8 Best Paper Shredders for Your Home or Office

BEST FOR LARGE PAPER QUANTITIES

24-Sheet Shredder with Pullout Basket

AMAZON BASICS

Higher paper capacity
Easy to use
Wide entry slot
Expensive
May be too bulky for occasional use

Key Specs

Dimensions (L x W x H): 11.02 x 15.16 x 23.39 inches
Paper Capacity: 24 sheets
Bin Size: 7 gallons
Weight: 32.4 pounds
Cut Style: Cross

This Amazon Basics shredder can handle up to 24 sheets of paper at once, the highest capacity of any other option on our list. Five LED indicators on the top of the machine alert you of any issues—like when it’s time to empty the bin, or if the motor is overheating—and a large slide control allows you to easily select the power mode you prefer. The 8.7-inch entry width is also large enough for the majority of junk mail envelopes. It might be pricey, but if you have a busy home office or just a lot of paper to get through, the time saved could be worth the investment.

BEST STRIP-CUT OPTION

Strip-Cut Shredder

AMAZON BASICS

Compact size
Works quickly
Eight-sheet capacity
Lack security of cross or micro-cut shredders
Must cool down after two minutes of use

Key Specs

Dimensions (L x W x H): 6.7 x 12.6 x 13.2 inches
Paper Capacity: 8 sheets
Bin Size: 3.2 gallons
Weight: 6.25 pounds
Cut Style: Strip

If identity protection isn’t your top priority but you still want a shredder that processes paper quickly, consider this strip-cut model. This shredder creates quarter-inch strips, so it won’t provide the security of a cross or micro-cut shredder, but its 9.84-feet-per-minute speed could be worth the trade-off. Plus, it’s still robust enough to power through credit cards and CDs. It can overheat relatively quickly though, and must be turned off for 15 minutes after every two consecutive minutes of use.

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