Are you trying to find cut shredders among various brands on the market but aren’t sure where to begin? To assist you in finding the right one, we’ve put together a list of the 7 best to help you pick the perfect one!
We investigated and evaluated a number of the top-selling cut shredders on the market in order to create our list of the best. Making a decision among the many options available is never simple. There are an infinite number of models available, each with a distinct price. And as you’ll find out, the best options aren’t usually the ones you imagine! This comparison is rich and relevant because of the numerous factors that were employed. You will find products featured in this ranking not only based on their pricing but also on their features and other customers reviews. To write this review, we completed 30 hours of research and did 23 cut shredders tests. You won’t need to pick products at random any more. If you’re unsure of what to look for, browse our list and consult the buying guide!
An overview of our top picks
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The best cut shredders you can buy today
- Cross-cut shreds paper and plastic credit cards into confetti-like 3/16 x 1-27/32 inch pieces (5 x 47mm); meets security level P-3 standards
- Paper shredder shreds up to 8 sheets of 20lb bond paper at a time; destroys credit cards (one at a time through dedicated slot), staples or small paper clips
- 4 minutes on/30 minutes off max run time with thermal protection and auto shut off to prevent overheating
- Easy to use 4-mode power switch (on, off, auto, reverse); LED status indicator; 8.7-inch paper slot width; easy-to-empty 4.1 gallon bin
- Quality tested: We test every shredder before shipment; you may see some paper shreds from quality testing
- Important Note: Do not spray or store aerosol products in or around the shredder; do not shred items like metal credit cards
- Dimensions 12.8 x 7.3 x 15.9 inches (LxWxH); weighs 8.3 pounds; for home and office use
- 【60 Minutes & 12 Sheets Shredder】Using advanced cooling system and patented cutting technology, paper shredder can continuous running up to 60 minutes with 20-minute cool down cycle, shred 12 sheets each time shredding of up to 3900 sheets of paper, and also shred credit cards, staples, paper clips, and CDs.
- 【P-4 High Security】Micro-Cut shredder can shred paper into tiny particles of 13/64″ x 15/32"(5*12mm), security level P-4, which better protects your personal privacy. 60dB low noise running this shredder is very suitable for office, small office or home office.
- 【Jam-Proof System】Office shredder has overload protection functions protect you from paper jams, after pressing the power switch, just need to put the paper into the shredder inlet, this office shredder will work automatically.
- 【Personalized design】Bonsaii paper shredder equipped with 4 Universal Casters, help you easy to move and stay at everywhere you want, Visible trash window to check the capacity of the waste basket at any time, easy and convenient.
- 【1-Year Warranty】Bonsaii provides a 1-year warranty on our products. If you encounter any problems during use, please feel free to contact us, we have professional customer service to help you within 24 hours.
- 【Quality tested:】As part of Bonsaii quality inspections,we test every shredder before shipping it,which means you may see some paper shreds from the testing
- 【lmportant Note】Do not spray or keep any aerosol products in or around the shredder, and do not shred items like metallic credit cards
- Refer to the user manual, troubleshooting guide, and instructional video before use
- 【Crosscut Paper & Credit Card Shredder】Bonsaii home paper shredder, shreds up to 6 sheets of paper at one time (Max 36 Sheets in one minutes) into tiny pieces measuring 13/64 x 45/64 inches (5x18mm), also destroys document/staples/credit cards/junk mails without plastic film.
- 【3-Minute Continuous Shredding】This small shredder can continuously shred about 100 sheets of paper for in 3mins. If keeps shredding over 3mins may overheat and automatically shut down, the unit enters the overheat protection, requiring 40 mins of cooling before next working.
- 【Easy Operation & Safe Protection】Auto start/stop and manual-reverse function protect the paper shredder from the frustration of paper jams. Overheat protection function tackle the trouble in using the shredder and prolong its lifetime. The document shredder will stop working once you lift the head, keeping you safe.
- 【3.4 Gal Transparent Wastebasket】The home shredder comes with portable handle design and small size of 14.1 x 11.8 x 7 inches, you can place it in the coner or under the desk. The crosscut shredder with 3.4 gallon basket of large transparent window can hold 180 sheets of A4 paper for less frequent emptying. Perfect for home or small home office.
- 【1 Year Warranty & Professional Service】Bonsaii provides 1-Year warranty for your shredders for home office heavy duty. If you meet any questions, please feel free to contact us. Tips: We test every shredder before shipping, which means you may see some paper shreds from the testing.
- 【Important Note】Refer to the user manual, troubleshooting guide, and instructional video before use. Do not spray or keep any aerosol products in or around the shredder, and do not shred items like metallic credit cards.
- 【P-4 Level Security】Crosscut shredder for home office heavy duty can handles 12 sheet pages effortlessly per pass, make sure your important documents are securely shredded, can shred paper, credit card, CDs, staple or clips into 13/64*51/64 inches (5*20mm) tiny particles.
- 【5-Minute Continuous Shredding】Based on the patented cooling system, Bonsaii paper shredder for home use heavy duty can run continuously for up to 5 minutes without worrying about overheating or slowing down, ideal paper shredder for home office use or small office use.
- 【Easy Operation & Safe Protection】Auto start/stop and manual-foward/reverse function protect the paper shredder heavy duty from the frustration of paper jams. Overheat protection help you use paper shredder without worrying and prolong its lifetime. The document shredder will stop working once lift the head, keeping you safe.
- 【Compact Sizes】The shredders for home office comes with portable handle and 5.5 Gal large transparent window wastebasket, with compact size of 12.6*7.91*18.3 inches, you can place it in the coner or under the desk, its perfect for home use or office use.
- 【1 Year Warranty & Professional Service】Bonsaii provides 1-Year warranty for your shredders for home office heavy duty. If you meet any questions, please feel free to contact us. Important Note: We test every shredder before shipping, which means you may see some paper shreds from the testing.
- P-4 High Security: The Bonsaii paper shredder (C261-D) can shred paper per pass into 5/32 x 15/32 inches (4 x 12mm) micro-cut particles, reaches P-4 high-security level and can shred staples, paper clips and credit cards (but not suitable for metal credit cards)
- 5 Minutes On and 40 Minutes Cool Down: This small shredder can continuously shred up to 172 sheets of paper (up to 6 sheets at a time) for 4 minutes. When overheat requires 40 minutes of cooling time
- Easy to clean: The micro cut shredder with 4.2 Gallon bin capacity for less frequent and easy emptying. Easily to see the inside situation from the transparent window when you need to empty. Just lift the top and take garbage out
- Product Dimensions: 7.46 x 12.36 x 15.31 inches (WxLxH)
- Quality Tested: Before shipping, we test every paper shredder, means you may be see some paper shreds from testing
- Professional Service: The shredder is enough for office use and home use and meets your daily needs. Bonsaii provides 1-Year limited warranty assures your rights and interests. If you have any problem about the shredder, we will help you promptly
- 【Home Office Paper Shredder】With 10 sheets of shredding capacity (letter size, 75g/m²), crosscut paper shredder shreds paper into tiny pieces measuring 13/64 x 45/64 inches (5x18mm) destroys junk mail/staples/ credit cards(one at a time) as well.
- 【Shredders for Home Use Heavy Duty】4-minute continuous running time with 40 minutes cool-down time, paper shredders for home office fulfills small office and home SOHO use.
- 【Easy Operation & Safe Protection】Paper shredders for home office heavy duty is easy to operate with light-indication, overheat protection to help you use paper shredder without worrying and prolong its lifetime.
- 【Large Gallon Basket】5.5 gallons large wastebasket capacity, Shredders for home office heavy duty can hold up to 320 sheets of paper, no need to empty the bin frequently, visible basket window, conveniently see when it is full, no worry to be jammed.
- 【1-Year Warranty】Bonsaii shredders for home office provides 1-Year limited warranty to protect your interests. If you meet any questions during use, please feel free to contact us, we have professional customer service to help you within 24hrs.
- 【Quality tested:】As part of Bonsaii quality inspections,we test every shredder before shipping it,which means you may see some paper shreds from the testing
- 【lmportant Note】Do not spray or keep any aerosol products in or around the shredder, and do not shred items like metallic credit cards
- Refer to the user manual, troubleshooting guide, and instructional video before use
- High-security micro-cut paper shredder can shred 8 sheets of 20-pound paper at a time; separate credit card/CD slot
- Shreds documents into confetti-like particles, measuring just 5/32 by 15/32 inches; P4 security level
- 4-Mode switch for auto, off, reverse, and forward (clog remover); 5-minute continuous run time; 30-minute cool-down time
- Indicator lights for standby, overheat, overload, door open, and bin full; 4-Gallon pull-out waste bin for easy emptying
- Measures 13 by 8.9 by 19.5 inches (LxWxH); black plastic housing; Type-A plug; backed by an AmazonBasics 1-year limited warranty
- 【Low-Noise for Home Office Use】Shredder for Home shredding paper with staples and credit cards /CDs(one at a time), receipts, bills and important documents. shredders for home office Shred paper cannot be recovered.
- 【10-sheet Cross Cut】The crosscut Paper shredder shred Max 10-sheet(at a time), no need to remove staples or clips. Also shreds credit card /CD junk mail. ETL certification.
- 【P-4 Security Level】It can shred paper into 5/32 X 1-17/32’(4x39mm), Up to P4 Security Level. US patented cutter can prevent 100% damages to shredder from paper jams and prolong its life span
- 【Convinient Design】With 5 minutes Non-Stop Shedding,overload operation of the Home shredder machine will Auto start overheating protection with 30 munites cooling time. It include 3-mode control switches (Auto, Off, Reverse). Press "REV" to release Jammed paper if happen
- 【Reliable Customer Service Support】Heavy duty shredder with 3.43 gallons basket and Transparent window helps to see when it is full. If any usage questions or non-working, contect us to replace within 1 year.
- 16 Sheet Shredding Capacity: The heavy duty micro-cut shredder can shred up to 16 sheets(Letter Size, 20lb) at a single pass, shreds paper into tiny particles measuring 13/64 x 25/64 inches (5 x 12mm); Which can shred credit cards and staples as well
- 60-Minute Shredding: Bonsaii C149-D office paper shredder's continuous running time up to 60 minutes without stopping with an advanced cooling system and patented cutting technology. Professional heavy duty paper shredder is suitable for home office use
- Low Noise & Easy to Move: The heavy duty paper shredder with 60 dB low noise level will give you a quiet and smooth shredding experience and 4 casters for convenience moving to anywhere you want
- Auto Start & Reverse: Auto start/stop and auto-reverse function protect it from the frustration of paper jams; Overheating and overloading protection technology keeps sustainable using. Press the power switch, you only need to put the paper into the entrance of the office heavy duty shredder and it can work automatically
- Large Capacity & 1-Year Warranty: With 6 gallons pull-out wastebasket can hold more than 400 sheets of A4 paper for less frequent and easy emptying, with transparent window makes it easy to see when it is full. Bonsaii provides 1-Year warranty for our products. If you meet any questions during use, please feel free to contact us within 24hrs
- High security micro-cut with 12 sheet capacities; destroys CDs, DVDs, credit cards and small paper clips
- Shreds paper, CDs, DVDs, credit cards into small pieces (5/32 by 15/32 inches), security level P-4
- Nonstop 60-minute continuous run time. Basket Capacity - 300
- Anti-jam auto-reverse to clear paper jams; ultra-quiet operation
- 5.0-Gallon pullout bin with LED indicator lights standby/ overheat/ bin-full/ overload/ door open status
- Product Dimensions: 14.41" W x 11.02" L x 19.33" H
- Crosscut Document Shredder: The perfect paper shredders for home offices and businesses, our heavy-duty paper shredders can accommodate up to 12 sheets of paper at a time and also shred staples, paper clips, credit cards, and unopened junk mail
- Ultra-Secure Shredding: Ideal for disposing of highly confidential documents, our heavy-duty shredder shreds paper into 5/32 x 1-9/16” cross-cut particles for enhanced security; Level P-4 security grade
- Protective Safety Lock: Our shredders for home and office use come equipped with a patented Safety Lock that disables the machine to better protect you and your family when shredding
- Continuous 15-Minute Run Time: Our ultra-efficient home and office shredder runs for up to 15 minutes before needing to cool down, meaning you're able to complete multiple shredding jobs in 1 sitting
- 5-Gallon Waste Bin: Perfect for personal use, this portable shredder features a pull-out bin that keeps shreds contained and workspaces clean
- For Personal Use
- 100 plus Years of Innovation: Driven by a commitment to quality, Fellowes is dedicated to developing solutions to help you be at your best
- 【P-4 High Security Level】This crosscut paper shredder for office shred max 14-sheet of paper down into 5/32" x 1-13/32"(4x35mm)at one time, no need to remove staples or clips.
- 【Independent CD&Credit Card Feeding Opening 】It shreds credit card / CD/ (one at a time) into several pieces
- 【Minimum Working Time Of 5 Minutes 】Fast shredding speed with 5 minutes Non-Stop Running and 30 minutes cooling cycle. For safety concern, if the shredder keeps shredding over its maximum working time, it will be overheating protection, after 30 minutes cooling cycle, it can restart to work. Also equipped with overheat LED indicator.
- 【Overheat Protection 】It will Auto start overheating protection after minimum 5 ninutes working time . Needing 30 munites cooling time before next use.
- 【Paper Jam proof 】If paper jam happen during shredding ,Please turn the switch to REV , then push up the paper
- High-security micro-cut with 8 sheet capacity; destroys credit cards
- Shreds paper and credit cards into tiny pieces (5/32 by 15/32 inches), security level P-4
- 5 minute continuous run time; auto start and manual Reverse to clear paper jams
- 3.9 gallon wastebasket; thermal protection with auto shut-off and overheat LED indicator
- Backed by an Aurora 1-year limited warranty
- 【P-2 Security level】This small strip cut paper shredder takes max 7-sheet of 20-pound bond paper down to 6/26 inches (6 mm) wide strip at a time. Need to Remove Clips Before Shredding. Also shreds credit card (one at a time).
- 【Fit Various Bins】This small paper shredder is equipped an extendable arm to fit over multiple baskets width from 11 inches to 16.14 inches. Also its smaller size and lighter weight allow it can be stored and carried easily. It has 1-Year protection with ETL certification.
- 【Faster Shredding】The mini paper shredder features extra fast shredding speed that 144 sheets of paper can be shredded in 1 minute on average. It is more convenient and efficient than manual shredders. Durable small paper shredder for home use.
- 【2-Min Running with Safe Thermal Protection】For safety concern, if this portable shredder keeps shredding over its maximum 2 minutes working time, it will be overheating and stop working. After 40 minutes cooling cycle, it can restart to work. Also equipped with overheat LED indicator.
- 【User Friendly Design】It has 3-mode control switches (Auto, Off, Reverse); Auto start / stop and manual reverse functions simplify shredding and paper jam clearing processes, release you from the frustration of jamming.
- 【Customer Service Hotline】If you have any usage questions, please feel free to contact us through customer hotline and also you can follow the troubleshooting steps in the user manual (included in the package).
- Shreds credit cards and CDs / DVDs
- Auto start/ stop. Thermal protection / Overheat protection
- Jam-Remover (forward) and Manual reverse for cleaning paper jams
- Extendable arm to fit over most waste baskets (Max length is 15" or 38.1 cm)
- Shred Paper Capacity: 8 sheets of 20 lb. bond paper
- 【P-4 Higher Security level】This crosscut paper shredder takes max 10-sheet of 20-pound bond paper down to 5/32 by 1-13/32 inches (4 by 36 mm) at a time, no need to remove staples or clips. Also shreds credit card / CD / junk mail (one at a time).
- 【Longer Life Span & Save Money】This US patented cutter can prevent 99% damages to shredder from paper jams and prolong its life span. SEVERAL small paper particles might be left in the basket or cutter due to full quality test by manufacturer.
- 【3 Minutes Shredding】This paper shredder features extra fast shredding speed with 3 minutes running time and 40 minutes cooling cycle. For safety concern, if it keeps shredding over its maximum working time, shredder will be overheating, after 40 minutes cooling cycle, it can work normally. Also equipped with overheat LED indicator.
- 【Easy Emptying】This small paper shredder comes with 3.9 gallons bin and portable handle that offer less frequent and easy emptying. Transparent window helps to see when it is full. Also, THIS SHREDDER DO NOT NEED LUBRICANTS.
- 【Convenient Design】The heavy duty shredder has 3-mode control switches (Auto, Off, Rev); Auto start / stop and manual rev functions simplify shredding and paper jam clearing processes, release you from the frustration of jamming. It has 1-Year protection with ETL certification.
- 【Reliable Customer Service Support】If you have any usage questions, please feel free to contact us and also you can follow the troubleshooting steps in the user manual (included in the package).
- 【P-5 Security Level】High security microcut with 10 sheet capacity; Shreds paper into 5/64″ x 15/32″ (2 x 12mm) tiny pieces; Also destroys staples/credit cards/mails
- 【30-Min Running Time & 50dB Ultra-Low Noise】 Patented cooling system ensures continuous running(shreds about 3000 sheet); Ultra quiet operation won't disturb you on your business
- 【Auto Anti-Jam System】Auto-reverse function protect shredder from paper jamming; Automatically detect overload status and reverse to clear paper jams
- 【User-Friendly Design】Convenient buttons (Power on, Forward, Reverse) and clear LED indicators show standby/ overheat/ overloade/ bin full/ bin open status
- 【5.3 Gallon Pullout Bin】BONSEN P5 super micro cut paper shredder holds 420 sheet of A4 paper for less frequent emptying; Transparent window makes it easy to see bin situation
- 【Quality Guarantee】BONSEN paper shredders for home use provides 1-year worry-free warranty Please refer to the user manual and troubleshooting guide on the detail page before use. If you encounter any difficulties installing the shredder, we kindly request that you refer to the installation video on the page.
- Strip-cut paper shredder with P-2 security level; creates 1/4-inch wide strips at a rate of 9.84 feet per minute
- Shreds up to 8 sheets of 20-pound bond paper at a time, including staples and small paper clips; also destroys CDs, DVDs, and credit cards, one at a time via dedicated slot
- 3.2-gallon easy-empty bin
- 3-mode control switch (auto, off, reverse)
- 2 minute runtime / 15 minute cool down; auto shut off protects the motor from overheating
- Note: Please refer to the user manual, troubleshooting guide, and instructional video before use
- Note: Amazon Basics quality tests every shredder before shipping it; you may see some paper shreds from the testing
- Note: Do not spray or keep any aerosol products in or around the shredder. Do not shred items like metallic credit cards.
- Product Dimensions: 12.6 x 6.7 x 13.2 inches (LxWxH)
How to choose a good cut shredders
Does the idea of finding a fantastic cut shredders make you anxious? When it comes to purchasing this product, specifically when deciding which model to select, has your head been spinning between options? You are not alone if that is the case. We are aware of the pressure involved in the purchasing process!
Your presence here indicates that you are interested in cut shredders. Before choosing which product would be the best for your needs after being inundated with information, locate a reliable source with genuine selections. You can get that information from a variety of sources, including buying guides and rating websites, word-of-mouth recommendations from friends and family, online discussion forums where users can share their own experiences, product reviews that can be found all over the internet, and YouTube channels. You can only get the right product through exhaustive analysis. But you realize that’s not always simple. In order to ease your concerns, we have taken the time to develop a list of the top cut shredders products available right now. You might be wondering how we came up with the list. How was this buying guide developed?
First, we used our algorithms to gather as much reliable data as we could about these products. To verify all the data gathered, we used both artificial intelligence and a lot of algorithms.
Then, our experts used criteria that are recognized in the business to evaluate them according to their quality to price ratio, allowing us to choose the top cut shredders on the market right now!
The selection of the goods is not arbitrary. Before creating a list, we take into account a number of factors. Below are some of the criteria discussed:
Brand Value: What happens if you choose a dubious brand just because it appears to be a good deal? So the likelihood of receiving a product with a short shelf life increases. That is due to the fact that well-known brands have a reputation to uphold, while others do not. Top cut shredders brands strive to provide some distinctive traits that set them apart from the competition. So, hopefully one or more of the items on our list will be perfect for you.
Features: Useful features are all you need, not tons of them. We consider the important aspects and select the top cut shredders based on those.
Specifications: Numbers always help you measure the quality of a product in a quantitative way. We try to find products with higher specifications, but with the right balance.
Quality: A product’s quality may always be quantified with the aid of numbers. We look for goods with better standards that strike the proper balance. The best quality product that gets highly appreciated and recommended by experienced users.
Customer ratings: Would it be accurate to suggest that the cut shredders were used by hundreds of customers before you? Superior ratings indicate that many customers had better service.
Customer Reviews: Like ratings, provide you with accurate and reliable information about the product from genuine customers. Customer ratings are very important to all of us because they contain accurate and reliable information about the customer service we received from several hundred customers.
Seller Rank: This is very intriguing! Not only do you need a good cut shredders, you also need a product with rising sales that is trendy. It accomplishes two goals. First, the expanding user base proves the quality of the product. Second, given that number, producers must be able to offer greater quality and after-sales support.
Value: You get what you pay for, they say, so consider the value. Cheap isn’t always good and expensive isn’t always bad. However, that does not imply that spending a lot of money on a product that is flashy but underwhelming is a good idea. Before adding them to the list, we make an effort to evaluate how much value you can get for your money from your cut shredders.
Durability: Durability and reliability are closely related concepts. You will benefit from a strong and long-lasting cut shredders for months and years to come.
Product availability: Products come and go, and new ones replace the old ones. Most likely, a few new features and required changes were made. What use is it to use a supposedly good product if the maker no longer supports it? We make an effort to highlight products that are current and offered by one or more trustworthy sellers, if not more.
Negative Reviews: Yes, we do take that into account as well! The goods with the majority of bad reviews are filtered out and disregarded when we choose the best-rated one on the market.
These are the standards by which we selected our cut shredders. Do we end our process there? Hell no. The most crucial fact about us that you should be aware of is that we regularly update our website with current and pertinent information. We have one more layer of filtration since we place the greatest importance on reader satisfaction. Please let us know if any product included here is incorrect, irrelevant, subpar, or simply out of date. We always value your opinions, and we’ll work hard to make any necessary corrections to our list in response to them.
Why should you believe us?
There are now thousands of possibilities for these products on Amazon, but choosing the best one can be difficult and time-consuming. And what cut shredders should you purchase in 2022?
This guide is the result of more than 10 years of experience in researching, testing and writing about many topics. Each member of our team is an authority in their area. We read every article we could find online and every consumer review on every retail website for seven hours. Additionally, we discovered a ton of websites that offered helpful resources, including buying tips and thorough information on cut shredders.
