Amazon Basics 12-Sheet Cross-Cut Paper and Credit Card Shredder with Overheat Protection, Black (New Model)

This is a cool shredder that really shreds a bunch of papers at once. I love the shreds it makes, they are perfect for pet bedding, and the waste drawer holds a ton before you have to empty it. It has solidly great safety features and is easy to use. I appreciate that the buttons and readout messages are straightforward and I don't need to refer to the manual every time I turn it on or a message pops up. I've used it enough to make 4 giant garbage bags of shreds since it arrived, I had a backlog of papers that had been stacking up for months! And it's still going strong. I've needed to oil it twice with so much shredding, you can tell it's time to oil when it just starts feeling like it takes a half second more to shred. Glad I grabbed this, I love that I'm able to keep secure and repurpose our non-inky paper as bedding or mulch, it works great! Not too noisy, either!

Love it! Great value. Works great and it is easy to use. Smaller than I expected but it is mighty. Liked it so much I bought a second one as a gift.

As someone who gets a lot of mail, I appreciate having this shredder. It meets my needs and works well. It said it could handle metal credit cards but actually had more difficulty than I expected when I needed to shred one of mine. The credit card was pretty thick though. Overall I like it and would recommend. The instructions say not to shred envelopes with the transparent, plastic address section but what’s the point of having a shredder if I still have to open an envelope that I know contains junk mail? Thankfully, the shredder still works well despite me breaking the rules lol

The paper shredder itself is great and works really well. The compact size is perfect, cuts through the paper easily as long as you stick to the max number of sheets, and has lots of options. My only complaint is that the handle only lifts the shredder but not the bucket. Because it’s compact, I leave it in a closet and carry it out when I need it. Rather than just grabbing the handle like a plastic grocery bag, you have to lift the whole unit like a paper grocery bag. Suggestion to Amazon to have an option to clip the bucket to the shredder so it can all be carried with the handle.

This shredder works great and is very easy to use. It handles paper and cards smoothly without jamming, and the cross‑cut makes everything feel much more secure. Perfect size for home use and strong enough for regular shredding needs.

This is smaller than expected but perfect for my office. Much quieter than the old one I have which is twice the size. It is relatively quiet and did a good job shredding the papers I tested the machine with. Hope it lasts. Some reviews said it doesn’t so I got the 4 year extended warranty from Asurion at the time of purchase.

Works great. Put it to the test and shred about 200 sheets of paper, some staples, some thicker bundles. It didn’t slow down. Bin is a little tight and I did struggle a bit to remove it to empty, but it wasn’t a big deal.

I needed to buy a new shredder after burning out the motor on the last one we had (yes, it was old, I had a big bag of papers to get rid of, and should've known better!). The Amazon's Choice icon for this one caught my eye, and the discounted price and good reviews had me dropping it in my cart right away. This economical shredder is super for quickly shredding old credit cards and expired insurance or membership cards that might have personal info embedded in them, even though it handles only one at a time. It's noisy, but efficient, and has overload and overheat lights to warn when the 3 minutes of shred time is up. My main problem is probably more operator error than not--I tried to shred 4 pages of 8" x 11" papers, but they kept getting pulled over to one side, which then partially jammed the shredder blades. I still had the same problem if I didn't hold onto the very top of the papers with a couple of fingers to be sure they didn't scrunch up, and since it shreds faster with fewer pages, I usually just do 2 pages at a time. The shredder part is impressively sturdy, and fits well on top of the basket; the handle is a nice feature for picking it up to move the whole unit. I definitely recommend this handy shredder for not just the security, but also the quality.

I was worried this would be a loud machine but it’s surprisingly quiet. I found the 8 sheet had a very high pitch gear sound this one is much lower in person. It handles paper just fine. I typically put in 4 unopened envelopes of mail at a time and it handles it well but slower than just sheets of paper. I recommend using a small bag in the bin just to keep dust to a minimum.

Cunple con lo que ofrece. Funcional y ocupa poco espacio.

I’ve been using the AmazonBasics 6-Sheet Cross-Cut Shredder for a few months now, and it has become an essential tool in my home office. Here’s my honest experience: Advantages: Compact and Efficient: The size is perfect for small spaces. It fits neatly under my desk without taking up much room, yet it handles everyday shredding tasks with ease. Cross-Cut Security: I really appreciate the cross-cut feature because it shreds documents into small pieces, making it much harder for anyone to piece them back together. This gives me peace of mind when disposing of sensitive information. Credit Card Shredding: One of the biggest perks is the ability to shred old credit cards. I had a few expired cards lying around, and this shredder destroyed them quickly and cleanly. Easy to Empty: The pull-out basket makes disposal simple. No mess, no hassle—just slide it out and dump the contents. How I Used It: Home Office Documents: I regularly shred old bills, bank statements, and tax papers. It’s fast and reliable for small batches. Credit Cards: When I switched banks, I shredded my old cards in seconds. No need to worry about cutting them manually. Personal Papers: I even used it to shred old notebooks and receipts before recycling. It keeps clutter under control and protects my privacy. Overall Opinion: The AmazonBasics 6-Sheet Cross-Cut Shredder is a fantastic choice for anyone who needs a compact, reliable shredder for home or small office use. It’s easy to operate, secure, and handles both paper and credit cards without any issues. For the price, it offers excellent value and peace of mind. Highly recommended!

After reading the reviews, I was carefully optimistic about this purchase. We have a small business and we had a lot of historical paperwork to shred. I wanted an automatic document feed shredder and this one fit the bill. In the 5 days since receiving the Amazon shredder, I have shredded stacks of paper. The automatic document feed works great. I put in stapled and unstapled pages, (I followed the directions and only placed the staples towards the front of the shredder) and so far no paper jams. The bin is a good size, I line it with a clear plastic bag to make bin changes easier/tidier. I can put in a stack of paper and leave the room, the shredder does the job while I'm gone.

Works great..much quieter than my last shredder