Best Electric Hole Punch (2026): 5 Punches Compared

Swingline lists an electric 3-hole punch with a 28-sheet capacity, precise 9/32 inch holes and fixed punch heads. The maker states auto jam reverse keeps punching trouble-free, a capacitive touch screen starts each punch, and a built-in vertical paper guide lines pages up. The built-in plastic chip tray slides in and out of the base to hold paper scraps. The listing states a metal build at 6.3 pounds, with dimensions of 16.5 by 10 by 6 inches.

Who it's for: offices that punch high volumes and want jam handling with a touch screen. Who should skip it: anyone who needs 2-hole punching or battery power.

Its Office Score of 9.7/10 comes from performance 32/35, build 22/25, value 21/25, safety 8/10 and warranty 0/5: 83 of 100 points, placed on our 9.2 to 9.8 scale.

Figures as published on the retailer listing, collected 25 October 2026. Performance figures are manufacturer rated.

What this listing states. Auto jam reverse and built-in plastic chip tray stated, so safety scores 8 of 10. No warranty term, so warranty scores zero. See How We Pick.

Shredder and printer safety. Keep hair, ties, jewelry, children and pets away from the feed slot, use the safety lock, unplug when not in use, and give printers and adapters room to vent.

This is general buying information, not professional advice. Follow each product manual and local rules, and see our Safety Disclaimer.

Officemate lists an electric 2 to 3 hole punch with a 30-sheet capacity, an integrated guide and a removable chip tray. The maker states the punch switches between two-hole and three-hole punching with the push of a button, and that the reverse feature assists in clearing paper blockages. The listing states recycled plastic components and dimensions of 16.93 by 8.35 by 5.98 inches at 7.6 pounds. Inside the listing, the title gives Gray/Black while the spec table lists Black/Gray/Green, so this review uses the title colors.

Who it's for: offices that file both 2-hole and 3-hole documents at volume. Who should skip it: anyone who needs a stated hole diameter or a warranty term.

Its Office Score of 9.6/10 comes from performance 30/35, build 21/25, value 21/25, safety 7/10 and warranty 0/5: 79 of 100 points, placed on our 9.2 to 9.8 scale.

Figures as published on the retailer listing, collected 25 October 2026. Performance figures are manufacturer rated.

What this listing states. Reverse function and removable high-capacity chip tray stated, so safety scores 7 of 10. No warranty term, so warranty scores zero. See How We Pick.

Shredder and printer safety. Keep hair, ties, jewelry, children and pets away from the feed slot, use the safety lock, unplug when not in use, and give printers and adapters room to vent.

This is general buying information, not professional advice. Follow each product manual and local rules, and see our Safety Disclaimer.

VEYETTE lists a heavy duty commercial electric 3-hole punch with a 30-sheet capacity and an adjustable paper guide. The maker states an adapter is included in the package for power and a drawer holds paper scraps to keep the desk clean. The listing states a 7.1 millimeter hole diameter, dimensions of 15 by 3 by 7 inches and a weight of 6.6 pounds. Inside the listing, the bullets describe a sleek gray covering while the title and spec table state Black, and the spec table lists the material type as Paper, which reads as a listing error; this review uses the title color and states no material.

Who it's for: offices and schools that want a 30-sheet commercial punch with an adapter. Who should skip it: anyone who needs jam-reverse handling or a stated warranty term.

Its Office Score of 9.6/10 comes from performance 29/35, build 20/25, value 20/25, safety 7/10 and warranty 0/5: 76 of 100 points, placed on our 9.2 to 9.8 scale.

Figures as published on the retailer listing, collected 25 October 2026. Performance figures are manufacturer rated.

What this listing states. Drawer for paper scraps stated, so safety scores 7 of 10. No warranty term, so warranty scores zero. See How We Pick.

Shredder and printer safety. Keep hair, ties, jewelry, children and pets away from the feed slot, use the safety lock, unplug when not in use, and give printers and adapters room to vent.

This is general buying information, not professional advice. Follow each product manual and local rules, and see our Safety Disclaimer.

Bostitch lists an electric 3-hole punch with a 20-sheet capacity, high carbon steel punches and dual paper loading. The maker states precise 9/32 inch (about 7 millimeter) holes, a 120V AC adapter or 6 AA batteries for power, and jam-free auto-reverse if a punch does not complete its cycle. The spec table lists vertical or horizontal punch orientation and alloy steel construction at 0.89 kilograms. No dimensions and no warranty term are stated.

Who it's for: desks that need flexible loading and jam-free punching at moderate volume. Who should skip it: anyone who needs 30-sheet capacity or a stated warranty term.

Its Office Score of 9.5/10 comes from performance 28/35, build 19/25, value 20/25, safety 7/10 and warranty 0/5: 74 of 100 points, placed on our 9.2 to 9.8 scale.

Figures as published on the retailer listing, collected 25 October 2026. Performance figures are manufacturer rated.

What this listing states. Jam-free auto-reverse stated, so safety scores 7 of 10. No warranty term, so warranty scores zero. See How We Pick.

Shredder and printer safety. Keep hair, ties, jewelry, children and pets away from the feed slot, use the safety lock, unplug when not in use, and give printers and adapters room to vent.

This is general buying information, not professional advice. Follow each product manual and local rules, and see our Safety Disclaimer.

AFMAT lists an electric 3-hole punch with a 20-sheet capacity, an adjustable paper guide and push-button start. The maker states precise 0.28 inch holes, AC adapter or 6 AA battery power, and a portable design for home, office or meeting rooms at 1.7 pounds. Inside the listing, the bullets give 10 by 3.3 by 2.8 inches while the spec table gives 10 by 2.8 by 3.3 inches, so the width and height order differs between the two. The listing states a 1 year warranty from the purchase date.

Who it's for: anyone who wants a light punch to carry between rooms with adapter or battery power. Who should skip it: anyone who needs 30-sheet capacity or stated jam handling.

Its Office Score of 9.4/10 comes from performance 27/35, build 19/25, value 19/25, safety 0/10 and warranty 2/5: 67 of 100 points, placed on our 9.2 to 9.8 scale.

Figures as published on the retailer listing, collected 25 October 2026. Performance figures are manufacturer rated.

What this listing states. No safety lock or safety listing is stated, so safety scores zero. We offer 1 year warranty from the purchase date. It does not say everything a buyer needs, such as who pays return shipping, so warranty scores 2 of 5. See How We Pick.

Shredder and printer safety. Keep hair, ties, jewelry, children and pets away from the feed slot, use the safety lock, unplug when not in use, and give printers and adapters room to vent.

This is general buying information, not professional advice. Follow each product manual and local rules, and see our Safety Disclaimer.