Features:

  • Note: Please read the user guide included on this detail page to troubleshoot issues with the shredder, including issues with the shredder turning on.Angled feed entry for safety with auto start mode and manual reverse to clear paper jams
  • Shreds paper into strips measuring 3/16"x 1-27/32", meeting security level P3 standards
  • 3 minute continuous run time with 30 minute cool down cycle with overheat LED indicator
  • Cross-cut paper shredder with 8-sheet capacity; destroys credit cards (one at a time)
  • 4.1 gallon bin with see-through window to easily determine when bin is full; Integrated lifting handle for easy emptying; Backed by AmazonBasics 1-year Limited Warranty
Confetti Machine and Eater of Junk Mail!

I had a hand-me-down paper shredder from my dad that was probably 20 years old, and the auto function, well, didn't function. I tend to accumulate a stack of mail and documents that need shredding then do it all in one go. With the old one, I had to let it run the entire time, so as far as I'm concerned, this thing is awesome. Mainly, the auto function functions. So on the occasions that I do just have one paper to get rid of, I can just process it without having to switch it on. It can handle a decent amount of papers too. I don't make a habit of this but I've just thrown entire envelopes into this thing and, you can hear it working but it chows through them without slowing down. It can also eat credit cards or similar plastics without an issue. It has a designated slot for cards but I'm not sure that it matters all that much. I like that it has a cross-cut function, just to make it extra difficult for dedicated trash-spies to tape together a discarded credit card offer or bank statement. It also has a reverse function, just in case you get halfway through a document and realize you still need the top half. An added benefit is the safety triggers, where if you pull the unit out of the container, it will cease to function until it is back in its place. Or at least the triggers are pressed. It's Amazon Basics and it is better than basic for me, so I'm thoroughly pleased with it, and I've had it for several months at this point. Not bad at $35 either.

Finally, the stack of old mail will go away!!!

This works great! I don't typically test it with the full 8-sheet capacity, but I regularly put mail through that hasn't been opened yet, such as credit card offers, and it handles them just fine. I finally got rid of the huge stack of mail that had been building up on my counter because I didn't want to throw it away but I had lent my old shredder to a friend and never got it back. So, after some research I finally bit the bullet and bought a new one. I do like the cross-cut as my old one just did the strips. I feel this one is more secure, but it's not like I'm shredding secret government documents or million-dollar bank statements. Still, it would take some serious effort to try to put these bits back together. I did try shredding a credit card and although it slowed a bit, it handled it. You just have to do those one at a time. I also put through stacks of paper and even if some of them got fed in at a bit of an angle, it didn't jam and everything went through fine. Again, it slows a bit, but that's fine as long as it doesn't jam. The first day I got it, I used it for about a half hour and it didn't overheat or shut off. I pretty much filled up it on the first round and it was a trooper. I know you can put bags in it but since I just use it for paper, I simply empty it into my other recycle bag when it's full and ready to go out. That's better anyway since the bags are recyclable and I'm trying to be better about that. This could also be used to make packing paper as the shredded bits would pack nicely around breakable items. Or, you could shred some pretty colored paper to make your own stuffing for presents. Or confetti. The possibilities are endless and I'm sure someone has made a Pinterest board about it. All in all, I'm pretty happy with this and would recommend it. I've had good luck with the Amazon brand.

Very nice product. Used it extensively the first day and ...

Very nice product. Used it extensively the first day and was very pleased with results. Didn't overheat and handled 8 sheets with ease.

Great personal shredder

When I received this shredder, I put it through the paces for sure. I had been hoarding about 5 years of documents that needed to be shredded. (This in all was about five trash bags full of shredded paper.) The shredder did overheat and shut off a few times, which is a welcomed safety feature to me considering the flammability of its contents. Other than that, it was smooth sailing. The shredder never jammed and shredded multiple pages at a time effortlessly. In addition, it was able to shred credit cards as advertised. I now use the shredder on a weekly basis and have not had any issues at all. I would recommend this product to anyone needing the peace of mind that comes with shredding all those documents you don't want to fall into the wrong hands. With that being said, I do use this shredder in my home for personal use only. I am not sure how well it holds up in a business setting.

Best shredder in its class

Whether you’re a college student or a professional that needs something for the office, this shredder doesn’t disappoint. I really like the cross-cut feature because it utilizes more bin space. This means that it’ll be able to hold more shreds of paper. It’s powerful and reliable and I haven’t had any problems with it since. I use it quite often and have only had to empty it once (out of the 4 months I’ve had it for). Its compact size makes it perfect for storing in tight spaces. Amazon claims that it’ll keep shredding for around 3 minutes before overheating with the rest time estimated at 30 minutes. Sounds like a long time, but then again you can’t expect grade A performance on a budget shredder. I personally never ran into any overheating issues, but if you’re someone that does a lot of routine shredding and in large batches, then I’d suggest looking at a higher end model. Overall, it’s a quality product and definitely worth the investment given the price point and features.

Just what I needed

The AmazonBasics cross-cut paper shredder is almost exactly like the Aurora model it replaced. But has a few helpful new features: overheat alert and automatic shutdown, a handle on top (other side of intake) for lifting the shredder off the bin, and most important: eats staples. It sits silently under the desk, turning on automatically when I feed it. The directions clearly tell users not to use it for paper, envelopes or cards that have anything sticky on them. The item may go through easily, but shreds will stick to the machine's teeth for all time. Tape, that rubbery glue they stick on the back of (credit or membership) cards, empty stamp sheets -- don't do it. The last straw for my previous shredder was the rubbery goo on the back an unwanted card I couldn't catch in time. A shredder is essential these days. I'm very happy with this AmazonBasics shredder.

AmazonBasics 8-Sheet Cross-Cut Paper and Credit Card Shredder

I seem to get PILES of unwanted paper with my personal information on it, when Amazon first offered this well built cross shredder I jumped at the chance to get one, I couldn't be happier with my purchase , the cutting "gears" are not cast, but from plate steel and the motor is very stout, I want to say Thanks to Amazon for such a wonderful machine that works very well. If you need to keep personal information away from anyone who may be going through your trash, this is well built and solid , it also does credit cards very well also

Decent shredder

I purchased this shredder despite some bad reviews but the unit has proven to work quite well. To be realistic, one cannot expect a shredder priced under $100 to be industry grade and be able to run non-stop for over 30 minutes without over heating. For a normal house hold this works fine. Obviously the user should not load more than 8 normal thickness of paper at one time (or less if the paper is extra thick). I shredded a big pile of old paperwork, with intermittent pauses to look at the statements, and the unit did not over heat. Slightly off center feeds were not a problem.. And the cross cut provides higher security than the strip cuts, although not quite as good as the micro cut. But again, good enough for a normal household. Will update if performance changes over time.

Excellent, small and affordable shredder

AmazonBasics are generally good quality items....this is no exception. The 8-sheet shredder is powerful and well made and perfectly complements a small or home office environment. Controls are simple and easy to use. I replaced my $200 Fellowes shredder with the $35 AmazonBasics shredder and I wasn't disappointed. The collection bin is half the size of my old shredder but I knew it's capacity before I bought it. This just means that I will have to empty the shredder more than I did before. This is one reason why it probably wouldn't work well in a large office environment. I haven't tried more than 8 sheets of standard copy paper but why risk a jam. I generally limit my shreds to 4 / 5 pieces of paper at a time and this shredder eats them up.

This shredder was a surprisingly good value and quieter than I expected

I am not someone who uses a paper shredder every day, but when I do, I really use it hard. This shredder was a surprisingly good value and quieter than I expected. That said, my last one overheated and needed to be replaced. This shredder has a 3 minute constant run time and a nice overheat indicator light that should help prevent me from making the same mistake. Another thing I want to comment on: I am always paranoid about buying anything electrical online. I fear it won't work properly and returning it will be a hassle. If your like me, you'll be happy to know Amazon leaves a little note inside the package that they test the paper shredder before shipping it to you!

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