Fellowes Powershred Medium Office

The Fellowes Beswick Powershred Medium Office range covers eight shredders rated at DIN P-4 and P-5, spanning mini-cut and micro-cut options for personal through to small shared office use. The range divides into two families: the classic 6M and 10M for compact personal use, and the LX201, LX211, and LX221 series – each available in black and white – which form a modern micro-cut line with IntelliBAR technology, SafeSense, 100% Jam Proof systems, and pull-out bins of up to 30 litres. All models shred staples and credit cards. DigiShred supplies the full range to South African homes and offices, with guidance on which model suits your security level and daily volume requirements under POPIA.

Key facts:

1. Security levels: P-4 (6M and 10M) and P-5 (LX201, LX211, LX221 – all at 2x12mm micro-cut).
2. Sheet capacity ranges from 6 sheets (6M) to 20 sheets (LX221).
3. The LX series is available in black and white – same specs, colour choice only.
4. All LX models feature IntelliBAR, which signals when bin or sheet capacity is approaching the limit during shredding.
5. Micro-cut at P-5 produces over 2000 particles per A4 sheet – significantly more secure than standard P-4 cross-cut.

Which Models Are in the Powershred Medium Office Range?

The Medium Office range contains five distinct models across two product families, listed on the site as eight products due to the black and white colour variants of the LX series. All five models use Safety Lock or SafeSense, shred staples and credit cards, and are designed for individual or small team use.

6M:

1. Cut type: Mini-cut, 4x12mm
2. Security level: P-4
3. Sheet capacity: 6 sheets
4. Bin: 13L lift-off head
5. Run time: 5 minutes
6. Safety: Safety Lock
7. Can shred: Staples, credit cards, paper clips
8. Warranty: 1yr machine / 3yr cutter
9. Note: No spec tab – specs from bullet points only. Datasheet link on the product page is incorrect.

10M:

1. Cut type: Micro-cut (listed as MicroShred in spec tab)
2. Cut size: 3x10mm (spec tab) – bullet points state 2x12mm which conflicts
3. Security level: P-4 (spec tab) – bullet points state P-5 which conflicts
4. Sheet capacity: 10 sheets
5. Bin: 19L pull-out
6. Run time: 7 minutes
7. Throat width: 220mm
8. Safety: Safety Lock
9. Can shred: Staples, credit cards
10. Users: 1
11. Warranty: 2yr machine / 5yr cutter
12. Note: Download the datasheet before specifying – the product page contains conflicting information between the bullet points and the spec tab.

LX201 (Black or White):

1. Cut type: Micro-cut, 2x12mm
2. Security level: P-5, over 2000 particles per A4
3. Sheet capacity: 12 sheets
4. Bin: 22L pull-out
5. Run time: 10 minutes (several hundred sheets per run)
6. Safety: SafeSense
7. Jam prevention: 100% Jam Proof
8. Features: IntelliBAR, sleep mode
9. Note: No spec tab – specs from bullet points only.

LX211 (Black or White):

1. Cut type: Micro-cut, 2x12mm
2. Security level: P-5, over 2000 particles per A4
3. Sheet capacity: 15 sheets
4. Bin: 23L pull-out
5. Run time: 20 minutes (1000+ sheets per run)
6. Safety: SafeSense
7. Jam prevention: 100% Jam Proof
8. Features: IntelliBAR, sleep mode
9. Note: No spec tab – specs from bullet points only.

LX221 (Black or White):

1. Cut type: Micro-cut, 2x12mm
2. Security level: P-5, over 2000 particles per A4
3. Sheet capacity: 20 sheets
4. Bin: 30L pull-out
5. Run time: 25 minutes (2000+ sheets per run)
6. Safety: SafeSense
7. Jam prevention: 100% Jam Proof
8. Features: IntelliBAR, sleep mode
9. Note: No spec tab – specs from bullet points only.

How Do the Medium Office Models Compare?

Colour variants (black vs white) share identical specs on all LX models. Select based on aesthetics and environment.

Notes:

1. The 6M and 10M use Safety Lock, which manually disables the shredder. The LX series uses SafeSense, which stops shredding automatically when hands approach the paper entry – a different and more immediate safety mechanism.
2. None of the LX product pages publish a full spec tab or warranty period. Download each datasheet to confirm before specifying.
3. The 10M spec tab and bullet points conflict on cut size and security level. Use the spec tab (P-4, 3x10mm) as the authoritative source.

What Is the Difference Between the 6M and 10M and the LX Series?

The 6M and 10M are older-generation personal shredders with Safety Lock, lift-off or pull-out bins, and relatively short run times. The LX201, LX211, and LX221 are a newer generation with more advanced safety technology, IntelliBAR performance monitoring, larger bins, and a higher security level at P-5.

6M and 10M (classic personal models):

1. P-4 security – mini-cut or micro-cut at 4x12mm or 3x10mm.
2. Safety Lock – manual disable switch, no automatic hand detection.
3. No IntelliBAR, no 100% Jam Proof System.
4. Shorter run times (5 to 7 minutes) and smaller bins (13L to 19L).
5. Lower entry cost, suitable for light personal use.
6. No colour options – single design.

LX201, LX211, LX221 (newer LX generation):

1. P-5 security at 2x12mm micro-cut – over 2000 particles per A4, a full security level above the 6M and 10M.
2. SafeSense – automatically stops the motor when hands touch the paper opening, no manual switch required.
3. 100% Jam Proof System – handles overloads without manual clearing.
4. IntelliBAR – real-time indicator for bin fullness, sheet load, and run time remaining.
5. Sleep mode – automatically powers down after inactivity.
6. Larger bins (22L to 30L) and longer run times (10 to 25 minutes).
7. Available in black or white – same specs, two colour options.

Under POPIA, P-5 micro-cut at 2x12mm provides significantly stronger document destruction than P-4 and is the more defensible choice for environments that handle personal information on a regular basis. The LX series is the appropriate choice for home offices or small desks where POPIA compliance is a consideration.