Aurora AU1285MD Compact Desktop-Style High Security 12-Sheet Micro-Cut Paper and CD/Credit Card/Junk Mail Pullout Basket Shredder, White/Black

Love this shredder! Its super quiet, super powerful and the automatic feature work really well! I researched and researched before I bought...I made the right choice!!! Very please with the Aurora brand and its quality!!!!

Im submitting this review in case others are debating, as I did, between this shredder and the Mailmate desktop format shredder. They seemed similar, so I initially purchased the Mailmate based on its then-discounted price at a certain office supply company named after a paper fastener. The particular item I got was a lemon that would not turn on, so I returned it, but it was immediately clear that I was not going to request a replacement--the build quality was just too flimsy, and the buttons seemed cheaply made and poorly seated. Instead, I purchased this Aurora model. This is basically the same size (maybe a smidge deeper) than the Mailmate, but it feels so much more solidly built. It also wasnt clear to me whether the Mailmate had an auto function as opposed to just forward and reverse. This one does. Compared to the GoEcoLife shredder it replaced, the Aurora is much quieter. The sound is surprisingly un-annoying, and I dont feel like I have to worry about bothering the neighbors when I shred. Even though I cant imagine giving this alleged desktop model as much real estate as it would need on my desk, the compact size is convenient for unobtrusive positioning in a corner. The receptacle for shredded paper is small, but its not a problem for home use: the micro-cut waste falls more densely in the bin and creates much less volume than standard cross-cut for the same amount of paper, so you dont need to empty it as often as you might think. The pull-out bin is incredibly convenient, creating much less mess than older models that require you to lift off the shredder section and track confetti everywhere during emptying. The white color makes it less noticeable and minimizes the office-y effect of having a shredder in your room. There is also an Amazon-branded shredder that in photos looks identical to the Aurora except in black, but I preferred to get a white shredder for less visibility and paid extra (unfortunately typical across shredder brands) for the white one.

So far, it seems like a good shredder for the price. Its much better than the one we previously had.

First one arrived broken but exchanged with no problem. This thing works great and is quiet.

Its quite heavy to lift and move.

Works well

I really loved my old Casa Desktop Junk Mail Shredder (SES-C1000DT) (similar to MailMate), but I would carelessly shred adhesive labels without any thought that I was ruining the blades. So after 8 years, the Casa abruptly stopped working. No amount of oil would budge the blades so it was time to replace it. It was really important that my new shredder have the same small footprint on top of my desk because using up floor space was not an option. The Aurora is expensive, but the small size is perfect for the space I have and its quiet and has a 5 year warranty. I will not be shredding adhesive labels on this one!

Wonderful shredder Quiet and powerful

This shredder is AMAZING! It shreds multiple sheets with no problem and is so quiet. The shreds are micro which is what I wanted. It is slightly heavy but it takes up little space since its compact and its well worth the few extra pounds. Why didnt I buy this sooner!

This desktop shredder is great for my purpose. I can shred several documents at one time, the shredder is very quiet and the small size of perfect for my space.