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Staples - 10-Sheet Micro-Cut Multi-Media Shredder (ST62150) - Black
Average customer rating
4.4
(511 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 511 reviews
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
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1 Star
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85%of customers recommend this product.
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Customer Reviews for Staples - 10-Sheet Micro-Cut Multi-Media Shredder (ST62150) - Black
Customer Rating
5
Impressively compact output for a paper shredder
on May 27, 2024
Posted by: Emcee
from Pittsburgh
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Even though we already had a small 5-sheet capacity paper shredder in our house and even though we DO care about privacy and security with the papers we discard we still didn't typically do a ton of paper shredding mostly because the shredder we had would output shreds with an ENORMOUS amount of air between them. The bin would fill up quickly so we'd dump it into a big trash bag and when we'd try to squeeze down that bag to make room for another load the escaping air would turn the bag into a confetti cannon. This was really annoying and frankly the whole process more of a hassle than it was worth when we discarded anything but the absolute most sensitive of documents. But the Staples 12-Sheet Micro-Cut Personal Shredder changes everything mostly because one very key feature: the shreds it outputs are very small and they come out fairly densely packed almost like the little pellets that the pine-pellet cat litter we use is made of. (A bonus in-home recycling opportunity..?) Although it's worth noting that the shredder unit itself is very heavy this shredder and bin were easy to put together. We didn't actually get the receptacle bin pushed in properly at first so for a few minutes we were confused about why it wouldn't turn on and didn't start up when we tried putting paper into it. But after removing & replacing the bin (easy to do) it worked intuitively and reliably. Some things we particularly liked about this shredder: 1. It's MUCH quieter than one might expect especially for something with such a powerful motor/grinder. 2. The pellets it spits out are tiny and relatively dense so the overall volume of paper AFTER shredding seems to be no greater (perhaps even less??) than the overall volume of paper PRE-shredding which I personally had never seen before. This was a fantastic surprise! 3. It seems capable of handling more than the 12 sheet capacity it is rated for. We tested at least 15 sheets at a time with no problems at all. 4. Even when you do manage to overload the shredder with too much paper or feed it something that's just too thick extraction of the offending paper supply is quite easy because the shredder doesn't hold on to any long entangled strips of paper while the paper passes through the blades like we'd seen with other shredders we've used. The shredder seems designed specifically to cut across the entire sheet first and again every 1/8" or so before it proceeds to devour what it has cut off. Reversing the feed quickly and easily releases any jammed partially shredded paper with no dangerous tugging required. 5. The paper feed opening is too small to stick even small fingers down into which makes it feel a LOT safer. We have a toddler so even though we keep the shredder in our locked home office it is nice to know that if our curious little one did somehow manage to get in there he at least wouldn't be able to hurt himself by putting his hand directly into the shredder. (Obviously the warnings that come with the shredder about how little hands could be pulled in and should be kept away at all times need to be strictly followed and we keep the shredder unplugged when we're not actively using it.) 6. We had to gratuitously feed a lot of extra scrap paper into this shredder before after at least a half hour of nearly non-stop shredding we eventually managed to get it to overheat. It was nice to see that if you just want to finish shredding whatever you're working on when it initially overheats it only takes needs to cool down for a few moments before it is ready to use again at least for a little bit. Two thing that we didn't love: 1. The shredder is a little bit large for a small home office. Not deal-breakingly large but still. (It does hold a LOT of shredded paper though.) 2. On top of the shredder next to the paper feed there are little graphics of a credit card and a CD to suggest that these are safe to feed into the shredder. I'm sure a credit card would go through just fine - we didn't test that - but we were really curious about how it would handle CDs so we did feed it a few cds. And it was frightening honestly. The cds shattered VERY loudly - it sounded like glass breaking - and a few little shards shot out of the top before it was all over. So yeah... it can handle shredding CD but we wouldn't recommend actually doing it - even though the shredded CDs do add a lovely sparkle to the shredded paper in the receptacle. lol
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
5
Love this shredder
on May 27, 2024
Posted by: Elle K
from Washington
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I didn't know I could be so excited by a paper shredder until using this shredder! It easily takes over 10 sheets staples and all and shreds it into small pieces. I have never had an issue with it jamming up. The cross shredding ability is also amazing both for privacy and it makes everything so small that the bin doesn't fill quickly. When it does fill I just love how the bin easily pulls out to be emptied with no mess. It was easy to assemble simple to operate and is very quiet. I truly can't say enough wonderful things about this shredder - my husband and I just love it.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
5
I Did Not Know That I Needed This
on May 27, 2024
Posted by: S.S.
from Benicia
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] My days of lugging large boxes of paper to be shredded to an offsite location are over! As a real estate broker I have a LOT of paperwork with sensitive client information. This Staples 20 sheet microcut machine solves the issue of protecting my client's privacy. The bin holds a large amount of finished shreds and takes up to 20 sheets at a time. It didn't overheat even when it was run for almost 30 minutes continuosly. Since this machine is supposed to munch CDs and credit cards I tried with both. No problems as long as a single CD or credit card is inserted at a time. The machine is fairly compact and very light and easy to move around. One more bonus: The top needs to slide back to reveal the paper feed. Sliding the top back also powers the unit on when the off/on switch is pressed. This is an excellent feature for a home office as I have two small children who might be tempted to turn on a machine and insert "things that should not be inserted"! They would not be able to figure out how to slide the top back so accidents are thankfully avoided.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
5
Best shredder I have ever owned
on May 27, 2024
Posted by: Gabbzzzzz
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This shredder is the BEST one I have ever owned. As someone who owns a small business I shred a lot of papers weekly. This shredder is perfect for a small business. It has wheels and can easily be moved around. It has a run time of 30 minutes and can shred 20 pages as a time. If you have a lot of shredding to do that is super fast. It shreds everything super tiny almost like confetti. I was actually thinking of making my own confetti to shove in balloons by shredding construction paper. It has a nice big bin to collect the shreds as well. Since it shreds very small it takes a while until you have dump out the bin. It does let you know when the bin is full. Surprisingly it’s pretty silent for a shredder of this size. I was expecting it to be much louder. I love how you can shred without having to worry about staples or paper clips. It even shreds cds and credit cards. My kids tried both just out of curiosity and it shredded them easily. I really like this shredder. If you shred a lot of papers I would recommend this shredder.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
5
Powerful and quick shredding
on May 26, 2024
Posted by: J.F.
from Astoria
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is a wonderful shredder that is a real time-saver. If you have a lot of documents to shred or you are like me and end up having weeks of documents to shred at once this will shred virtually all of them into small pieces in a snap. Additionally it is powerful enough to handle thicker documents and cards as well. Sometimes my husband shreds both of our documents that we’ve accumulated at once since the bin capacity can handle it easily. Perfect for a home office or even if you just want to be extra careful and shred all things containing personal information. I thought it might be intimidating since it shreds so any sheets but it’s easy and straightforward to use. Saves us so much time and gives us peace of mind.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
5
Great Home shredder
on May 26, 2024
Posted by: C.M.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I was really impressed with how simple the Staples 12-Sheet Micro-Cut Personal Shredder was to put together out of the box. It came with some cute little wheels if you need to move it around your house or office. The shredder is pretty decently sized about the size of a large office trash can. Since it is a bit larger it does have a very large bin capacity. I have been using it for a few weeks and still haven't filled up the bin. It is very quiet and I have not had any material jam the shredder yet. I have shredded multiple pages at once and an old debit card with no problems. For my small business/home office this is a great shredder.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
4
Personal light use shredder for the win
on May 26, 2024
Posted by: M.B.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I was so excited to be selected to receive this shredder we accidentally broke our old one and I had a pile of confidential papers that needed to be shredded. Some of the features that I am grateful for is that it shreds the paper into micro-cuts and not strips when it’s shredding it make very little noise. You don’t have to remove the top to empty the bin of the shredder and the bin holds so much! I was so surprised when we opened it to check how much more we could keep shredding. Also the wheels are pretty handy and the cover that hides the blades. With that being said it claims that it can cut up to 20 sheets of paper at a time but ours could not do it. I was able to shred 10 pages at a time so I doubt it can cut a credit card. While trying to use it we realized you can’t just place the paper in the shredding slot because the blades wouldn’t grab it we had to give it a light push so the shredder could sense the paper and start shredding. It’s definitely for personal light use It wouldn’t be able to keep up if I had a small business.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
5
Micro cut shredder
on May 26, 2024
Posted by: C.S.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Overall this shredder exceeded my expectations in terms of performance and convenience. Efficiency and Performance From the moment I started using it I was impressed with its efficiency. It handles up to 10 sheets at a time effortlessly making quick work of my document pile. The shred size is perfect for ensuring sensitive information is thoroughly destroyed leaving tiny micro-cut pieces that are impossible to piece back together. Shred Size and Bin Capacity The micro-cut shred size is a standout feature for me offering a much higher level of security than standard strip-cut or cross-cut shredders. As for the bin capacity it holds a generous amount of shredded material before needing to be emptied. This means fewer trips to the trash and more time focusing on other tasks. Placement and Convenience I keep this shredder in my home office and its compact size fits perfectly beside my desk without taking up too much space. It's convenient to have it within arm's reach whenever I need to shred documents quickly. Ease of Use Using the shredder is incredibly straightforward. The controls are intuitive and I had no trouble getting it up and running right out of the box. Even emptying the bin is a breeze thanks to its easy-to-remove design. Noise Level One of the most pleasant surprises was the noise level. Shredders can be notoriously loud but this model operates relatively quietly. It’s certainly not silent but it’s much quieter than other shredders I've used in the past making it a lot less disruptive to my work environment. In conclusion the Staples 10-Sheet Micro-Cut Personal Shredder is a fantastic investment for anyone needing a reliable efficient and secure shredder. It combines great performance with user-friendly features making it an excellent choice for both home and small office use.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples