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product_id: 587457905
title: "Amazon Basics 8-Sheet High Security Cross Cut Paper and Credit Card Shredder with P-4 Security, Auto Shut-off, Black"
brand: "amazon basics"
price: "AR$407573"
currency: ARS
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Amazon Basics"
url: https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/587457905-amazon-basics-8-sheet-high-security-cross-cut-paper-credit
store_origin: AR
region: Argentina
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# Auto shut-off prevents overheating 8-sheet cross-cut precision P-4 high security shred size Amazon Basics 8-Sheet High Security Cross Cut Paper and Credit Card Shredder with P-4 Security, Auto Shut-off, Black

**Brand:** amazon basics
**Price:** AR$407573
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🗂️ Shred smarter, not harder — protect your privacy with precision and power!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Amazon Basics 8-Sheet High Security Cross Cut Paper and Credit Card Shredder with P-4 Security, Auto Shut-off, Black by amazon basics
- **How much does it cost?** AR$407573 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.ar](https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/587457905-amazon-basics-8-sheet-high-security-cross-cut-paper-credit)

## Best For

- amazon basics enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted amazon basics brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Smart Safety:** Auto shut-off feature protects the motor from overheating during heavy-duty use, so your shredder works longer and safer.
- • **Compact & Capacious:** Sleek black design fits neatly in any office space with a 3.7-gallon bin that minimizes frequent emptying.
- • **Effortless Security:** Cross-cut shredding into tiny 0.2 x 0.7 inch pieces ensures your sensitive info stays confidential.
- • **Power Through Paper:** Shreds up to 8 sheets of 20 lb paper simultaneously plus credit cards, staples, and small clips—no more tedious one-by-one shredding.
- • **User-Friendly Controls:** 4-mode switch with LED indicators makes operation intuitive—auto, on, reverse, and off at your fingertips.

## Overview

The Amazon Basics 8-Sheet High Security Cross Cut Shredder delivers P-4 level security by slicing documents into 0.2 x 0.7 inch pieces. It efficiently shreds up to 8 sheets at once, including credit cards and staples, while its auto shut-off prevents overheating during extended use. Compact yet powerful, it features a 3.7-gallon bin and intuitive 4-mode controls with LED indicators, making it an ideal choice for home or small office environments seeking reliable, high-security document disposal.

## Description

An desertcart Brand

Review: Best bang for the buck! - I purchased at least 10 shredders from all different brand in the past and have spent thousands of dollars. I had to shred at least 500 boxes of 10 ream size paper boxes since we were going digital . The average price was $79 all the way to $500. Some shredder automatically fed paper sheet per sheet, some shredder minced the paper, some shredder shred the paper crisscross, some shredded the paper course size. All broke down within six months to 3 years . I decided to purchase the desertcart brand to add to my collection of broken shredders . I am thinking if I can get a year out of it, it would be great. Surprisingly, this shredder has been one of the best shredder to date in terms of overall functionality . The price is decent, it can literally shred nonstop. The paper shred size is adequate allowing it to work nonstop without jamming frequently compared to all the previous shredders I have owned. Noise level is adequate. The bin is decent size. However, a bigger bin would be nice to minimize frequent dumping of the shredded paper. If you happen to work for the FBI or KGB, this shredder will not work for you in terms of paper mince size security but for the 98% of the individuals out there, this shredder will serve its purpose.
Review: Great shredder for low-to-moderate home use! - The desertcart Basics shredder is simple to set up and use for my home office. I will say my shredding needs are fairly low, but I had a ton of paper accumulated over the years that I wanted to get rid of. It went right through all of them with relative ease. It's very compact and doesn't take up a lot of space. Now I will say, it's a bit noisy, but at the end of the day it's a shredder. I would be shocked to find one that was relatively quiet. Either way, it was very easy to shred through all my papers, junk mail, and even some credit cards. It shredded it with no issue and the shredded paper itself wasn't discernible or easy to parse through. It also stored a ton of paper, despite it being so compact. I only had to clear it out once. So far so good, I'll update this review if I run into any issues but as of right now--This works for me!

## Features

- Cross-cut paper and credit card shredder cuts material into approximate 0.2 x 0.7 inches (5 x 18 mm) pieces; meets security level P-4 standards
- Shreds up to 8 sheets of 20-pound bond paper at a time; shreds credit cards (one at a time, but not suitable for metal credit cards), staples, and small paper clips
- 3 minute runtime and 30 minute cool down; if unit goes beyond max run time, it automatically shuts off to prevent overheating
- 4 mode control switch (auto/on, off, reverse, forward) and LED status indicators for power on, overheat and overload; easy to empty 3.7 gallon bin
- Quality tested: As part of desertcart Basics quality inspections, we test every shredder before shipping it, which means you may see some paper shreds from the testing
- Important Note: Do not spray or keep any aerosol products in or around the shredder, and do not shred items like metallic credit cards
- Refer to the user manual, troubleshooting guide, and instructional video before use
- Product dimensions: 12.76 x 7.28 x 14.09 inches (LxWxH)

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0C6LZ8S34 |
| Antenna Location | Shredding Credit Cards, Shredding Paper, Shredding Paper Clips, Shredding Staples |
| Audible Noise | 70 db |
| Best Sellers Rank | #115 in Office Products ( See Top 100 in Office Products ) #1 in Shredders |
| Brand | Amazon Basics |
| Capacity | 3.7 gallons |
| Color | Black |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 78,063 Reviews |
| Cut Type | Cross Cut |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 7.2"D x 12.8"W x 13.8"H |
| Item Weight | 8.7 pounds |
| Manufacturer | Amazon |
| Mfr Part Number | C276-A US |
| Model Number | C276-A US |
| Operation Mode | Automatic |
| Other Special Features of the Product | Overheat Protection |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Shredding Credit Cards, Shredding Paper, Shredding Paper Clips, Shredding Staples |
| Special Feature | Overheat Protection |
| Standard Sheet Capacity | 8 |
| UPC | 840324407839 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Amazon Basics
- **Capacity:** 3.7 gallons
- **Color:** Black
- **Cut Type:** Cross Cut
- **Recommended Uses For Product:** Shredding Credit Cards, Shredding Paper, Shredding Paper Clips, Shredding Staples

## Images

![Amazon Basics 8-Sheet High Security Cross Cut Paper and Credit Card Shredder with P-4 Security, Auto Shut-off, Black - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/719njn2SJ1L.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color, Size** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best bang for the buck!
*by L***T on July 26, 2026*

I purchased at least 10 shredders from all different brand in the past and have spent thousands of dollars. I had to shred at least 500 boxes of 10 ream size paper boxes since we were going digital . The average price was $79 all the way to $500. Some shredder automatically fed paper sheet per sheet, some shredder minced the paper, some shredder shred the paper crisscross, some shredded the paper course size. All broke down within six months to 3 years . I decided to purchase the Amazon brand to add to my collection of broken shredders . I am thinking if I can get a year out of it, it would be great. Surprisingly, this shredder has been one of the best shredder to date in terms of overall functionality . The price is decent, it can literally shred nonstop. The paper shred size is adequate allowing it to work nonstop without jamming frequently compared to all the previous shredders I have owned. Noise level is adequate. The bin is decent size. However, a bigger bin would be nice to minimize frequent dumping of the shredded paper. If you happen to work for the FBI or KGB, this shredder will not work for you in terms of paper mince size security but for the 98% of the individuals out there, this shredder will serve its purpose.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great shredder for low-to-moderate home use!
*by S***E on July 19, 2026*

The Amazon Basics shredder is simple to set up and use for my home office. I will say my shredding needs are fairly low, but I had a ton of paper accumulated over the years that I wanted to get rid of. It went right through all of them with relative ease. It's very compact and doesn't take up a lot of space. Now I will say, it's a bit noisy, but at the end of the day it's a shredder. I would be shocked to find one that was relatively quiet. Either way, it was very easy to shred through all my papers, junk mail, and even some credit cards. It shredded it with no issue and the shredded paper itself wasn't discernible or easy to parse through. It also stored a ton of paper, despite it being so compact. I only had to clear it out once. So far so good, I'll update this review if I run into any issues but as of right now--This works for me!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Gets the Job Done
*by M***9 on July 21, 2026*

I've been very happy with this shredder. It's compact enough for my home office but powerful enough to handle paper and credit cards without any issues. The cross-cut shredding gives me confidence that sensitive information is being completely destroyed. It is a little louder than I expected, but honestly, as long as it shreds everything thoroughly, I don't mind the noise. It's easy to use, reliable, and a great value for the price. Definitely a worthwhile purchase!

## Frequently Bought Together

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*Last updated: 2026-09-04*