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38 paper shredders from Bfkryp, Aurora, Bonsaii and more. Most cost $43 to $847, and half cost less than $89.

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AuroraSpec score 8.2

Micro cut, Up to 8 sheets

+Micro-cut shreds paper for high security
+Meets P-4 security level
+Shreds credit cards
−Shreds up to 8 sheets per pass
$52.98-9%List: $57.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:37 PST - Details
AuroraSpec score 8.2

Micro cut, 9 to 14 sheets

+P-5 security level for highly sensitive documents
+Micro cut shredding
+Shreds 9 to 14 sheets at a time
$168.80-5%Was: $178.37
as of 11/04/2026 12:37 PST - Details
AuroraSpec score 8.6

Cross cut, 15 to 24 sheets

+Shreds 15 to 24 sheets per pass
+Anti-jam feature reduces paper jams
+Shreds CDs and credit cards
−Crosscut is less secure than micro-cut
$139.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:37 PST - Details
AuroraSpec score 8.0

Cross cut, Up to 8 sheets

+Crosscut shreds paper into small pieces
+Shreds credit cards
+Shreds up to 8 sheets per pass
−Crosscut is less secure than micro-cut
−Does not list CD shredding
$44.98-10%List: $49.98
as of 11/04/2026 12:38 PST - Details
AuroraSpec score 8.2

Micro cut, 9 to 14 sheets

+Micro-cut shreds paper for high security
+Shreds CDs and credit cards
+Shreds 9 to 14 sheets per pass
−Micro-cut output is slower than strip cut
$149.80
as of 11/04/2026 12:37 PST - Details
AuroraSpec score 8.5

Cross cut, 9 to 14 sheets

+Anti-jam feature reduces paper jams
+Crosscut shreds paper into small pieces
+Shreds CDs and credit cards
−Crosscut is less secure than micro-cut
$97.46
as of 11/04/2026 12:37 PST - Details
BonsaiiSpec score 8.0

Cross cut, 9 to 14 sheets

+P-4 security level for sensitive documents
+Cross-cut shredding for higher security than strip cut
+Shreds credit cards for identity protection
−Sheet capacity of 9 to 14 sheets is modest for large volumes
$59.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:41 PST - Details
AuroraSpec score 7.8

Strip cut, Up to 8 sheets

+Portable design with extendable arm
+Shreds credit cards
+Shreds up to 8 sheets per pass
−Strip cut is less secure than micro-cut
−Does not include a wastebasket
$34.38
as of 11/04/2026 12:37 PST - Details
AuroraSpec score 8.6

Cross cut, 15 to 24 sheets

+Shreds 15 to 24 sheets per pass
+Anti-jam feature reduces paper jams
+Shreds CDs and credit cards
−Crosscut is less secure than micro-cut
$139.98
as of 11/04/2026 12:37 PST - Details
AuroraSpec score 8.0

Cross cut, Up to 8 sheets

+Cross cut shredding
+Shreds up to 8 sheets at a time
+Shreds credit cards
$42.62
as of 11/04/2026 12:37 PST - Details
StaplesSpec score 8.5

Cross cut, 9 to 14 sheets

+Cross cut pattern for higher document security
+Anti-jam feature reduces paper jams
+Shreds credit cards and staples
$68.99
as of 11/04/2026 04:39 PST - Details
AuroraSpec score 8.2

Micro cut, 9 to 14 sheets

+Micro-cut shreds paper for high security
+Shreds CDs and credit cards
+Shreds 9 to 14 sheets per pass
No current price. Check it at the store.
AuroraSpec score 8.6

Cross cut, 15 to 24 sheets

+Anti-jam feature reduces paper jams
+Shreds 15 to 24 sheets at a time
+Shreds CDs and credit cards
$239.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:37 PST - Details
BonsaiiSpec score 8.0

Cross cut, 9 to 14 sheets

+P-4 security level for sensitive documents
+Cross-cut shredding for higher security than strip cut
+Shreds credit cards for identity protection
−Sheet capacity of 9 to 14 sheets is modest for large volumes
$64.99-28%List: $89.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:41 PST - Details
Ideal.Spec score 8.3

Cross cut, 25 sheets or more

+25 sheets or more: the highest sheet capacity of the 73 here
+Takes credit cards: only 38 of 146 here have one
$1,950.01-23%List: $2,549.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:34 PST - Details
QuestlemonSpec score 8.0

Cross cut, Up to 8 sheets

+P-4 security level for sensitive documents
+Cross cut pattern for higher document security
+Shreds credit cards
−Limited to up to 8 sheets per pass
$59.99-14%List: $69.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:48 PST - Details
BonsaiiSpec score 7.8

Strip cut, Up to 8 sheets

+Takes credit cards: only 38 of 146 here have one
−Strip cut: 69 of the 78 here have a higher cut
$32.99-8%List: $35.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:41 PST - Details
AuroraSpec score 9.0

Micro cut, 25 sheets or more

+Auto feed handles 25 or more sheets
+Micro-cut shreds paper for high security
+Meets P-4 security level
−Does not list CD shredding
$219.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:38 PST - Details
BonsaiiSpec score 8.5

Cross cut, 9 to 14 sheets

+P-4 security level for sensitive documents
+Anti-jam system reduces paper clogging
+Shreds CDs for discarding sensitive optical media
−Sheet capacity of 9 to 14 sheets is modest for large volumes
$93.49-12%List: $106.24
as of 11/04/2026 13:41 PST - Details
BonsaiiSpec score 8.0

Cross cut, 9 to 14 sheets

+Cross-cut shredding for higher security than strip cut
+Shreds credit cards for identity protection
+5.5-gallon bin with transparent window for fill level
−Sheet capacity of 9 to 14 sheets is modest for large volumes
$58.99-5%List: $61.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:41 PST - Details
BonsaiiSpec score 8.0

Cross cut, Up to 8 sheets

+P-4 security level for sensitive documents
+Cross cut shredding for paper
+Shreds credit cards along with paper
−Shreds up to 8 sheets, the smallest capacity in this set
$38.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:41 PST - Details
SuntikoSpec score 8.5

Cross cut, Up to 8 sheets

+P-4 security level for sensitive documents
+Cross cut pattern for higher document security
+Anti-jam feature with reverse mode
−Limited to up to 8 sheets per pass
$42.99
as of 11/04/2026 05:36 PST - Details
WoolscheSpec score 8.5

Cross cut, Up to 8 sheets

+P-4 security level for sensitive documents
+Cross cut pattern for home privacy
+3.45 gallon basket holds more shredded paper
−Shreds up to 8 sheets per pass
$42.99
as of 11/04/2026 08:37 PST - Details
BonsaiiSpec score 7.8

Strip cut, Up to 8 sheets

+Strip-cut design for everyday paper shredding
+Shreds up to 8 sheets at a time
+Handles CDs and credit cards
−Strip cut leaves larger pieces than micro cut
$38.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:41 PST - Details
AuroraSpec score 8.0

Cross cut, Up to 8 sheets

+Shreds credit cards along with paper
+Handles up to 8 sheets per pass
+Includes a 3.7-gallon wastebasket
−Cross-cut leaves larger particles than micro-cut models
$54.98
as of 11/04/2026 12:38 PST - Details
BonsaiiSpec score 8.7

Micro cut, 9 to 14 sheets

+Micro-cut shredding for maximum particle security
+60-minute continuous run time for longer sessions
+Anti-jam system reduces paper clogging
−Sheet capacity of 9 to 14 sheets is modest for large volumes
$124.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:41 PST - Details
BonsaiiSpec score 8.7

Micro cut, 9 to 14 sheets

+P-4 security level for sensitive documents
+Micro cut shreds paper into very small pieces
+Shreds CDs, credit cards, mail, staples and clips
−Only 9 to 14 sheets per pass limits large stacks
$124.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:41 PST - Details
BonsaiiSpec score 8.0

Cross cut, 9 to 14 sheets

+P-4 security level for sensitive documents
+Cross cut shredding for paper
+Shreds credit cards along with paper
$45.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:41 PST - Details

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