Customer reviews from Staples
Staples - 12-Sheet Micro-Cut Multi-Media Shredder - Black
Average customer rating
4.6
(69 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 69 reviews
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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100%of customers recommend this product.
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Customer Reviews for Staples - 12-Sheet Micro-Cut Multi-Media Shredder - Black
Customer Rating
5
Shreds junk mail with ease
on May 25, 2024
Posted by: C.M.
from Plainview
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This shredder was the perfect companion for a home office - it shreds junk mail with ease! Loved the micro-cutting ability quietness of the shredder and the bin with the viewing window was easy to empty. Pretty small size and it can fit anywhere including under a desk. The only downside is the weight - it’s heavy for a small shredder.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
5
Nice practical compact shredder for home office
on May 25, 2024
Posted by: Lily
from ALTAMONTE SPRINGS
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is a very sturdy built while compacted sizing shredder it doesn’t just slice the paper but literally chews it up into tiny pieces. The higher level of confidentiality makes it perfect to protect your privacy and other office needs. Pros: 1. Very compact size. It’s about two-thirds the size of a regular shredder I will say it’s around the size of an air fryer. It definitely takes less space and since it is shorter it makes more convenient and practical to put it on a desk. 2. The micro-cut. It cuts paper or cards into very small and fine pieces about black bean sizes flakes. It definitely gives better protection on your documents and data. There is no way you can put the documents back together once you shred them so be really careful and double check before you put them in there. 3. Strong shredder while operating quiet. The shredder can easily chew up 12 sheet of regular printing paper or any credit cards. The noise is not too loud nor too sharp. Since the shredding process is very fast I really don’t mind the sound. Cons: 1. The shredder is fairly heavy for its size. The weight makes it very sturdy but also hard to move. I wish it had two grips or handles on the side for the ease of taking out of the package or moving around. 2. Might be too much to ask but I wish it is cordless.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
5
Compact powerhouse
on May 25, 2024
Posted by: Katie
from Van Meter
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This shredder gets the job done!! I appreciate that it is relatively compact. We have it under our home office desk and use it to shred old bills and anything else with personal info. A friend of ours was a victim of identity theft so we take prevention very seriously. This shredder impressively handles up to 12 sheets at once; even the staples!! (This was the last favorite part of our old one--manually removing all the stabples!) It shreds into such tiny pieces that it would be virtually impossible for someone to piece it together. I have zero worries about our personal info with this! The bin is good size and we haven't had to empty it yet after weeks of use. It is loud during use but this isn't a dealbreaker---I've yet to come across a "quiet" shredder. It is solidly built and I see us using this for years!
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
5
Seriously Spectacular Shredder
on May 25, 2024
Posted by: Chuck Taylor Platforms
from Hudson
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I am pleased to say that I was thrilled with the performance of this mini-shredder. I found that the amount of paper I grabbed naturally easily fit through the shredder at once. I loved that I didn’t have to empty the container each shred since there is plenty of storage space for the shredded paper. This machine is also quick and efficient. There isn’t any waiting around for the documents to shred which is lovely since we all have things to accomplish! The size of this little guy is amazing. It fits so nicely underneath one side of our desk. It’s compact enough to be discreetly placed. Lastly the noise was obviously noticeable not unbearably loud or intolerable. In comparison to other shredders it’s more of a hum. I am very happy with our shredder use it frequently and would definitely recommend this product.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
5
Study reliable shredded
on May 24, 2024
Posted by: C.G.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Staples Mail mate 12-Sheet Micro-Cut Shredder is a sturdy little machine that packs a punch! It’s small enough to tuck away under a desk but still holds enough to not need to be emptied too frequently. It’s easy to use and with the ability to hold 12 sheets of paper it doesn’t take long at all to shred whatever you need. We keep this in our home office and it looks sleek and professional. We previously owned an earlier model of this shredded and this new one is even quieter smoother and easier to use. We’re big fans of the Staples Mail mate 12-Sheet Micro-Cut Shredder and trust that it’s well made and will last our family a long time!
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
5
Solid unit
on May 23, 2024
Posted by: PoeDog
from Chandler
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is a great shredder for my home office needs. I’m very happy with it super easy to use and no issues with it jamming or overheating. I shred mail and extra printed pages regularly and never had any problems with overloading the capabilities of the shredder. It is small enough to be kept under a desk and has a large enough bin that I only have to empty it a couple of times a week. It makes really small pieces that are really impossible to make any sense of they seem extra secure. It is about as loud as other shredders I have used definitely not unreasonable in volume. It doesn’t take an excessive amount of time to shred it works pretty efficiently for the size of cuts that it is doing. Overall great unit I’m very happy with how it works.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
4
Grown Up Power in a Baby Shredder
on May 23, 2024
Posted by: Torres1856
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Have you ever felt like your life was a mess of papers bills receipts and junk mail? Have you ever wished you could just shred it all and start fresh? Well that's exactly what I did with the help of the Staples Mailmate 12-sheet Micro-Cut Shredder. Okay so my life isn’t that dramatic but I do like to shred things due to past identity theft issues and credit card theft. This shredder is micro but you couldn’t tell based on how effective it was with paper credit cards and dare I say. . .even paper clips. I already have a large shedder that takes quite a bit of square footage in my wife’s office so we were pleasantly surprised by the following features: a compact design a large bin capacity 8-minute run time and a 12-sheet maximum that can handle staples and small paper clips. When the shredder arrived I was eager to test it out. I plugged it in and was amazed by how fast and quiet it was as it shredded through my papers like butter. It is faster than our current shredder twice its size and didn't jam or overheat with items like staples and paper clips. It could just be me and not reading directions previously on other shredders I killed but the directions were quite clear on this box. The 8-minute run time and cool time of 45 minutes along with the warning lights will help me maximize the life of this shredder. It says “micro” right in the name and for a shredder it certainly is tiny as it looked like the size of some of the papers I was shredding. Even for the size it has a very large basket but will still require it to be emptied several times for large jobs however the bin capacity should be plenty for a normal person or family. I think the only downsides are its weight and that I couldn’t find bags lying around to fit in the bin as I try to avoid transferring the shredded materials to separate trash bags. This thing is HEAVY and possibly weighs as much or more than our other shredder but to me it seems more like a well-made product than an inconvenience. I would also suggest finding a corner of a table (we used the kitchen island) rather than the floor because it wouldn’t be ergonomic due to the small stature. The size power quality and safety features has us getting rid of our old shredder. While this is small enough to keep on the corner of a large desk it is more convenient for us to store it in the garage and bring it out when needed to free up space in the office. One of the biggest selling points is the location of the shred teeth and they are deep compared to our past shredders that are right on top of the unit. This gives us a since of security as we have 3 small children under the age of 4 and all seem to be attracted to the shredder for some reason. While we generally have our shredder unplugged until needed I would feel comfortable keeping this one on and walking away while the children were present.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
5
Essential Tool For Safeguarding Privacy
on May 23, 2024
Posted by: RWRW62
from Canton
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Staples Mail Mate 12-Sheet Micro-Cut Shredder is a great addition to my home office. Its micro-cut technology ensures that sensitive information is thoroughly destroyed giving me peace of mind. With a 12-sheet capacity it's the perfect size for my needs. I love the compact design of the Micro-Cut Shredder as I can have it on my desk and conveniently shred sensitive documents. I was pleased to find out that it can also shred credit cards paper clips and staples effortlessly. Setup was easy and the bin is very easy to clean. Overall the Staples Mail Mate 12-Sheet Micro-Cut Shredder has been reliable efficient and an essential tool for safeguarding our privacy. I highly recommend it!
Written by a customer while visiting Staples