Aurora AS890C Cross-Cut Paper Shredder 8-Sheet
- 8 sheets per pass, cross cut
- 3.4 gallon basket, 125 sheet capacity
- 8.7 inch throat opening
- Credit cards, staples and paper clips shred too
- 70 dB listed noise level
- Auto start-stop with manual reverse for jams
- 1 year limited warranty
Updated 25 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A compact cross-cut shredder for a home desk that handles cards and stapled pages in small batches. The modest sheet count and no stated run time make it a poor match for long office sessions.
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ASIN: B000QX77WKModel: AS890CCategory: Paper Shredders
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Overview
Cross-cut blades in the Aurora head start on their own when paper enters the throat, then cut sheets, cards and staples into pieces that fall into the basket below. A manual reverse backs out a jam, while overload and overheat protection stop the motor under strain.
Home users get cross-cut shredding with card and staple handling in a small footprint, plus jam and heat safeguards. Its batch size is modest and the listing gives no continuous run time, so heavy mail days mean feeding in short rounds.
Who it's for
Households and small home desks that shred mail and old cards in small batches are its natural home. Teams with steady daily volume or anyone shredding discs should look at a larger machine, since discs are not mentioned.
Pros and cons
- Cross-cut output for private papers
- Handles credit cards, staples, paper clips
- Auto start-stop when paper enters
- Manual reverse clears paper jams
- Run time and cool-down not listed
- Modest sheet count per pass
- One year warranty only
Performance notes
Throughput is governed by the sheet limit per pass and the motor protection, which stops the unit when overloaded or hot and forces a pause. Feeding fewer sheets than the rating lowers jam risk, and the reverse switch backs out anything that stalls.
Specifications
| Brand | Aurora |
|---|---|
| Model | AS890C |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item weight | 8.4 pounds |
| Item dimensions | 7.5 × 12.6 × 14.8 inches |
| Throat width | 8.7 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Bin capacity | 3.4 gallons |
| Sheet capacity | 8 sheets |
| Basket sheet capacity | 125 sheets |
| Noise level | 70 dB |
| Construction & materials | |
| Enclosure material | Alloy Steel |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty | 1 year |
| Other details | |
| Cut type | Cross Cut |
| Operation mode | Automatic start-stop, manual reverse |
| Safety features | Overload and overheat protection |
| Shreds | Paper, credit cards, staples, paper clips |
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Aurora AS890C shredder?
The listed dimensions are 7.48 inches deep, 12.6 inches wide and 14.78 inches high, and it weighs 8.4 pounds.
How long can the Aurora AS890C run before it needs a rest?
The listing does not give a run time. It does include overheat protection, which stops the shredder when it gets too hot.
What happens if paper jams in the Aurora AS890C?
A manual reverse function backs the paper out, and overload protection stops the motor when too much is fed.