The unit is a replacement for another Staples shredder I had for five years. I was informed this new unit was comparable to the old one; however I feel it does not measure up. It has a smaller capacity container for shredded paper and the unit is much more top-heavy. When I go to move it it tips over if the smaller caster wheels do not work properly on the carpeted rug. The old unit had a better center of gravity and would NOT tip over when moved.
Staples shredder is easy to setup & run. The shredding is slower than I’m used to but that would be caused by the micro-cut. Machine is very efficient and quiet.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is a great shredder for low to moderate use. It is quiet shreds well and has several features that make shredding quick and safe. My favorite features are the cover for the blades and a crevice. The crevice keeps fingers away from the sharp blades but also helps hold sheets of paper straight so the paper does not twist and clog the blades. However because the crevice is deep the machine can only shred the standard 8.5x11inches paper or smaller. It also can only handle about 12 sheets of paper or less. I was still able to easily shred some thick credit cards that contained metal in them. Overall I was happy with the power of the shredder. Although we never experienced a clog the top of the machine can be lifted up to give access to the blade. The shredder also has a reverse function if needed. The capacity of the machine works for low to moderate use. It would need to be emptied a lot if it were used heavily and would need frequent breaks to cool down if used heavily. We never had it over heat for us. This machine has worked well in our home office. We have been able to shred our sensitive documents easily. When not in use we unplug it and slide the lid over the blades. We do have small children in our home and unfortunately the lid does not lock. For this reason we are mindful to put it away out of reach. The machine has four small wheels which can roll well on hard floors. These wheels would be too small to roll on a carpet or rug. We like to be able to roll it under a table where our children don’t have easy access to it. It’s a great shredder for an office. It would not work for heavy use but does well for light to moderate use. We love that it handles heavy duty tasks of thick credit cards and staples without clogging. Overall we have been happy with it and would recommend it.