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Swordfish 800XC 8 Sheet Cross Cut Paper/Document Shredder - Blue

3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars 120 ratings

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Blue
Cut type Cross Cut
Brand Swordfish
Capacity 14 litres
Colour Blue
Special feature cross cut

About this item

  • Shreds up to 8 Sheets of 75gsm Paper
  • Large 14 Litre Waste Bin
  • Also Shreds Credit/Debit Cards and Small Staples
  • Reverse Function
  • Shreds an A4 Sheet into Approx. 350 Pieces

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Swordfish Brands Paper Shredders
Swordfish Paper Shredders

Our Swordfish shredders, whether used at home or in the office, are the most secure and convenient way to dispose of your documents.

With the ever-growing concerns surrounding data security and fraud, you can never be too careful. Our fine-cut shredders ensure your confidentiality and protect your identity, while ensuring GDPR compliance.

From occasional use at home, to continuous use in the office, the different specifications and capabilities of Swordfish's shredder range make it easier to find the right shredder for you.

The Swordfish 800XC 8-Sheet Cross-Cut Paper Shredder

800xc

Super-fast and highly secure – the 800XC shredder doesn’t compromise on function, style or security.

Swordfish’s light-duty paper shredder is super-fast! With a cutting speed of 2.5 metres/min, it shreds 8 sheets of paper in just 7 seconds.

It also has a longer duty cycle than most shredders in its class, which means that it is capable of shredding over 335 sheets of paper in an hour.

The cross-cut machine shreds up to 8 sheets of 80gsm paper in one pass, with each sheet cut into 400 tiny pieces, ensuring your data is disposed of securely. The 800XC shreds credit cards and staples and features a reverse function clearing jams.

The 15 litre waste bin can hold up to 120 sheets of paper and unlike most plastic bins, its black metal mesh bin isn’t just stylish, it also makes it easier to monitor when the bin needs emptying.

The easy-lift head bin type also makes for quick and easy disposals.

Swordfish 800XC DIN Level P-3

The 800XC complies with DIN P-4 Security Class Level, helping protect highly sensitive and confidential data by using Swordfish's tried & tested technology.

Swordfish 800XC shreds up to 8 sheets of A4 80gsm paper in one pass

Swordfish's 800XC paper shredder shreds up to 8 sheets of 80gsm paper in each pass, allowing you to shred 335 sheets in one hour.

Swordfish 800XC shreds paper into 4x45mm pieces

Each A4 sheet is shredded into 400 cross-cut (4x39mm) particles, ensuring GDPR compliance and a higher level of security against identity theft.

Swordfish 800XC Paper Shredder shreds bank/credit cards and small staples

The 800XC paper shredder can also shred credit/bank cards, as well as small staples, helping you protect all your private data.

Customer Reviews
3.9 out of 5 stars
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3.3 out of 5 stars
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3.8 out of 5 stars
120
4.2 out of 5 stars
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4.4 out of 5 stars
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4.4 out of 5 stars
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Price £50.00 £79.99 £85.73 £97.04 £119.99
Suitability Home Home Home Home Home & Small Office Home & Small Office
Sheet Capacity (80gsm) 6 8 8 8 8 10
Cut Type / Particle Size Cross / 4x28 Cross / 4x28 Cross / 4x39 Cross / 5x38 Micro / 4x10 Cross / 4x33
DIN 66399 Security Levels: Paper/Credit Cards/CDs & DVDs P-4 / E-3 / - P-4 / E-3 / - P-4 / E-3 / - P-3 / E-2 / - P-4 / E-3 / - P-4 / E-3 / -
Approximate Number of Pieces an A4 Page is Shredded Into 555 555 400 330 1,560 470
Speed (m/minute) 2.0 2.0 2.5 2.25 1.8 1.8
Waste Bin Type Easy-lift Head Easy-lift Head Easy-lift Head Slide-Out Slide-Out Slide-Out
Bin Size (Litres / Sheets) 11 / 65 15 / 115 15 / 120 10 / 50 19 / 250 19 / 170
Duty Cycle ON (Minutes) 2 2 2 3 3 3
Approximate Number of Sheets Per Hour 160 220 335 370 300 450

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3.8 out of 5 stars
120 global ratings

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Customers find the shredder offers good value for money and is easy to use. They appreciate its quick shredding speed and 8-page shredding capacity. However, opinions differ on functionality, build quality, noise level, and ease of cleaning.

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13 customers mention ‘Value for money’13 positive0 negative

Customers like the value for money. They say it seems to be good value for money.

"Very sturdy and good value for money" Read more

"...It seems to be very good value for money." Read more

"...The quality of the machine far exceeds the very reasonable price paid. Yes, your documents are shredded beyond 'repair'. It is also very easy to use...." Read more

"...This one however does the job very efficiently and well at a reasonable price. Thoroughly recommend." Read more

11 customers mention ‘Shredding speed’11 positive0 negative

Customers like the shredding speed. They say it's an excellent shredder, shredding is quick, and keeps on shredding. The 8-page shredding feature is also appreciated.

"...It otherwise delivers the objective of shredding sheets of paper that you do not want others to read when throwing away." Read more

"I like this shredder a lot due to its 8 page shredding facility, it really does the job too! Very easy to clean and good size basket...." Read more

"...It does what it is supposed to do. Shredding is quick...." Read more

"Basically a good shredder, but the open mesh of the bin allows dust and tiny pieces of paper to leak out. A clear liner would have been a good idea." Read more

8 customers mention ‘Ease of use’6 positive2 negative

Customers find the paper shredder easy to use and efficient. They mention it's quick but quite noisy.

"...Yes, your documents are shredded beyond 'repair'. It is also very easy to use. Money well spent. I highly recommend the Swordfish 800XC." Read more

"Just got it. Quiet, quick and works as described - hoping it stays that way unlike the Fellowes one it replaces." Read more

"It needs a bit of persuasion to work. It gets overheated quickly and stops working and has to rest for about 20 minutes before it works again...." Read more

"Other shredder had broken. This a lot easier to use" Read more

5 customers mention ‘Cut quality’5 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the shredder's quality. They say it cuts paper and cards well, with a cross-cut shredding pattern that is great for security. The shredder also cuts documents into small pieces.

"...The cross cut shredding is great from a security point of view and has one rather unexpected bonus...." Read more

"...unlike other shredders this one cuts into very small pieces, I like jigsaws but could never attempt to put the contents of the basket together again." Read more

"Excellent piece of kit. Much better cut that the old 'diamond' shape cuts of my previous one which I overloaded...." Read more

"Very happy with this product ! Cuts the paper and cards very well! Worth every penny! I will recomend this to everyone !..." Read more

39 customers mention ‘Functionality’26 positive13 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the paper shredder's functionality. Some find it adequate for home use, sturdy, and good value for money. Others report issues like clogging, stopping working properly, or being useless right from the start.

"...Not too heavy to move around, compact for easy storage and quite sturdy. For home use it's ideal. Added a few days later:..." Read more

"...It gets overheated quickly and stops working and has to rest for about 20 minutes before it works again...." Read more

"...several shredders, I am happy to report that this one is still working well and doing what it was sold for – shredding paper and credit cards...." Read more

"...It worked ok in reverse, but stedfastly refused to shred any more sheets The shredder was not blocked at the time either." Read more

21 customers mention ‘Build quality’9 positive12 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the shredder's build quality. Some find it sturdy and reliable, shredding quickly with a mesh bin that is easy to check. Others report issues like the machine not finishing shredding the current piece of paper, breaking within 5 minutes, or having flimsy wheels. The shredder quickly fouls up after 2-3 passes.

"...It worked ok in reverse, but stedfastly refused to shred any more sheets The shredder was not blocked at the time either." Read more

"...Not too heavy to move around, compact for easy storage and quite sturdy. For home use it's ideal. Added a few days later:..." Read more

"...Also, sometimes the machine does not finish shredding the current piece of paper before it just comes to a complete stop...." Read more

"...is still working well and doing what it was sold for – shredding paper and credit cards...." Read more

9 customers mention ‘Noise level’5 positive4 negative

Customers have different views on the noise level of the paper shredder. Some find it quieter than their previous shredder and a good purchase, while others mention it's quite noisy.

"Just got it. Quiet, quick and works as described - hoping it stays that way unlike the Fellowes one it replaces." Read more

"This shredder is the loudest thing I have ever purchased. The machine overheats very easily, and does not shred paper very well...." Read more

"Performs as described - a sound purchase" Read more

"Works very well and quieter than my last shredder. even survived the delivery man dropping it over my back gate (5ft High??) onto a concrete path." Read more

6 customers mention ‘Ease of cleaning’3 positive3 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the ease of cleaning. Some find the basket lightweight and easy to empty, while others mention it gets dusty after long use. The open mesh of the bin allows dust and tiny pieces of paper to leak, and the separators bend and distort, allowing fouling and breakage.

"...The basket is lightweight and easy to empty - not too bothered about a few bits of paper dropping on floor when lifting lid off - it's a shredder..." Read more

"Basically a good shredder, but the open mesh of the bin allows dust and tiny pieces of paper to leak out. A clear liner would have been a good idea." Read more

"...Very easy to clean and good size basket. Has never over heated as long as you use it sensably it just keeps on shredding." Read more

"...after on 2-3 passes, and the separators bend and distort, allowing even more fouling and ultimately breakage of the separators...." Read more

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  • Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 14 November 2014
    Colour Name: BlackVerified Purchase
    Spent a lot of time choosing as there are so many out there. Found all the reviews most helpful and glad I chose this particular model. Does just what it says. Have had a few days and works like a dream.The basket is lightweight and easy to empty - not too bothered about a few bits of paper dropping on floor when lifting lid off - it's a shredder when all said and done. Not too heavy to move around, compact for easy storage and quite sturdy.
    For home use it's ideal.

    Added a few days later:
    Unfortunately, my shredder suffered the fate of several others on here it would seem. Forward shredding mode stopped working and would only work in reverse. Short of turning the whole thing upside down there was no alternative but to return for refund rather than replacement.
    On the positive side the return process was smooth and easy; item collected next day and refund received very quickly too.
    Disappointed but there you go; back to drawing board.
    8 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 13 June 2015
    Colour Name: BlackVerified Purchase
    We bought this about a month ago and having scrapped several shredders, I am happy to report that this one is still working well and doing what it was sold for – shredding paper and credit cards. The mess catching basket is relatively small but makes the amount of shredded paper easy to see. The cross cut shredding is great from a security point of view and has one rather unexpected bonus. All of our shredded paper now goes into the cat tray, they like it, we like it and it ensures that no one wants to look at our private papers! All in all this machine does what it sets out to do and a worthy five star buy.
    3 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 26 September 2016
    Colour Name: BlackVerified Purchase
    After just one usage - just 50 sheets shredded with a maximum 4 sheets at a time and then left for two hours to rest, this item would not shred any more. It worked ok in reverse, but stedfastly refused to shred any more sheets The shredder was not blocked at the time either.
  • Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 21 May 2017
    Colour Name: BlackVerified Purchase
    Still going strong after about 18 months of light domestic use. I tend to use this shredder for occasional bouts of intense shredding. It tends to get warm after about 5 minutes of stuffing multiple sheets into its gaping maw. I then let it rest for a few minutes to cool down before continuing as previous shredders (of different makes) seem to give up the ghost quite quickly when they get warm.
    Before emptying the basket I run the motor in reverse to clear any clogging of the cutter bar so that when the cutter is removed from the basket there are only minimal amounts of paper waste flying on to the floor. I then place a pedal bin liner over the basket and invert the basket and thus emptying it without mess.
    I believe that this is a good product for domestic use, as I do not use it heavily I cannot say if it would stand up well to the rigours of office usage.
    2 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 11 February 2015
    Colour Name: BlackVerified Purchase
    This shredder is the loudest thing I have ever purchased. The machine overheats very easily, and does not shred paper very well. The sensor to see if there is a piece of paper present is in the center, and it is a manual switch that is triggered when paper is pushed across it. It is not an optical sensor like modern shredders, where there are multiple sensors.

    Sometimes, when I put paper to the right of the sensor, it doesn't start shredding. Also, sometimes the machine does not finish shredding the current piece of paper before it just comes to a complete stop. The security of the shredder does not seem good enough either, it cuts so straight that you could pick up the pieces and put the entire document back together!
    2 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 27 June 2015
    Colour Name: BlackVerified Purchase
    It needs a bit of persuasion to work. It gets overheated quickly and stops working and has to rest for about 20 minutes before it works again. Also the paper gets stuck regularly in the cutters and it is an effort to clear that out. It otherwise delivers the objective of shredding sheets of paper that you do not want others to read when throwing away.
  • Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 13 November 2019
    Colour Name: BlackVerified Purchase
    Very sturdy and good value for money
  • Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 6 May 2014
    Colour Name: BlackVerified Purchase
    I like this shredder a lot due to its 8 page shredding facility, it really does the job too!
    Very easy to clean and good size basket. Has never over heated as long as you use it sensably it just keeps on shredding.
    4 people found this helpful
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