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Amazon Basics 12-Sheet Cross Cut Paper, CD, and Credit Card Shredder, Black and SIlver

4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 10,212 ratings

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Cut Type Cross Cut
Brand Amazon Basics
Capacity 4.8 Gallons
Color Black and Silver
Special Feature Automatic Start Stop

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  • Cross-cut paper shredder with 12-sheet capacity; destroys credit cards, CDs, and DVDs (one at a time)
  • Shreds paper into cross section strips measuring 7/32 by 1-27/32 inches
  • 5 minute continuous run time with 30 minute cool down time; Auto start and manual reverse to clear paper jams
  • 8.7-inch-wide paper feed; 4.8-gallon bin; thermal protection with auto shut-off. Measures 15.67 by 8.9 by 12.48 inches; Backed by an Amazon Basics 1-year Limited Warranty.
  • Refer the Instructional Video & the User Manual before use
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Customer Ratings
Maneuverability
3.6
4.3
4.2
4.5
4.2
4.2
Noise level
3.3
4.0
4.0
4.5
3.5
3.9
Safety Features
3.9
4.4
4.4
4.5
4.2
Value for money
3.1
4.2
4.4
3.9
3.6
Easy to use
4.6
4.6
4.3
4.0
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capacity
4.8 gallons
7 gallons
3.7 gallons
3.4 gallons
5.5 gallons
4.2 gallons
sheet capacity
12
18
8
8
10
12
cut type
Cross Cut
Micro Cut
Cross Cut
Cross Cut
Cross Cut
Micro Cut
operation mode
Automatic
Automatic
Automatic
Automatic
Automatic
Manual
weight
12.79 pounds
36 pounds
8.7 pounds
8.4 pounds
10.74 pounds
16.53 pounds

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Amazon Basics 12-Sheet Cross-Cut Paper, CD, and Credit Card Shredder

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4.3 out of 5 stars
4.3 out of 5
10,212 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the performance, shredding, and value of the paper shredder. For example, they mention it works well, it handles things like a champ, and it's excellent value for the price. That said, opinions are mixed on sturdiness, size, jams, and quality.

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3,633 customers mention3,146 positive487 negative

Customers like the performance of the paper shredder. They say it works well, has no issues, and does a good job for most documents. Some mention that the output is pretty good throwing confetti. Overall, most are satisfied with the performance and quality of the product.

"...The cutting blades in this thing are wicked and do very well...." Read more

"...Overall, this shredder has been a very nice product for me. No issues at all. Works perfectly every time...." Read more

"...I bought it 10 years ago and it is still working well. The key is to not over load it and try to shred more than recommended...." Read more

"...for highly confidential documents, but it seems to do a good job for most documents including financial documents...." Read more

1,987 customers mention1,652 positive335 negative

Customers like the shredding capabilities of the paper shredder. For example, they mention it's an amazing shredper at a great price, it allows them to shred things without having to pull it out, and it seems to shre well enough that when they toss the paper into a recycling container. The shreddor is also robust and relatively quiet for a shredmer. It's a good shredner for medium use, and can easily shred multiple pages of paper at once.

"...Will it shred twelve sheets at a time.?? Yes... as long as you are shredding normal thickness paper...." Read more

"...All 3 points above amount to one thing: Hardcore motor for hardcore shredding...." Read more

"...I would say this is a pretty light duty shredder, something good for a home office or anyone who needs a few things shredded here and there...." Read more

"...Robust.It's relatively quit for a shredder - everyone in the office will know you are shredding stuff, though...." Read more

1,564 customers mention1,378 positive186 negative

Customers like the value of the paper shredder. They mention that it is an excellent value for the price, with free shipping and no sales tax.

"...Also it was a good price for what you get." Read more

"...I decided to try this one because:1. The competitive price for a mid-class 12-sheet vs. 11 sheet shredder...." Read more

"...Overall: 5/5 stars, great bang for the buck!" Read more

"...Excellent for the price - a good robust shredder for medium to heavy shredding." Read more

1,212 customers mention718 positive494 negative

Customers are mixed about the sturdiness of the paper shredder. Some mention that it's sturdy enough to last many years, has a strong motor, and great safety features at a good price point. However, others say that it sounds like it'll die, and started to grind itself to pieces.

"...I can easily say that this is a good shredder and that it will handle tough jobs, but only with a bit of reason thrown in...." Read more

"...The shredding unit is heavy! I was surprised at its heft, and it is mostly due to the cutting rotors...." Read more

"...This thing is a tank. Still consistently running strong with no problems!..." Read more

"...So far it works pretty good. The blades look very menacing and sturdy...." Read more

693 customers mention434 positive259 negative

Customers are mixed about the size of the paper shredder. Some mention it's just about the perfect size, nice and compact. They say it takes up very little room and is perfect for lining the bottom of a bird cage. However, others say that the Amazon shred size is slightly bigger, the bin is definitely too small, and the pieces are a bit larger than they would care for.

"...It's a very good size and is ideal for home use or any small office...." Read more

"...And the basket is rather small. I did not find that to be a particular problem, but some folks might...." Read more

"...With its efficient footprint, simple design, attractive brushed aluminum and black housing, it fits comfortably under my computer desk...." Read more

"...The basket is a good medium size for home users. The shreds are medium cross cut and no where near as small as my previous cheap shredder...." Read more

647 customers mention201 positive446 negative

Customers are mixed about the jams in the paper shredder. Some mention that it has no jams or clogs, while others say that it is prone to irreparable jams.

"...to prevent fingers from getting shredded, but it often triggers while feeding cardboard due to the stiffness of the cardboard...." Read more

"...about 3 full bins of shredding usage, all of a sudden the shredder just started on its own. The switch has an AUTO, OFF, and REV position...." Read more

"...time, but have shredded six pages at once without any problems and no jamming, but it is not something I would recommend doing consistently...." Read more

"...I am happy to say that the only issue I had with it is a severe jam that was my fault for adding to many papers at once...." Read more

513 customers mention208 positive305 negative

Customers are mixed about the quality of the paper shredder. Some mention that it offers nice features to ensure that everything is safe and avoiding of jams. However, others say that it's a good moderate device for handling menial around-the-house, and very easy to operate and figure out different functions. However some customers say that paper gets stuck between the two teeth, does not get sucked in by the machine, and that some plastic will get stuck to the blades.

"...that clear plastic (the window envelop plastic), some of the plastic will get stuck to the blades...." Read more

"...It does not actually destroy the CD. My older one did. Now for the old credit cards. The go in the center of the main shredder section...." Read more

"...What I didn't like was the way you had to feed paper into it...." Read more

"...sealed in the cheap plastic bag from China, and there is no evidence of paper dust anywhere. The instructions were intact...." Read more

1,149 customers mention312 positive837 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the noise produced by the paper shredder. They mention that the high pitched whine is annoying, the struggling sound it makes when they have 6-8 sheets is enough to worry them, and the humming noise. Some say that the motor strains and sounds like a jet engine starting up. Overall, some customers would caution anyone thinking about buying this product due to the loud noise.

"...Not much else to say really, other than it is not particularly quiet or fast...." Read more

"...The Amazon shred size is slightly bigger, and the motor slightly louder, but I still hold to the fact that this is the best shredder I've ever..." Read more

"...The noise level is acceptable, but can still be loud in a home environment.The shredding unit is heavy!..." Read more

"...level on this shredder is pretty high and really does sound like a jet engine starting up, but it's for casual use and not an all day workhorse...." Read more

Chews it up!
5 Stars
Chews it up!
Does a great job of chewing through paper! I can even put in unopened envelopes of junk mail and it'll chomp them up easily. Robust.It's relatively quit for a shredder - everyone in the office will know you are shredding stuff, though. It cuts off quickly when the paper is clear.The shred size is medium - so someone with a LOT of time and tape might eventually put your pages back together but it's very unlikely. The output is pretty good throwing confetti, too. Not so small that you'll never get it out of the carpet. Might even be good for padding around things you are mailing (but not if it's your shredded bank statements).There's a safety flap over the input slot that pops open and closed so that fingers won't go down it. You can still easily get paper through it but it's good to know you can close it up when you're not using it. It'll stay in "standby mode" all the time until something is put into the middle of the feed slot. You have to put envelopes right in the middle or it won't come on.It cuts CDs into four pieces, not shreds them. But then you can't just tape these back together anyway!The blades are 0.2 inches and very sturdy. My last shredder had thin cutting wheels that eventually bent and would trap paper on the spindle and jam. This one has thick blades and I can't see how it would jam. Don't put rubber bands through it!Excellent for the price - a good robust shredder for medium to heavy shredding.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Good medium duty shredder
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Shredder, Fabulous Value
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5.0 out of 5 stars Exceeded Expectations - Really Impressed with AmazonBasics
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