Paper Shredders under $250

4 paper shredders under $250 from Aurora, Bfkryp and Bonsaii. Prices run $170 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

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

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

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
Micro cut	15 to 24 sheets	8.8	$189.99 as of 11/04/2026 13:41 PST - Details
Micro cut	15 to 24 sheets	8.3	$169.97 as of 11/04/2026 07:37 PST - Details

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