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Build Quality
Customers are highly satisfied with the build quality of this paper shredder. They find it reliable and affordable, praising its ability to effectively shred cards and papers without jamming frequently.
Versatility
Customers are highly satisfied with the versatility of the shredder, praising its adjustability and ability to accommodate various bin sizes. They also appreciate its portability for both home and office use.
Quiet Operation
Most customers are pleased with the quiet operation of the shredder, stating that it produces minimal noise during use. However, some users have noted that the paper sensor has a set run time which can result in longer periods of noise production.
Shredding Performance
Customers have generally positive opinions about the shredding performance of this compact paper shredder. They appreciate its ability to handle various materials including credit cards, CDs, and multiple sheets at once. Some users mention that it's quiet, quick, and efficient in shredding documents while others highlight its convenience for home use due to its small size and easy storage. However, a few customers have noted that the shredder can get hot during extended use and require occasional cooling down.
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Quality
This product works very well on shredding paper & cardboard to use in my fireplace
Great product for home use and home office use easy to set up and portable which makes it a win.
All i have to do is plug it in, place it over a trash can of my choosing, and start to shred.
According to the directions, it says that it will only go for a few minutes before getting too hot and shutting off until it cools off.
Price
For the price this has been a great buy!
Much quieter than my previous one, which was about the same price!
You know, for what i paid for this it is perfect.
Overall, it’s an affordable and reliable product.
Packaging/appearance
It did come perfectly wrapped up securely and with an instruction booklet.
Plus i didn't have to keep packing it down because it was saying the bin is full like those models that come with their own can.
You can put it right over a box that you're going to recycle and the shredding material can either be used as packing material ... Read More
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- Our engine has discovered that over 90% high quality reviews are present.
- This product had a total of 1,103 reviews as of our last analysis date on Mar 25 2025.
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Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I got this shredder yesterday and i just put it to use just now
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
As it claims you can shred multiple sheets without a problem
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
My old shredder lasted half a day
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Got this one and expected it to wear out in 3 days 7a5p of which i was continuously shreading
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
This little rascal is still shredding after 4
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
The amazon basics 8sheet shredder is exactly what you’d expect at this price point—good for standard paper shredding but not great for cardboard or credit cards
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
You know for what i paid for this it is perfect
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