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Paper Shredders under $200

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10 paper shredders under $200 from Aurora, Bonsaii and Bonsen. Most cost $125 to $169, and half cost less than $145.

Top brands: Aurora (6)

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 11/03/2026 22:00 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 11/03/2026 22:00 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 11/03/2026 22:00 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 11/03/2026 22:00 PST - Details
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 - Details
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 - Details
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 - 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 11/03/2026 22:10 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 11/03/2026 22:10 PST - Details
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 - Details

Compare specs

paper shredderCutSheet capacitySpec scorePrice
Micro cut9 to 14 sheets8.2$168.80
as of 11/03/2026 22:00 PST - Details
Cross cut15 to 24 sheets8.6$139.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:00 PST - Details
Micro cut9 to 14 sheets8.2$149.80
as of 11/03/2026 22:00 PST - Details
Cross cut15 to 24 sheets8.6$139.98
as of 11/03/2026 22:00 PST - Details
Micro cut15 to 24 sheets8.8$189.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:10 PST - Details
Cross cutUp to 8 sheets8.0$119.98
as of 11/04/2026 10:37 PST - Details
Micro cut25 sheets or more9.0$169.98
as of 11/03/2026 22:00 PST - Details
Micro cut9 to 14 sheets8.7$124.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:10 PST - Details
Micro cut9 to 14 sheets8.7$124.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:10 PST - Details
Micro cut9 to 14 sheets8.2$149.98
as of 11/03/2026 22:00 PST - Details

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