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Paper Shredders under $300

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5 paper shredders under $300 from Aurora, Bfkryp and Fellowes. Most cost $207 to $299, and half cost less than $240.

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
FellowesSpec score 8.1

Cross cut, 15 to 24 sheets

+15 to 24 sheets: only 1 of 8 here have a higher sheet capacity
+Anti-jam: only 3 of 12 here have one
−Cross cut: 4 of the 8 here have a higher cut
$299.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:56 PST - Details
AuroraSpec score 8.3

Micro cut, 15 to 24 sheets

+Micro cut: the highest cut of the 8 here
+15 to 24 sheets: only 1 of 8 here have a higher sheet capacity
$207.49-31%List: $299.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:37 PST - Details
FellowesSpec score 7.8

Micro cut, 15 to 24 sheets

+Micro-cut shredding for higher document security
+Holds 15 to 24 sheets per pass
−Does not list CD or card shredding capability
$299.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:56 PST - Details

Compare specs

paper shredderCutSheet capacitySpec scorePrice
Cross cut15 to 24 sheets8.1$229.98
as of 11/04/2026 12:37 PST - Details
Cross cut15 to 24 sheets8.6$239.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:37 PST - Details
Cross cut15 to 24 sheets8.1$299.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:56 PST - Details
Micro cut15 to 24 sheets8.3$207.49
as of 11/04/2026 12:37 PST - Details
Micro cut15 to 24 sheets7.8$299.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:56 PST - Details

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