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Amazon Basics 12-Sheet Cross-Cut Paper and Credit Card Shredder vs Fellowes Powershred 79Ci 16-Sheet Cross-Cut Shredder
A sourced, side-by-side spec comparison. Amazon Basics 12-Sheet Cross-Cut Paper and Credit Card Shredder is cheaper at $33. Every spec and price links to its source.
Side by side
| Amazon Basics 12-Sheet Cross-Cut Paper and Credit Card Shredder | Fellowes Powershred 79Ci 16-Sheet Cross-Cut Shredder | |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $33 (Deal/street price (~$32.62 Slickdeals 2025; up to ~$45 retail); current production 'New Model' B0C6LZG69W) | $249.99 (Current retail at Staples (regular ref $630.99)) |
| Brand | Amazon Basics | Fellowes |
| Released | — | — |
| sheet capacity | 12 | 16 |
| cut type | cross_cut | cross_cut |
| security level | p3 | p4 |
| bin capacity gal | 5 | 6 |
| continuous run min | 9 | 20 |
| shreds cards staples | true | true |
| jam protection | true | true |
| release | — | — |
Sources — Amazon Basics 12-Sheet Cross-Cut Paper and Credit Card Shredder: amazon.com (verified 2026-06-19). Fellowes Powershred 79Ci 16-Sheet Cross-Cut Shredder: staples.com (verified 2026-06-19).