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Cut Type | Micro Cut |
Brand | Aurora |
Capacity | 4.8 Gallons |
Recommended Uses For Product | document,office |
Color | black |
About this item
- 8 sheet micro-cut; 4.8 gallon regular wastebasket
- "ShredSafe" advanced safety feature: Auto power-off upon forced entry, prevent accident
- Allows continuous shredding for up to 5 minutes. LED "Power / Overheat / Overload / Misaligned" status indicator lights
- Shreds CDs/ DVDs, Credit cards; Small paper clips ; Staples
- Auto start / stop. Overload / Overheat protection. Security Level P-4 (sensitive and confidential information)
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Maneuverability | 4.2 | 4.6 | 4.3 | 4.1 | 5.0 | 4.8 |
Noise level | 4.0 | 4.6 | 4.4 | 3.9 | 5.0 | 4.3 |
Safety Features | 4.5 | 4.7 | 4.6 | — | 5.0 | 4.6 |
Value for money | 4.4 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.1 | — | 4.2 |
Easy to use | 4.6 | — | 5.0 | 4.4 | — | 4.9 |
Sold By | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Bonsaii US | Amazon.com | Amazon.com |
capacity | 4.8 gallons | 4.8 gallons | 3.9 gallons | 4.2 gallons | 3.4 gallons | 4 gallons |
sheet capacity | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 12 |
cut type | Micro Cut | Micro Cut | Micro Cut | Micro Cut, Cross Cut | Cross Cut | Cross Cut |
operation mode | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
weight | 14.04 pounds | 13.2 pounds | 11.68 pounds | — | 8.4 pounds | 16.15 pounds |
From the manufacturer
AU820MA High Security 8-Sheet Micro-Cut
- Shreds up to 8-sheet of paper per pass
- Shreds CDs/DVDs, credit cards, staples, and paper clips
- 5 minutes continuous run time
- 4.8-gallon wastebasket
- Overload protection
- Security level P-4 (5/32" x 15/32")
Aurora AU820MA High Security 8-Sheet Micro-Cut Paper/CD/DVD/Credit Card Shredder
Features:
High security micro-cut: Provides ultimate protection with particles 6 times smaller than typical cross-cut.
ShredSafe advanced safety feature: Auto power-off upon forced entry, prevents accidents.
Overload protection: Overload jam auto-stop prevents serious paper jams.
Easy emptying: Integrated single-hand lifting handle for easy emptying wastebasket.
Special Features
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LED status indicators |
LED status indicators Micro-cuts paper for maximum securityDestroys CDs/DVDs, credit cards, clips and staples. |
Non-stop 5 minutes continuous run time |
Advanced safety ShredSafe featureIntegrated single-hand lifting handle for easy emptying wastebasket. |
8-Sheet Micro-Cut | 6-sheet Micro-Cut | 8-Sheet Micro-Cut | 8-Sheet Micro-Cut | 10-Sheet Micro-Cut | |
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Customer Reviews |
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Model# | AU820MA | AU608MB2 | AU860MB | AU870MA | AU1020MA |
Sheet Capacity | 8-Sheet | 6-Sheet | 8-Sheet | 8-Sheet | 10-Sheet |
Shred Type | Micro-Cut | Micro-Cut | Micro-Cut | Micro-Cut | Micro-Cut |
Shred Size | 5/32" x 15/32" | 5/32" x 15/32" | 5/32" x 15/32" | 5/32" x 15/32" | 5/32" x 15/32" |
Security Level | P-4 | P-4 | P-4 | P-4 | P-4 |
Shreds | CDs/DVDs credit cards, staples, small paper clips | credit cards, staples, small paper clips | CDs/DVDs credit cards, staples, small paper clips | credit cards, staples, small paper clips | CDs/DVDs credit cards, staples, small paper clips |
Continuous Run Time | 5 minutes | 4 minutes | 6 minutes | 5 minutes | 5 minutes |
Bin Capacity | 4.8 gallons | 3.5 gallons | 4 gallons | 3.9 gallons | 4.5 gallons |
Bin Type | Lift-off head w/Handle | Lift-off head w/Handle | Pullout Bin | Lift-off head w/Handle | Pullout Bin |
Features | ShredSafe, LED indicator | ShredSafe, LED indicator | ShredSafe, LED indicators, Quiet operation | ShredSafe, LED indicator | ShredSafe, LED indicators, Quiet operation |
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Product Dimensions | 12.48 x 8.9 x 15.69 inches |
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Item Weight | 14.04 pounds |
ASIN | B00N296LHW |
Item model number | AU820MA |
Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #12,760 in Office Products (See Top 100 in Office Products) #40 in Shredders |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | August 26, 2014 |
Manufacturer | Aurora |
Country of Origin | China |
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Product Description
AU820MA 8-Sheet Micro-Cut Paper / Credit Card/CD Shredder Ideal for the medium duty needs of the small business or home office, this Micro-Cut shredder delivers performance and extra security level shredding. Features Shred Safe technology where a safety power shut-off will engage when "forced entry" is detected. When not in use, the cover plate closes the feed entry. Durable steel cutters shred documents up to 8 sheets of paper and a dedicated feed slot enables CD destroying. Includes an integrated handle for easy emptying of the 4.8 gallon wastebasket.
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Customers like the performance, quality and value of the paper shredder. They mention that it works well in all respects, does the shredding job well and is a good value for the money. Some appreciate the ease of use. That said, some complain about the weight and quality.
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Customers like the performance of the paper shredder. They say it works well in all respects, is impressed with the overall performance, and is capable of doing what it's supposed to.
"This shredder is efficient and works well...." Read more
"...Especially impressed with the overall performance when it comes to feeding multiple pages or thicker items like cardstock, pamphlets, and poster..." Read more
"...This shredder is amazing for the price and really gets the job done well and I havent had a single issue with yet. Would definitely buy it again!" Read more
"Very good at doing what it's supposed to. Pages of paper and credit cards. Holds a lot of paper." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the paper shredder. They mention that it does the job well, and the micro-cut seems impossible to reconstruct. Some say that it's easy to use and effective in maintaining the shreddder. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...Aurora shreds them without jamming." Read more
"...The basic shredding machine part works well...." Read more
"...PROSShreds wellMicro-cut seems impossible to reconstructGreat priceCan maintain with household veggie oil..." Read more
"Good personal shredder. It shreds well. Fits under the office desk or next to it. Doesn't take up too much room...." Read more
Customers like the value of the paper shredder. They mention it's a great value for the money and well worth the investment.
"...Shreds wellMicro-cut seems impossible to reconstructGreat priceCan maintain with household veggie oilCONS..." Read more
"...This shredder is amazing for the price and really gets the job done well and I havent had a single issue with yet. Would definitely buy it again!" Read more
"While this is probably one of the cheaper micro-cut high shredders you can buy out there and works all right for shredding basic junk mail, there is..." Read more
"Good value. Wished the viewing window is bigger so you can see how full the bin is. The shredder part is very heavy." Read more
Customers are mixed about the size of the paper shredder. Some mention it's compact enough and holds a lot, while others say it was a bit smaller than expected. The insertion space is too small for curious little fingers, and the viewing window is too narrow. However, the cuts are incredibly small, less than half an inch.
"...this shredder and have found it to be dependable, convenient, and properly sized...." Read more
"...Fits under the office desk or next to it. Doesn't take up too much room. A bit noisy, unfortunately, I think they all are that way." Read more
"...The only downside to this shredder is the small basket. It was full after the shredding job mentioned above...." Read more
"Like how it sheds the paper, pretty strong motor. Compact design." Read more
Customers find the paper shredder easy to use. They say it can take a reasonable number of sheets, is easy to put together, and has no difficulty with standard office staples or credit cards with chips. They also say it's dependable, convenient, and properly sized. Customers also mention that it'll save them time and is a joy to use, handling the work smoothly and easily.
"Happy that I got this shredder and have found it to be dependable, convenient, and properly sized...." Read more
"...200 letter size pages between emptying, and has no difficulty with standard office staple or credit cards with chips...." Read more
"...It eats up everything and i'm walking around the house finding random stuff just so I can shove it in the shredder.🤣So I pulled out the Shredder's..." Read more
"...The noise of the shredder is a little louder than I'd like but it's tolerable...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the paper shredder. Some mention that it holds up very well, is dependable, and properly sized. They also say the cardboard innerpacking is sturdy enough to support the heavy machine. However, other customers say that it shreds slowly, the wastebasket seems a little flimsy, and the protective guard snapped.
"Happy that I got this shredder and have found it to be dependable, convenient, and properly sized...." Read more
"...is easy to miss if you don't read the manual is strong enough to support the heavy machine, and comfortable enough to lift it one handed...." Read more
"...I called Aurora and when they heard it they said the gears are stripped. So, I need a new shredder...." Read more
"...shredder ate up all those documents in about 15 minutes and easily shredded 5-7 pages at a time...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the noise of the paper shredder. Some mention that it's relatively quiet and can handle up to six sheets at a time, while others say that it is pretty noisy and makes a terrible clanging banging noise. The motor runs louder as the number of papers increases.
"...Great powerful shredder! It's also pretty darn quiet! But a poorly designed safety rocker mechanism 🤦🏻♂️🤷🏻♂️..." Read more
"...It quite working on me and made a terrible clanging banging noise. I called Aurora and when they heard it they said the gears are stripped...." Read more
"...This shredder is tons quieter than my old one...." Read more
"...It can shred 8 sheets of fresh 20# copy paper, although its motor ran louder as I increased the number from 3 to 8...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the weight of the paper shredder. They mention that it's extremely heavy, making it unsafe to move. The top unit is quite heavy and weighs 10.5 lbs, making the shreddder difficult to move and pick up without hand holds. Some say that the shredding head seems a bit heavy to lift. Overall, most are happy with the product and recommend it to others.
"...The small basket also means the shredder is top-heavy and a bit precarious...." Read more
"...The head of the shredder is quite heavy so be prepared for the weight when you lift it to empty the bucket...." Read more
"...The motor of this unit runs quite strong. It feels much heavier than the old one too suggesting that there are more metal in it." Read more
"...3. The top unit is quite heavy and weighs 10.5 lbs, making it very difficult to lift...." Read more
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The basic shredding machine part works well. The top handle which is easy to miss if you don't read the manual is strong enough to support the heavy machine, and comfortable enough to lift it one handed. If you don't overfill it, and you run the machine in reverse for 15 seconds, it lifts off with no residue on its underside. It has an automatic paper sense and a container safety switch that prevents it from working if not tightly fitted to its catch bin.
It will shred approximately 200 letter size pages between emptying, and has no difficulty with standard office staple or credit cards with chips. It can shred 8 sheets of fresh 20# copy paper, although its motor ran louder as I increased the number from 3 to 8. I found that it has a harder time with older records. I had to limit those to 5-6 sheets at a time. I was able to shred batches of 100 sheets with natural breaks of 2-3 seconds without it overheating in an 85F non-airconditioned room.
This shredder does that, but it has what I consider a very annoying flaw. With little or no encouragement, it falls over where my previous shredder didn't. WHEN it falls over, home vacuum cleaner has a hard time collecting the micro-shreds and paper dust it creates.
I tried bracing the back against the wall, which helped until the torque of the motor made the narrow base creep toward the wall and it tipped over -twice. The second time the machine detached from the base and spilled shreds and dust across the floor. When I tried vacuuming it some of the paper dust was lifted into the air by the brushes and scattered wider by the exhaust.
I like the shredder enough that I'm going to fasten it against a wall or table leg with a tether strap like B008RIUTX0 or B09MZDK9Y2. I suggest that if you get the same design unit that you do the same.
The only downside to this shredder is the small basket. It was full after the shredding job mentioned above. If I was regularly shredding hundreds of pages at a time, I would pick a shredder with a larger basket so I didn't have to empty it as often, but since we only need to shred 10 pages or so at a time, this is perfect for us. (The basket also has a small window which makes it very easy to see when its filling up).
The small basket also means the shredder is top-heavy and a bit precarious. It will stand up on its own fine, but if we had kids or a large dog I would worry they might knock it over.
Bottom line: If you're willing to spend a little extra time feeding documents to save a little green this is probably the perfect shredder for you.
Maintenance: the manual says you can use plain old vegetable oil to lubricate the shredder each month, so no need to buy special shredder oil. I haven't tried this yet.
Tip for shredder novices: The microcut leaves a lot of dust in the basket (I did not notice dust outside of the shredder). I try to wait for the dust settle in the basket and then wear a mask when I empty the basket to avoid inhaling any paper dust.
PROS
Shreds well
Micro-cut seems impossible to reconstruct
Great price
Can maintain with household veggie oil
CONS
Small Basket
Top-heavy and a little precarious