These sticky notes are a fine substitute for the more expensive brand. The only noticeable difference is that the color is a pale butter yellow versus a bolder canary yellow of the other brand. This makes them good for flagging or marking documents where a bold color is not needed. These also stand in as temporary labels for a variety of things. Of course the adhesive is not meant to be permanent but it does its job on paper and smooth surfaces.
I HAVE ALWAYS ORDER THIS PRODUCT FOR OVER TEN YEARS. THE STAPLES BRAND HAS NEVER DISAPPOINTED ME. THEY ARE EQUAL TO THE TOP NAME BRANDS. I WILL CONTINUE TO PURCHASE THE STAPLE BRAND WHEN I CAN.