a mains USB charger is included. The concealed head and front-loading half-strip magazine suit a shared desk, while the two-year warranty line is clearer than several rivals in this set. Its 4.1 out of 5 rating is shared across the 626EL colour variants rather than representing a separate review population. Some owners report jams, so staying within the stated paper limit and following the maker's eject procedure matters. At £25.95, this powder-blue version is the best-value route to the same mechanism sold in the dearer clear and black colours.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Home and shared desks handling short stacks of ordinary 80 gsm paper
Less suitable: Stacks above 15 sheets, card, or buyers who need a mains adapter in the box
Specifications
Common questions
How many sheets does this listing claim?
Up to 15 sheets of 80 gsm. It staples when the paper is inserted.
Which staples does it take, and are they in the box?
26/6 mm, up to a half strip, loaded from the front. The listing includes 1,000 of them and recommends Rapesco staples.
How is it powered?
A USB cable is included. Four AA batteries are not. The listing does not show a UK 13 A plug on the stapler.
The clear Rapesco 1450 626EL uses the same automatic mechanism as the powder-blue and black versions, with a stated limit of 15 sheets of 80 gsm. It takes 26/6 staples, loads from the front and includes 1,000 staples, so its consumables are unambiguous. You can power it with the supplied USB cable or four AA cells, but a mains USB charger and batteries are extra. The transparent case can make the mechanism and remaining strip easier to see, though it does not improve capacity or performance. Its 4.1 out of 5 from 1,232 reviews is the shared 626EL colour rating, not a separate clear-model total. Repeated jam reports mean the maker's sheet limit and power-off eject procedure should be followed. At £28.57 it costs more than powder blue, so choose it for the clear finish rather than for a functional upgrade.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Buyers who want a transparent compact desk stapler with clearly specified staples
Less suitable: Anyone seeking more capacity or better value than the powder-blue 626EL
Specifications
Common questions
How many sheets does this listing claim?
Up to 15 sheets of 80 gsm, the same 626EL claim as the other colours.
Which staples does it take, and are they in the box?
26/6 mm, half strip, front load. 1,000 staples are included.
Is the clear model a different mechanism?
The listing is the 626EL with a transparent case. Sheet claim, staple code, and the 4.1 from 1,232 reviews match the other 626EL colours.
The black Rapesco 1454 626EL is the same compact mechanism as the powder-blue and clear versions, stapling up to 15 sheets of 80 gsm. It includes 1,000 of the required 26/6 staples and can use the supplied USB cable or four AA cells. The concealed head, front-loading magazine and two-year warranty line make the practical package easy to understand. Its 4.1 out of 5 from 1,232 reviews is shared with the other 626EL colours, so the black case does not have a separate performance record. Owner reports include jams, and the batteries and mains USB charger remain extra. At £35.21 this was £9.26 more than powder blue despite matching its capacity, staple code and power options. It only makes sense if the black finish is worth that premium to you.
Pros
Cons
Best for: A black-finish desk setup where the proven 626EL specification matters more than price
Less suitable: Value-led buyers or anyone needing more than 15 sheets
Specifications
Common questions
How many sheets does this listing claim?
Up to 15 sheets of 80 gsm, the same 626EL claim as the powder-blue and clear listings.
Which staples does it take, and are they in the box?
26/6 mm, half strip, front load. 1,000 staples are included.
Is the black model a different mechanism?
No. It is the 626EL. The listing price is £35.21, higher than the powder-blue and clear colours, with the same 4.1 from 1,232 reviews.
The Eagle EG-1610BA raises the listing claim to 20 sheets and accepts both 24/6 and 26/6 staples, which gives you more choice than the Rapesco 626EL. It can run from an AC adapter or four AA cells, but the listing says not to use both power methods together. The material field says UK adapter, although the included-components list is absent, so check the current box contents before ordering. Its £26.99 price sits close to the cheapest Rapesco while offering the higher headline capacity. The limitation is that Eagle does not state the paper weight behind that 20-sheet number, so it should not be read as a promise for card or heavy stock. The 4.1 rating comes from 166 reviews, a much smaller evidence base than either shared colour family in this comparison. Reviews also mention a shallow throat and occasional incomplete clinching, which can make careful paper placement necessary.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Desks that want a choice of two common staple codes and a stated 20-sheet ceiling
Less suitable: Heavy paper, deep insertion, or anyone who needs fully documented box contents
Specifications
Common questions
How many sheets does this listing claim?
Up to 20 sheets. The listing does not state a paper weight.
Which staples fit, and are they included?
24/6 and 26/6. The bullets do not say a box of staples is included. The number-of-fasteners field says 1,000.
Can the adapter and the batteries be used together?
No. The bullets say only one power method at a time, and the batteries are not included. The material field says UK adapter.
For this comparison we kept seven amazon.co.uk listings checked on 16 October 2026: three Rapesco 626EL colours, the Eagle EG-1610BA, and three EcoElectronix EX-25 colours. Electric staple guns with no anvil were left out. There is no laboratory test. Card scores of 9.0 and 8.2 follow listing comparison scores of 90 and 82 on a 10-point scale. Price is not inside that score. It decides only the best-value badge. Colour variants share one review count, and those counts are not added together.
Sheet claim and paper weight
30%A sheet count only counts when the listing names the paper weight. Rapesco states 15 sheets of 80 gsm. Eagle states 20 sheets and EcoElectronix 30, neither with gsm. Card and photographs sit outside those sentences.
Staple code
25%26/6 and 24/6 both have a 6 mm leg, and 24/6 is the thicker wire. The Rapesco 626EL takes 26/6. The Eagle lists 24/6 and 26/6. The EcoElectronix listings here do not name a code. Rapid 66-series staples are a different system.
Power and UK plug
20%The Rapesco includes a USB cable and still needs a UK USB charger. The Eagle field says a UK adapter, not used with the AA cells at the same time. EcoElectronix black and white list an AC adapter. The red ASIN does not list it under included components.
Staples in the box and warranty
15%The Rapesco includes 1,000 of 26/6 and states 2 years when Rapesco staples are used. Eagle and EcoElectronix bullets do not list staples. The EcoElectronix warranty field says no warranty. The black bullet still claims a limited lifetime warranty.
Amazon rating evidence
10%Stars and review counts are the amazon.co.uk lines. Rapesco colours share 4.1 from 1,232. EcoElectronix colours share 4.5 from 4,636. The Eagle is 4.1 from 166. A shared total is not a separate review population for each colour.
Buy the compact automatic that matches the paper you actually staple, the staple code you can refill, and a lead you can plug in in Britain. The seven listings here are desk machines with an anvil. A staple gun, a compressor tacker, and a 230 V Rapid are different purchases. Prices below are amazon.co.uk figures from 16 October 2026.
An electric stapler, on this page, is a compact automatic desk machine. You insert a stack of paper, a sensor fires, and an office staple clinches against an anvil. That anvil is the point. An electric staple gun uses similar words on amazon.co.uk and has no clinch plate, so it was removed from this set. Tackers for fabric, timber, or cable sit in the other categories of this hub.
If the tool has no clinch plate, it is a staple gun. It will not finish a paper stack the way a desk stapler does. Fabric, timber, and cable belong in the other categories of this hub.
Only the Rapesco states 15 sheets of 80 gsm. Eagle’s 20 sheets and the EcoElectronix 30 sheets do not name a paper weight. The wrong staple code is the same class of mistake: Rapid 66-series staples do not fit a 26/6 machine.
Do not run the Eagle adapter and the AA cells together. On a Rapesco jam, remove power and do not pull the paper out before the magazine ejects. If the magazine will not eject, the driver is stuck, or the adapter is damaged, use the seller rather than opening the case.
The first number on these listings is a sheet claim, and it only means something when a paper weight sits beside it. Rapesco states 15 sheets of 80 gsm. Eagle states 20 sheets and does not state gsm. EcoElectronix states 30 sheets and does not state gsm. Card and photographs sit outside those sentences. A gsm-free 30 is not a promise that the machine will clinch card or heavy stock.
26/6 and 24/6 both have a 6 mm leg. 24/6 is the thicker wire. The Rapesco 626EL takes 26/6, includes 1,000 of them, and states 2 years when Rapesco staples are used. The Eagle lists 24/6 and 26/6. Its bullets do not say staples are included, though a fasteners field says 1,000. EcoElectronix listings here do not name a code, and the bullets do not list staples. Reviews on that shared set both say none arrived and that one unit arrived full, so do not assume a refill is in the carton.
Three typical situations, each with a recommendation from this comparison.
You staple letters and short stacks of ordinary 80 gsm paper and you want the squeeze gone. The powder-blue Rapesco 626EL states 15 sheets of 80 gsm, includes 1,000 of 26/6, and is the cheapest colour of that mechanism, at about £25.95. Stay inside that sheet limit.
You want a small automatic stapler on a firm desk, with a concealed head, not a toy. Every 626EL colour in this set has that head and the same 15-sheet, 26/6 specification. Powder blue is the one to buy unless you are paying extra for the case colour.
You staple often and you want the 30-sheet headline plus an AC adapter named in the box. The white EX-25 is that listing, at about £32.90. A Rapid 90EC or 105E is a heavier 230 V class with different staples, and it is not a row here.
The white EcoElectronix EX-25 is the top pick: a 30-sheet claim, a full-strip magazine, and an AC adapter named in the box, at about £32.90, with the shared 4.5 from 4,636 reviews. The staple code and the paper weight are still unstated, and the warranty field says no warranty. The powder-blue Rapesco 1452 626EL is the best value, at about £25.95, because it is the same 15-sheet, 26/6 mechanism as the dearer colours and includes 1,000 staples. A 230 V Rapid, or a staple gun with no anvil, is a different purchase.
EcoElectronix EX-25, white
30-sheet claim, full strip, adapter listed in the box, and the strongest shared rating, at the same price as the red listing that does not list the adapter.
Rapesco 1452 626EL, powder blue
Cheapest 626EL colour, with 15 sheets of 80 gsm, 1,000 staples, and the same mechanism as the dearer clear and black listings.
Editorial
Peter F. is the editor for DIY & tools at productscompared.co.uk. Comparisons in this category are checked against amazon.co.uk listings, review evidence and public UK sources.
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