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Paper Shredders under $50

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9 paper shredders under $50 from Bonsaii, Aurora and Suntiko. Most cost $34 to $44, and half cost less than $43.

Top brands: Bonsaii (4)

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BrandBonsaii4Aurora3Suntiko1Woolsche1
CutCross cut6Strip cut3
Sheet capacityUp to 8 sheets89 to 14 sheets1
Takes credit cardsTakes credit cards9
Price$25 & above9
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AuroraSpec score 8.8

Cross cut, Up to 8 sheets

+Crosscut shreds paper into small pieces
+Shreds credit cards
+Shreds up to 8 sheets per pass
−Crosscut is less secure than micro-cut
−Does not list CD shredding
$44.98-10%List: $49.98
as of 11/04/2026 12:38 PST - Details
AuroraSpec score 8.5

Strip cut, Up to 8 sheets

+Portable design with extendable arm
+Shreds credit cards
+Shreds up to 8 sheets per pass
−Strip cut is less secure than micro-cut
−Does not include a wastebasket
$34.38
as of 11/04/2026 12:37 PST - Details
AuroraSpec score 8.8

Cross cut, Up to 8 sheets

+Cross cut shredding
+Shreds up to 8 sheets at a time
+Shreds credit cards
$42.62
as of 11/04/2026 12:37 PST - Details
BonsaiiSpec score 8.5

Strip cut, Up to 8 sheets

+Up to 8 sheets: only 1 of 11 here have a higher sheet capacity
−Strip cut: 8 of the 13 here have a higher cut
$32.99-8%List: $35.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:10 PST - Details
BonsaiiSpec score 8.9

Cross cut, 9 to 14 sheets

+P-4 security level for sensitive documents
+Cross cut shredding for paper
+Shreds credit cards along with paper
$45.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:10 PST - Details
BonsaiiSpec score 8.8

Cross cut, Up to 8 sheets

+P-4 security level for sensitive documents
+Cross cut shredding for paper
+Shreds credit cards along with paper
−Shreds up to 8 sheets, the smallest capacity in this set
$38.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:10 PST - Details
SuntikoSpec score 9.4

Cross cut, Up to 8 sheets

+P-4 security level for sensitive documents
+Cross cut pattern for higher document security
+Anti-jam feature with reverse mode
−Limited to up to 8 sheets per pass
$42.99
as of 11/04/2026 05:36 PST - Details
WoolscheSpec score 9.4

Cross cut, Up to 8 sheets

+P-4 security level for sensitive documents
+Cross cut pattern for home privacy
+3.45 gallon basket holds more shredded paper
−Shreds up to 8 sheets per pass
$42.99
as of 11/04/2026 08:37 PST - Details
BonsaiiSpec score 8.5

Strip cut, Up to 8 sheets

+Strip-cut design for everyday paper shredding
+Shreds up to 8 sheets at a time
+Handles CDs and credit cards
−Strip cut leaves larger pieces than micro cut
$38.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:10 PST - Details

Compare specs

paper shredderCutSheet capacitySpec scorePrice
Cross cutUp to 8 sheets8.8$44.98
as of 11/04/2026 12:38 PST - Details
Strip cutUp to 8 sheets8.5$34.38
as of 11/04/2026 12:37 PST - Details
Cross cutUp to 8 sheets8.8$42.62
as of 11/04/2026 12:37 PST - Details
Strip cutUp to 8 sheets8.5$32.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:10 PST - Details
Cross cut9 to 14 sheets8.9$45.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:10 PST - Details
Cross cutUp to 8 sheets8.8$38.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:10 PST - Details
Cross cutUp to 8 sheets9.4$42.99
as of 11/04/2026 05:36 PST - Details
Cross cutUp to 8 sheets9.4$42.99
as of 11/04/2026 08:37 PST - Details
Strip cutUp to 8 sheets8.5$38.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:10 PST - Details

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