8 Best Paper Shredders for Your Home or Office

BEST MANUAL OPTION

Mini Hand Shredder Portable Paper Shredder

SENREAL

Convenient to transport
No batteries or power cords
Low price
Very low paper limit
Cannot shred thick paper or cards

Key Specs

Dimensions (L x W x H): 7.3 x 4.2 x 6.1 inches
Paper Capacity: 2 sheets
Bin Size: 0.7 gallons
Weight: 1 pound
Cut: Straight

This manual crank-powered shredder won’t be practical for processing a lot of paper, but if you just have the occasional bill or credit card statement to shred, it could be a great choice. Its compact size also won’t take up much room on your desk or tabletop, and it’s convenient to transport from room to room. Plus, unlike other shredders, this one is available in four different colors.

Keep in mind that it cannot shred credit cards, and will only be able to get through two sheets of paper at a time.

BEST BUDGET OPTION

4.1 Gallon Shredder

AMAZON BASICS

Lightweight
Cross-cutting capability
Low price
Does not have wheels
Cannot cut CDs

Key Specs

Dimensions (L x W x H): 12.8 x 7.3 x 15.9 inches
Paper Capacity: 8 sheets
Bin Size: 4.1 gallons
Weight: 8.3 pounds
Cut Style: Cross

Combining efficient cross-cutting capabilities and a low price, this Amazon Basics shredder would be perfect for those who want a machine that can shred the occasional batch of papers without breaking the bank.

It doesn’t have any wheels, but the light, 8.3-pound weight should still make it comfortable to transport. Despite the low price, this shredder doesn’t lack in the security department, and will cross-cut your documents into small, difficult to match pieces. It’s also strong enough to chew through credit cards, and up to eight pieces of 20-pound paper at a time.