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POWERME Electric Pencil Sharpener Pencil Sharpener Battery Powered for Kids School Home Office Classroom Artists Battery Operated Pencil Sharpener For Colored Pencils Ideal For No 2 Blue
Last Updated: November 18, 2021 (Refresh Now)
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Usage
229easy, kids, pencils, sharpener, son
+92%
-8%
" ... It’s so easy to use and easy to clean out. ... "
" ... Easy to use ... "
" ... I have been searching for a durable pencil sharpener for my kids and inexpensive. ... I like how small it is and easy to store in the cabinets. ... "
" ... We use it in our home school. ... "
" ... Purchased this for my 6 year old granddaughter. ... It's small therefore portable and stays in our travel trailer for her to use. ... "
" ... Easy to empty and does it’s job! ... "
" ... I love how easy it is to use and the way it collects the shavings. ... "
" ... I'm ole skool I like writing with a pencil this make it easy ... "
Body
222sharpener, portable, pencils, small, compact
+73%
-27%
" ... I’m an advent color’er and have tons and tons of colored pencils and big leather cases. ... So when it comes to having sharp pencils, I look for the best sharpener that’s not an arm and a leg. ... "
" ... The size is handy. ... Small and compact. ... "
" ... Easy use and quick to get a point on the pencil ... "
" ... very durable because my daughter drops it a lot, and it hasn't broken. ... "
" ... It is light and portable for you to be able to have it right with you wherever you are crafting. ... "
" ... this is a way better choice over the bostitch portable ... sharpens fast and to a great point which i love when drawing out plans on graph paper ... "
" ... It's easy to use and does okay but every now and then it totally gnaws the pencil down. ... "
" ... Sharpened pencils as well as colored pencils and even my lipliner. ... "
Usage / Ease
129easy, pencils, sharpener, portable, empty
+98%
-2%
" ... The sharpener it's self is portable, fast, and easy to use. ... "
" ... Easy to use. ... "
" ... Very easy to ise ... "
" ... It is easy for him to use and easy for him to keep near his desk at home. ... "
" ... I like how small it is and easy to store in the cabinets. ... "
" ... easy to assemble. ... "
" ... Easy to use ... "
" ... It’s very portable and easy to use. ... "
Battery
99battery operated, sharpener, battery powered, aa batteries, pencils
+57%
-43%
" ... Be sure you align the 4 AA batteries correct. ... "
" ... The battery & actual sharpener have not been replaced and they are still going strong unlike an electric sharpener I had bought from an office products store. ... "
" ... Works well as long as the batteries are new to good. ... "
" ... I love it because it's battery powered. ... "
" ... I really like the portability of this battery operated pencil sharpener. ... It is also powerful enough to sharpen my pencils despite being battery operated. ... "
" ... Product is battery operated. ... "
" ... It's very good but need AAA Battery. ... "
" ... Right out of the box I used two used and two new batteries. ... After contacting the seller, I was advised to use only new fresh batteries. ... "
Body / Size
96small, compact, easy to use, size, desk
+100%
" ... It’s small and you can empty it easily. ... "
" ... I love how compact this sharpener is . ... but it's very powerful!! ... "
" ... Works well, portable and small, seems little flimsy, hope will last a year of homeschooling 3 boys :) ... "
" ... I like how small it is and easy to store in the cabinets. ... "
" ... It's smaller than my last one--only 4.5"--but solid enough it doesn't squirm all over my desk when I use it. ... "
" ... Compact, cordless, quick…exactly what I was looking for. ... "
" ... excellent product - compact and functional. ... "
" ... I also love the cute, sleek, compact appearance of this sharpener and the transparent side compartment that allows me to see how much it's filling up with pencil shavings. ... "
Usage / For Kids
89pencils, son, school, year old, sharpen
+93%
-7%
" ... Bought one for my 7 year old granddaughter for Christmas. ... "
" ... I'm a middle school Physical Education teacher and use this in my class! ... "
" ... We use it in our home school. ... "
" ... I bought this sharpener for my son. ... "
" ... Easy to use and great size for our 4-5 year old granddaughter. ... "
" ... Bought this for my 5 yr old granddaughter! ... "
" ... I bought this for my granddaughter . ... "
" ... My boys use this and it is great for doing homework and school work. ... "
Reliability
84stopped working, working, sharpener, worked great, broke
+31%
-69%
" ... This sharpener worked great until it stopped working after 3 months. ... "
" ... Product stopped sharpening pencils fully after two months. ... "
" ... Again, could just be a defective unit, but I definitely wouldn't buy one again or recommend it to anyone. ... "
" ... Piece of junk! ... "
" ... It no longer works after a few months of use. ... "
" ... This broke after 3 months of light use. ... "
" ... Never worked properly. ... "
" ... A month after buying, the sharpener stopped working properly. ... "
Marketplace
64received, returned, sent, seller, replacement
+30%
-70%
" ... Returned for refund. ... "
" ... This is going to be returned. ... "
" ... I already have out of the box so can't send back. ... "
" ... First one was dead on arrival. ... "
" ... I'm unable to contact the seller PowerLix, as I keep getting redirected to Amazon support, who then tells me to use the system to contact the seller. ... "
" ... Returned this one and bought an electric one. ... "
" ... Had to return this item for a refund. ... "
" ... If possible, I would have given it zero stars. ... "
Body / Fit
52sharpen, sharpener, shavings, pencils, hold the pencil
+44%
-56%
" ... but if the pencil is pressed in the sharpener stops and doesn’t spin and if the pencil is in just enough for the sharpener to spin it takes forever to sharpen or just spins and doesn’t actually sharpen. ... "
" ... As soon as you push the pencil inside it stops or ruins the pencil ... "
" ... You have to position the pencil “just right” in the hole then maybe it will sharpen it. ... "
" ... It barely sharpens if you apply any pressure or try to hold the pencil still and when it does sharpen, it only sharpens one side and on an angle. ... "
" ... A cover fastener broke off the first time we dumped the shavings and replaced it. ... "
" ... The motor just stops when I put a pencil fully inside. ... "
" ... Not sure why, but the sharpener either doesn't sharpen unless I hold the pencil at a angle. ... "
" ... Held it so that the shavings fell clear of the blades, still can't even resharpen a dull point. ... "
Body / Build Quality
52broke, sharpener, pencil, lead, sharpened
+60%
-40%
" ... Seems very sturdy. ... "
" ... Evenly sharpened and sturdy!!! ... "
" ... This sharpener made perfect sharp tips on colored pencils. ... "
" ... Works well, portable and small, seems little flimsy, hope will last a year of homeschooling 3 boys :) ... "
" ... My five stars = acceptable and sturdy for its size with adequate receptacle for shavings. ... "
" ... The sharp tip is stable and very, very sharp. ... "
" ... Seems well made and should last ... "
" ... The quality mechanism provides a good pencil point ... "
Price
37waste of money, money, worth, worth the price, worth the money
+59%
-41%
" ... There are plenty for the same price point that ste more reliable. ... "
" ... Still good for the money. ... "
" ... Overall an excellent value. ... "
" ... The price was right. ... "
" ... And its well worth the price. ... "
" ... Perfect points without wasting your expensive pencils. ... "
" ... Good value for the price ... "
" ... Price was very competitive. ... "
Body / Comfort
37sharpener, pressure, sharpened, pencils, sharpening
+46%
-54%
" ... I have to keep pulling the pencil too get it to work 😞 ... "
" ... I have to constantly adjust the height of the pencil to activate the sharpener. ... "
" ... I also had to move the pencil to get it sharpened. ... "
" ... It doesn’t matter how little or how much pressure you apply. ... "
" ... Although I was disappointed with power of the motor I’ve learned that using gentle pressure on the pencil works well. ... "
" ... The pencil sharpener broke after being used only a handful of times. ... "
" ... Too little pressure causes it to not sharpen, too much pressure stops the process. ... "
" ... It’s very hard To get a pencil sharpened. ... "
Marketplace / Returns
36returned, sent, replacement, refund, first one
+11%
-89%
" ... This is going to be returned. ... "
" ... Tried to fix it but was unsuccessful and so I threw it out. ... "
" ... Returned this one and bought an electric one. ... "
" ... Wish I was still in the window to return this junk because I would. ... "
" ... The only reason I am keeping it is because it is such a hassle in these times to return something. ... "
" ... Tried it and it didn’t work, so returned it. ... "
" ... This person is an invalid, wheelchair bound and cannot facilitate a return. ... "
" ... Not sure if I can do anything to help but I’m just going to return it. ... "
Performance
31fast, sharpens, works, well, gets the job
+90%
-10%
" ... It is quiet and fast. ... "
" ... Does it's job! ... "
" ... The sharpener works very well, and it does the job quickly. ... "
" ... simple machine that does its job ... "
" ... It works very well and sharpens very fast. ... "
" ... Does a great job. ... "
" ... Easy to use and gets the job done! ... "
" ... Does it's job! ... "
Cleaning
30easy to use, easy to clean, shavings, emptying, easy
+93%
-7%
" ... The shavings case is a good side so that you won’t have to clean it right away. ... "
" ... It was easy to pop off the cover to clean the shavings out. ... "
" ... It’s so easy to use and easy to clean out. ... "
" ... I cannot say about how easy it is to clean. ... "
" ... Works fine for her but she has trouble emptying it! ... "
" ... Works fine for her but she has trouble emptying it! ... "
" ... It is easily detached for emptying. ... "
" ... I didn't realize this was so small (maybe 5" x 3" x 1.5") highly portable but that means you have to clean the pencil shavings frequently. ... "
Marketplace / Marketplace
27amazon, response, responded, received, company
+48%
-52%
" ... So, lesson learned. ... "
" ... The item was used. ... "
" ... tried to contact seller, but no response. ... "
" ... So, lesson learned. ... "
" ... I have sent a question to the seller to get some help and there has been no response. ... "
" ... I'm unable to contact the seller PowerLix, as I keep getting redirected to Amazon support, who then tells me to use the system to contact the seller. ... "
" ... I am disappointed that I received an item that was used when I paid for a new item. ... "
" ... First one was dead on arrival. ... "
Body / Storage
22compartment, colored pencils, sharpener, drawer, tray
+91%
-9%
" ... It doesn’t take up a lot of space. ... "
" ... Fits in the drawer perfectly. ... "
" ... Now the older kids don't spend forever trying to find a sharp pencil in the pencil drawer. ... "
" ... I love how quick it perfectly sharpen the pencils and the large compartment where shavings are, It is hard to empty. ... "
" ... Sharpened pencils as well as colored pencils and even my lipliner. ... "
" ... This pencil sharpener works great and takes up little space on my deck. ... "
" ... It is compact enough you won't have a problem finding a space on your desk to set it. ... "
" ... It fits easily in a drawer. ... "
Color
20pencils, regular, sharpener, sharp, sharpens
+100%
" ... It sharpened regular and color pencils with no issues. ... "
" ... Plus it's a calming color of aqua blue. ... "
" ... It is compact in size & I like the color blue. ... "
" ... I use this for my color pencils. ... "
" ... Colored pencils come out very sharp! ... "
" ... I do adult color books. ... "
" ... My son only wishes there were more colors offered. ... He really wanted a green color. ... "
" ... If you like to color as much as I do, this is the pencil sharpener for you! ... "
Body / Design
20looks, cute, pencil, much, look
+80%
-20%
" ... If you are looking for a sharpener then look no further. ... "
" ... Cute, attractive design for a pencil sharpener. ... "
" ... I also love the cute, sleek, compact appearance of this sharpener and the transparent side compartment that allows me to see how much it's filling up with pencil shavings. ... "
" ... I also love the cute, sleek, compact appearance of this sharpener and the transparent side compartment that allows me to see how much it's filling up with pencil shavings. ... "
" ... It looks good. ... "
" ... This inventive design is in the top. ... "
" ... sharpens fast and to a great point which i love when drawing out plans on graph paper ... "
" ... great points for detail. ... "
Usage / Capacity
16office, house, home, family, year
+94%
-6%
" ... I have an old house with very few outlets, and this is perfect for my office/craft room. ... "
" ... We purchased it for our 10 year old to use at home. ... "
" ... I bought 2, one for our 1st floor office, the other for the basementframing studio. ... Just the right size not to take up too much room. ... "
" ... I just bought a second one for another part of my house. ... "
" ... We use it in our home school. ... "
" ... Fine for an office ... "
" ... takes up less room on my desk! ... "
" ... This little power house of a sharpener is the best I ever had. ... "
Sound
16sharpener, noise, thing, take, sounds like
+31%
-69%
" ... The only thing i dont like it is being too loud when sharpening. ... "
" ... and is very loud . ... "
" ... Could not get a sharp point on any and couldn’t even get to the lead on the new one after an annoyingly loud and long time. ... "
" ... Only complaint would be that the noise when sharpening is high pitched and pretty annoying ... "
" ... A little loud, but not too bad, and I expected it anyway. ... "
" ... It makes pretty loud noise. ... But I have to return it due to the noise. ... "
" ... made no sound. ... It only made a weak rotating noise and barely produced any shavings. ... "
" ... It definitely wouldn't use in the classroom - noisy and not set up for a ton of users. ... "
Marketplace / Delivery
14delivery, arrived, used, timely, shipped
+64%
-36%
" ... I liked the quality and the speed of delivery. ... "
" ... I just received the sharpener yesterday in a very timely manner, very well packaged, so I can't yet comment on continuous use. ... "
" ... I share it when necessary and it is well received. ... "
" ... Quick delivery and works as advertised. ... "
" ... The seller responded in a timely manner. ... "
" ... Very happy with purchase and arrived as promised ... "
" ... Delivery was on time. ... "
" ... Quick delivery and works as advertised. ... "
Sound / Volume
11thing, take, sharpener, school, room
+27%
-73%
" ... It’s a bit loud for our needs so we didn’t get to take it to school. ... "
" ... The only thing i dont like it is being too loud when sharpening. ... "
" ... and is very loud . ... "
" ... It makes pretty loud noise. ... "
" ... A little loud, but not too bad, and I expected it anyway. ... "
" ... Could not get a sharp point on any and couldn’t even get to the lead on the new one after an annoyingly loud and long time. ... "
Usage / Setup
9installation, battery, batteries, lighting
+67%
-33%
" ... And still using the first batteries I installed. ... "
" ... easy to assemble. ... "
" ... This lighting is attractive, easy to install and great lighting using 60 watt LED bulbs. ... "
Usage / As Gift
9bought, year old, xmas, sharpener, pencil
+89%
-11%
" ... I bought this pencil sharpener as a Xmas gift back in 2019. ... "
" ... Gift for 8 and 10 yr old ... "
" ... It was for my five year old nephew's birthday. ... "
" ... Bought one for my 7 year old granddaughter for Christmas. ... "
" ... I bought a second PowerMe pencil sharpener for a gift. ... "
" ... Bought this for my wife for Christmas, and she really loves it. ... "
" ... Was a gift to high school granddaughter. ... "
Body / Weight
9light, still, portable, one, easy to use
+100%
" ... It’s light weight. ... "
" ... Light weight, easy to use and the perfect accessory to any desk. ... "
" ... Light weight, easy to use and the perfect accessory to any desk. ... "
" ... Light weight worked great for 3 days. ... "
" ... It is light weight, but still doesn't move or wobble. ... "
" ... sharpens fast and is light weight. ... "
" ... Light weight , portable and no more dull pencils !! ... "
Sound / Sound Quality
7sharpener, sounds like, noisy, makes, shavings
+29%
-71%
" ... Only complaint would be that the noise when sharpening is high pitched and pretty annoying ... "
" ... It makes pretty loud noise. ... But I have to return it due to the noise. ... "
" ... made no sound. ... It only made a weak rotating noise and barely produced any shavings. ... "
" ... It definitely wouldn't use in the classroom - noisy and not set up for a ton of users. ... "
Power
6+17%
-83%
" ... This sharpener does not have much power. ... "
" ... It has absolutely no power. ... "
" ... Not power full. ... "
" ... Not power full. ... "
Cable
6cords, way, running, powered, power
+67%
-33%
" ... Has a power cord to use. ... "
" ... And, being battery powered, it's very portable - no electric cord to get in the way. ... "
" ... No more cords to wind behind a desk. ... "
" ... No more cords to wind behind a desk. ... "
Battery / Charging
6use, would, plug, sharpener, power
+67%
-33%
" ... Rechargeable batteries last a reasonable time between charges. ... "
" ... Great portable sharpener, wish it had a USB or power cord to charge instead of single use batteries. ... "
" ... Great portable sharpener, wish it had a USB or power cord to charge instead of single use batteries. ... "
Usage / User Manual
4better, sharpeners, sharpener, small, much
+75%
-25%
" ... Compared to the small manual sharpeners, the results are so much better. ... "
" ... Definitely recommend this, way better than the little manual sharpeners. ... "
" ... Works better than any manual or electric sharpenerI have ever owned ... "
Usage / For Travel
4travel, small, portable
+100%
" ... It's small therefore portable and stays in our travel trailer for her to use. ... "
" ... however, it does sound a little like a small airplane taking off. ... "
" ... He can easily take it with him on our road trips. ... "
" ... Wonderful battery operated pencil sharpener which is easy to use, works excellently, and can travel. ... "
Marketplace / Defective Delivery
4defective, unit, product, arrived, others
-100%
" ... I don't know if I received a defective unit, but I have to say I'm mightily unimpressed with this sharpener. ... "
" ... I just wrote this purchase off as a faulty product. ... "
" ... My product arrived broken. ... "
" ... I must have received a defective one because mine doesn't sharpen at all. ... "
Features
4little, light, place
+50%
-50%
" ... Did not function ... "
Cut
4small, sharpener, pencils, pencil, blade
+75%
-25%
" ... However, this pencil sharpener is much better than using a knife. ... "
" ... I got tired of buying replacement razors and blade units to keep pencils sharp and spending all that extra money. ... "
" ... strong cutting action ... "
Usage / For Running
3cords
+33%
-67%
" ... I intensely dislike cords running everywhere, lol. ... "
" ... I intensely dislike cords running everywhere, lol. ... "
Connectivity / Ports
3+100%
" ... I needed this in a framing studio where I don't have an extra plug access. ... "
" ... this is great for an home desk with computers/ phones taking up all the plug-ins. ... "
" ... I love that it essentially has the same power as one that you'd plug into the wall. ... "
Connectivity
3+100%
" ... I needed this in a framing studio where I don't have an extra plug access. ... "
" ... this is great for an home desk with computers/ phones taking up all the plug-ins. ... "
" ... I love that it essentially has the same power as one that you'd plug into the wall. ... "
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