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Paper Shredders under $75

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15 paper shredders under $75 from Bonsaii, Aurora, Questlemon and more. Most cost $33 to $64, and half cost less than $43.

Top brands: Aurora (6)Bonsaii (4)

AuroraSpec score 8.8

Micro cut, Up to 8 sheets

+Micro-cut shreds paper for high security
+Meets P-4 security level
+Shreds credit cards
−Shreds up to 8 sheets per pass
$52.98-9%List: $57.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:37 PST - Details
AuroraSpec score 8.6

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 8.4

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 8.6

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
QuestlemonSpec score 8.6

Cross cut, Up to 8 sheets

+P-4 security level for sensitive documents
+Cross cut pattern for higher document security
+Shreds credit cards
−Limited to up to 8 sheets per pass
$59.99-14%List: $69.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:48 PST - Details
BonsaiiSpec score 8.4

Strip cut, Up to 8 sheets

−Strip cut: 18 of the 23 here have a higher cut
$32.99-8%List: $35.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:41 PST - Details
BonsaiiSpec score 8.6

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 11/04/2026 13:41 PST - Details
BonsaiiSpec score 7.8

Strip cut, Up to 8 sheets

+Shreds up to 8 sheets per pass
+Extendable arm design for wider reach
+Overheat protection helps prevent motor damage
−Strip cut does not shred credit cards
−Strip cut leaves larger pieces than cross or micro cut
$26.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:41 PST - Details
SuntikoSpec score 9.2

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 9.2

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 8.4

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 11/04/2026 13:41 PST - Details
AuroraSpec score 8.6

Cross cut, Up to 8 sheets

+Shreds credit cards along with paper
+Handles up to 8 sheets per pass
+Includes a 3.7-gallon wastebasket
−Cross-cut leaves larger particles than micro-cut models
$54.98
as of 11/04/2026 12:38 PST - Details
FellowesSpec score 8.0

Cross cut, Up to 8 sheets

+Cross-cut shredding for more secure disposal
+Shreds up to 8 sheets at a time
+Deskside design for home office use
$67.36
as of 11/03/2026 22:56 PST - Details
AuroraSpec score 8.0

Cross cut, Up to 8 sheets

+Cross cut shredding
+Shreds up to 8 sheets at a time
+Desktop style design
$32.71
as of 11/04/2026 12:37 PST - Details
QuestlemonSpec score 8.0

Cross cut, Up to 8 sheets

+Cross-cut shredding for more secure paper disposal
+Shreds up to 8 sheets at a time
+Designed for home office use
$64.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:37 PST - Details

Compare specs

paper shredderCutSheet capacitySpec scorePrice
Micro cutUp to 8 sheets8.8$52.98
as of 11/04/2026 12:37 PST - Details
Cross cutUp to 8 sheets8.6$44.98
as of 11/04/2026 12:38 PST - Details
Strip cutUp to 8 sheets8.4$34.38
as of 11/04/2026 12:37 PST - Details
Cross cutUp to 8 sheets8.6$42.62
as of 11/04/2026 12:37 PST - Details
Cross cutUp to 8 sheets8.6$59.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:48 PST - Details
Strip cutUp to 8 sheets8.4$32.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:41 PST - Details
Cross cutUp to 8 sheets8.6$38.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:41 PST - Details
Strip cutUp to 8 sheets7.8$26.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:41 PST - Details
Cross cutUp to 8 sheets9.2$42.99
as of 11/04/2026 05:36 PST - Details
Cross cutUp to 8 sheets9.2$42.99
as of 11/04/2026 08:37 PST - Details

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