Fellowes
Fellowes Powershred LX220
$396
Paper Shredder · RANK 02
Aurora
Aurora AU1060MA
budgetDelivers true P-5 particles (2 x 12mm) with a 60-minute continuous cycle for about $206-rare combination at this price. Bin alignment feels tight and there's no touch-sensing shutoff.
$206 typical
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EDITION 01RESEARCHED 2026-07-143 SOURCESREFRESH DUE 2027-01
SUBSTANCE SCORES
substance8.4/ 10
design6.5/ 10
value7.7/ 10
WHY THE PRICE IS JUSTIFIED
Few consumer-priced machines combine P-5 output with a one-hour cycle. Its spending is concentrated in the motor, cooling and fine cutter stack; it avoids an elaborate auto-feeder or premium-brand markup. The main compromises are a basic safety suite and less polished bin alignment.
MATERIALS
Cutting bladesHardened steel
Maintains the finer 2 x 12 mm P-5 geometry and tolerates staples and cards.
Casing and binIndustrial polymer
Controls price and weight, though the pull-out bin is more flexible and less precise than premium cabinets.
CRITERIA
10/10
Shred Security
P-5 micro-cut, 2 x 12 mm; about 2,592 particles per letter sheet.
8/10
Jam Resistance
Anti-jam auto-reverse and a realistic 10-sheet rating.
10/10
Real Duty Cycle
Rated for 60 minutes of continuous shredding.
8/10
Drive Durability
Long-cycle motor and steel cutting head; outer bin is the weak point.
7/10
Bin & Feed Ease
6-gal pull-out bin and LEDs, but narrow throat and finicky seating reduce polish.
8/10
Noise Profile
Described as ultra-quiet and produces a manageable hum under load.
7/10
Safety Features
Auto-stop, overload, overheat, door-open and bin-full sensing; no SafeSense-style touch stop.
IDEAL FOR
- ·P-5 home-office privacy
- ·Long tax-record cleanouts
- ·Medical or client paperwork
- ·Quiet personal offices
NOT FOR
- ·Wide or awkward media
- ·Shared commercial departments
- ·Homes requiring touch sensing
DESIGN & ERGONOMICS
Tall, narrow, white tower looks cleaner than typical black office equipment. Casters, a 6-gal drawer and comprehensive status LEDs are good; the throat and bin alignment can feel tight.
LONGEVITY
Long-duty motor should serve well with oiling, but the bin and regional parts support are ordinary consumer-grade. No strong spare-parts program was found.
PRODUCT PHOTOS
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