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Cut Type Micro Cut
Brand Amazon Basics
Capacity 4 Gallons
Color Black
Special Feature Automatic Start Stop

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  • Micro-cut shredder turns paper into tiny confetti-like pieces measuring 5/32 by 15/32 inches (4 by 12 mm); meets high security level P-4 standards; shreds 6x smaller than standard cross-cut shredders (2,235 pieces vs. 360 pieces)
  • Shreds up to 8 sheets of 20-pound bond paper at a time (no need to remove staples or small paper clips); also destroys CDs, DVDs, and credit cards (one at a time, through dedicated slot)
  • 5 minutes on / 30 minutes off; if shredder runs continuously beyond the max run time, it will automatically shut off to protect the motor from overheating
  • 4-mode power switch (auto, off, reverse, forward); LED status indicators (bin full, door open, overload, overheat, power on); 8.7-inch paper-entry width; easy-to-empty 4-gallon pull-out bin; casters included
  • Quality tested: as part of Amazon Basics quality inspections, we test every shredder before shipping it, which means you may see some paper shreds from the testing
  • Important Note: Do not spray or keep any aerosol products in or around the shredder and do not shred items like metallic credit cards

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Customer Ratings
4.54.5 out of 5 stars7,279
4.74.7 out of 5 stars2,502
4.54.5 out of 5 stars21,954
4.54.5 out of 5 stars4,314
4.44.4 out of 5 stars13,688
4.34.3 out of 5 stars787
Easy to use
4.9
5.0
4.6
4.4
4.4
4.0
Maneuverability
4.5
4.3
4.3
4.3
4.1
3.9
Value for money
4.4
4.5
4.1
4.1
4.1
3.8
Noise level
4.1
4.4
4.0
4.1
3.8
3.5
Safety Features
4.3
4.6
4.4
4.4
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capacity
4 gallons
3.9 gallons
6 gallons
5 gallons
4.2 gallons
4 gallons
sheet capacity
8
8
12
12
6
8
cut type
Micro Cut
Micro Cut
Micro Cut
Cross Cut
Micro Cut, Cross Cut
Micro Cut
operation mode
Automatic
Automatic
Automatic
Automatic
Automatic
Automatic
weight
17.24 pounds
11.68 pounds
21.5 pounds
17.2 pounds
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    Amazon Basics 8-Sheet High-Security Micro-Cut Shredder with Pullout Basket

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    Customer reviews

    4.5 out of 5 stars
    4.5 out of 5
    7,279 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the quality, size and value of the paper shredder. They mention that it works well, is compact enough and a perfect fit for small businesses. They appreciate the ease of emptying. Customers are also happy with ease of use, and portability. However, some customers differ on durability and noise.

    AI-generated from the text of customer reviews

    660 customers mention530 positive130 negative

    Customers like the quality of the paper shredder. They say it really works, does a good job, and is great value for money. Some say it works well on credit cards and is helpful and easy to use. They also appreciate the quiet operation, efficient features, and the fact that it turns off when the bin is full.

    "Everything works well on this little shredder, perfect for a small office. Easy to set up. Controls feel a little cheap but nothing seems amiss yet...." Read more

    "Everything works exactly as advertised...." Read more

    "So far we are happy with this shredder for home use. It is quiet, efficient, small and has wheels." Read more

    "Easy to handle and is not too loud. Shreds paper and credit cards easily." Read more

    184 customers mention159 positive25 negative

    Customers like the value of the paper shredder. They say it's a great shreddor for the money, well worth the investment, and not too expensive to adopt or feed.

    "...I am going to purchase a second one as the price is right and I may not be able to get one when I need it." Read more

    "Great shredder for the money. Worked flawlessly for 2 years, but then the auto-off feature no longer works...." Read more

    "Price was right so I bought it. I feed each paper separately which I don’t mind, but it gets overheated too soon for me, so I must stop...." Read more

    "...(LOL ;) ) Got it because it was recommended by Consumer Reports. Good value and good product!" Read more

    131 customers mention119 positive12 negative

    Customers find the paper shredder easy to use. They mention it's very easy to set up and operate, and the bin is easy to empty. They also appreciate the features, saying it chops through all the pages with ease. The shreddor is well built, with a straightforward on/off button and a high capacity waste container. The dials are great and easy to read, and it'll run up to 30 minutes.

    "...Easy to set up. Controls feel a little cheap but nothing seems amiss yet. Shreds well." Read more

    "Easy to handle and is not too loud. Shreds paper and credit cards easily." Read more

    "...What I'm getting at, is this thing is powerful, easy to feed paper in because it's got a smooth groove to follow, and it eats and eats and keeps on..." Read more

    "...The switch lets you manually operate the shredder in both forward and reverse, which should help if I ever have paper jams...." Read more

    113 customers mention99 positive14 negative

    Customers like the portability of the paper shredder. They mention that it has wheels so it can be easily moved around. They also say that it maneuvers around hardwood floors easily, and that it easily rolls under the desk.

    "...The wheels roll nicely to get it out of the way when I don't need it and haven't handy when I do. Stop looking and just buy this one." Read more

    "Overall this shredder works great and is easy to move around. However after almost a year the automatic sensor stopped working properly...." Read more

    "I like that it's on wheels and the paper is cut in really small pieces. It was easy to assemble and it works good...." Read more

    "...Having it on wheels really helps me move it around and store it out of the way when not in use, and its compact size frees up more floor space...." Read more

    111 customers mention93 positive18 negative

    Customers like the size of the paper shredder. For example, they mention it's simple to store, compact enough that it'll hardly be noticed, and the pieces are so tiny. Some say it'd be perfect for a small office and easy to set up.

    "Everything works well on this little shredder, perfect for a small office. Easy to set up. Controls feel a little cheap but nothing seems amiss yet...." Read more

    "...It is quiet, efficient, small and has wheels." Read more

    "...Now with this fabulous shredder, it sits under my desk and I can conveniently roll it out every time I need to shred something...." Read more

    "This shredder is a perfect fit for our small business." Read more

    104 customers mention78 positive26 negative

    Customers like the ease of emptying the paper shredder. They mention that it has wheels and it emptyed easily. They also like that you pull the bin out to empty, which makes clean up a breeze. Customers also say the shredded paper is handy to get out and dump.

    "...n't as heavy as others that are the size, but it is much easier to remove an empty the bin then others are...." Read more

    "...The bags are not necessary, but they do keep down the mess when emptying. But since the bags are just for paper, they’re extremely lightweight...." Read more

    "...Problems? Not really.It generates a lot of dust, but I'm sure that's true of all shredders...." Read more

    "...The best part is that I can put a bag into the bin, which makes clean up a breeze...." Read more

    238 customers mention165 positive73 negative

    Customers are mixed about the noise level of the paper shredder. Some mention it's very quiet, while others say it'll make odd grinding sounds. Some say the machine is not silent, but it't too loud either.

    "So far we are happy with this shredder for home use. It is quiet, efficient, small and has wheels." Read more

    "Easy to handle and is not too loud. Shreds paper and credit cards easily." Read more

    "...It could be a bit quieter, but it's not bad...." Read more

    "...is full so you won't overfill and burn it out, it is much quieter than our old shredder and I can remove the shredded paper cannister easily from..." Read more

    232 customers mention83 positive149 negative

    Customers are mixed about the durability of the paper shredder. Some mention that it's much more heavy duty, a great quality shreddor, and reliable, while others say that it may be a bit on the flimsy side, and breaks within a month.

    "...Easy to set up. Controls feel a little cheap but nothing seems amiss yet. Shreds well." Read more

    "...In addition to single sheets of paper, it will also shred thin cardboard pretty well (shredded cardboard makes a great shipping material)...." Read more

    "Only lasted about 8 months. Light use, mostly for shredding post-notes a few times a week. Used it one day, and it kept running...." Read more

    "The 8-page feed capacity is stretching the truth! This shredder struggles ... labors! ......" Read more

    Highly recommend
    5 Stars
    Highly recommend
    I’ve owned 2 shredders in the past, either it heated up too quick and had jamming problems. This shredder exceeded my expectations, I used it continuously for 1 1/2 hours with no over heating or jamming and filled 2 garbage bags.I also like the fact that it’s also equipped with icons that would light up if there is a problem while you’re printing. I Highly recommend this shredder!
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    Stanley Brown
    5.0 out of 5 stars Efficient, well priced shredder
    Reviewed in the United States on May 17, 2024
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    Everything works well on this little shredder, perfect for a small office. Easy to set up. Controls feel a little cheap but nothing seems amiss yet. Shreds well.
    2 people found this helpful
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    Agent99
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great value for the money. Buy it.
    Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2024
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    Everything works exactly as advertised. It isn't as heavy as others that are the size, but it is much easier to remove an empty the bin then others are. The wheels roll nicely to get it out of the way when I don't need it and haven't handy when I do. Stop looking and just buy this one.
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    William R. Giser
    4.0 out of 5 stars Shredder
    Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2024
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    So far we are happy with this shredder for home use. It is quiet, efficient, small and has wheels.
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    Wolfgang
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good paper shredder
    Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2024
    Verified Purchase
    Does what its supposed to do. No complaints, although the 8 sheet designation might be a bit of a stretch. I’ve done 4 or 5 sheets and the machine slows down quite a lot. It’s struggling. It’s likely that 8 can be done, but that seems to put a lot of stress on the parts. I try to keep it in the 1-3 range.

    The view window is nice, but it’s well below the max fill limit of the basket. And the cutter will stop once the sensor detects paper in close proximity to the base unit. So the window doesn’t seem worth the encroachment into the basket - it’s not flush with the basket, but intrudes a bit with hard right angles. At a 4 gallon capacity, the basket fills up quick so every little bit of space is valuable.

    The window also snags light weight shredder bags. The bags are not necessary, but they do keep down the mess when emptying. But since the bags are just for paper, they’re extremely lightweight. Remove carefully since the basket is not smooth.
    4 people found this helpful
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    Seth
    5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect home shredder
    Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2023
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     I bought the 8-sheet model about a year and a half ago for about $75. It makes your sheets of paper into tiny little bits. The bits are really small, most pieces have one or two letters on them at most. I doubt even CSI would be able to reassemble my secret documents. It's a huge improvement over my old strip shredder.

    It'll do 8 sheets at a time but it doesn't seem happy about it. I usually keep it to 2-4, and feed more in as needed. It's pretty small (small office garbage can sized). The wheels are nice if you ever need to give it a nudge.

    The bin holds a great deal of paper, and it has a window on it so it's easy to tell when it's getting full. Once it is full, the shredder will stop working until you empty it. But it's best to empty it before it gets completely full, otherwise the contents tend to spill out everywhere. In addition to single sheets of paper, it will also shred thin cardboard pretty well (shredded cardboard makes a great shipping material).

    Problems? Not really.

    It generates a lot of dust, but I'm sure that's true of all shredders.
    It could be a bit quieter, but it's not bad.

    I'm sure the more powerful models are better, faster, maybe even quieter. But right after I got this, I shredded about 5 bags' worth of random bills, financial statements, top secret documents, manifestos, and master plans that had been hanging around. It took a while but it did the job.

    I'm not sure you can get excited about something like a shredder, but this one is pretty good.
    14 people found this helpful
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    TJ
    5.0 out of 5 stars This is a fabulous shredder
    Reviewed in the United States on April 5, 2024
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    This is a great shredder. It was highly reviewed on NY Times Wirecutter and I can definitely see why.
    Cuts paper into tiny pellet sized bits. No way anyone can find your personal info anywhere. Great features, for example it turns off when bin is full so you won't overfill and burn it out, it is much quieter than our old shredder and I can remove the shredded paper cannister easily from the front to empty. I don't wheel the base around, so that feature isn't really useful to me, but I really like that the shredded paper cannister is easily removed and reinstalled from the front. I've had it a bit over a month and have put it through its paces doing my annual file clearing. I always made sure to only run 1 bin full of shredding and then let it rest for at least 1/2 hour. Rated as 8 sheet shredder, but I found that heavier weight paper needs to be limited to 4 pieces at a time. Not a deal breaker for me, as it does such a good job overall. Went through a ton of paper shredding and it is still going strong. Highly recommend.
    7 people found this helpful
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    MartyReads
    5.0 out of 5 stars Powerful. Shred Stress Free!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2024
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    Powerful. This shredder could eat my old one, then shred a ream of paper (*)

    When I say ...eat my old shredder ... that is hyperbole. And the ream after? Hyperbole -- it still could, but that ream fed in at the 8 pages a time, per suggested limit.

    What I'm getting at, is this thing is powerful, easy to feed paper in because it's got a smooth groove to follow, and it eats and eats and keeps on eating. Be nice to it, though, and keep to the limit and don't overheat it, so it can impress you for a long time.

    I have had MANY shredders, and they all basically did the job. This one is downright impressive. The lights help you to sknow when it's time to let the motor cool, or a jam happens (bent over pages, anyone?) But a quick reverse and it resumes working just fine. I am so impressed and .... relieved.

    Finally, a shredder that doesn't give me stress!
    3 people found this helpful
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    DC
    5.0 out of 5 stars Works very well
    Reviewed in the United States on June 17, 2024
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    Easy to handle and is not too loud. Shreds paper and credit cards easily.
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