Aurora AU800SD strip-cut shredder (8-sheet) – no basket, 8-sheets vs Amazon Basics 8-Sheet Cross Cut Shredder (Black)
Overall winner: Amazon Basics 8-Sheet Cross Cut Shredder (Black)
Aurora AU800SD strip-cut shredder (8-sheet) – no basket, 8-sheets
Compact strip-cut shredder handling CDs, credit cards, and up to 8 sheets. Features auto start/stop, jam removal, and overheat protection with extendable arm for waste baskets
Pros
- Shreds CDs and credit cards
- Auto start/stop and jam-removal
- Overheat protection
- Extendable arm fits over most waste baskets
Cons
- No wastebasket included
- Mixed durability reports
- Limited to 8-sheet capacity
Amazon Basics 8-Sheet Cross Cut Shredder (Black)
Compact cross-cut shredder for papers and credit cards. Shreds up to 8 sheets per pass with 0.2 x 0.7 in cuts; 3-minute runtime, 30-minute cool down. Customer insight notes mixed noise and durability experiences
Pros
- cross-cut security level
- shreds credit cards
- compact footprint
- handles staples and small paper clips
Cons
- not suitable for metal cards
- mixed durability reports
- some users find it noisy
Head-to-Head
| Criteria | Winner |
|---|---|
| Price | Amazon Basics |
| Durability | Aurora |
| Versatility | Amazon Basics |
| User Reviews | Amazon Basics |