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

I’ve been using the Amazon Basics 8-Sheet Cross-Cut Shredder for several months now, and it has been a fantastic addition to my home office setup. Whether I’m dealing with personal documents or old credit cards, this shredder handles everything with ease.​Performance & Capacity:This shredder can handle up to 8 sheets of 20-pound bond paper at a time, and it also shreds credit cards (one at a time), staples, and small paper clips. The cross-cut design ensures that shredded materials are reduced to approximately 0.2 x 0.7 inches, providing a P-4 security level, which is ideal for most personal and small office needs. ​shreddermachineusa.com+3Amazon+3Amazon+3Amazon+1Amazon+1Run Time & Cooling:The shredder operates with a 3-minute continuous run time followed by a 30-minute cool-down period. This feature is particularly useful during extended shredding sessions, as it helps prevent overheating and ensures longevity. ​Amazon+2Amazon+2PCMAG+2Ease of Use & Maintenance:The 3.7-gallon bin is easy to empty, and the lift-off top design makes maintenance straightforward. Some users have noted that while the bin is easy to empty, the small window can make it difficult to gauge when it's full. ​Amazon+1Amazon+1GearLabNoise Level:The shredder operates at a noise level comparable to other models in its class. While it's not the quietest option available, it's not excessively loud either. It's suitable for home office environments where occasional noise is acceptable. ​Overall Experience:Overall, the Amazon Basics 8-Sheet Cross-Cut Shredder offers excellent value for its price. It combines reliable performance with user-friendly features, making it an excellent choice for personal or small office use. If you're looking for an affordable and efficient shredder, this model is highly recommended.

This is one powerful compact shredding beast! Works just as described, so easy to set up and use its unbelievable. I shredded so many papers that I needed to dispose of, and this little bugger even shreds old credit cards! There is a spot right in the center of the feed where you place the card and zip, its shredded. Just amazing. Powerful enough to handle shredding multiple sheets at a time. Big enough to handle and hold lots of shredded paper, but compact enough to be able to stand right next to my printer. The window on the front is a big plus to see how full the bin is and when it needs to be emptied, which is so nice to have so I don't have to keep taking the top shredding component off to look inside to gauge if its too full. It has not jammed up, has not overheated, and continues to work perfectly. The top portion with the shredder fits perfectly on the bin and is not ridiculously heavy to take off when its time to empty the bin, so its easy to lift on and off without a fight. It is also not crazy loud like some shredders in the past. Instructions on how it functions are clear and easy to understand as well.I have nothing bad to say, and I am thrilled with how it looks and more importantly how it functions.

My old 10 sheet B&D finally died and I was looking for a suitable replacement. I wanted capacity and a long run time as many of my shredding sessions were interrupted by over heating conditions. I found this Amazon Basics 15 sheet shredder and so far, it has lived up to the positive reviews I've seen.It arrived in recyclable packaging that protected the unit in shipping. It has a 6 foot power cord. The wheels on the bottom are fairly small and I question their ability to roll on heavy carpet. No big deal though, as I seriously doubt anyone will be dragging this by the cord through a crowded airport.I did get a chance to check this out by shredding about 5 years worth of medical receipts, insurance statements, expired credit cards, etc. Enough to fill a kitchen trash bag with shredded material. Even after all that, the machine did not seem to overheat. The machine is much quieter than the old 10 sheet, a definite plus. The only time it had a problem was when I fed it an old credit card that had the statement "do not shred, contains metal". It did eventually work its way through the machine, with no apparent damage to the machine. Although I did not count the number of sheets of paper I was feeding it, the machine worked through all the paper items and other credit cards without issue. It does seem to be just a bit slower than the old machine, but not terribly slower. It did seem to get slower as I increased the amount that was being fed. Most of the documents were 4-6 pages, but several were up to about 12 pages. When shredding the heavier bundles, it was obvious the machine was working harder.I was thinking that this was a "micro shredder", but that is not the case. The shred size is about 3/16" (4.7mm) by about 1-7/32"(31mm) , which is between a P2 & P4 shred (max size for P4 is 4mm x 40mm, 160 sq mm).The shredder will stop and an indicator light will illuminate when the bin is full - even in the middle of a sheet. The will help keep the clippings from falling all over when you go to empty the bin. This feature was lacking on my old 10 sheet shredder and oft times the cutters would snag shredded material from the bin.My only complaint with this shredder so far is the feed opening. An extra half inch would make it so you don't have to have the paper perfectly aligned to feed it.