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Aurora AU870MA High Security 8 Sheet Micro Cut Paper Credit Card Shredder Black
Last Updated: September 1, 2021 (Refresh Now)
8.5
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32 meters
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LED
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Body
369shred, shreds, pieces, shredding, sheets
+77%
-23%
" ... I did about 14 kitchen garbage bags so far and the shredder has worked great. ... - Shreds much smaller than my old crosscut. ... "
" ... I have shredded probably around 1500 pages in this shredder without any problems. ... Now that I have shredded my main backlog of documents, I just use the shredder as needed when I have additional documents to shred. ... This product works great, is compact, and I would buy it again. ... "
" ... Large capacity receptacle and easy to use. ... "
" ... This is the best shredder ever! ... It shreds to a very fine small square of paper, unlike other shredders. ... "
" ... I love the way it destroys credit cards. ... It also shreds documents into fine pieces that minimizes the emptying of the waste container. ... "
" ... Everything about this paper shredder is awesome! ... "
" ... Makes it super easy to shred the incriminating evidence on Hillary. ... "
" ... but i did the credit card and paper and i shred everything in my house and it works great. ... "
Body / Fit
270shred, pieces, shreds, shredding, sheets
+76%
-24%
" ... While this machine does a good job shredding paper and/or credit cards into tiny pieces, I would NOT call it “high security” because some of the pieces are not completely torn apart. ... I have already shredded over two bins of paper, and it has been jam free with everything I threw at it. ... "
" ... I have seen people complaining that their shredder could not handle a couple of pieces of thick junk mail at the same time. ... Well fist it depends on which model you are talking about, Mine is rated for staples and small paper clips, if it can chew up a carbon steel paperclip, it should be able to handle a thin fragile piece of copper. ... "
" ... No problems with papers of different weights, postcards or credit cards. ... "
" ... I like that it can shred credit cards & CD. ... "
" ... This shredder is significantly more powerful and effective than the 6 sheet shredders I've owned. ... Amazingly it never jammed. ... "
" ... Got the Aurora AS890C 8-Sheet Cross-Cut Paper and three separate units broke with the first 6 months. ... It's ALL METAL and properly made and this completely shreds your document to irreparable pieces. ... "
" ... I am happy with the shredder. ... It really does turn the paper into confetti sizes. ... "
" ... This one does micro shredding. ... "
Body / Storage
121shreds, bin, shredded, shred, papers
+82%
-18%
" ... It shreds to confetti and even shreds plastic cards. ... "
" ... Says 8 sheets I say 5 sheets. ... "
" ... This is a quiet machine that works well, and shreds everything well. ... it is easy to empty with it's pull out compartment. ... "
" ... I wish the container was bigger, but it does the job. ... "
" ... Was looking for a small shredder capable of the micro confetti style. ... "
" ... The pieces are shredded to about 1/8 x 1/4 inch pieces. ... "
" ... The tiny paper pieces are perfect and also since they are tiny you do not have to empty this so much. ... "
" ... We can place 5 sheets of paper through this with perfection in it's destruction. ... "
Reliability
90stopped working, month, stopped, quit, lasted
+41%
-59%
" ... The shredded stopped working after only a month or so. ... "
" ... I had this unit for only 2 months and it broke completely. ... "
" ... Quit shredding 2 days after the return date. ... "
" ... This product broke after two months of having it. ... "
" ... I've had this second one for a few months now but I have found it continues to aggravate me. ... "
" ... Unfortunately, it did not work for very long - less than 90 days. ... On a few occasions, there were weeks between uses. ... "
" ... After that it FAILED!!!!! ... "
" ... After using the product on average twice per month, the shredder stopped working. ... "
Price
90money, value, worth the money, worth, waste
+88%
-12%
" ... Best price online ... "
" ... For the price not bad ... "
" ... This is an excellent product for the price. ... "
" ... Vale for money ... "
" ... good value for the money. ... "
" ... For the price and good reviews, I decided to go with this one and I'm glad I did. ... "
" ... For the money and use, it’s good for the money. ... "
" ... Great value at $48. ... "
Usage
84office, easy, easy to use, small, shredder
+88%
-12%
" ... Easy to empty (thanks to a built-in handle). ... "
" ... The little window on the front of the bucket really helps and makes that process easier. ... And the shredder can be heard from a couple rooms away. ... "
" ... Perfect for light office home use ... "
" ... Another plus is the handle on the engine which makes it easy to lift off. ... "
" ... Now I'm going to choose a stronger, more expensive, easier to use model. ... "
" ... This Aurora (Model AU1020MA) is sturdy,quiet and perfect for home office use. ... "
" ... It's perfect for a home office. ... "
" ... For a small office room this is great. ... "
Cut
76micro cut, cut, shredder, pieces, cross cut
+87%
-13%
" ... Works very well cutting function in shredding bd not a lot of papers at a time. ... "
" ... This product is a real cut up ... "
" ... i mostly bought micro cut meaning that it goes to tiny small pieces , for my animals so i did not have to buy litter anymore. ... "
" ... Love the micro cut. ... "
" ... truly shreds in a cross cut. ... "
" ... Had a bunch of old cards that it cross cut nicely and pretty quickly. ... "
" ... Maching make a good cut and its faster then other machines I have used. ... "
" ... Not an issue cutting back on a couple sheets though. ... "
Marketplace
64works as advertised, returned, refund, product, works as described
+59%
-41%
" ... This works as advertised. ... "
" ... Works as described. ... "
" ... Use for old multiples of pictures . ... "
" ... The unit works as advertised ... "
" ... It delivered earlier than expected. ... "
" ... Returns as always are very easy with Amazon. ... "
" ... Great Service Fast Delivery So far it work great! ... "
" ... A lot smaller than the photograph shows but works as advertised. ... "
Sound
62noise, shredder, noise level, noisy, quiet
+55%
-45%
" ... Loud, but keeping gets the job done. ... "
" ... This product definitely does the trick and is a good option for low-volume shredding. ... "
" ... It is quiet. ... "
" ... Not too loud, haven't had any issues yet with overheating or jamming. ... "
" ... As far as safety features, noise it's exactly what you'd expect everything is pretty standard in that regard. ... "
" ... Also very quiet. ... "
" ... noise level normal, arrived next day, works fine great value for the money. ... "
" ... its' quiet and quick . ... "
Body / Build Quality
49heavy, broke, metal, pieces, motor
+47%
-53%
" ... There is no handle, no place to grip it. ... "
" ... The second one arrive with the same broken piece inside the mechanism. ... "
" ... It had come loose during shipment and fell down inside the motor housing. ... AGAIN the loose hinge inner piece fell inside motor unit ... "
" ... It would be better if the bottom would pull out instead of having to pull the top off. ... "
" ... Should of gotten a heavy duty one before and spend the money instead of having to pay almost triple now for a new one. ... "
" ... There is a smell of burnt plastic and the top is not even warm. ... "
" ... Smells like plastic is going to melt. ... "
" ... Top piece that shield you from the blades broke off fairly quickly. ... "
Body / Size
47size, compact, smaller, heavy, top heavy
+85%
-15%
" ... I like the size of the shreds - they are quite small. ... "
" ... I do love how small the pieces are, A++ ... "
" ... It’s light and fits well under a desk. ... "
" ... Nice size, fits almost out of sight in a corner. ... "
" ... Powerful and compact ... "
" ... It's compact and did accept several sheets at a time. ... "
" ... Love how small it shreds the papers. ... "
" ... It's sitting out of the way for me but I could see the weight distribution making it easy to tip over. ... "
Usage / Ease
46easy to use, empty, difficult, easier, handle
+87%
-13%
" ... Easy to empty (thanks to a built-in handle). ... "
" ... No wheels but easy to move. ... "
" ... Easy to remove top . ... "
" ... It works pretty well, easy to clean, the bucket is removable. ... "
" ... It hasn't jammed yet so I can't say how easy it will be to deal with that when it inevitably happens. ... "
" ... Easy to operate and safe! ... "
" ... Ease of use ... "
" ... This shredder is super simple to use. ... "
Sound / Sound Quality
41noise level, noisy, shredder, quiet, little noisy
+61%
-39%
" ... its' quiet and quick . ... "
" ... It so far shreds well and not too noisy. ... "
" ... It so far shreds well and not too noisy. ... "
" ... Nice and compact and noise level is low. ... "
" ... Noise level - it is what it is (it's a shredder!) ... "
" ... No noise at all when you turn it on . ... "
" ... Very good choice, noise is very low. ... "
" ... noise level normal, arrived next day, works fine great value for the money. ... "
Performance
35done, gets the job, speed, smaller, slow
+100%
" ... But grind it up it sure did the job. ... "
" ... Will get the job done for normal use such as mail and etc. ... "
" ... Does a great job. ... "
" ... It does the job and I’ve had no jams so far. ... "
" ... But it got the job done over the span of several days. ... "
" ... Very fast and efficient. ... "
" ... Does a great job. ... "
" ... It's a great product gets the job done ... "
Marketplace / Marketplace
34works as advertised, works as described, advertised, product, pictures
+85%
-15%
" ... Thank you AURORA! ... "
" ... A lot smaller than the photograph shows but works as advertised. ... "
" ... This works as advertised. ... "
" ... The unit works as advertised ... "
" ... Returns as always are very easy with Amazon. ... "
" ... So now that we are all in quarantine, I have been using online delivery to get stuff I would normally go to the store for. ... "
" ... Works, as described. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
Usage / Capacity
29office, small, perfect, shredder, house
+97%
-3%
" ... Perfect for light office home use ... "
" ... Great for home office. ... "
" ... Hopefully it continues to work well in my home office environment. ... "
" ... Bought this to shred documents in outlet home office. ... I would recommend this for a home office for sure ! ... "
" ... This is a great product for a normal home. ... "
" ... And the shredder can be heard from a couple rooms away. ... "
" ... Good product for small businesses. ... "
" ... It looks nice enough to keep out, and is powerful like the Binfords from Home Improvement. ... "
Sound / Volume
26bit, shredding, shredder, louder, volume
+42%
-58%
" ... It's incredibly loud with a high-pitched sound when operating. ... "
" ... There is no side to side “wiggle” room. ... "
" ... But when I did that, it made a loud noise and I COULD SEE LIKE A SPARK OR SOMETHING. ... "
" ... It is a bit loud but nothing you can't deal with. ... "
" ... A lot louder than expected. ... Even louder than an old shredder that I had. ... "
" ... It is still slightly loud when shredding. ... "
" ... Additionally, the product is obnoxiously loud and the material is very flimsy. ... "
" ... It is somewhat loud. ... "
Marketplace / Product As Described
23works as described, advertised, pictures, product, exactly
+100%
" ... Works, as described. ... "
" ... Works as described ... "
" ... Use for old multiples of pictures . ... "
" ... Works as described. ... "
" ... Works as described ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... This product actually performs as described. ... "
" ... Work as advertised. ... "
Marketplace / Returns
22refund, returning, return, return window, replacement
+9%
-91%
" ... Returned the 2nd shredder for a refund. ... "
" ... The rep instead advises that I contact Amazon for service/replacement. ... "
" ... It is also out of the return window. ... "
" ... I didn’t want to return it and want to try and see what’s wrong with it, so I asked one of my coworkers to check it. ... "
" ... Unfortunately return window is closed, or this would go back. ... "
" ... Sent it back to Amazon for a refund. ... "
" ... I assumed it had been returned and resold to me. ... I returned it. ... "
" ... I thought it was a fluke and ordered a replacement. ... "
Body / Design
19pages, shredding, sheets of paper, shred, sheet
+79%
-21%
" ... Works wonderful on paper, card, fliers. ... "
" ... Will not do as many sheets of paper as it advertises, but its a good unit for moderate home use. ... "
" ... Eats paper really well. ... "
" ... I was feeding paper 6 sheets at a time (the paper stock was a little thicker than copy paper). ... "
" ... Don't expect it to shred thru the 8 pages as advertised unless it's all tissue paper. ... "
" ... I have not run the paper through it yet, Will update this review when I do and with pictures. ... "
" ... In the photo it looks wider than it is ... "
" ... It's great for shredding personal documents and pretty quick too. ... "
Features
18features, turn, feature, auto, warning
+72%
-28%
" ... Nice but needs a light. ... "
" ... After reading all the reviews for other units this had all the features that I was hoping for. ... Slim features it fits under a side table that I have. ... "
" ... Love the auto turn-off, fast and efficient. ... "
" ... The safety features and warning lights ( overload, door ajar, bin full or uneven etc.) ... "
" ... As far as safety features, noise it's exactly what you'd expect everything is pretty standard in that regard. ... "
" ... The cross-cut adds extra security, great safety features. ... "
" ... Caster wheels are also a nice feature. ... "
" ... I like the tilt safety feature. ... "
Cleaning
18bin, clean, emptying, papers, easy to clean
+61%
-39%
" ... Works really well - does what I need to clean up my paperwork mess. ... "
" ... I even did a label from a bubble packaging with the bubbles still in tact, and it went right through. ... "
" ... With my last one it filled up so fast cutting in strips and making more of a mess emptying it all the time and getting the lid back on made a huge mess. ... "
" ... They have obviously come a long way as this shredder almost turns paper into dust. ... "
" ... I've done about 300 pounds so far, cleaning out my office, so it has more than paid for itself. ... "
" ... It works pretty well, easy to clean, the bucket is removable. ... "
" ... No worries when I dump the particles into my recycle bin. ... "
" ... Just remember if you are shredding a lot of paper at once make sure to take a brake and clean the inside of the shredder because it will slow down but once I cleaned all the little papers that get trapped in the inside it was perfect. ... "
Print
14pages, shredding, sheets of paper, shred, sheet
+79%
-21%
" ... Absolutely destroys the paper. ... "
" ... I had a large amount paper build up and it chewed it up with no problems. ... "
" ... Will not do as many sheets of paper as it advertises, but its a good unit for moderate home use. ... "
" ... Works wonderful on paper, card, fliers. ... "
" ... I was feeding paper 6 sheets at a time (the paper stock was a little thicker than copy paper). ... "
" ... I have not run the paper through it yet, Will update this review when I do and with pictures. ... "
" ... It is quiet, cuts paper really small (see picture) and cuts multiple pages with little effort. ... "
" ... Don't expect it to shred thru the 8 pages as advertised unless it's all tissue paper. ... "
Marketplace / Delivery
13box, received, product, first, day
+62%
-38%
" ... It arrived the next day and in perfect condition. ... "
" ... It delivered earlier than expected. ... "
" ... It was shipped quickly, arrived quickly, and was not damaged. ... "
" ... Great Service Fast Delivery So far it work great! ... "
" ... I received the product in the time frame promise. ... "
" ... So now that we are all in quarantine, I have been using online delivery to get stuff I would normally go to the store for. ... "
" ... I received this product yesterday and found it to be everything it was advertised as. ... "
" ... - It arrived very well packaged. ... "
Heating
9heating, heat, without, heats, time
+56%
-44%
" ... No over heating which is common in shredders. ... "
" ... slows down big time and heats up pretty quick if you do more than 2 sheets at a time. ... "
" ... Like it able to shred paper for about 10 minutes without heating up ... "
" ... This shredder kept up with me without over heating. ... "
" ... - Seems like i get more than he rated 5 minutes before heat protections kicks in. ... "
Body / Comfort
9heavy, like, handle, fingers, feels
+33%
-67%
" ... too heavy tips over too easily ... "
" ... There is no handle, no place to grip it. ... "
" ... A big headache. ... "
" ... Although there is a cutout for your fingers on both the left and the right side (and a not so efficient handle on the top), the following generally happens: ... "
" ... Too loud for my ears. ... "
Body / Weight
6light weight, heavy, use, motor, job
+67%
-33%
" ... Light weight with a strong motor, it does a great job with micro-cuts. ... "
" ... Light weight shredder , for the purpose I wanted does the job, I use it to shred paper and cardboard for my worm bins and does the job very handily. ... "
" ... It's sitting out of the way for me but I could see the weight distribution making it easy to tip over. ... "
Usage / Controls
5worked, safety, rocker, also, easy
+60%
-40%
" ... Well made, easy laid out controls. ... "
" ... May update at a later date but so far this thing is awesome but I still think the safety rocker panel at the top is annoying. ... "
" ... Also, if something got stuck the reverse button worked great. ... "
Marketplace / Defective Delivery
4opened, inside, damaged, quickly, first
+25%
-75%
" ... When I opened the box I saw that this item was used. ... "
" ... The second one arrive with the same broken piece inside the mechanism. ... "
" ... The box was damaged, but they do not protect this product properly inside of the box. ... "
Software
3search, peque, os, opci, n
+33%
-67%
" ... Amigos me gusto mucho esta opción, deja súper pequeños los papeles y tarjetas, al principio tenia mis dudas pero me sorprendió mucho, la recomiendo como opción más económica que otras del mercado con este acabado. ... "
Cooling
3cool, shredding, minutes, min, around
+67%
-33%
" ... It really does take around 30-40 minutes before its cooled down and you can continue shredding. ... "
" ... But after about 10 mins of cool down was able to go again. ... "
Calling
3calls, back, help
-100%
" ... Call the manufacturer explaining the problems. ... "
" ... I called three times and on the first two calls they said, "we need to check our inventory to see if we have the part" - we will call back. ... they did not call back . ... "
" ... However, after many phone calls to Aurora I was told it did not quality. ... "
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Specifications
Body
Size: 32 meters
Display
Type: LED