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
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Spec score8.2
Pros+P-5 security level for highly sensitive documents
+Micro cut shredding
+Shreds 9 to 14 sheets at a time
+Shreds credit cards
Compared with the 19 Paper Shredders on this page+Micro cut: the highest cut of the 19 here
−Anti-jam not listed: 10 of the 19 here list one
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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
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Spec score8.2
Pros+Micro-cut shreds paper for high security
+Shreds CDs and credit cards
+Shreds 9 to 14 sheets per pass
Cons−Micro-cut output is slower than strip cut
Compared with the 19 Paper Shredders on this page+Micro cut: the highest cut of the 19 here
−Anti-jam not listed: 10 of the 19 here list one
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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 11/03/2026 22:00 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.6
Pros+Shreds 15 to 24 sheets per pass
+Anti-jam feature reduces paper jams
+Shreds CDs and credit cards
+Includes 5-gallon pullout basket
Cons−Crosscut is less secure than micro-cut
Compared with the 19 Paper Shredders on this page+15 to 24 sheets: only 3 of 19 here have a higher sheet capacity
−Cross cut: 12 of the 19 here have a higher cut
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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
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Spec score8.6
Pros+Shreds 15 to 24 sheets per pass
+Anti-jam feature reduces paper jams
+Shreds CDs and credit cards
+Includes 6-gallon pullout basket
Cons−Crosscut is less secure than micro-cut
Compared with the 19 Paper Shredders on this page+15 to 24 sheets: only 3 of 19 here have a higher sheet capacity
−Cross cut: 12 of the 19 here have a higher cut
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BonsenSpec score 8.1
Cross cut, 15 to 24 sheets
+Shreds CDs and DVDs along with paper
+Cross-cut cuts for better security than strip cut
+Anti-jam feature helps prevent paper jams
−Advertised 60-minute running time is a limit to note
$118.99-15%Was: $139.99
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Spec score8.1
Pros+Shreds CDs and DVDs along with paper
+Cross-cut cuts for better security than strip cut
+Anti-jam feature helps prevent paper jams
+Handles 15 to 24 sheets per pass
Cons−Advertised 60-minute running time is a limit to note
Compared with the 19 Paper Shredders on this page+15 to 24 sheets: only 3 of 19 here have a higher sheet capacity
−Cross cut: 12 of the 19 here have a higher cut
−Takes credit cards not listed: 10 of the 19 here list one
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BonsenSpec score 9.0
Micro cut, 25 sheets or more
+P-4 security level for sensitive documents
+Micro-cut particles for high destruction level
+Autofeed handles stacks without manual feeding
$169.86-15%List: $199.99
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Spec score9.0
Pros+P-4 security level for sensitive documents
+Micro-cut particles for high destruction level
+Autofeed handles stacks without manual feeding
+Anti-jam feature helps prevent paper jams
+Handles 25 or more sheets per pass
Compared with the 19 Paper Shredders on this page+Micro cut: the highest cut of the 19 here
+25 sheets or more: the highest sheet capacity of the 19 here
+Auto feed: only 3 of 19 here have one
−Takes credit cards not listed: 10 of the 19 here list one
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HSMSpec score 7.4
Strip cut, 9 to 14 sheets
+P-2 security level for confidential documents
+Shreds CDs and cards along with paper
+4.8-gallon bin for collecting shredded paper
−Shreds up to 10 sheets per pass
−Strip cut is less secure than cross cut
$120.94
as of 11/03/2026 23:31 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score7.4
Pros+P-2 security level for confidential documents
+Shreds CDs and cards along with paper
+4.8-gallon bin for collecting shredded paper
Cons−Shreds up to 10 sheets per pass
−Strip cut is less secure than cross cut
Compared with the 19 Paper Shredders on this page−Strip cut: 18 of the 19 here have a higher cut
−Anti-jam not listed: 10 of the 19 here list one
−Takes credit cards not listed: 10 of the 19 here list one
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FellowesSpec score 7.5
Cross cut, 9 to 14 sheets
+Cross-cut shredding for more secure disposal
+Shreds 9 to 14 sheets at a time
+Built for home office use
$105.24
as of 11/03/2026 22:56 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score7.5
Pros+Cross-cut shredding for more secure disposal
+Shreds 9 to 14 sheets at a time
+Built for home office use
Compared with the 19 Paper Shredders on this page−Cross cut: 12 of the 19 here have a higher cut
−Anti-jam not listed: 10 of the 19 here list one
−Takes credit cards not listed: 10 of the 19 here list one
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BonsaiiSpec score 8.8
Micro cut, 15 to 24 sheets
+P-4 security level for sensitive documents
+Micro cut shreds paper into very small pieces
+Anti-jam feature helps keep the shredder running
$189.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:10 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.8
Pros+P-4 security level for sensitive documents
+Micro cut shreds paper into very small pieces
+Anti-jam feature helps keep the shredder running
+Shreds credit cards along with paper
+Shreds 15 to 24 sheets per pass
Compared with the 19 Paper Shredders on this page+Micro cut: the highest cut of the 19 here
+15 to 24 sheets: only 3 of 19 here have a higher sheet capacity
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QuietlemonSpec score 8.0
Cross cut, Up to 8 sheets
+P-4 security level for sensitive documents
+Cross cut shredding
+Shreds up to 8 sheets at a time
$119.98
as of 11/04/2026 10:37 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.0
Pros+P-4 security level for sensitive documents
+Cross cut shredding
+Shreds up to 8 sheets at a time
+Shreds credit cards
+Compact size for a home office
Compared with the 19 Paper Shredders on this page−Up to 8 sheets: 18 of the 19 here have a higher sheet capacity
−Cross cut: 12 of the 19 here have a higher cut
−Anti-jam not listed: 10 of the 19 here list one
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BonsaiiSpec score 8.2
Micro cut, 9 to 14 sheets
+P-4 security level for sensitive documents
+Micro-cut shredding for maximum particle security
+Anti-jam system reduces paper clogging
−Sheet capacity of 9 to 14 sheets is modest for large volumes
$119.99
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Spec score8.2
Pros+P-4 security level for sensitive documents
+Micro-cut shredding for maximum particle security
+Anti-jam system reduces paper clogging
+Shreds CDs for discarding sensitive optical media
Cons−Sheet capacity of 9 to 14 sheets is modest for large volumes
Compared with the 19 Paper Shredders on this page+Micro cut: the highest cut of the 19 here
−Takes credit cards not listed: 10 of the 19 here list one
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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
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Spec score8.7
Pros+Micro-cut shredding for maximum particle security
+60-minute continuous run time for longer sessions
+Anti-jam system reduces paper clogging
+Shreds CDs for discarding sensitive optical media
+Shreds credit cards for identity protection
Cons−Sheet capacity of 9 to 14 sheets is modest for large volumes
Compared with the 19 Paper Shredders on this page+Micro cut: the highest cut of the 19 here
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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
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Spec score8.7
Pros+P-4 security level for sensitive documents
+Micro cut shreds paper into very small pieces
+Shreds CDs, credit cards, mail, staples and clips
+Anti-jam feature helps keep the shredder running
+Shreds 9 to 14 sheets per pass
Cons−Only 9 to 14 sheets per pass limits large stacks
Compared with the 19 Paper Shredders on this page+Micro cut: the highest cut of the 19 here
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BonsaiiSpec score 8.1
Cross cut, 15 to 24 sheets
+P-4 security level for sensitive documents
+Cross cut shredding with CD shredding capability
+Anti-jam feature helps keep the shredder running
$139.99
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Spec score8.1
Pros+P-4 security level for sensitive documents
+Cross cut shredding with CD shredding capability
+Anti-jam feature helps keep the shredder running
+Shreds 15 to 24 sheets per pass
Compared with the 19 Paper Shredders on this page+15 to 24 sheets: only 3 of 19 here have a higher sheet capacity
−Cross cut: 12 of the 19 here have a higher cut
−Takes credit cards not listed: 10 of the 19 here list one
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AuroraSpec score 8.5
Micro cut, 25 sheets or more
+Auto feed handles large stacks of paper
+Micro cut shredding
+Shreds 25 sheets or more at a time
$188.00
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Spec score8.5
Pros+Auto feed handles large stacks of paper
+Micro cut shredding
+Shreds 25 sheets or more at a time
Compared with the 19 Paper Shredders on this page+Micro cut: the highest cut of the 19 here
+25 sheets or more: the highest sheet capacity of the 19 here
+Auto feed: only 3 of 19 here have one
−Anti-jam not listed: 10 of the 19 here list one
−Takes credit cards not listed: 10 of the 19 here list one
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VidaTecoSpec score 8.3
Micro cut, 15 to 24 sheets
+P-4 security level for sensitive documents
+Shreds 15 to 24 sheets per pass
+Shreds CDs for added data privacy
$169.97
as of 11/04/2026 07:37 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.3
Pros+P-4 security level for sensitive documents
+Shreds 15 to 24 sheets per pass
+Shreds CDs for added data privacy
+Micro cut pattern for high security
+Auto-reverse anti-jam feature
Compared with the 19 Paper Shredders on this page+Micro cut: the highest cut of the 19 here
+15 to 24 sheets: only 3 of 19 here have a higher sheet capacity
−Takes credit cards not listed: 10 of the 19 here list one
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AtivaSpec score 7.7
Micro cut, 9 to 14 sheets
+Micro-cut shredding for higher security
+Shreds 9 to 14 sheets at a time
+Model A14SMC19 from the Ativa line
$136.95
as of 11/03/2026 21:58 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score7.7
Pros+Micro-cut shredding for higher security
+Shreds 9 to 14 sheets at a time
+Model A14SMC19 from the Ativa line
Compared with the 19 Paper Shredders on this page+Micro cut: the highest cut of the 19 here
−Anti-jam not listed: 10 of the 19 here list one
−Takes credit cards not listed: 10 of the 19 here list one
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AuroraSpec score 9.0
Micro cut, 25 sheets or more
+Micro cut: the highest cut of the 19 here
+25 sheets or more: the highest sheet capacity of the 19 here
−Anti-jam not listed: 10 of the 19 here list one
$169.98
as of 11/03/2026 22:00 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.0
Compared with the 19 Paper Shredders on this pagePros+Micro cut: the highest cut of the 19 here
+25 sheets or more: the highest sheet capacity of the 19 here
+Auto feed: only 3 of 19 here have one
Cons−Anti-jam not listed: 10 of the 19 here list one
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AuroraSpec score 8.2
Micro cut, 9 to 14 sheets
+Micro cut: the highest cut of the 19 here
−Anti-jam not listed: 10 of the 19 here list one
$149.98
as of 11/03/2026 22:00 PST - DetailsProduct details
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