Bostitch EZ Squeeze Heavy Duty 3-Hole Punch vs AFMAT Heavy Duty 3 Hole Punch HP18 (Black) 50-Sheet
Overall winner: Bostitch EZ Squeeze Heavy Duty 3-Hole Punch
Key Differences
Bostitch (A) is an all-metal 40-sheet punch with an EZ Squeeze design and a much larger review base; AFMAT (B) offers a 50-sheet capacity and adjustable hole placement for more flexible punching. Choose Bostitch if you want a proven, durable 40-sheet metal unit with easier squeeze and stronger user consensus; choose AFMAT if you need the higher 50-sheet capacity and adjustable hole placement
Bostitch EZ Squeeze Heavy Duty 3-Hole Punch
3-hole punch with EZ Squeeze design for 50% less force, all-metal build, and integrated paper guide. Customers note easy use, sturdy construction, and reliable 3-hole punching up to 40 sheets
Pros
- EZ Squeeze requires less force
- all-metal construction
- integrated paper guide
- easy clean chip tray
Cons
- no explicit con in data
AFMAT Heavy Duty 3 Hole Punch HP18 (Black) 50-Sheet
Heavy-duty hole punch handles up to 50 sheets of 21lb paper with 50% reduced effort. Adjustable two- and three-hole punch with a large chip tray and metal guide. Customers note sturdy build and ease of use
Pros
- handles up to 50 sheets
- 50% reduced punching effort
- adjustable 2- or 3-hole alignment
- large chip tray
Cons
- no explicit mention of warranty
- alignment may require manual adjustment
- may be heavy due to metal build
Head-to-Head
| Criteria | Winner |
|---|---|
| Price | Bostitch |
| Durability | Bostitch |
| Versatility | AFMAT |
| User Reviews | Bostitch |