Fellowes Powershred LX220 Micro-Cut Paper Shredder 20-Sheet
- 20 sheets per pass, micro-cut
- P-4 security level, 5/32 x 1/2 inch particles
- 8 gallon pull-out bin
- Up to 30 minutes of continuous shredding
- Jam Proof System detects and powers through jams
- SafeSense stops shredding near hands or pets
- 2 year machine, 7 year cutter warranty
- 16.5 W x 11.75 D x 23.25 H inches, 17.94 kg
Updated 25 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A capable micro-cut shredder for a home office or shared workspace that handles medium jobs in one go. The listing only covers paper, so do not count on it for cards or discs.
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ASIN: B07YQMMBYJModel: 5263501Category: Paper Shredders
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Overview
A shared office or home study is the setting for the Fellowes Powershred, a micro-cut paper shredder with a pull-out waste bin. A sensor halts the cutter when hands or pets come close, a jam system powers through overloads, and SilentShred aims for quiet running around coworkers.
Small micro-cut particles, a jam system and a hands and pets sensor make it a careful choice for personal records. The limitation is scope: the listing describes paper only, and the sheet limit per pass means big stacks go in batches.
Who it's for
Suited to a home study or small office where statements and personal papers get shredded in medium runs. A busy mailroom, or anyone destroying cards and discs, should look at other machines.
Pros and cons
- Micro-cut P-4 particles for sensitive papers
- Jam Proof System powers through jams
- SafeSense stops for hands or pets
- SilentShred for shared workspaces
- Credit card and CD shredding not listed
- Heavy at 17.94 kg listed weight
- Large stacks must be fed in batches
- Machine warranty shorter than the cutter's
Performance notes
Session size is governed by the per-pass sheet limit and the continuous run time, so large stacks are fed in rounds. The micro-cut head turns pages into small particles that are hard to reassemble, and the jam system senses an overload and powers through it instead of stalling.
Specifications
| Brand | Fellowes |
|---|---|
| Model | 5263501 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item weight | 39.55 pounds |
| Item dimensions d x W x h | 11.8 × 16.5 × 23.2 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Bin capacity | 8 gallons |
| Sheet capacity | 20 sheets |
| Noise feature | SilentShred |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Power source | Corded electric |
| Construction & materials | |
| Enclosure material | Plastic |
| Color | Black |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty description | 2 years |
| Other details | |
| Cut type | Micro Cut, 5/32 X 1/2 Inch Particles |
| Operation mode | Automatic |
| Safety features | SafeSense hands and pets sensor |
| Jam protection | Jam Proof System |
| Security level | P-4 |
| Continuous run time | Up to 30 minutes |
Frequently asked questions
What happens if paper jams in the Fellowes LX220?
The patented Jam Proof System automatically detects jams and powers through them, so you do not have to clear them by hand.
What does SafeSense do on the Fellowes LX220?
SafeSense Technology monitors the paper opening and immediately stops shredding when hands or pets are too close.
Is the Fellowes LX220 quiet enough for a shared office?
Fellowes describes SilentShred as ultra-quiet performance for shared workspaces. No decibel figure is listed.