X-ACTO Buzz Battery Powered Pencil Sharpener Blue: Electric Handheld Sharpener for Kids, Requires 4 AA Batteries
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This battery-operated pencil sharpener has received mixed feedback from guests. While some appreciate its portability and effectiveness in sharpening pencils quickly, many have encountered issues with battery installation, durability, and inconsistent sharpening performance. Guests have noted that it can be difficult to use, especially with colored pencils, and some have experienced mechanical failures shortly after purchase. Overall, it may serve well for occasional use but has limitations that guests should consider.
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2.6 out of 5 stars with 692 reviews
quality: 1.54 out of 5
value: 1.63 out of 5
10% would recommend
292 recommendations
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
19 October, 2026Verified purchase
Terrible!!
Really disappointed. Took forever to install batteries (4 is a lot). Then it worked for about a day. Emptying and replacing the cover was not easy. Then didn’t work at all and I thought the batteries were dead😬. Kept trying it and it worked a bit here and there, but very inconsistent. When it did work it sharpened well but not worth it. It’s a little more expensive than the basic sharpeners so I thought it would work better but no way. Wish I could get my money back even though it’s only about $6. Don’t spend your money on this😠.
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
19 October, 2026Verified purchase
junk
has been in the drawer for months. only used several times.
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
15 October, 2026Verified purchase
100% Junk
Absolutely fail on my end for not reading reviews before buying. Doesn’t sharpen at all, pencils get stuck inside, impossible to empty, total waste of money.
From X-ACTO team
Hello. Thank you for sharing your feedback about the X-ACTO Buzz Battery-Powered Pencil Sharpener. We are sorry to hear that the sharpener has not worked as expected and that pencils are getting stuck inside. To help resolve this, please check that the batteries are fresh and installed correctly, and ensure the pencil shavings container is properly seated and not overfilled. If a pencil becomes stuck, remove the batteries before carefully clearing the obstruction. Please do not force the pencil out. If the issue continues, please reach out to us via our Contact Us form on our website. We’re available Mon.-Fri. 9am - 5pm Eastern Time. Thank you! X-ACTO® Consumer Care
4 days ago
1 out of 5 stars
24 September, 2026Verified purchase
Dont buy
Dislike. Put batteries in and literally doesn’t turn on. Don’t buy this
From X-ACTO team
Hello. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with the X-ACTO Buzz Battery Powered Pencil Sharpener. We are sorry to hear that the sharpener did not turn on after you installed the batteries. Please make sure the batteries are fresh and inserted according to the polarity markings, and check that the shavings receptacle is fully inserted and secured. If the sharpener still does not operate, please reach out to us directly with your purchase details so we can assist you further. Your feedback is important to us and will be shared with our team. If you have any more feedback, please reach out to us via our Contact Us form on our website. We’re available Mon.-Fri. 9am - 5pm Eastern Time. Thank you! X-ACTO® Consumer Care
25 days ago
1 out of 5 stars
24 September, 2026Verified purchase
(no review title)
Awful. Cover for battery is so hard to get back on. Gets jammed constantly. Started just eating the pencils and sharpening nothing. Finally threw out 2 weeks into school.
From X-ACTO team
Hello. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with the X-ACTO Buzz Battery Powered Pencil Sharpener. We are sorry to hear about the repeated jamming and difficulty with the battery cover, especially after the sharpener began damaging pencils instead of sharpening them. For best results, make sure the pencil is inserted straight and gently, and avoid forcing it if the sharpener begins to jam. Checking that the shavings receptacle is properly seated and keeping the sharpening mechanism free of excess shavings may also help with performance. If the sharpener continues to jam or does not sharpen properly, please discontinue use and reach out to us directly with your purchase details so we can assist you further. Your feedback is important to us and will be shared with our team. If you have any more feedback, please reach out to us via our Contact Us form on our website. We’re available Mon.-Fri. 9am - 5pm Eastern Time. Thank you! X-ACTO® Consumer Care
25 days ago
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
23 September, 2026Verified purchase
(no review title)
It stopped working after 3 days. Changed the batteries, cleaned it. Nothing.
From X-ACTO team
Hello. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with the X-ACTO Buzz Battery Powered Pencil Sharpener. We are sorry to hear that the sharpener stopped working after only three days. Since you have already replaced the batteries and cleaned the unit, we understand how frustrating it must be to still have the same issue. As a final troubleshooting step, please make sure the shavings receptacle is fully inserted and securely in place. If the sharpener still does not operate, please reach out to us directly with your purchase details. Your feedback is important to us, and the concerns you raised will be shared with our team for review. If you have any more feedback, please reach out to us via our Contact Us form on our website. We’re available Mon.-Fri. 9am - 5pm Eastern Time. Thank you! X-ACTO® Consumer Care
26 days ago
3 out of 5 stars
17 September, 2026Verified purchase
(no review title)
Difficult to sharpen pencil and not break lead, maybe I need more practice ?
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
16 September, 2026Verified purchase
Poor Quality
This item chews up the colored pencils. I would not recommend this product.
From X-ACTO team
Hello. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with the X-ACTO Buzz Battery Powered Pencil Sharpener. We are sorry to hear that the sharpener did not work well with your colored pencils. For best results, use a sharpener-compatible pencil and insert the pencil gently without applying additional pressure. If the pencil is soft or has a delicate core, sharpening slowly and checking the point periodically may also help prevent excess material from being removed. Your feedback about the sharpener’s performance with colored pencils is important to us and will be shared with our team for review. If you have any more feedback, please reach out to us via our Contact Us form on our website. We’re available Mon.-Fri. 9am - 5pm Eastern Time. Thank you! X-ACTO® Consumer Care
26 days ago
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
11 September, 2026Verified purchase
(no review title)
It doesn’t work , this is the second one I’ve ordered, I don’t understand do they not Check products before they are packed and shipped, what a waste of money
From X-ACTO team
Hello. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with the X-ACTO Buzz Battery Powered Pencil Sharpener. We are very sorry to hear that the sharpener did not work and that this has happened with a second one. Having the same issue with two purchases is understandably frustrating, especially when you expect a new product to work as intended. As a quick troubleshooting step, please make sure four fresh AA batteries are installed correctly and that the shavings receptacle is fully inserted and secured. If the sharpener still does not operate, please contact us directly with your purchase details. Your feedback is important to us, and the concerns you raised will be shared with our team for review. If you have any more feedback, please reach out to us via our Contact Us form on our website. We’re available Mon.-Fri. 9am - 5pm Eastern Time. Thank you! X-ACTO® Consumer Care
26 days ago
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
4 September, 2026Verified purchase
Does not sharpen pencil evenly.
It did not sharpen the pencil evenly. Battery side heavier than sharpener side. It tip over and the cover broke.
From X-ACTO team
Hello. Thank you for sharing your experience with the X-ACTO Buzz Battery Powered Pencil Sharpener. We are truly sorry to hear that the sharpener did not sharpen the pencil evenly and that its weight distribution caused it to tip over, resulting in the cover breaking. We understand how frustrating it is when the sharpener does not remain stable during use. For best results, place the sharpener on a stable, level surface and insert the pencil straight into the sharpening opening without applying additional pressure. Keeping the sharpener on a non-slip surface may also help prevent it from tipping during use. Your feedback is important to us, and we will be sure to pass your comments along to our team. For further support, please reach out to us via our Contact Us form on our website. We’re available Mon.-Fri. 9am - 5pm Eastern Time. Thank you! X-ACTO® Consumer Care
1 month ago
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
31 August, 2026Verified purchase
Quit on 2nd Day!
Unfortanetly the sharpener quit working after 2 days of use!
From X-ACTO team
Hello. Thank you for sharing your experience with the X-ACTO Buzz Battery Powered Pencil Sharpener. We’re sorry to hear that the sharpener stopped working after only two days of use. We understand how frustrating that must be. As a quick troubleshooting step, please make sure the batteries are fresh and installed correctly, and check that the shavings receptacle is properly seated. If the sharpener still does not operate, please reach out to us via our Contact Us form on our website. We’re available Mon.-Fri. 9am - 5pm Eastern Time. Thank you! X-ACTO® Consumer Care
2 months ago
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
31 August, 2026Verified purchase
WARNING - read the reviews!
I bought this thinking oh this is simple and easy, I don’t use my pencils much but I never have sharpened ones when I do. 1) battery instructions were very confusing. 2) it didn’t work! 3) I must have gotten a piece of lead, or something stuck because it got super hot and started smoking after I had tried a few times and then literally melted the plastic above what I assume would be the motor. I made the return and got my money back, but be warned, you get what you pay for with this I guess…
From X-ACTO team
Hello Courtney, We’re very sorry to hear about your experience with the X-ACTO Buzz Battery Powered Pencil Sharpener. A product becoming excessively hot, smoking, or melting is not the expected performance, and we take this type of report seriously. We appreciate you bringing these concerns to our attention, please contact us directly to help you with the issues. For any additional questions or feedback, feel free to contact us through the "Contact Us" form on our official website. Our team is available Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Time. Warm regards, —X-ACTO Consumer Care
2 months ago
5 out of 5 stars
27 August, 2026Verified purchase
(no review title)
Works very well and durable , I carry it with me daily for when I need pencils and I’m assessing students .
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
24 August, 2026
Doesnt work and batteries dont fit
Batteries don’t fit and doesn’t actually sharpen pencils
From X-ACTO team
Hello. Thank you for sharing your experience with the X-ACTO Buzz Battery Powered Pencil Sharpener. We’re sorry to hear that the batteries do not fit properly and that the sharpener is not sharpening your pencils. We understand how frustrating it is when a new sharpener cannot be used as expected. As a quick check, please make sure four fresh AA batteries are inserted according to the polarity markings inside the battery compartment and that the battery cover is securely closed. Also, ensure the shavings receptacle is properly seated before use. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate you bringing this to our attention. If you have any more feedback, please reach out to us via our Contact Us form on our website. We’re available Mon.-Fri. 9am - 5pm Eastern Time. Thank you! X-ACTO® Consumer Care
2 months ago
1 out of 5 stars
22 August, 2026Verified purchase
(no review title)
Doesnt work. Cheap quality
From X-ACTO team
Hello. Thank you for sharing your experience with the X-ACTO Buzz Battery Powered Pencil Sharpener. We’re sorry to hear that the sharpener isn’t working and that you were disappointed with its quality. We understand how frustrating it is when a product doesn’t perform as expected. As a quick check, please make sure four fresh AA batteries are installed correctly according to the polarity markings and that the shavings receptacle is securely in place. If the sharpener still does not work, please reach out to us via our Contact Us form on our website. We’re available Mon.-Fri. 9am - 5pm Eastern Time. Thank you! X-ACTO® Consumer Care
2 months ago
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
20 August, 2026Verified purchase
(no review title)
Hard to open. Doesn’t sharpen color pencils well. Bad design overall.
From X-ACTO team
Hello. Thank you for sharing your experience with the X-ACTO Buzz Battery Powered Pencil Sharpener. We’re sorry to hear that you found the sharpener difficult to open and that it did not sharpen colored pencils well. We understand how frustrating that can be and appreciate your honest feedback about the overall design. For best results, make sure the pencil is inserted straight into the sharpening opening and allow the sharpener to do the work without applying excessive pressure. Fresh AA batteries can also help ensure the sharpener is operating at full power. We apologize that the sharpener did not meet your expectations, and we’ll share your feedback with our team. If you have any more feedback, please reach out to us via our Contact Us form on our website. We’re available Mon.-Fri. 9am - 5pm Eastern Time. Thank you! X-ACTO® Consumer Care
2 months ago
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
20 August, 2026Verified purchase
Worst pencil sharpener ever
Worst pencil sharpener ever. It doesn't sharpen them, it ruins them. The battery installation was unclear, which should tell you something. That should be the easy part, just putting the batteries in. The motor turns so fast it just chops up pencils. The shaving compartment is badly designed, small, and hard to put back. Waste of plastic.
From X-ACTO team
Hello. Thank you for sharing your detailed feedback on the X-ACTO Buzz Battery Powered Pencil Sharpener. We’re very sorry to hear about your experience. We understand how frustrating it must have been to have the sharpener damage your pencils rather than sharpen them properly, especially when you also found the battery installation unclear and the shavings compartment difficult to use. Your comments about the motor, battery compartment, shavings compartment, and overall design are important, and we’ll make sure this feedback is shared with our team for further review. For further support, please reach out to us via our Contact Us form on our website. We’re available Mon.-Fri. 9am - 5pm Eastern Time. Thank you! X-ACTO® Consumer Care
2 months ago
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
20 August, 2026Verified purchase
DO NOT BUY!!!
Wasn't able to sharpen a single pencil!! The batteries wouldn't fit and the whole thing fell apart the same day I opened it. My husband tried to put it back together but it was a lost cause and a waste of money.
From X-ACTO team
Hello. Thank you for sharing your experience with the X-ACTO Buzz Battery Powered Pencil Sharpener. We’re very sorry to hear that you weren’t able to sharpen a single pencil and that the batteries did not fit properly. Having the sharpener fall apart on the same day you opened it is especially disappointing. Your feedback about the battery compartment, sharpening performance, and the product coming apart is important and will be shared with our team. For further support, please reach out to us via our Contact Us form on our website. We’re available Mon.-Fri. 9am - 5pm Eastern Time. Thank you! X-ACTO® Consumer Care
2 months ago
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
17 August, 2026Verified purchase
DOESN'T WORK
sharpener doesn't work at all! I put brand new batteries in (which by the way battery lid is very hard to put back on) i triple checked that they were in the right direction and it still didnt work. I checked that the sharpener lid was on all the way but still nothing. Don't waste your money!
From X-ACTO team
Hello. Thank you for sharing your experience with the X-ACTO Buzz Battery Powered Pencil Sharpener. We’re very sorry to hear that the sharpener would not operate even with new batteries, and that you also had difficulty replacing the battery cover. We understand how frustrating that must have been. The sharpener uses four AA batteries, and you’ve already confirmed that they were installed correctly and that the sharpener lid was securely in place. Since the unit still isn’t working, please reach out to us directly with your order information and details about the issue so our team can provide further assistance. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate you bringing this to our attention. Reach out to us via our Contact Us form on our website. We’re available Mon.-Fri. 9am - 5pm Eastern Time. Thank you! X-ACTO® Consumer Care
2 months ago
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
16 August, 2026Verified purchase
Looks good but ate up my pencils
This sharpener ate up my pencils. Lead always broken. Was difficult to control. Seems to eat up batteries super fast and batteries are a pain to put in. The battery lid doesn’t snap in easily. Also difficult to empty. Shavings flew everywhere when I tried to open it. I don’t like it at all. I’m disappointed. I gave 3 stars for quality because it seems sturdy and looks like good materials. But the design isn’t working for me technically.
From X-ACTO team
Hello. Thank you for sharing such detailed feedback about the X-ACTO Buzz Battery Powered Pencil Sharpener. We’re sorry to hear that the sharpener has been frustrating to use, from broken leads and excessive pencil wear to the battery compartment and shavings container being difficult to manage. We understand how disappointing that must be, especially when the sharpener otherwise feels sturdy and well made. For best results, try inserting the pencil straight into the opening and using gentle, steady pressure rather than forcing it. The sharpener uses four AA batteries, so make sure they’re installed according to the polarity markings inside the compartment. We appreciate you taking the time to explain each of the issues you encountered. Your detailed feedback about the design and functionality is valuable and will be shared with our team. If the issue persists, please reach out to us via our Contact Us form on our website. We’re available Mon.-Fri. 9am - 5pm Eastern Time. Thank you! X-ACTO® Consumer Care
2 months ago