X-ACTO School Pro Classroom Electric Pencil Sharpener, Blue, 1 Count

I’m really impressed with this electric pencil sharpener! It sharpens pencils quickly and consistently, which saves so much time compared to manual sharpeners. The powerful motor handles frequent use without overheating, making it perfect for a classroom or a busy homework station at home. The design is sturdy and easy to use — just insert the pencil and it does the work for you! It keeps pencils sharp every time, and the shavings receptacle is a good size so I don’t have to empty it constantly. I also like that it works with multiple pencil sizes. Overall, this sharpener has made pencil prep and transitions smoother and more efficient. It’s a great tool if you want reliable performance for daily use! ✏️⚡

This review is for the X-Acto School Pro I ordered this electric pencil sharpener five years ago to use during homeschool. My two son's had to do a lot of writing for the curriculum they were doing through a college-prep home-cooperative that was very heavy in writing, penmanship, and worksheets. I read tons of reviews on different pencil sharpeners and even ordered several others that broke or quit working within the first year. Bottom line: -This pencil sharpener has worked perfectly - no problems! -The suction feet still work five years later. They do not suction so strongly that it can't be moved, but they provide resistance and keep it from sliding around. -It has survived a few small falls, but I try to place it where it won't get knocked off of surfaces and isn't too high up. -We have sharpened colored pencils in it but for the most part we try to use it only for pencils - we usually use manual sharpeners for colored pencils. It does work great for colored pencils, but I read those can lessen the life of a sharpener. -We tried to avoid lots of cheap/coated pencils in this sharpener. We have used those, but again, read that the decorated pencils with lots of plastic and coated surfaces can lessen the life of the sharpener, so we use them, but not as often as normal pencils. -When my sons were really young - Kindergarten/1st grade, I did not let them use this (I've seen kids put metal and all kinds of things in a sharpener). They started using it the last several years. -We only had one point in the last five years where I thought we might be losing power or getting to the end of this sharpener's life, but it was just dirty. I let the collection bin get too full and it temporarily clogged the machine - just had to empty it and blow some of the debris clear and it worked perfectly again - no extra cleaning or digging anything out. -At the time, I thought $30 for this sharpener was a lot, but after reading teacher's reviews I invested in it and after five years, it has more than earned its price - especially in ending frustration from poorly operating electric sharpeners, manual sharpeners that lose sharpness, problems with sharpeners not functioning correctly or breaking, and badly sharpened pencils that come out chunky, blunt, broken, and lose tips constantly. These come out very nice every time! - I love that the sharpener **stops sharpening after the pencil is sharp!! My sons don't whittle their pencils down to nothing or get distracted and run the sharpener endlessly (the motor still goes, but the sharpener releases).

I don't even know where to begin as I tell you about this fantastic sharpener. I wasn't expecting too terribly much, as the price is substantially lower than many other sharpeners that claim to be heavy duty. But I read the reviews which seemed overwhelmingly positive and took a chance. Oh my! It's really incredible! I use it for my favorite graphite pencil, the Dixon Ticonderoga, a variety of colored pencils including Crayola, Prismacolor, Irojiten and Hero, and some specialty things like Faber-Castell Art Grip Aquarelle and Derwent Inktense. Each one of these pencils sharpened beautifully to a long, sharp point. I read some reviews that complained about this- but there is a fix for that. As you can see, there is a dial for different sized pencil barrels. I like the standard one- there is a faint circle on the dial to show you which that is, and I get a fairly long point. But if you use the setting to the left, a bit smaller, the point will be slightly shorter. The fit seems a little tight, but in this sharpener, you don't twirl or turn the pencil. You just slide it in and the sharpeners do all the work. There are some suction cups on the bottom but they don't stick to my laminate shelf, so I just make sure there's something behind the sharpener to keep it from moving and all I have to do is insert the pencil and wait for it to stop. The sharpener knows when to stop, and won't oversharpen! I have sharpened over 150 pencils with no trouble, no breakage. The worse that has happened is that a tiny bit of the sharp tip might break off on the first use, but that is the worst and once that happens there has been no more trouble. And I almost forgot to tell you the other amazing thing- even when sharpening a brand-new pencil, you lose only a speck of length. That's right. No more will you lose a quarter to half-inch every time you sharpen your pencil. I'm not sure how it works but it seems that it knows just where the tip is and sharpens to that point, if that makes any sense. Oh, one small tip (no pun intended), if you sharpen a lot of colored pencils, especially oil-based ones, you are going to want to sharpen some graphite pencils in between to keep the blades clean. Anyway, I hope you love this sharpener as much as I do. I'm tempted to buy another just to tuck away, but my last electric sharpener lasted over 25 years, and I'm no spring chicken, if you get my point.

The vX-ACTO SchoolPro Electric Pencil Sharpener (Model 001670) is an excellent choice for students, teachers, and professionals alike. With its powerful motor and sharp precision, this pencil sharpener delivers clean, consistent results every time. The automatic stop feature ensures that your pencil is perfectly sharpened without the risk of over-sharpening, and the large, easy-to-empty shavings tray reduces the need for constant maintenance. It operates quietly, making it ideal for classrooms, offices, or home use, without disrupting your focus. Whether you're preparing for exams, working on a project, or simply need a sharp pencil, the vX-ACTO SchoolPro is a reliable and durable solution that will keep your pencils sharp and your workspace tidy. If you want an efficient and low-maintenance pencil sharpener, this one is a top pick! ✏️✨

Excellent sharpener! Highly recommend!