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Amazon Basics 8 Sheet Cross Cut Paper and Credit Card Shredder with 4.1 Gallon Bin, Black

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Cut Type Cross Cut
Brand Amazon Basics
Capacity 4.1 Gallons
Color Black
Standard Sheet Capacity 8

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  • Cross cut shredder turns paper into small pieces (0.2 x 1.9 inches; 5 x 47 mm); meets security level P-3 standards
  • Shreds up to 8 sheets of 20-pound bond paper at a time, including staples and small paper clips; 8.7-inch-wide entry
  • Destroys credit cards one at a time, through the dedicated slot
  • 4 mode control switch (auto/on, off, reverse, forward) and LED status indicators for power on and overheat
  • 3 minute runtime; 30 minute cool down; if runs beyond max run time, it automatically shuts off to prevent overheating
  • Handle for easily lifting up the shredder head when it's time to empty the 4.1 gallon bin
  • Quality tested: as part of Amazon Basics quality inspections, we test every shredder before shipping it, which means you may see some paper shreds from the testing

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Customer Ratings
Easy to use
4.6
4.6
4.7
4.6
4.3
4.6
Safety Features
4.4
4.2
4.5
4.4
4.3
4.4
Value for money
4.4
3.8
4.1
4.3
4.0
4.2
Maneuverability
4.2
4.7
4.7
4.2
4.4
4.3
Noise level
4.0
3.8
4.1
4.0
4.0
4.0
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Bonsen US
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capacity
4.1 gallons
3.9 gallons
4.4 gallons
5.2 gallons
4 gallons
4 gallons
sheet capacity
8
10
8
12
10
8
cut type
Cross Cut
Cross Cut
Micro Cut
Cross Cut
Cross Cut
Micro Cut
power source
Hand Powered
Corded Electric
Corded Electric
Corded Electric
operation mode
Automatic
Automatic
Automatic
Automatic
Automatic
weight
8.3 pounds
10.21 pounds
13 pounds
10.3 pounds
17.24 pounds

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Customer reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6 out of 5
214,945 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the performance and value of the paper shredder. For example, they mention it works well, does the job efficiently, and is good value for money. That said, some complain about the temperature and durability.

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15,027 customers mention11,619 positive3,408 negative

Customers like the performance of the paper shredder. They mention that it works well, does the job efficiently, and has no problems or issues. Some say that the auto sensor works great, and the shreds paper like crazy. Overall, most are satisfied with the performance and recommend it to others.

"...This is a great option for a more powerful shredder than the standard offering but still small enough to work in a home office setting or even a..." Read more

"I have been using this shredder since 2021 and have had no problems or issues and it is still running strong...." Read more

"Works just fine. Does make loud noise during operation but that is to be expected with a shredding machine...." Read more

"...The unit was obviously dropped, but only had small scratches on it...." Read more

10,889 customers mention8,460 positive2,429 negative

Customers like the quality of the paper shredder. For example, they say it's a decent shredmer, it easily shreds few sheets of paper in an envelope at a time, and it shred like a champ. It's also good for simple tasks and shred old credit and debut cards.

"...Perfectly satisfactory light shredder." Read more

"...Minor Jams on Occasion:While the shredder generally performs well, I have experienced occasional paper jams, especially when pushing the sheet..." Read more

"Great little paper shredder, it works, if you have mail or docs that need to be destroyed this is what you need...." Read more

"It shreds into tiny bits. Seems to operate fine. Like the handle. Compact and sits out of the way. Kinda fun...." Read more

6,429 customers mention5,746 positive683 negative

Customers like the value of the paper shredder. They mention it's a great product for the money, and will save them a lot of money over time. Some say that the price/performance ratio is excellent. Overall, most are happy with the whole process and recommend it to others.

"...Amazon Basics 12-Sheet Cross-Cut Shredder is a reliable and reasonably priced solution for home office document disposal needs...." Read more

"...cuts paper well, has the credit card shredder, and at a good price point...." Read more

"...So far it’s been a good product at a decent price." Read more

"Auto sensor works great. Price certainly right. I found that 5 pages was more comfortable for it than the advertised 8 pages...." Read more

3,219 customers mention2,379 positive840 negative

Customers like the size of the paper shredder. They say it's compact, functional, and fits perfectly in their home office. Some say it does not play pieces so small that they could be confetti. The shreddor fits snugly into the provided wastebasket, which is generous in size. Overall, most are happy with the size and functionality of the product.

"...It fits neatly under my desk, allowing for convenient access without compromising on office aesthetics.Relatively Quiet Operation:..." Read more

"This is just what I was looking for, for my home office. it is small (good size), cuts paper well, has the credit card shredder, and at a good price..." Read more

"A grocery bag full of papers shredded without any issues. Small size means lots of emptying for this grocery bag batch...." Read more

"...I just wish the bin was larger...." Read more

2,264 customers mention2,018 positive246 negative

Customers find the paper shredder easy to use. They say it's simple to install and use, allowing for convenient access. Customers also mention that it has no set up and is quiet.

"...It fits neatly under my desk, allowing for convenient access without compromising on office aesthetics.Relatively Quiet Operation:..." Read more

"...It’s simple and it makes it easier than throwing your junk mail, letters and important docs being out there...." Read more

"...And it’s simple to use. The bin isn’t large but it’s for personal use so emptying the bin is no problem." Read more

"It's a little small, but it's mighty fast and easy to use!..." Read more

5,850 customers mention2,961 positive2,889 negative

Customers are mixed about the durability of the paper shredder. Some mention that it's heavy duty, reliable, and reasonably priced. However, others say that it didn't last very long, has a low duty cycle, and the bucket is rather flimsy.

"...Overall I'm happy with this little workhorse and pleasantly surprised by the longevity and reliability. I highly recommend it." Read more

"From the cardboard protective cushion being damaged - it looks like the item was dropped...." Read more

"...Conclusion:The Amazon Basics 12-Sheet Cross-Cut Shredder is a reliable and reasonably priced solution for home office document disposal needs...." Read more

"...It's not Feb 2024. The First issue I had is the shredder just kept running after the paper was shredded. It had to be turned off to reset it...." Read more

3,378 customers mention1,999 positive1,379 negative

Customers are mixed about the noise of the paper shredder. Some mention it's relatively quiet, while others say it'll be very noisy.

"...As far as noise goes its a shredder so there is some noise but nothing too loud...." Read more

"Works just fine. Does make loud noise during operation but that is to be expected with a shredding machine...." Read more

"...Relatively Quiet Operation:The shredder operates at a reasonable noise level, which is appreciated, especially in a home environment...." Read more

"...I like having the window in the bin also! And- it is QUIET! I can shred things without worrying if someone is on the phone near me now...." Read more

1,651 customers mention489 positive1,162 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the temperature of the paper shredder. They mention that it overheats and gets quite warm if they use it too long. Some say that the shreds melt and gum up their teeth.

"...paper for more than 3 minutes without it shutting off but the machine does get hot and if it shuts down on the user that's a safety feature due to..." Read more

"Does as you would expect out of a paper shredder, it can overheat sometimes and the red light will turn green again when it cools down and its ready..." Read more

"...I used this shredder a ton and it never overheated on me and only jammed once when I got carried away and tried to shred too much in one go,..." Read more

"...short period of time a red light starts blinking meaning the machine got too hot so you have to wait at least another 30 minutes to use again...." Read more

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Bought this solely for shredding cardboard for compost material. Like most I had a HUGE pile of Xmas cardboard boxes. Peeled off stickers and cut the strips the tape was stuck to. After awhile you will give up on trying to peel everything off and then grab box cutter and just cut them out. Slice and diceThis was one sitting and non stop for at least two hours. 96 gallon trash bin and almost full y’all!!Moved to an area last June that does not have recycling service. Not lazy to take them to recycling center, but have been looking at composting for some spring time building raised garden beds. Everyone says to layer overlapping sheets of cardboard on bottom for weed control and then more compost material on that and then fill alternate with manure/more compost filler/top soil.I plan to add some red worms for their donations and breaking material down as well.This shredder has done a few sittings with a few hours at a time with no over heating. Make sure you get the one that can shred 24 sheets at a time. Thats close to cardboard thickness. It can even handle the double walled cardboard but advise you to cut them into thinner strips. Machine can handle them but I don’t want to stress it out vs taking a little bit more time to take care of the machine.I do oil it after a hard days work and I know that’s key to taking care of it.I don’t run staples, packing tape, glue, or string type tape through it. I run clean brown cardboard and can’t be more happy.
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From the cardboard protective cushion being damaged - it looks like the item was dropped. The unit was obviously dropped, but only had small scratches on it. Unit sparked when I tried to add first piece of cardboard - then smelt burnt electrical smell. The jar likely damaged the unit causing the electrical failure.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Extremely affordable office expense!
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