# Staples 12-Sheet Micro-Cut Shredder (ST62153)

- Source: https://stierproducts.com/products/staples-12-sheet-micro-cut-shredder-st62153
- Category board: https://stierproducts.com/categories/paper-shredders
- Placement: #2 of 11 in Paper Shredders, S tier
- Brand: Staples
- LP on this board: 888
- Last researched: 2026-07-27T11:04:22.956Z
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## Verdict

Micro-cut shredding with the smallest particle size, backed by a solid warranty and a track record of long life in home offices.

## For

- Smallest shred size
- Strong warranty
- Durable build
- Micro-cut security
- Handles 12 sheets at once

## Against

- Shorter long-term track record than the Fellowes flagships

## Evidence

Consolidated from 3 independent outlets

| Outlet | Said by | Stance | Link | Link status |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wirecutter | - | - | https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-paper-shredders/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Consumer Reports | - | - | https://www.consumerreports.org/electronics-computers/paper-shredders/best-paper-shredders-of-the-year-a5667416392/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Popular Mechanics | - | - | https://www.popularmechanics.com/home/tools/a40081063/best-paper-shredders/ | fetched and confirmed |

## Nearest alternatives on this board

| Rank | Product | Tier | Page |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Fellowes Powershred 99Ci | S | https://stierproducts.com/products/fellowes-powershred-99ci |
| 3 | Aurora AU120MA | A | https://stierproducts.com/products/aurora-au120ma-120-sheet-auto-feed-micro-cut-shredder |
| 4 | Fellowes Powershred LX22M | B | https://stierproducts.com/products/fellowes-powershred-lx22m |
| 5 | Aurora AU1060MA | C | https://stierproducts.com/products/aurora-au1060ma-10-sheet-micro-cut-shredder |
| 6 | Aurora AU1230XA | C | https://stierproducts.com/products/aurora-au1230xa-anti-jam-12-sheet-cross-cut-shredder |
| 7 | Fellowes Powershred 79Ci | D | https://stierproducts.com/products/fellowes-powershred-79ci |
| 8 | Aurora AU1800XA 18-Sheet Anti-Jam Cross-Cut Shredder | D | https://stierproducts.com/products/aurora-au1800xa-18-sheet-anti-jam-cross-cut-shredder |
| 9 | Bonsaii C234-A 6-Sheet Micro-Cut Shredder | D | https://stierproducts.com/products/bonsaii-c234-a-6-sheet-micro-cut-shredder |
| 10 | Bonsaii C261-C 6-Sheet Cross-Cut Shredder | F | https://stierproducts.com/products/bonsaii-c261-c-6-sheet-cross-cut-shredder |
| 11 | Aurora AS420C | F | https://stierproducts.com/products/aurora-as420c-desktop-shredder |

The full board is at https://stierproducts.com/categories/paper-shredders.

## What this tier means

- S: Exceptional. Finishes top run after run; capped at 3 slots per category.

## How to read this

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- A citation with no usable link is listed rather than dropped, and is excluded from the counted total above.

## Image

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