Fellowes Powershred 79Ci vs Aurora AU1210MA
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Higher catalog score: Fellowes Powershred 79Ci (Trust Score 9.4 vs 9.0)
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.
9.0
Excellent
Best Value
Pros
- +Micro-cut particles for enhanced security
- +Anti-jam technology prevents clogs
- +Quiet operation for office environments
Cons
- −Smaller 5-gallon waste basket
- −12-sheet capacity is moderate
Don't buy if
- ⚠ Micro-cut shredders require emptying more frequently as particles compact less than cross-cut strips.