Price: $318.74 - $159.80
(as of Sep 27, 2025 08:53:12 UTC – Details)
The Aurora AU1275MA 12-sheet Micro-Cut paper/ CD/ credit card shredder with 5.7-gallon pullout basket is the perfect business and home office device to keep you safe from identity theft. The AU1275MA accepts up to 12 sheets of paper at a time and shreds them into small pieces (5/32 by 15/32 inches), security level P-4. In addition to paper, the AU1275MA shreds CDs/DVDs/credit cards, keeping vital information from falling into the wrong hands. The throat of the shredder is 8.7 inches wide and has the casters for easy mobility.
High Security Micro-Cut with 12 sheet capacities; destroys CDs, DVDs, credit cards and small paper clips.
Shreds paper, CDs, DVDs, credit cards into small pieces (5/32 by 15/32 inches), security level P-4
Nonstop 60-minute continuous run time.
Anti-jam Auto-reverse to clear paper jams; ultra-quiet operation.
5.7-gallon pullout bin with LED indicator lights Standby/ Overheat / Overload/ Door open/ Bin-full status; moving casters included.
Customers say
Customers find the paper shredder performs well, with one noting it can handle up to 60 minutes of continuous operation. They appreciate its relatively quiet operation, long run-time, and value for money. The build quality receives mixed feedback, with some describing it as sturdy while others find it flimsy, and opinions vary on the size, with some praising its compact design while others note the shredded pieces are larger than expected.
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Jimi –
Nice looking and Works Well
Typically you do not look at a shredder as a piece of furniture, but this is different. It looks modern with nice design elements around the body making it a nice addition to an office space.First thing I noticed is that it is well made and quiet. I replaced my last shredder that was noisy and wobbly. This is a single body with a basket that is easy to remove for emptying. I called the company to confirm that you can use a trash bag without interfering with the functioning of the equipment.I was looking for a micro-cut shredder and this fit the bill. Multiple features I like include: 60min run time, auto-reverse, and LED status indicator lights.So far, I love this shredder and it is one I recommend.
Jay –
Very Good Shredder
My old Fellows Shredder finally died. I read the reviews and decided upon the Aurora, 12 sheet shredder. It was easy to set up and I had piles of old documents to shred. It is very quiet, and I like the cross cut feature. The pieces are small. I have tried 6 sheets, as the paper I am shredding is thicker, but 6 sheets works well. I have not tried going for 12 sheets, I think they mean 12 sheets of thinner paper. The bin is easy to empty. I have already filled up a huge trash bag with the shreds, and the Aurora is working just fine. It did not heat up as my older Fellows did after an inch or so of papers. So far, I am very happy with the Aurora, I hope it lasts for many years.
norminsf –
quiet
very quiet and shreds well. glad it has the rollers for easy moving around…otherwise, it’s pretty heavy. it shreds up to 8 sheets fine….but more than that and it seems to struggle. that doesn’t bother me though. looks nice in the white color. very glad i made the purchase.
New York Amazonian –
Buy this, it’s great unless you have unrealistic expectations.
Get ready to be surprised in a good way. It works well, it shreds everything into tiny pieces and while it’s rated to run for 60 minutes I used it longer than that with no issues at all. Maybe if you don’t push the limits of what it can shred easily it takes longer to overheat. I tried a CD and it didn’t challenge the machine at all. The big surprise wasn’t that it works well, after all that should be expected, but I can’t believe that it doesn’t make as much noise as other shredders I have used or any appliances like a blender or a vacuum cleaner.April 2, 2025I dug out a couple of large boxes from storage filled with business papers that are now more than 7 years old so they can be destroyed and thrown away. I used this shredder almost non stop all day and it never overheated or struggled to cut through a dozen sheets of paper or the occassional CD or cardboard. The machine would only occasionally pause because the bin was full and had to be emptied. Unless the machine I got is a fluke this is the best little shredder I’ve ever used.
Vinnie T –
Good shredder but could be better
Nice shredder with wheels and an easy empty bin. Quiet and powerful, although I think 12 sheets is a stretch since it noticeably bogs down even with half that. Switch seems a little flimsy and clumsy to move. Lights on the top panel are dim and need to be brighter since itās hard to tell they are on. Hope it lasts.
Mike H –
Works all the Time
I have owned a number of paper shredders. Nothing goes in the recycle that has a name and/or address unless it is shredded first. Most of my recent shredders have been the type with a container attached. These all have a number of āsafetyā features. Safety is important as shredders can cause some injuries if not used correctly. However, I have had a number of shredders which are so safe, they do not really work. A shredder which should feed 8 or 10 sheets will jam on 2 sheets. I do a lot of shredding, so I go through a lot of shredders. Recently I needed to replace a shredder. After reading several reviews, I zeroed in on the Aurora line. They had good reviews and were well liked. So, I selected this one. I have been using it for a couple months now. It is by far, the best shredder I have owned. It is very quiet compared to past shredders. It is easy to use. The basket holds a lot of shreds. This one shreds everything (includingCDās and credit cards) into smaller pieces than my past shredders. This allows the bin to hold a lot more before it fills up. The best part, so far, this shredder has not jammed. It works every time. It should automatically reverse to clear jams and I assume that it will reverse when necessary. But, so far, no jams. I use it the same as previous shredders, but no jams. I includes all the usual safety devices, but they do not get in the way of the shredder doings its job.
M Dupree –
Aurora Shredding Machine
It shreds paper in super tiny pieces. Great feature for security when shredding confidential and personal papers. Quiet and not loud. Very easy to set up.
Lisa Vollertsen –
Highly recommend!
Highly recommend! Quiet and reliable. Love it! I hope it lasts me just as long as, if not longer then the last one, which lasted me at least 15 years or so, give or take. I got a Bonsaii brand one and ended up returning it and getting this one. The bonsaii one was loud and after shredding the paper it would stop running for a split second and run again for like another 20 seconds. It caught me off guard and I didn’t like it. Highly recommend this brand!!!!
FRANCISCO D. –
CumpliĆ³ plenamente todas mis espectativas
Gary –
This is an amazing shredder (even mentioning the name conjures up and image of the bad guy in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) and I cannot believe how well it performs.Even staples are doomed.It literally turns credit cards, debit cards and paper into confetti. I am impressed and very pleased with my purchase.It has lots of options and features that eventually will use but I need the security of a p5 Level Shredder to give me some piece of mind.Oh, this one is called, “Ollie 3”. In reference to Lt. Col. Oliver North, the most famous paper shredder of all time. š
Satisfied Customer –
Good shredder, can handle a lot of pages all at once
Nathalie –
Tel que promis. Toujours trĆØs satisfaite de mon achat aprĆØs plusieurs mois dāutilisation
Claude Dubois –
AchetĆ© pour dĆ©truire des documents confidentiels domestiques accumulĆ©s avec le temps. Ai rĆ©ussi Ć dĆ©truire plusieurs centaines de pages en quelques semaines sans inconvĆ©nient. Il faut noter que j’ai dĆ» retourner une premiĆØre dĆ©chiqueteuse aprĆØs 3 jours d’usage Ć cause d’une panne Ć©lectronique. L’appareil nāacceptait aucune commande. Le remplacement a Ć©tĆ© expĆ©diĆ© rapidement Ć ma grande satisfaction. Appareil efficace pour usage domestique.