An extremely efficient shredder that can easily power through heaps of paper, credit cards, and disks, without jamming once. This level of quality, however, comes at a high price.
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Pros
Pro Runs longer without cooldown than alternatives
This shredder can run for as long as 20 minutes before it requires to cool down. It also needs shorter breaks to work properly - 30 minutes compared to 40-45 minutes that other shredders require.
Pro Paper never jams
One of the main selling points of this Fellowes shredder is that it's absolutely jam-safe. Thanks to the patented Jam Proof System, the company claims to have completely eliminated the problem of paper getting stuck between the blades. It can even power through paper clips and staples that get caught in the shredder along with paperwork.
Pro Fast and efficient shredding
This machine can handle up to 16 sheets of paper at once, twice the capacity of an average shredder.
Pro Completely safe to use
To keep your fingers safe, this shredder uses SafeSense Technology that stops the blades immediately when your hand touches the paper opening.
Pro Can be used to dispose of highly sensitive documents
The paper that comes through this shredder is virtually impossible to reassemble. It cuts documents in pieces with a total area less than 160 mm². This makes it compliant with the P-4 security level, sufficient to dispose of highly sensitive and/or personal data.
Pro It shreds miscelanous items as well as paper
With this shredder you can also dispose of credit cards, CDs/DVDs. It shreds paper clips and staples.
Pro It has a full-bin indicator
A handly little feature - LED light that indicates when the waste bin is filled to maximum capacity.
Pro Highly portable
Despite this 32-pound shredder being on the heavier side, it's easy to move around thanks to the detachable wheels that come along with it.
Cons
Con May feel like an overkill for home use
This shredder is extremely efficient and powerful, but that comes at a high price. You need to consider carefuly whether you truly need all of these advanced features, or if a cheaper machine will be sufficient.
Con You have to install the wheels yourself
The wheels included with the shredder come detached. You will have rely on the user's manual to install them succesfully.