Are you trying to find home shredder 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 home shredder 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 23 hours of research and did 57 home shredder 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 home shredder you can buy today
- Cross-cut paper and credit card shredder cuts material into approximate 0.2 x 0.7 inches (5 x 18 mm) pieces; meets security level P-4 standards
- Shreds up to 8 sheets of 20-pound bond paper at a time; shreds credit cards (one at a time, but not suitable for metal credit cards), staples, and small paper clips
- 3 minute runtime and 30 minute cool down; if unit goes beyond max run time, it automatically shuts off to prevent overheating
- 4 mode control switch (auto/on, off, reverse, forward) and LED status indicators for power on, overheat and overload; easy to empty 3.7 gallon bin
- Quality tested: As part of Amazon Basics quality inspections, we test every shredder before shipping it, which means you may see some paper shreds from the testing
- Important 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
- Product dimensions: 7.2 x 12.8 x 13.8 inches (WxLxH)
- 【Crosscut Paper & Credit Card Shredder】Bonsaii home paper shredder, shreds up to 6 sheets of paper at one time (Max 36 Sheets in one minute) into tiny pieces measuring 13/64 x 45/64 inches (5x18mm), also destroys documents/staples/credit cards/junk mail without plastic film, etc.
- 【Compact Sizes】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 corner or under the desk. Perfect for home or small home office.
- 【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 crosscut shredder with 3.4 gallon wastebasket can hold 180 sheets of A4 paper for less frequent and easy emptying. Large transparent window makes it easy to see when it is full.
- 【Professional Service】Bonsaii provides 1-Year limited Protection for your shredders for home office heavy duty. If you have any questions, please get in touch with us. Important Note: We test every shredder before shipping, which means you may see some paper shreds from the testing.
- 【P-4 Level Security】Crosscut shredder for home office heavy duty can handle 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-forward/reverse function protect the paper shredder heavy duty from the frustration of paper jams. Overheat protection helps 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 a portable handle and a 5.5 Gal large transparent window wastebasket, with the compact size of 12.6*7.91*18.3 inches, you can place it in the corner or under the desk, its perfect for home use or office use.
- 【Professional Service】Bonsaii provides 1-Year limited protection for your shredders for home office heavy duty. If you have any questions, please get in touch with us. Important Note: We test every shredder before shipping, which means you may see some paper shreds from the testing.
- 8-Sheet Shredding Capacity: This paper shredder for home can shred 8 sheets of paper (letter size, 75g/m²) at one time, also can shred credit cards (one at a time), staples, paper clips or documents (but not suitable for metal credit cards)
- Cross Cut Shredder: Turn paper into small pieces of 13/64 by 45/64" inches(5 by 18mm) ; Meets security level P-4 standards to keep your information safe
- 4 Minutes On and 40 Minutes Cool Down: This small shredder can continuously shred up to 180 sheets of paper (up to 8 sheets at a time) for 4 minutes. Overheating requires 40 minutes of cooling time
- Easy to Use: Automatic start and manual reversal to clear paper jams, along with overheating protection. Make the shredder suitable for home use
- Product Dimensions: 7.46 x 12.36 x 15.31 inches (WxLxH)
- Quality Tested: Before shipping, we test every paper shredder, which means you may see some paper shreds from testing
- Professional Service: If you have any questions during use, please tell us through Amazon, we have professional customer service to help you within 24hrs
- Product Dimension: 12.64 x 7.91 x 18.5 inches
- 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 fulfill small office and home SOHO use
- Easy Operation & Security 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 working period
- 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 about being jammed
- 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
- Professional Service: If you have any questions during use, plase tell us through Amazon, we have professional customer service to help you within 24hrs
- Enhanced Efficiency and Security: Effectively shreds 14 sheets of paper per pass into 5 /32” x 1-9/16” cross-cut particles (Security Level P-4), providing greater security for confidential documents
- Powerful Deskside Shredding: Successfully shreds credit cards, paper clips, staples and unopened junk mail in addition to paper
- Quiet Operation: Minimized noise to prevent distraction in shared workplaces or at home
- Safety Lock for Added Protection: Comes equipped with patented Safety Lock, disabling the machine as needed to protect you, your family or your pets
- Convenient Pull Out Bin to Eliminate Mess: 5-gallon pull out bin neatly contains over 250 shredded sheets
- Superior Efficiency with 10 Minute Continuous Run-Time: Shreds up to 10 minutes before a cool down period is needed
- Personal Shredder with Elevated Design: Sophisticated design completes every home and office interior
- 100plus Years of Innovation: Driven by a commitment to quality, Fellowes is dedicated to developing solutions to help you be at your best
- 8-Sheet Shredding Capacity: Home shredder can shred up to 8 sheets of paper at a time, and can shred credit cards/CDs/DVDs/and other important documents to meet your other needs.
- Overheat Protection: Home office shredder can run continuously for 2 minutes. When the run time is exceeded, the overheat LED will flash red. Allow the shredder to cool for 15 minutes before using again.
- Easy to Use: Small paper shredder features a safe start mode and manual reverse jam clearing. When the machine jams paper, you can easily solve the paper jam problem by pressing the FWD button.
- Suitable for Home Office Use: The size of the confetti is 15/64 inches, which can protect your privacy. The 3.4 gallon bin can meet the daily needs of the family.
- Important Note: Do not spray or keep any aerosol products in or around the shredder.
- Professional Service: If you have any questions during use, plase tell us through Amazon, we have professional customer service to help you within 24hrs.
- Crosscut paper and credit card shredder destroys your sensitive documents
- Shreds credit cards, paper clips and staple
- 8-sheet capacity
- 8.7-inch throat width
- Measures 12 x 7 x 16 inche
- 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
- Product Dimension: Measures 12.09 x 7.44 x 15.40 inches (L x W x H); Compact design makes it fit under your desk; Note: Please pay attention to the product size before purchase
- 5-Minute Continuous Run Time: BONSEN paper shredder for home use shreds continuously up to 5 minutes before a 30-minute cool down period is needed, allowing you to shred up to 230 sheets of 20 lb. bond paper at a time
- 8-Sheet Shredding Capability: BONSEN shredders for home use provide powerful shredding for paper (letter size, 75g), credit cards (one at a time), staples and small paper clips
- 4-Gallon Bin & Lift-Off Handle: BONSEN home paper shredder is designed with a 4-gallon bin that neatly contains over 210 shredded sheets; Also features a lift-off handle for easy emptying
- Safety Protection: Extra safety protection ensures this home shredder will operate only if the shredder head and the basket are both in correct position
- Overheating Protection & Anti-Jam System: 4 mode control switch (Forward, Auto, Off, Reverse) and LED light indicators (Power On, Overheat); Overheating (Red Light On) protection makes it safer to use; Anti-jam system helps to clear paper jams
- Professional Support: ETL listed; BONSEN small paper shredder comes with professional customer service at all times; Please refer to the user manual, troubleshooting guide and instruction video before use
- 16-SHEET SHREDDING CAPACITY: This crosscut paper shredder shreds 16 sheets per pass into 13/64 x 63/64" tiny particles, shreds CDs/ junk mail/ credit cards/ staples as well; High security level P-4, effectively avoid your sensitive information from being leaked
- 60-MINUTE RUNNING TIME: Adopting patented cooling system, continuous operation for 60 minutes without stopping, which can shred about 4840 sheets of paper; Professional paper shredder for office and home office use
- JAM PROOF AND EASY OPERATION: The heavy duty shredder is equipped with auto start and auto reverse functions to eliminate paper jam. Easy operation with light indication, overheating and overload protection to help you use and prolong shredder's service life
- LARGE CAPACITY BIN AND TRANSPARENT WINDOW: 5.3 gallons pull-out wastebasket can hold about 420 sheets of paper for less emptying; The transparent window makes it easy to see that the bin is full; Reduce the occurrence of paper scraps getting caught in the knives and causing paper jams
- QUIET AND EASY TO MOVE: The office shredder with 60 dB low noise level will give you a quiet and smooth shredding experience. 4 universal casters to move the document shredder conveniently and quickly
- MATERIAL AND SUPPORT: The main body is made of top-notch ABS plastics, which is non-deformable and long-lasting; Durable nitrided steel knife makes shredding more efficient and powerful; Bonson profession shredders provide with professional customer service
- Micro-cut paper shredder cuts material into approximate 0.18 x 0.5 inches (4.5 x 12 mm); meets high security level P-4 standards
- Shreds up to 8 sheets of 20-pound bond paper at a time (no need to remove staples or small paper clips); destroys CDs, DVDs, and credit cards (one at a time, but not suitable for metal credit cards)
- 5 minutes on / 30 minutes off; if unit goes over max run time, it will automatically shut off to protect the motor from overheating
- 4 mode control switch (auto, off, reverse, forward), LED status indicators (power on, overheat, overload, door open, bin full); easy to empty 4-gallon pull out bin; caster wheels for smooth rolling mobility
- Quality tested: As part of Amazon Basics quality inspections, we test every shredder before shipping it, which means you may see some paper shreds from the testing
- Important 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
- Product dimensions: 8.9 x 13.2 x 18.1 inches (WxLxH)
- Product Dimension: 12.6 x 7.5 x 16.4 inches. Kindly confirm whether the dimensions of the shredder meet the requirements. (NOT suitable for large or mid-sized office)
- 10-sheet Cross Cut: The home office paper shredder shreds up to 10 sheets of paper at one time into tiny pieces measuring 13/64 x 45/64 inches (5 x 18mm); P-4 security level keeps your confidential documents safe; The home shredder also shreds credit cards/staples/paper clips/junk mail
- Easy Operation & Safe Protection: The document shredder with 4 mode control switch (FED, AUTO, OFF, REV); The indicator light shows the state of the shredder; The overheat protection is designed to ensure the longevity of the machine
- 4 Gal Transparent Bin for Less Emptying: The 4-gallon large basket can hold 210 sheets of A4 paper; The visible basket design makes it easy to see when the shredder is full; The shredder machine will stop when the head of the shredder is lifted or the bin is full
- Sturdy and Durable: The 4-minute non-stop paper shredder is made of top-notch ABS plastics that the cross-cut shredder non-deformable construction and long-lasting durability; The high-temperature ion nitriding process sharpens the steel knife
- Professional Service: The shredder will give you reliable using experience with professional customer service
- Strip-cut Paper Shredder: Small Home office shredder with 6-sheet capacity, shreds paper into 15/64inches (6mm) narrow strips in a short time, efficient and safe, can maximize the protection of your personal information.
- Convenient Design: Extendable arm to fit over most waste baskets easily, its minimum length is 11.0 inches, max length is 15 inches. A portable and compact body design, and can meet your daily home office shredding needs anywhere.
- 2 Minutes Non-Stop Shredding: 2-minute continuous running time fulfills your daily use for home and office, and it will enter a cooling state after overheating.
- Overheating Protection: Upgraded overheat warning protection auto start, when the red light is on, the shredder stops working and then needs a 20-minute cool-down, makes shredding machine be more safe while using it.
- Professional Service: If you have any questions during use, plase tell us through Amazon, we have professional customer service to help you within 24hrs.
- Paper shredder helps you keep yourself safe from identity theft
- Shreds up to 8 sheets at once at 9.7 feet per minute
- Shreds CDs and credit cards as well
- Basket Volume: 3.20 gallon plastic basket
- CD Shred Size: 1 3/8" wide strips
- [P-4 High Security Level] Shreds up to 12 sheets per pass into 5 x 25mm (13/64 x 63/64 inches) cross-cut particles, achieving a P-4 high security level. It efficiently handles credit cards, mail, and documents with staples and clips. The durable steel cutters are designed for various shredding needs
- [20 Minutes Continuous Running Time] The Bonsaii 12-sheet heavy-duty paper shredder features an advanced cooling system and high-efficiency motor, allowing for up to 20 minutes of continuous shredding. Perfect for small office and home office use
- [Jam Proof & Easy to Operate]bonsaii paper shredder has auto start/stop and manual reverse functions, which helps you clean up paper jams easily or when shred a useful file mistakenly, you can push to "REV" to reverse the paper.
- [Enhanced Protection Features] The shredder is designed with overheating and overloading protection to maintain optimal performance and longevity. It also automatically stops when the bin is removed, ensuring seamless operation, suitable for Home Office Use
- [Friendly Customer Service] Bonsaii provides 1 year professional service. TIPs: Refer to User Manual, Troubles shooting Guide and Instructional Video before using that. If you have any questions, Please get in touch with us as soon as possible.
- [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
- 60-Minute Shredding: Bonsaii heavy duty paper shredder continous running time up to 60 minutes without stopping withh an advanced cooling system and patented technology. Professional paper shredder for office
- 18-Sheet Shredding Capacity: The cross-cut shredder up to 18 sheets(Letter Size, 20lb) at a single pass, shreds paper into tiny particles measuring 13/64 x 63/64 inches (5 x 25mm) and reaches P-4 high-security level; shreds credit cards and staples as well
- Low Noise & Easy to Move The document heavy duty shredder with 62 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 you from the frustration of paper jams; overheating and overloading protection technology keeps sustainable using and prolong shredder's use time. Press the power switch, you only need to put the paper into the entrance of the shredders for home office and it will work automatically
- Large Capacity: 6 gallons pull-out wastebasket capacity can hold more than 400 sheets of A4 paper for less frequent and easy emptying; the transparent window makes it easy to see when it is full. If you have any questions during use, plase tell us through Amazon, we have professional customer service to help you within 24hrs
- Cross cut shredder turns paper into small pieces (0.2 x 1.9 inches; 5 x 47 mm); meets security level P-3 standards
- Shreds up to 8 sheets of 20-pound bond paper at a time, including staples and small paper clips; 8.7-inch-wide entry
- Destroys credit cards one at a time, through the dedicated slot
- 4 mode control switch (auto/on, off, reverse, forward) and LED status indicators for power on and overheat
- 3 minutes on/30 minutes off max run time wih thermal protection and auto shut off to prevent overheating
- Handle for easily lifting up the shredder head when it's time to empty the 4.1 gallon bin
- Quality tested: as part of Amazon Basics quality inspections, we test every shredder before shipping it, which means you may see some paper shreds from the testing
- Important Note: Do not spray or keep any aerosol products in or around the shredder and do not shred items like metallic credit cards
- Product dimensions: 16 x 1 x 27 inches (LxWxH)
- P-4 Higher Security level: This crosscut paper shredder takes max 6-sheet of 20-pound bond paper down to 0.16 inches by 1.26 inches (4 by 32 mm) at a time, no need to remove staples or clips. Also shreds credit card, junk mail (one at a time). Paper shredder for home office use
- 5 Minutes Shredding: This paper shredder features extra fast shredding speed with 5 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 3.04 gallons bin 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 4-mode control switches (Auto, Off, Rev and Forward); Auto start, stop and manual rev functions simplify shredding and paper jam clearing processes, release you from the frustration of jamming
- Reliable Customer Service Support: This document shredder has 1-Year protection. If you have any usage questions, please follow the troubleshooting steps in the user manual (included in the package)
- Basketless paper and plastic shredder for safely destroying material into 1/4-inch wide strips; meets security level P-2 standards
- Fits over most waste baskets; extendable arm max length is 16.7" or 42.4 cm
- Accepts up to 8 sheets of 20-pound bond paper at a time (no need to remove staples or small paper clips)
- Destroys CDs, DVDs, and credit cards (one at a time, through dedicated slot; blades cut each disc into 3 pieces).
- Run time is 2.5 minutes on/15 minutes off (9.84 feet per minute); if shredder runs continuously beyond max run time, it will automatically shut off to protect the motor from overheating
- 4-mode control switch with auto, off, forward, and reverse functions. Safety features including auto start/stop and thermal/overheat protection
- Please refer to the user manual, troubleshooting guide, and instructional video before use
- Amazon Basics quality tests every shredder before shipping; 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.
How to choose a good home shredder
Does the idea of finding a fantastic home shredder 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 home shredder. 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 home shredder 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 home shredder 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 home shredder 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 home shredder 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 home shredder 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 home shredder, 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 home shredder.
Durability: Durability and reliability are closely related concepts. You will benefit from a strong and long-lasting home shredder 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 home shredder. 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 home shredder 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 home shredder.
