Micro cut is a higher level of security than the cross cut – cutting your documents into up to 2000 pieces vs the cross cut of up to 400 pieces. The cut type for each is: P-5 Security Rating is micro cut at: 5/64” x 19/32” & P-4 Security Rating is cross cut at: 5/32" X 1 37/64"
Cross cut: Medium-sized particles, higher security, levels P-3 and P-4
Micro cut: Small particles, highest security, levels P-5 through P-7