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X ACTO Quiet Electric Pencil Sharpener Black
Last Updated: November 25, 2018 (Refresh Now)
8.4
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For Kids
133classroom, pencils, teacher, sharpener, sharpen
+96%
-4%
" ... My kids love it!! ... "
" ... I really love this pencil sharpener, its quick, sharpens well and is easy for my 6 year old son to use. ... "
" ... perfect for school ... "
" ... I have 3 kids all in school and the neighbors love to come over after school as well. ... "
" ... My students tell me I'm "the only teacher who actually has a good sharpener." ... "
" ... My kids now love sharpening their pencils! ... "
" ... My kids are still in schools and have homework daily. ... "
" ... Great sharpener for my classroom. ... "
Product Reliability
128classroom, stopped working, pencils, pencil sharpener, sharpeners
+43%
-57%
" ... The first one worked well, but after about 1 year and a half it started to not sharpen as smoothly. ... I bought this one, and it broke within the first week. ... "
" ... I took it out of the box and it literally never worked. ... "
" ... Broke after 6 months. ... "
" ... I was excited to buy this for my classroom, because my coworkers have the exact same sharpener, but within the first 8 days, it stopped working. ... "
" ... I bought this less than a year ago and it worked perfect up until last month. ... "
" ... The sharpener broke in less than a month ... "
" ... I bought this pencil sharpener for my classroom, and it died after one week. ... "
" ... stopped working after one month. ... "
Build Quality
108pencil sharpener, pencil, heavy duty, pencils, lead
+69%
-31%
" ... Really great pencil sharpener, durable and works great. ... "
" ... They somehow managed to break the first one I had when I was absent one day. ... "
" ... The children get a good, solid tip after sharpening, and the casing holds a lot of shavings. ... I appreciate the sharpeners durability. ... "
" ... Lots of power and heavy duty. ... "
" ... I went through numerous pencil sharpeners before I finally broke down and purchased this heavy duty sharpener. ... "
" ... Seems pretty durable (haven't had it that long) ... "
" ... It sharpens to the perfect, solid point and stops you from over-sharpening. ... "
" ... I have had this for over a year in my classroom and it is durable. ... "
Overall performance
69job, sharpens, quiet, super, sharpening
+97%
-3%
" ... Very smooth and fast sharpening. ... "
" ... Happy with the quality and speed of sharpener ... "
" ... Works very well. ... "
" ... Fast, and stops when pencil is sharp. ... "
" ... Fast and furious! ... "
" ... Smooth and relatively quiet. ... "
" ... Always looking for a pencil sharpener that actually does a good job. ... "
" ... love it, sharpens the pencils really fast. ... "
Capacity
63home, sharpener, room, office, school
+97%
-3%
" ... Great use for the classroom. ... "
" ... Great sharpener for my classroom. ... "
" ... Perfect for a classroom. ... "
" ... Great item, our employee loves that it doesn't take a lot o room on his desk. ... "
" ... This would be perfect for a classroom. ... It's large for home use, but it works very well. ... "
" ... The sharpener works great in the classroom. ... "
" ... Finally we have a good pencil sharpener in this house! ... "
" ... This is my go to sharpener in the classroom. ... "
Price
61well worth, cost, worth every penny, sharpener, worth
+79%
-21%
" ... It is honestly worth every penny. ... "
" ... It was well worth the money. ... "
" ... Will repurchase as long as theirs no price inflation. ... "
" ... That being said, I am ordering another one as this has been one of the best sharpeners, at a reasonable cost, that I have used. ... "
" ... Worth the cost. ... "
" ... The price was MUCH lower than what I paid 6 years ago. ... "
" ... Totally worth it. ... "
" ... That makes this one of the best at this price point. ... "
Storage
35large, pencils, tray, pencil, empty
+86%
-14%
" ... I also like that it's relatively quiet compared to some others, you can use different size pencils, and it has a large bin for the shavings. ... "
" ... Its large so it takes up a lot of space on my side table but thats a small price to pay. ... "
" ... Large capacity shaving container. ... "
" ... Sometimes the pencils are bigger. ... "
" ... It has different sized openings for different widths of pencils. ... "
" ... If you have the space for this sharpener, this is the one for you! ... "
" ... Nice big container to catch the bits. ... "
" ... Nice shavings receptacle and do like the many sizes of pencils one can use with this. ... "
Fit
35pencil, sharpener, shavings, sharpens, classroom
+60%
-40%
" ... I had one but students filled it with a glue stick. ... "
" ... The rubber feet keep it securely in place on your desk. ... "
" ... I love the light and the different sized openings and the extra large shaving holder! ... "
" ... It has different sized openings for different widths of pencils. ... "
" ... It sharpens good and it has been standing strong so far. ... "
" ... I looked for one that might hold up better. ... "
" ... It's big and holds a ton of shavings, it also has multiple hole sizes so you can sharpen almost anything. ... "
" ... Fits all pencil sizes. ... "
Ease of Use
33easy, shavings, pencil, easy to empty, easy to clean
+100%
" ... Finally, a pencil sharpener that is so easy to use! ... "
" ... It is easy to use and clean, even a child could do it. ... "
" ... Easy to clean out & easy to use! ... "
" ... Finally, an easy to use sharpener that works! ... "
" ... They love it coz it's so easy to use. ... "
" ... Easy to use. ... "
" ... Easy stopping point for children. ... "
" ... Easy to use and provides options for various thickness of the pencil. ... "
Cleaning
29clean, suction cups, sharpener, pencils, easy to clean
+83%
-17%
" ... I'm able to sharpen a ton of pencils without it running hot and stopping before I can finish. ... "
" ... It is a bit larger than I expected, but the container for the pencil shavings is also larger and won't need emptying as often as a smaller sharpener so it's a trade off on practicality. ... "
" ... It is easy to use and clean, even a child could do it. ... "
" ... It has suction cups to hold it to the counter surface, and the receptacle that holds the shavings is nice and big. ... And clear so that you can see when it needs to be emptied. ... "
" ... Being able to see the accumulated shavings eliminates any guesswork as to when to empty the sharpener. ... "
" ... Easy to clean out & easy to use! ... "
" ... The suction cups on the bottom are a great addition to help stay in place, but they could be a bit stronger. ... "
" ... It sits on our glass top desk and the suction cup feet keep it in place, even while sharpening a pencil, only one hand needed! ... "
Sound Quality
27noise, sharpener, noisy, sharpening, pencil
+67%
-33%
" ... This product is very sturdy and it doesn't make a lot of noise. ... "
" ... I can't believe they used quiet operation as a selling point. ... "
" ... It's powerful yet quiet. ... "
" ... Smooth and relatively quiet. ... "
" ... Really great fast sharpening, very quiet. ... "
" ... Really solid and the sound isn't annoying. ... "
" ... Reading the other reviews it sounds like there may be a QC issue but mine’s perfect so far. ... "
" ... Pros: quieter than others. ... "
Returns
26returned, replacement, back, returning, amazon
+8%
-92%
" ... Since I had taken a while to get it out of the box to try it was beyond the return date so I am stuck with a pencil sharpener that never worked. ... "
" ... I returned and got another one. ... "
" ... We were just too lazy to return it. ... "
" ... I ended up returning it . ... "
" ... In end, I would have returned it if I hadn't already used it. ... "
" ... It broke within 3 months and too late for returns ... "
" ... Too much of a headache to return it because I threw away the packaging so I am stuck with it. ... "
" ... I will be contacting seller for a replacement. ... "
Marketplace
26item, amazon, works as expected, seller, replacement
+58%
-42%
" ... I replaced it with a different brand that was on a great sale. ... "
" ... It works well, and as advertised. ... "
" ... See attached picture. ... "
" ... As described and works well. ... "
" ... The sharpener works great and functions as advertised. ... "
" ... Works as expected. ... "
" ... It was larger than I expected. ... "
" ... Thank you so much!! ... "
Comfort
22pencil, sharpener, hands, sharpeners, tired
+64%
-36%
" ... Much more efficient than hand sharpening. ... "
" ... No blackened, sore fingers, no mess, just really sharp pencils. ... "
" ... Love this thing -- bought this one for the son when he went off . ... "
" ... It is solid and looks/feels like it will last a long time. ... "
" ... Hope it holds up to student daily use. ... "
" ... Best pencil sharpener, hands-down. ... "
" ... Hands down the very best sharpener you will ever find amd the only one we’ll ever need. ... "
" ... Your ears will be just fine. ... "
Delivery
17quickly, shipped, received, worked, sharpener
+59%
-41%
" ... Shipment was fast and glitch free, ... "
" ... Excellent Quality, Jackrabbit Delivery!!! ... "
" ... Arrived as promised as has worked well so far. ... "
" ... Just received the sharpener today and absolutely LOVE It! ... "
" ... The sharpener arrived on time as well. ... "
" ... Delivered quickly & as expected! ... "
" ... A bit noisy, but works great and shipped quickly! ... "
" ... Arrived on time! ... "
Size
16big, small, large, desk, bigger
+88%
-13%
" ... It is a beast in size. ... "
" ... I also like that it's relatively quiet compared to some others, you can use different size pencils, and it has a large bin for the shavings. ... "
" ... Sometimes the pencils are bigger. ... "
" ... Compact and works great. ... "
" ... It is heavy and sturdy - and perfect for classroom use. ... "
" ... it is larger than expected but definitely does the job. ... "
" ... We had a good laugh because of its size. ... "
" ... Love that you can select the pencil size. ... "
Suction
15bottom, place, suction, keep, counter
+100%
" ... suction cups keep it from sliding. ... "
" ... This one is perfect, and even has suction feet so it stays in place. ... "
" ... It has suction cups to hold it to the counter surface, and the receptacle that holds the shavings is nice and big. ... "
" ... The suction cups on the bottom are a great addition to help stay in place, but they could be a bit stronger. ... "
" ... It sharpens quickly and evenly, has a good weight and sturdiness to it, has a spinner-wheel to adjust to different size pencils, has suction cups on the bottom of the base to keep it in place, and has a large size collecting tray for the pencil shavings . ... "
" ... There are suction cups on the base that hold it in place ... "
" ... Love the little suction cup feet that make it stay in place! ... "
" ... Love the suction cups on the base—not a whimpy machine! ... "
Volume
14sharpened, powerful, pencil, noisy, sharpens
+43%
-57%
" ... It is also loud. ... "
" ... I don't give 5 stars because it's extremely loud ... "
" ... Way too big! ... "
" ... Doesn't work how it says, it doesn't stop when the pencil is sharpened so you have to guess, and it's very loud. ... "
" ... Was a little louder than expected to be. ... "
" ... Just a little noisy when in use. ... "
Product As Described
13works as expected, expected, advertised, well, exactly
+92%
-8%
" ... It works well, and as advertised. ... "
" ... See attached picture. ... "
" ... As described and works well. ... "
" ... The sharpener works great and functions as advertised. ... "
" ... Works as expected. ... "
" ... It was larger than I expected. ... "
" ... Better than expected. ... "
" ... Works as expected. ... "
As Gift
12teacher, bought, present, christmas, school
+92%
-8%
" ... Bought for teacher present. ... "
" ... I purchased for a gift and my mother was very happy with it. ... "
" ... This would be a great gift for any school! ... "
" ... I bought two as gifts for my grandkids teachers. ... "
" ... I bought this as a gift for a teacher whose classroom sharpener was subpar. ... "
" ... I loved mine so much that I bought this one for a fellow teacher as a gift. ... "
" ... Best Christmas gift to myself!!!! ... "
" ... It was a family Christmas present but I brought it out early today. ... "
Hair
12sharpener, shaving, sharpen, sharpening, pencils
+75%
-25%
" ... I love the light and the different sized openings and the extra large shaving holder! ... "
" ... Even let my daughter sharpen a eye pencil and it worked. ... "
" ... My next purchase will be buying some good scissors for the workroom! ... "
" ... It's powerful, stops without over sharpening, but it cuts unevenly. ... "
" ... After putting the pencil sharpener back together, it cut pencils as if it was brand new again. ... "
" ... Great long lasting sharpener. ... "
" ... Safety Note: The cutters are exposed when the shaving's bin is removed the sharp cutter is exposed. ... "
" ... So far so good, This sharpener works very well, and it gives a sharp edge. ... "
Features
10blue light, stop, sharpened, pencils, indicator
+80%
-20%
" ... We love the light that turns on when it is finished sharpening. ... "
" ... It works great, though I wish it had a “stop” light. ... "
" ... Love how it gives you a blue light indicating when the pencil is sharpened and stops the motor and love how it has different settings for different sized pencils (though we haven't used that feature much). ... "
" ... It does not have auto stop but does work very well. ... "
" ... Works better than those sharpener indicator brands with the blue light. ... "
" ... It also features a dial on the face of it that allows pencils of multiple sizes to be sharpened, something you don’t find on most sharpeners. ... "
" ... The auto-shutoff is nice. ... "
" ... Love the different size options. ... "
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