Amazon Basics 12-Sheet Cross-Cut Paper and Credit Card Home Office Shredder

Work Horse on the Cheap

Overall, I am very happy with this cross-cut shredder. It meets security level P-3 standards by turning paper into confetti-like pieces measuring 3/16 by 1-9/16 inches (5 by 40 mm). It is also able to shred up to 12 sheets of 20-pound bond paper at a time, as well as destroy credit cards, staples, and small paper clips.

Power to Cut

The shredder has a convenient 4-mode power switch with auto start and anti-jam auto-reverse features to minimize and clear paper jams. . There are also LED indicators to show the power on, overload, overheat, and misaligned status.

Credit-cards and other Documents

The paper entry width is 8.7 inches, and there is a lift handle for easy use. The shredder also has an easy-to-empty 4.8-gallon bin, and it has a duty cycle of 7 minutes on and 30 minutes off. If the shredder runs continuously beyond the max run time, it will automatically shut off to protect the motor from overheating.

Tested

This shredder has also been quality tested by Amazon Basics, so you can be sure that it has been thoroughly inspected before being shipped to you.

Would I purchase again? You Bet!

Based on my experience with this cross-cut shredder, I would purchase it again. It has met all my expectations and more, with its ability to shred a variety of materials to a high-security level and its convenient features such as the 4-mode power switch and LED indicators. The duty cycle and overheating protection are also important considerations, and I appreciate that the shredder has been quality tested by Amazon Basics. Overall, I am very satisfied with this product and would confidently recommend it to others.