Fellowes Powershred 79Ci vs AmazonBasics 12-Sheet Cross-Cut
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Higher catalog score: Fellowes Powershred 79Ci (Trust Score 9.4 vs 9.2)
9.4
Excellent
Best Overall
Pros
- +100% Jam Proof technology works reliably
- +100% Jam Proof system
- +100% Jam Proof system
- +16-sheet capacity handles stacks quickly
- +16-sheet capacity
Cons
- −Cross-cut only, not micro-cut for P-5 security
- −Cross-cut not as secure as micro-cut
- −Cross-cut not as secure as micro-cut
- −6-gallon bin fills up with heavy use
- −6-gallon bin fills quickly
Don't buy if
- ⚠ The shredder needs a 20-minute cooldown period after 20 minutes of continuous use.
- ⚠ Cross-cut shredding meets P-4 security level but is not sufficient for highly classified or financial documents that require micro-cut P-5.
- ⚠ Cross-cut shredding meets P-4 security level but is not sufficient for highly classified or financial documents that require micro-cut P-5.
9.2
Excellent
Runner-Up
Pros
- +Very affordable for basic shredding needs
- +Shreds credit cards and CDs
- +Compact design fits under a desk
Cons
- −Only 12-sheet capacity
- −No auto-jam prevention technology
Don't buy if
- ⚠ Continuous run time is limited to 5 minutes before the motor requires a 30-minute cooldown.