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Paper Shredders under $250

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8 paper shredders under $250 from Aurora, Bfkryp and Bonsaii. Most cost $170 to $219, and half cost less than $179.

Top brands: Aurora (4)

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
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
as of 11/04/2026 13:41 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 11/04/2026 13:41 PST - Details
Spec score 7.7

Micro cut, Up to 8 sheets

+Micro cut pattern for high privacy
+Shreds up to 8 sheets per pass
+2-minute continuous run time
$231.84
as of 11/04/2026 09:35 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
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
as of 11/04/2026 12:37 PST - Details
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 - Details
AuroraSpec score 9.0

Micro cut, 25 sheets or more

+Micro cut: the highest cut of the 11 here
+25 sheets or more: the highest sheet capacity of the 11 here
$169.98
as of 11/04/2026 12:38 PST - Details

Compare specs

paper shredderCutSheet capacitySpec scorePrice
Micro cut9 to 14 sheets8.2$168.80
as of 11/04/2026 12:37 PST - Details
Micro cut25 sheets or more9.0$169.86
as of 11/04/2026 13:41 PST - Details
Micro cut15 to 24 sheets8.8$189.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:41 PST - Details
Micro cutUp to 8 sheets7.7$231.84
as of 11/04/2026 09:35 PST - Details
Micro cut25 sheets or more9.0$219.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:38 PST - Details
Micro cut25 sheets or more8.5$188.00
as of 11/04/2026 12:37 PST - Details
Micro cut15 to 24 sheets8.3$169.97
as of 11/04/2026 07:37 PST - Details
Micro cut25 sheets or more9.0$169.98
as of 11/04/2026 12:38 PST - Details

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