Paper Shredders under $250

3 paper shredders under $250 from Aurora, Bfkryp and Bonsaii. Prices run $213 to $239.

AuroraSpec score 8.1

Cross cut, 15 to 24 sheets

+Shreds 15 to 24 sheets per pass

+Anti-jam feature reduces paper jams

+Includes 7-gallon pullout basket and casters

−Crosscut is less secure than micro-cut

−Does not list CD or credit card shredding

$229.98

as of 11/04/2026 12:37 PST - Details

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

Spec score 7.5

Cross cut, Up to 8 sheets

+Cross cut pattern for home privacy

+Shreds up to 8 sheets per pass

+2-minute continuous run time

$212.52

as of 11/04/2026 09:35 PST - Details

Compare specs

Cut	Sheet capacity	Spec score	Price
Cross cut	15 to 24 sheets	8.1	$229.98 as of 11/04/2026 12:37 PST - Details
Cross cut	15 to 24 sheets	8.6	$239.99 as of 11/04/2026 12:37 PST - Details
Cross cut	Up to 8 sheets	7.5	$212.52 as of 11/04/2026 09:35 PST - Details

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