--- product_id: 280886937 title: "Rexel X8 Manual Shredder" brand: "rexel" price: "R8138" currency: ZAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 category: "Rexel" url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/280886937-rexel-x8-manual-shredder store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # quiet operation 14L bin with window 8-sheet capacity Rexel X8 Manual Shredder **Brand:** rexel **Price:** R8138 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🗂️ Shred smarter, not harder — protect your secrets with style! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Rexel X8 Manual Shredder by rexel - **How much does it cost?** R8138 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/280886937-rexel-x8-manual-shredder) ## Best For - rexel enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted rexel brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Whisper-Quiet Performance:** Operate discreetly in your home office or shared workspace with noise levels at a subtle 68 dB. - • **Secure Cross-Cut Precision:** P4 security level ensures your confidential documents are shredded into unreadable pieces, protecting your privacy like a pro. - • **Spacious 14L Transparent Bin:** Less frequent emptying with a large bin and a clear window to monitor fill-level at a glance—stay efficient and mess-free. - • **Bulk-Friendly 8-Sheet Capacity:** Shred up to 8 sheets at once, saving you time and hassle during your busy workday. - • **Smart Manual Controls & Safety:** Forward/reverse functions prevent jams and extend shredder life, giving you full control and peace of mind. ## Overview The Rexel X8 Cross Cut Paper Shredder combines professional-grade P4 security with an 8-sheet capacity and a large 14L bin featuring a transparent window. Designed for quiet, efficient shredding in home or light office environments, it offers manual reverse/forward controls to prevent jams and ensure smooth operation. Compact and reliable, it’s the perfect tool to safeguard your sensitive documents with minimal fuss. ## Description Rexel X8 Cross Cut Paper Shredder, P4 Security, 8 Sheet, 14L Bin : desertcart.co.uk Review: Great for security, but do unplug when not is use. - I upgrade from a Rexel ribbon shredder, that I have had for over 20 years and is still working great, to this cross cut shredder for improved security. The shredded work great. However, after having it for a week, and it have been plugged into the mains from the start, I have just notice that there was a slight electrical smell coming from it and that the main switch was slightly warmer to the touch as the rest of the body. I use a thermal camera and saw that the body had a temperature of 19C and the switch 23C. I checked the power use and saw that the shredder is using 1 Watt (5vA) of power when switched off. I do not know if this a feature of this shredder, but in case it is, I would advise that you remove the mains plug when not in use. But all in all this is a great shredder and I hope that it will last as long as my old one. Follow up:- After 5 months of occasional use the shredder has completely stopped working. Spoke with the manufacturer and they told me to contact desertcart for a replacement, or repair. Unable to get hold of anyone at desertcart. They appear to be not interest in giving any customer support on an item that is still under warranty . Very disappointed, especially with being a longstanding customer of desertcart. Follow up: After navigating the desertcart customer service AI, I finally was given the option for a call back about the problem I am having. Spoke with two ladies who were very helpful and was offered to have the shredder replace with a new one and they would arrange for the old one to be collected. The collection and delivery happened within within 24 hours. Very happy about the outcome. Lets hope the new shredder preforms better than the previous. Also, a big thank you to Rexel customer support for assisting with this. Review: Rexel X8 Cross-Cut Paper Shredder - We bought the Rexel X8 to shred our mountain of paperwork that we had collected over the years, we've been using the shredder for a while now, it's not bad and does a good job of getting rid of confidential paper waste to secure standards. I wouldn't put in more that the recommmended number of pieces of paper, if you do this, it can become to much for the cogs inside and you will damage the shredder in no time if you keep over-loading it. Having fixed a number of types of shredders at work over the years, people putting to many sheets in at once, is on top of the list for damaging a shredder. If your using it continously, it tends to over-heat and you will need to let it cool down, this is a shame as this puts it in the home use catogory, rather than a busy office in my humble opinion. But it does do a great job of if you looking at occasional use through out the day, you will not be able to put a document back together after it's been cross-cut to secure standards Yashima ## Features - Effective product - Shreds staples and paper clips, designed for light to moderate use with a 14L bin capacity for less frequent emptying, Includes a transparent bin window to see when it is full - The X8A has a 3 minute continuous run time, features quiet shredding and a manual reverse/forward feature ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B08QSLZ1NV | | Antenna Location | Destruction of confidential documents, sensitive papers and other materials with personal or proprietary information | | Audible Noise | 68 Decibels | | Best Sellers Rank | 29,767 in Stationery & Office Supplies ( See Top 100 in Stationery & Office Supplies ) 42 in Shredders | | Brand | Rexel | | Brand Name | Rexel | | Capacity | 14 litres | | Colour | black | | Country of Origin | China | | Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 378 Reviews | | Cut Type | Cross Cut | | Cut type | Cross Cut | | Enclosure Material | Metal, Plastic | | Global Trade Identification Number | 05028252628235 | | Item Dimensions D x W x H | 15D x 32.1W x 37.7H centimetres | | Item Type Name | Rexel X8 Cross Cut Paper Shredder, Shreds 8 Sheets, P4 Security, Home/Home Office, 14 Litre Removable Bin, Quiet and Compact, Secure Range, 2020123 | | Item Weight | 4.82 Kilograms | | Manufacturer | Rexel | | Manufacturer Part Number | 2020123A | | Model Number | 2020123 | | Number of Items | 1 | | Operation Mode | Manual | | Other Special Features of the Product | Quiet Operation | | Product Warranty | 2 year manufacturer | | Recommended uses for product | Destruction of confidential documents, sensitive papers and other materials with personal or proprietary information Recommended uses for product Destruction of confidential documents, sensitive papers and other materials with personal or proprietary information See more | | Special feature | Quiet Operation | | Standard Sheet Capacity | 8 | | Unit Count | 1.0 count | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Rexel - **Capacity:** 14 litres - **Colour:** black - **Cut type:** Cross Cut ## Images ![Rexel X8 Manual Shredder - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71WskIIr0WL.jpg) ![Rexel X8 Manual Shredder - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71b9MTOCZQL.jpg) ![Rexel X8 Manual Shredder - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71AVd3ydgaL.jpg) ![Rexel X8 Manual Shredder - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71K0uXT+xEL.jpg) ![Rexel X8 Manual Shredder - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71n+kD54ryL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Style** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Hi can you tell me if you still recommend this Rexel shredder after purchasing it, trisha, thanks the X410 model £77** A: Yes. Chomps through lots without overheating or getting jammed. However I never try to use max sheets as never used a shredder that can do that for more than one feed if that. Only minor gripe is touch controls can be a bit temperamental - maybe I don’t have the right touch? **Q: After using for 3 minutes turned off for over an hour but it won’t star** A: Yep - mine does exactly the same. I've been putting mine in the fridge - really!!! Every time the red heat warning comes on, five minutes in the fridge sorts in for another few sheets. Maximum sheets on the shredder says 10. Mine struggles with 3, so 2 at a time is the norm. Then the damn thing overheats! They really are terrible things. **Q: can we cut bank card through this machine** A: Doesn"t even cut paper ! Do NOT waste your money **Q: Would this shred cardboard** A: I wouldn't recommend even trying to cut cardboard. This shredder seems to slow down with more than two sheets of A4. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great for security, but do unplug when not is use. *by M***K on 24 March 2023* I upgrade from a Rexel ribbon shredder, that I have had for over 20 years and is still working great, to this cross cut shredder for improved security. The shredded work great. However, after having it for a week, and it have been plugged into the mains from the start, I have just notice that there was a slight electrical smell coming from it and that the main switch was slightly warmer to the touch as the rest of the body. I use a thermal camera and saw that the body had a temperature of 19C and the switch 23C. I checked the power use and saw that the shredder is using 1 Watt (5vA) of power when switched off. I do not know if this a feature of this shredder, but in case it is, I would advise that you remove the mains plug when not in use. But all in all this is a great shredder and I hope that it will last as long as my old one. Follow up:- After 5 months of occasional use the shredder has completely stopped working. Spoke with the manufacturer and they told me to contact Amazon for a replacement, or repair. Unable to get hold of anyone at Amazon. They appear to be not interest in giving any customer support on an item that is still under warranty . Very disappointed, especially with being a longstanding customer of Amazon. Follow up: After navigating the Amazon customer service AI, I finally was given the option for a call back about the problem I am having. Spoke with two ladies who were very helpful and was offered to have the shredder replace with a new one and they would arrange for the old one to be collected. The collection and delivery happened within within 24 hours. Very happy about the outcome. Lets hope the new shredder preforms better than the previous. Also, a big thank you to Rexel customer support for assisting with this. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rexel X8 Cross-Cut Paper Shredder *by Y***A on 18 September 2025* We bought the Rexel X8 to shred our mountain of paperwork that we had collected over the years, we've been using the shredder for a while now, it's not bad and does a good job of getting rid of confidential paper waste to secure standards. I wouldn't put in more that the recommmended number of pieces of paper, if you do this, it can become to much for the cogs inside and you will damage the shredder in no time if you keep over-loading it. Having fixed a number of types of shredders at work over the years, people putting to many sheets in at once, is on top of the list for damaging a shredder. If your using it continously, it tends to over-heat and you will need to let it cool down, this is a shame as this puts it in the home use catogory, rather than a busy office in my humble opinion. But it does do a great job of if you looking at occasional use through out the day, you will not be able to put a document back together after it's been cross-cut to secure standards Yashima ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very quiet and shreds easily. *by R***E on 7 July 2026* Really quiet, great value for money. ## Frequently Bought Together - Rexel X8 Cross Cut Paper Shredder, Shreds 8 Sheets, P4 Security, Home/Home Office, 14 Litre Removable Bin, Quiet and Compact, Secure Range, 2020123 - Fellowes Shredder Oil for Micro Cut and Cross Cut Paper Shredders, 355ml - Shredder Oil Lubricant - Cathedral Products Pack of 12 Shredder Lubrication Sheets - Great alternative to messy oil --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/280886937-rexel-x8-manual-shredder](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/280886937-rexel-x8-manual-shredder) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Africa* *Store origin: ZA* *Last updated: 2026-10-09*