Compare Fellowes paper shredder series
The security level
Fellowes Powershred: coarse to micro shreds
The more secure your information is, the smaller the shreds should be. The smaller the shreds, the higher the DIN norm. The Fellowes Powershred has models with a security level of DIN P-3 to DIN P-5. You can shred 1 A4 paper in up to 2000 shreds. These shredders make the smallest shreds, which is useful if you want to shred many privacy-sensitive documents.
Fellowes Automax: small shreds, but coarser
You want to shred privacy-sensitive documents, but they don't have to be micro shreds. The Fellowes Automax has models with a DIN P-4 security level. You can shred an A4 paper in up to 1200 shreds. This still allows you to shred information into irrecoverable shreds, so your documents won't end up in the wrong hands. It's most secure to shred with a DIN P-5 Powershred.
Shred automatically or manually
Fellowes Powershred: manual shredding
Paper shredders destroy manually or automatically. The Fellowes Powershred models only shred manually. With these models, you always shred the maximum number of sheets yourself, so it can take some time. Do you want to shred automatically? View the Automax models.
Fellowes Automax: automatic and manual shredding
The Fellowes Automax models shred automatically, so you save a lot of time. If you put too much paper in the Automax, it'll push the paper back automatically. All models have this automatic reverse function, which isn't the case in other series.
Usage situation
Fellowes Powershred: home and small office
You can use a paper shredder at home or at the office. This depends on the size of the shredder and the capacity of the container. The Powershred has models which are only suitable for home use, but also for a small office. Need to shred more? The Automax has models for a large office.
Fellowes Automax: large office
If you need to shred a lot, it's useful to have a container so you can keep going for a while. The Fellowes Automax models have a large throughput capacity and shred automatically. This makes these shredders suitable for a large office where you need to shred a lot of paper. You can also use these shredders at home.
Conclusion
Fellowes has shredders for home use and office use. If you need to do a lot shredding and want an automatic shredder, the Automax is the most suitable. The Powershred models are the standard models for any budget and you can use them at home or at the office.