Amazon Basics
Amazon Basics 12-Sheet Micro-Cut Shredder
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Ranked #4 in Paper Shredders
Backed by 2 cited sources
Covered by 2 outlets
Wirecutter's upgrade pick and the sweet spot of the value lineup: same tiny micro-cut shreds as the 8-sheet model but with 50% more capacity, a 6-gallon bin that holds ~250 shredded pages, and four times the rated runtime, still at a mid-double-digit price.
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Key features
- ✓ 12-sheet micro-cut (P-4)
- ✓ 20-minute rated runtime
- ✓ 6-gallon pull-out bin
- ✓ Credit card and disc slot
- ✓ Fits under a desk
The sources behind this ranking
2 cited sources cover Amazon Basics 12-Sheet Micro-Cut Shredder. Here's the stance each one takes.
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Wirecutter (NYT) Wirecutter's testing found Amazon Basics makes the most reliable, secure shredders at affordable prices; the 12-sheet is their step-up pick - better than the 8-sheet in nearly every way. A Read → T 
TechGearLab Scored 77/100 - best balance of ease of use, sheet capacity, and price with micro-cut security, though its footprint limits desk placement. B Read →
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