Price: $60.24
(as of Sep 26, 2025 06:52:11 UTC – Details)
An Amazon Brand
Micro-cut paper shredder cuts material into approximate 0.5 x 1.3 cm; meets high security level P-4 standards
Shreds up to 8 sheets of 20-pound bond paper at a time (no need to remove staples or small paper clips); destroys CDs, DVDs, and credit cards (one at a time, but not suitable for metal credit cards)
5 minutes on / 30 minutes off; if unit goes over max run time, it will automatically shut off to protect the motor from overheating
4 mode control switch (auto, off, reverse, forward), LED status indicators (power on, overheat, overload, door open, bin full); easy to empty 4-gallon pull out bin; caster wheels for smooth rolling mobility
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
Refer to the user manual, troubleshooting guide, and instructional video before use
Product dimensions: 8.9 x 13.2 x 18.1 inches (WxLxH)
Customers say
Customers find the paper shredder reliable and effective, with the ability to handle up to 12 sheets at once and easily process credit cards. They appreciate its quiet operation, compact size, and good value for money. The durability receives mixed feedback – while some find it sturdy, others report it breaking after two years of light use. Power consumption is a concern, as the machine powers off after a short period of time.
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kelly nelson –
Great shredder!
Works great shredding documents and credit cards. Seems to have quality blades. Can shred several pages at once without getting jammed up. This has rollers on the bottom for easy portability. The holding bin is a nice size for less frequent need to empty. Great value for the price.
Steven M. –
A must have for anyone adult
A must have for anyone! I purchased it because like most busy adults we collect the mail and let it pile up since all bills are paid online even though we go paperless š. But anyways I did research it and went with Amazon because of its MICROCUT instead of cross cut. And lemme say I was shocked that it ran for about an hour while I kept feeding it and did not whine or nothing and wasnāt loud at all, itās easy to empty, power is incredible, never got stuck and will stop when itās full. And if you want it to last long HIGHLY recommend buying paper shredder lube sheets, non messy and keeps everything running right for years to come. For its use I ran a lube sheet before shredding and then after just to ensure everything is Lubricated and ready to go then Iāll do it once a month. It provides great value. Hereās my final word/ opinion, Just buy it you wonāt regret it and you may be surprised how much stuff you actually wanna shred lol
ohcrossman –
Very good shredder!
This shredder is fantastic. I used it over a 6-8 hour period to shred about 15 years of old checks. Paper does not seem to get stuck in the cutters and it never clogged. Has sufficient power for the advertised “12 sheets of 20 pound bond at a time.” Shreds credit cards easily, did not try CD’s. The description says that it will run for 20 minutes and then shut down for 20 minutes. I must have been feeding at the correct rate because it never shut down for overheating. It did shut down when the bin got too full. It states it “meets security level P-4 standards.” I believe it does, looks like very tiny confetti. The removable bin is a good size and requires a little effort to reinstall after removal. For the price it is an excellent value. It replaced two older shredders I had, one was large strip shredder that was not very secure and the other was a smaller unit that was more secure but kept overheating about every 10-15 minutes and then had to cool down.
Buck –
Great Shredder!
This shredder is fantastic for the price. The fact that it does micro shreds at this price point is a win. It also has a CD shredder function that is a big plus. Iāve had shredders in the past that require removal of the head to dump it, and it always results in a mess. This shredder fixes that with a pull-out waste compartmentā¦.that being said, the only reason I did not give it 5 stars, is due to the flimsiness of the door/drawer compartment. It is cheap plastic and sometimes requires a little finesse to snap it back into place and align it just right. Other than that, great purchase!
Josephine K. –
This machine is a beast
I don’t know when I have been more excited for a delivery. I put this thing to work immediately. I have been saving boxes and brown wrapping papers for ages and can’t wait to process the stuff for worm bedding, mulch and compost.It surprised me how quiet this machine is, I had expected it to sound like a factory I suppose but this gentle monster is congenial in an office setting while performing like a beast.
Paula Stewart –
Amazon Basic Shredder
Top down. Best shredder I ever had and I bought it refurbished, yes indeed, it was used! I had it now for 3 years and it was worth it!
TFugate –
Love this shredder
I bought this shredder for the office and absolutely love it. I’ve had it for two years now with no issues, and if it ever stopped working, Iād buy it again without hesitation. It does make a noise when it needs to be oiled, but a little oil quickly solves that. What really sets it apart is the flatbed shredding areaāI had never seen that design before, but it’s fantastic. I can shred a large stack of paper without having to feed it manually, which saves so much time. Great design and very reliable!
ILuvLabz –
MORE EXPENSIVE DOES NOT MEAN A BETTER PRODUCT.
I did a lot of research on finding the perfect shredder for our home office. We had a version from Amazon that was great since 2020 and it was a work horse. It sadly perished and for the last week, I have read so many online reviews that my eyes hurt. I spent more time than needed but sometimes I go into the rabbit hole easily. So, we finally selected this and when it arrived I was super excited because I was backlogged with itema needing shredded. Out of the box, I knew something was up because my older, less expensive version just had 2 pieces and this had 3. Not a huge deal but it caught me off guard and it was much heavier than my original one. The plastic pieces that hold the base together felt flimsy but it locked into place without much effort. I began to shred and the pace at which it took the paper and shredded one page was so much slower than my old shredder. They are both 8 sheet however my older model is cross cut and this is micro. Perhaps that is why it was so much slower. I did another test where I race the shredder and insert one page at a time from a stack and with my old version, if I had to lick my finger to grasp the paper to seperate it from a stack, I lost. I would NEVER lose with this machine and actually had to stop because I was wasting my time sitting there waiting. It is going back. We wanted this because it was 8 sheets and had a cd shredder but I don’t have the time to wait. Also, it stopped 3 times due to the overheating function and the waste basket, while technically a little bigger than my old model, stops if it gets close to being full. So I had to empty the wastebasket several times more than I would have with the old shredder. Add in the downtime for overheating and cool down and a 45 min project would have taken 3 hours if I continued. So, it is going back and I am getting the same one that I had before. It is an 8 sheet Amazon Basics 8 sheet cross-cut and credit card shredder which is on sale for 37.00 (Aug 2024). It is fast, reliable and doesn’t need emptied every 100 sheets or less. This is a perfect example that proves just because something is more expensive, doesn’t mean it is better quality. In this case, less costly turns out to be the best. Returning this item ASAP. BTW, i can cut my cds with scissors and don’t need the cd shredder. It just isn’t worth the headache for the slow pace of the micro cut paper shredder.Update: i forgot to mention that the top of the shredder must be assembled to the body and trash bin. BE CAREFUL…..the plastic pieces that join them are thin. Thankfully, mine snapped into place with little effort but it is something to ensure you are careful with. I am trying to disassemble mine to return and there are no instructions to do this and the AI chatbot with Amazon even says to do so could run the risk of breaking it, which then voids your warranty, etc. Since this cannot be taken to Whole Foods to return, you ship it back via UPS (Amazon provides the qr code/label). Since it arrives disassembled, it won’t fit in the box when you return it. So, plan on buying bubble wrap to ensure it ships safely.
Paco Ayala –
Es mi primera trituradora de papel y estoy sumamente satisfecho. Antes demoraba mucho cortando con tijeras los datos sensibles de mis estados de cuenta, documentos, etc. Ahora puedo hacer la limpieza de mi escritorio y cajones eliminando la posibilidad de que alguien robe mi informaciĆ³n. Las tarjetas de crĆ©dito tambiĆ©n las corta sin esfuerzo. Recomiendo este modelo para un uso casero o eventual en oficinas. Todos los desechos se almacenan en el contenedor del triturador, mostrando a travĆ©s de una ventana el nivel de contenido. excelente producto.
Chris –
I had a box of 3 years of paperwork, credit cards, and small labels to shred. I bought this shredder and it had no issues and I was done in no time. I only had one over heating break, but otherwise this shredder had no problems. I really like the wheels that have locks, the side removable bin, and he micro shred. I would definitely buy this again. I’ve had it less than a week and probably won’t need to use it often, but I bet it will last a long time. Surprisingly good for a amazon basics product.
iusedtobeahedgehog –
I’ve owned a few shredders from the bigger well-known brands, and after the last one died I was reluctant to spend the same sort of money on them as they rarely lasted very long. I read the details for this one and thought it was worth a shot as even if it only lasts a year its probably of similar value for money to the more expensive ones. I didn’t really expect it to be up to much, but at least its relatively cheap.I was wrong. Despite being less than half the price of some I’ve owned in the past, it’s quieter (MUCH quieter), easy to use, easy to empty and doesn’t complain or overheat when it has to work hard (which to be fair it doesn’t have to do too often, but then neither did the more expensive ones and most of them were miserable whiny little ****s if they had to do more than a sheet or two or shred for more than a minute or two).Occasional oiling is always a good idea for a shredder, and this one is treated in exactly the same way the others were, the difference being that this is still as quiet as the day I received it and just carries on doing its job. I dare say if I overworked it then it might be different, but it easily shreds 8-10 sheets with no fuss, noise overheating, day after day.If it ever breaks down, and it’s showing no sign it will any time soon, I’ll just buy another one. For me, there’s nothing out there at anything less than 5 or 6 times the price that gets even close to this.
Judith Yolanda MuƱoz Tagle –
Porque es mƔs rƔpida la actividad de destruir las hojas. No pierde uno tiempo.
Eric R. –
Appareil robuste et efficace. N’hĆ©sitez pas Ć mettre le prix dans ce type d’appareil.