Amazon Basics 6 Sheet Cross Cut Paper and Credit Card Home Office Shredder with 3.8 Gallon Bin, Black

This shredder is a compact and efficient shredding solution designed for home or small office use. It specializes in cross-cutting documents into small, confetti-like pieces (P-4 security level) for enhanced data protection. Beyond paper, it can also shred credit cards, staples, and small paper clips which is handy so you don't have to dismantle document packets before stuffing them in . Has a 3.7-gallon waste bin, a 3-minute continuous run time, and basic safety features like overheat protection. It's a basic small shredder good for personal use, but not recommended for heavy duty office use.Pros:– Provides high-security cross-cut shredding (P-4 standard) for sensitive documents– Capable of shredding credit cards, staples, and small paper clips for versatile use– Compact design makes it suitable for small home offices or personal desks– Easy-to-empty 3.7-gallon waste bin– Includes auto-on/off, reverse, and forward modes for user convenience– Features LED indicators for power, overheat, and overload status– Built-in auto-shutoff mechanism prevents overheatingCons:– Short continuous run time of 3 minutes requires frequent cool-down periods (30 minutes) for larger tasks– Can't shred metallic credit cards– Maximum capacity of 8 sheets at a time may be insufficient for very high-volume shredding needs– Bin is relatively smallOverall this is a good shredder for small office or personal use. The price is right, and it works as described. Recommended for light use (not for heavy duty use).

If you've ever examined the results of a straight shredder, it may have occurred to you that the magnitude of protection is rather dubious. Enter the "cross cut" shredder. To be clear though, if "they" are really out to get you, they'll lay the debris out flat, photograph both sides, with a hi-res scanner, run it through some pattern matching software, and you're cooked! However, no casual criminal or data thief is ever gonna crack this. Mix the debris in with your garbage and the data is as good as gone. In conclusion, I'm very pleased with the shredder, but those of you who are ACTUALLY paranoid need to spend a lot more money. ;)The handle on the shredder is very handy. I have no need to shred more than a page or two at a time so I can't comment on how it performs near it's limits.

This shredder works great for the money. It isn't super loud and seems able to easily handle the stated page count without jamming.The shredder is rated P-3 which is adequate for shredding confidential healthcare documents as required by HIPAA security standards.The actually shredder head seems robust and is not easily dislodged. The speed is adequate for the price and volume of the unit.Overall, this unit surpasses other shredders in the same price range.

This works well and is fast, but rather noisy. Says it takes 6 sheets, but it seems to strain at more than 3 sheets. Maybe because the feed is and the regular 8 1/2" wide paper bunches up a little as it feeds. This shredder is smaller than my old shredder, but shreds very fine, so about the same amount of paper can be fed before I have to empty the bin. It needs to be oiled pretty often.

This Amazon Basics shredder was ordered to replace a shredder we have had for about 10 years.Frankly, I was surprised at the quality of this shredder. It is a powerful shredder for home or small office. The thing I really like about this shredder is that it is much quieter than our previous shredder. Yes, it does not make some noise, but nothing like the shrill, high pitched, loud sound that our previous shredder made. The largest number of pages of paper that we have tried so far is 10, and it went through those pages like a knife through soft butter. We have also shredded "junk mail" we've received. In most cases, the envelopes are opened and the contents "thinned" if the packet is thick. But, in any case, there were no issues shredding these types of material either. It is definitely as quick as we need it to be. The pages are shredded into pieces that are slightly over an inch long and about 1/8 inch wide, and meet P-4 security measures.One of the other features that I really like is that the paper bin is removable rather than having to remove the top of the shredder from the bin. It is a much cleaner process.We have not shredded any types of credit cards or other similar materials.Yes, we paid a little of a premium for ordering a larger, more powerful shredder. But in my opinion, if this shredder holds up like our previous shredder, it will be well worth the price. I would definitely order this shredder again.

I just spent hours shredding old files of my father. I used this one and another more expensive (older) shredder. Yes, they both had to have cool-down time, so I’d use one while the other was in cool down.This little guy worked just as hard as the pricey model. Handled staples and other challenges just as well too.I’d say the only drawback is the bucket is smaller, so you have to clean it out more often. You also have to pick the entire working mechanism up off the bucket to empty. It can make a big mess in a hurry. I personally had a box big enough to set it in beside me. Made the task a bit easier.I’d recommend this, yes!

The Amazon Basics 8-Sheet Cross-Cut Paper Shredder is a reliable and efficient tool for securely disposing of sensitive documents. It handles up to 8 sheets at a time with ease and shreds them into small, unreadable pieces. The compact design fits well in any office or home setup, and the bin is easy to empty. It's also capable of shredding credit cards, which is a great bonus. Overall, this shredder offers excellent performance and value for its price. Highly recommend it for anyone looking for a dependable shredder!