I like the fact that this is small and fits neatly under most desks but it is an annoyance that the drawer will only hold an fraction of it's capacity before the red light goes off and the shredder refuses to work forcing emptying of the container. I found myself having to empty the container every few sheets of paper. I've used other shredders which allowed much more uninterrupted activity. To its advantage the shredder is quiet but at the price point it's not a great value.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
1
defective
on December 17, 2024
Posted by: Mark R.
Just arrived after shredding 10 to 15 pages shredder says it is full and stops working. Paper is about 1 inch on the bottom of tray. Tried 3 different times thinking something was caught and settin off sensor. Must be bad sensor. Sending it in for replacement.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
5
Workhorse of a shredder
on May 22, 2024
Posted by: A.A.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is my new favorite office tool. I had a very large stack of paper to shred and this shredder was up to the task. It won't win any awards on speed as that was average but it tackled a large amount of paper (almost 3/4 of a kitchen size trash bag full of shredded bits) in about 30 minutes without overheating. The only time it jammed was when I accidently put 16 sheets in but was easily backed out and corrected. I loved that I didn't need to unfold my papers and old bills or worry about staples. It even shredded a couple of credit cards without slowing down. It has a large capacity bin with an indicator to show when full and produces small little squares of paper that would be next to impossible to read more than about three to four letters of a word. It is definitely a workhorse and a great replacement to my old shredder.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
5
Best Paper Shredder I have Ever Used
on May 28, 2024
Posted by: K.R.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Listen: I know it's probably silly to be excited about a shredder but I LOVE this shredder. I've borrowed and used other paper shredders in the past and their bulk and loudness kept me from getting my own. This shredder on the other hand is delightfully compact and surprisingly quiet. I'm able to comfortably keep mine under my desk (don't tell anyone but it also safely makes for a great footrest when not in use). I also cannot overemphasize how quiet this machine is. My fiancé came into the room and was surprised to learn I was using the shredder--he didn't know I was using it until he physically saw me using it. This happened not once but TWICE. If that's not a sell on how quiet this machine is I'm not sure what is. As a P-4 shredder I've been satisfied with the size of the shreds--I feel comfortable that my documents have been shredded in a way where my information is protected. This includes both sensitive documents and credit cards. The bin size is good too. Like other shredders the paper can shred in a pile centered under the shredder itself which means a good shake to distribute the shreds once in a while is a good idea. The shredder has a 12-page per shredding capacity and when tested this remained true. I tested it by shredding more than that limit as well--it has a little wiggle-room though I did end up jamming it once. Unjamming it was also easier than anticipated. Absolutely love this shredder and will continue to use it as long as possible. If you're thinking about getting this product do it! You'll be happy with your choice. (please forgive the hair and rogue paper pieces--this machine does produce some amount of static cling