Concept · Updated October 2026 · By the OfficeRated team
Cross-Cut vs Micro-Cut Shredders, Compared on the Specs
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Cross-cut shredders cut paper into rectangular confetti; micro-cut shredders cut it into much smaller particles. Shredders are rated P-1 to P-7 under the DIN 66399 standard; the higher the number, the smaller the pieces (P-4: particles up to 160 mm²; P-5: up to 30 mm²; P-7: up to 5 mm²). See security levels explained.
What our catalog shows
| Cross-cut | Micro-cut | |
|---|---|---|
| Models in catalog | 75 | 24 |
| Security ratings listed | P-3, P-4, P-5, P-7 | P-4, P-5, P-7 |
| Sheets per pass (range, where published) | 5–650 | 4–26 |
| Bin capacity, gal (range, where published) | 4–120 | 4.4–46.2 |
| With a verified Amazon link | 25 | 6 |
Figures are counted from the specification sheets in our catalog (manufacturer sources linked on each model page). Ranges only include models whose maker publishes the figure.
Cross-cut models with a verified Amazon listing
Sorted by sheets per pass (highest first), then name. This is a spec sort, not a ranking.
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| Model | Cut type | Security level (DIN 66399) | Sheets per pass | Bin capacity | Duty cycle (run / cool, min) | Auto-feed | Where to buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formax FD 8502AF | Cross-cut | P-4 | 175 (auto-feed; 22–24 hand-feed) | 26 gal | n/a | Yes | Check price on Amazon ↗ |
| Formax FD 8806CC | Cross-cut | P-3 | 90 (up to 90 (70 gsm)) | 36 gal | Continuous | No | Check price on Amazon ↗ |
| Intimus 175 CP4 | Cross-cut | P-4 | 50 (up to 50) | 46.25 gal | Continuous | No | Check price on Amazon ↗ |
| Formax FD 8602CC | Cross-cut | P-4 | 35 (33–35 (70 gsm)) | 33 gal | n/a | No | Check price on Amazon ↗ |
| Formax FD 8652CC | Cross-cut | P-4 | 32 | 53 gal | n/a | No | Check price on Amazon ↗ |
| Fellowes Powershred 425Ci | Cross-cut | P-4 | 30 | 30 gal | Continuous | No | Check price on Amazon ↗ |
Micro-cut models with a verified Amazon listing
Sorted by sheets per pass (highest first), then name. This is a spec sort, not a ranking.
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| Model | Cut type | Security level (DIN 66399) | Sheets per pass | Bin capacity | Duty cycle (run / cool, min) | Auto-feed | Where to buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fellowes Powershred LX220 | Micro-cut | P-4 | 20 | n/a | n/a | No | Check price on Amazon ↗ |
| Fellowes AutoMax 600M | Micro-cut | P-5 | 14 (600 auto) | 22 gal | Continuous | Yes | Check price on Amazon ↗ |
| Fellowes Microshred 99Ms | Micro-cut | P-5 | 14 | 9 gal | 20 on / n/a off | No | Check price on Amazon ↗ |
| Fellowes Powershred LX41 | Micro-cut | P-4 | 8 | 4.4 gal | 5 on / 30 off | No | Check price on Amazon ↗ |
| Formax FD 8304CC | Micro-cut | P-5 | 7 (6–7 (70 gsm)) | 10.5 gal | n/a | No | Check price on Amazon ↗ |
| Fellowes AutoMax 100MA | Micro-cut | P-4 | n/a (100 auto) | 4.5 gal | 7 on (manual) / 10 on (auto) | Yes | Check price on Amazon ↗ |