Written by Kayleigh
Edited on
1 October 2025
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11:08
Compare the Leitz paper shredders
There are several differences between the Leitz paper shredders. For example, you can put up to 50 sheets of paper in the automatic input of the Leitz IQ Small Office Auto+. With the Home Office P4 and Office P5, you can manually add paper 10 sheets at a time. There are also differences in usage and cooling time. In this article, we'll tell you more about the differences between these paper shredders
Leitz IQ Home Office P4 vs Small Office Auto+ P4 vs. Office P5
- Leitz IQ Home Office P4
With 421 shreds per A4, privacy-sensitive data can't be recovered.
Prevent jammed paper with the anti-jam function.
After 6 minutes of use, the paper shredder cools down for 20 minutes.
- Leitz IQ Small Office Auto+ 50 P4
Shred paper for up to 10 minutes at a time.
Add up to 50 sheets to the automatic feeder at a time.
With 421 shreds per A4, privacy-sensitive data can't be recovered.
After 10 minutes of use, the paper shredder cools down for 45 minutes.
From
213,-
- Leitz IQ Office P5
Shred paper for up to 120 minutes at a time.
With ,000 shreds per A4 sheet, privacy-sensitive data can't be recovered.
Prevent jammed paper with the anti-jam function.
You can only add 10 sheets at a time.
From
346,-
Comparison
| Leitz IQ Home Office P4 | Leitz IQ Small Office Auto+ 50 P4 | Leitz IQ Office P5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper input | Manually | Manual and automatic | Manually |
| Maximum uninterrupted usage time | 6 minutes | 10 minutes | 120 minutes |
| Cooling period after use | 20 minutes | 45 minutes | 60 minutes |
| Safety level | DIN P-4 (421 shreds per A4) | DIN P-4 (421 shreds per A4) | DIN P-5 (2000 shreds per A4) |
Paper input
Home Office P4 and Office P5: manual paper input
With the Leitz IQ Home Office P4, you can manually add your paper. You can do this with 10 sheets at a time. Did you accidentally add more paper than that? The anti-jam function automatically pushes the paper out again. This prevents the paper from getting jammed in the paper shredder.
Small Office Auto+ 50 P4: automatic paper input
The Leitz IQ Small Office Auto+ 50 P4 has the Leitz IQ Autofeed function. Place up to 50 sheets in the input tray and the paper shredder does the rest. This saves you a lot of time if you regularly shred large documents. Prefer to enter your paper manually? Add 6 A4 sheets at a time.
Usage and cooling time
Home Office P4: 6 minutes of continuous shredding
You can shred up to 6 minutes in a row with the Leitz Home Office P4. After this, the shredder must cool down. This model cools down for about 20 minutes. After that, you can continue shredding paper. Due to the short usage time, the paper shredder is suitable for home use or a home office if you occasionally shred paper.
Small Office Auto+ 50 P4: 10 minutes of continuous shredding
With the Small Office Auto+ 50 P4, you can shred for 10 minutes in a row. Did you shred paper for 10 minutes in a row? The device must cool down for 45 minutes. So you can shred for quite a long time, but keep the long cooling time in mind. This model is suitable for a medium-sized office where people regularly shred paper.
Office P5: 120 minutes of continuous shredding
You can use the Leitz IQ Office P5 for up to 120 minutes without it needing to cool down. After these 2 hours, the shredder has to cool down for about 60 minutes. So you can shred for 2 hours in a row, which makes this model suitable for an office where people shred a lot of paper.
Conclusion
Do you occasionally shred a document? The Home Office P4 is enough for you. Want to regularly shred documents, but also save both time and manual work? Choose the Leitz IQ Small Office Auto+ 50 P4 with automatic input. Do you often shred a lot of paper? Choose a Leitz IQ Office P5. This allows you to shred 2 hours in a row.
Article by Kayleigh
Office Expert.
