10 Best Paper Shredder of December 2025

• Cross-cut shred size: turns paper into confetti-like pieces measuring 3/16 by 1-27/32 inches (5 by 47 mm); meets security level P-3 standards
• Sheet capacity: shreds up to 8 sheets of 20-pound bond paper at a time; also destroys credit cards (one at a time, through dedicated slot), staples or small paper clips
• Run time and thermal protection: 3 minutes on / 30 minutes off; if shredder runs continuously beyond the max run time, it will automatically shut off to protect the motor from overheating
• User-friendly design: 4-mode power switch (auto, off, reverse, forward); LED status indicator (power on, overheat); 8.7-inch paper-entry width; lift handle for easy shredder-head lifts up; easy-to-empty 4.1-gallon bin
• Support and warranty: please refer to the user manual, troubleshooting guide, and instructional video before use; backed by an Amazon Basics 1-year limited warranty
• 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

Amazon Basics

• Shreds 18 sheets of paper per pass into 397 (5/32” x 1-1/2” Security Level P-4) cross-cut particles; shreds staples, credit cards, paper clips, CDs/DVDs, junk mail
• Maximum run time: 30 min on / 40 min off. For 1-3 users. Amps: 5; Basket Type Pull-out Bin
• 100% Jam Proof System eliminates paper jams and powers through tough jobs
• SafeSense Technology stops shredder when hands touch the paper opening
• 9-gallon pull-out bin with LED bin-full indicator.9 inch wide paper entry.This item’s packaging will indicate what is inside and cannot be hidden.Throat width:230

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• Micro-cut shred size: turns paper into tiny confetti-like pieces measuring 5/32 by 15/32 inches (4 by 12 mm); meets high security level P-4 standards; shreds 6X smaller than standard cross-cut shredders (2,235 pieces vs. 360 pieces)
• Sheet capacity: shreds up to 8 sheets of 20-pound bond paper at a time (no need to remove staples or small paper clips); also destroys CDs, DVDs, and credit cards (one at a time, through dedicated slot)
• Run time and thermal protection: 5 minutes on / 30 minutes off; if shredder runs continuously beyond the max run time, it will automatically shut off to protect the motor from overheating
• User-friendly design: 4-mode power switch (auto, off, reverse, forward); LED status indicators (bin full, door open, overload, overheat, power on); 8.7-inch paper-entry width; easy-to-empty 4-gallon pull-out bin; casters included
• Support and warranty: please refer to the user manual, troubleshooting guide, and instructional video before use; backed by an Amazon Basics 1-year limited warranty
• 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
• Important Note: Lubricant is used in the manufacturing process of the shredder engine. Sometimes residue remains and, when the shredder heats up, can cause a burning smell. This smell does not pose a safety risk and will stop after the residue wears off. As always, Amazon Basics is backed by a 1-year limited warranty.

Amazon Basics

• 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

Aurora

• 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. Basket Capacity- 230 sheets
• 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

Aurora

• Crosscut with 12 sheet capacities; destroys credit cards and small paper clips
• Shreds paper, credit cards into small pieces (3/16 by 1-9/16 inches), security level P-3
• Nonstop 3-minute continuous run Tim
• Overload and thermal protection, 4-mode power switch (auto-off-reverse-forward)
• 5.2-Gallon wastebasket with LED indicator lights standby/ overheat

Aurora

• 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

Aurora

• 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

Aurora

• Crosscut paper and credit card shredder destroys your sensitive documents
• Shreds credit cards, paper clips and staples
• 8-sheet capacity
• 8.7-inch throat width
• Measures 12 x 7 x 16 inches

Aurora

• Patented Safety Lock disables shredder for added safety protection
• Shreds 8 sheets per pass into 7/64" x 25/64" micro-cut particles (security level P-4)
• Also safely shreds staples and plastic credit cards
• Shreds for up to 5 minutes before a 30 minute cool down period is needed
• 3. 8-Gallon bin with easy lift-off head

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