⁦Compare HP Pro Shredder Auto 400 MC vs OneShred 12CC Shredder⁩

A full comparison of HP products on price, Model Name, Art. No, Rated Input, Power (Watt), and technical specs.

Best Overall ⁦HP Pro Shredder Auto 400 MC⁩

⁦Pro Shredder Auto 400 MC⁩

P-5 Security Larger Bin

HP Pro Shredder Auto 400MC, document shredder, Microcut, P-5 security, 400-sheet auto feed, 10-sheet manual fe…

$1,250.00

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Smaller and Lighter ⁦HP OneShred 12CC Shredder⁩

⁦OneShred 12CC Shredder⁩

12-Sheet Manual Feed Lower Power Draw

HP OneShred 12CC, document shredder, cross-cut shredder, P-4 security, 12-sheet capacity, credit card shreddin…

$175.00

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Specifications

Specification ⁦Pro Shredder Auto 400 MC⁩ ⁦OneShred 12CC Shredder⁩
Price $1,250.00 $175.00
Model Name ⁦HP Pro Shredder Auto 400MC⁩ ⁦HP OneShred 12CC⁩
Art. No 2823 2802
Rated Input ⁦220V-240V~, 50HZ⁩ ⁦220-240VAC, 50/60Hz⁩
Power (Watt) 414 300
Current (A) 1.8 1.4
Motor type DC motor DC
Shred capacity (sheets A4, 80g) 10 12
Shred media, manual feed 400 paper,staples, clips, credit card
Shred media, automatic feed paper, staples, clips, credit cards, CDs
Cut type Microcut Cross cut
Throat width ⁦240 mm⁩ ⁦220 mm⁩
Cut size ⁦2*12 mm⁩ ⁦4*35 mm⁩
Security level (DIN 66399) ⁦P-5⁩ ⁦P-4⁩
Rated sheet shredding speed ⁦1.8 m/min⁩ ⁦1.8 m/min⁩
Run time, manual feed (minutes) Photo sensor min ⁦6 min⁩
Run time, automatic feed (minutes) ⁦Manual: 30 Auto: 240 min⁩
Cooling time ⁦45 min⁩ ⁦50 min⁩
Overheat indicator Yes Yes
Overload indicator Yes Yes
Bin full indication Yes
Bin open indicator Yes
Automatic Reverse Function / Anti Jam Yes Yes
Standby indication Yes
Patented staples/clips Yes
Bin capacity ⁦53 l⁩ ⁦23 l⁩
Noise level ⁦60 dB⁩ ⁦65 dB⁩
Bin style Pullout Lift head
Castors Yes
Reverse Function (Auto or Manual) Both Auto and Manual Reverse
Lock system Yes, four digital code
Unit weight 25.6 5.9
Packaging Dimensions ⁦505x605x884 mm⁩ ⁦343x238x388 mm⁩
Weight Product + Packaging 29,2 6.5
Carton Dimensions ⁦493x358x405 mm⁩
Quantity / Carton 1 2
Carton Weight 14.9
Cartons per Palette 16
Barcode (unit) 4030152028023
Barcode (carton) 4030152128020
Dimensions and Weight
Product Dimensions ⁦400x500x764 mm⁩ ⁦345x235x485 mm⁩

Summary: Which Shredder Should You Choose?

Choose Auto 400 MC if you need:

  • Microcut shredding with 2×12 mm particles and DIN 66399 P-5 security.
  • A large 53-liter pullout bin with a bin-full indicator.
  • Quieter 60 dB operation and a shorter 45-minute cooling time.
  • Castors for easier movement.

Choose OneShred 12CC if you need:

  • Manual shredding of up to 12 A4 sheets at 80 gsm per pass, compared with 10 sheets.
  • A smaller unit weighing only 5.9 kg.
  • A lower rated power draw of 300 watts.

Decision: Auto 400 MC is the stronger overall option because of its higher security level, larger bin, and additional status features. OneShred 12CC remains more suitable when compact dimensions, low weight, and higher manual sheet capacity matter most.

What Is the Difference Between HP Pro Shredder Auto 400 MC and HP OneShred 12CC Shredder?

Both shredders use a DC motor, offer a rated shredding speed of 1.8 m/min, and include automatic reverse for jam prevention. Each also provides overheat and overload indicators and operates on a 220–240 V supply.

Auto 400 MC uses 2×12 mm Microcut particles with P-5 security, while 12CC uses 4×35 mm cross-cut particles rated at P-4. The former also has a 53-liter bin versus 23 liters, operates at 60 rather than 65 dB, and requires 45 rather than 50 minutes of cooling. It additionally includes a bin-full indicator and castors. In contrast, 12CC handles 12 manual-feed sheets instead of 10, draws 300 rather than 414 watts, and weighs 5.9 kg compared with 25.6 kg.

Auto 400 MC benefits users who prioritize finer document destruction, larger waste capacity, and easier bin-status monitoring. OneShred 12CC may better suit users who prioritize compact dimensions, low weight, and greater manual sheet capacity per pass.

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