Experts Tell us the Best Shredders For Security

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This article showcases our top picks for the Best Shredders For Security. We reached out to industry leaders and experts who have contributed the suggestions within this article (they have been credited for their contributions below).

We are keen to hear your feedback on all of our content and our comment section is a moderated space to express your thoughts and feelings related (or not) to this article This list is in no particular order.

Fellowes Powershred 79Ci Shredder

This product was recommended by Chris Riley from USA Rx

I think the best paper shredder for security is the Fellowes Powershred 79Ci Paper Shredder because of its ability to cross cut documents, making them next to impossible to reassemble.


AmazonBasics 8-Sheet Cross-Cut

This product was recommended by Omair Khan from Physicians Thrive

This is a great machine for the price. It has an 8 sheet capacity that also means it can not only shred heavy documents to little shreds but it can only shred credit cards if needed. It’s a bargain choice for the office while also being compact enough to be under the desk. However, there are some downsides that come along with the model. Firstly, it can only shred continuously for 3 minutes. After which it will have a 30-minute cool down which can prove to hurt the prospects of this model but at that price, it doesn’t seem like a bad trade-off to have.


Bonsaii DocShred C156-C

This product was recommended by Omair Khan from Physicians Thrive

A great budget shredder that is not only portable but can also be used while on the desk. It has a whopping 21-liter bin that can be used to store a lot of shredded waste. It also has a high-security rating which helps ensure that your document cannot be pieced together by anyone else. The only thing holding this model back is the fact that it can be a tad noisy when in use.


Aurora AS420C Desktop-Style Cross-Cut Paper Shredder

This product was recommended by Taahid Prakash from ProTech Wearables

A low-cost portable shredder capable of shredding paper clips, credit cards and staples.


AmazonBasics 6-Sheet High-Security Shredder

This product was recommended by Taahid Prakash from ProTech Wearables

This shredder has manual reverse, auto mode and micro-cut technology.


Fellowes Powershred 99Ci

This product was recommended by Taahid Prakash from ProTech Wearables

This jam-proof machine has a large 9-gallon bin, cuts just above the P4 security level and has a 30-minute run time for longer jobs.


Bonsaii EverShred C149-C

This product was recommended by Taahid Prakash from ProTech Wearables

This heavy-duty shredder has a low noise level, an 18-sheet capacity and can handle credit cards, CDs and DVDs.


WOLVERINE 15-Sheet Super Micro Cut Shredder

This product was recommended by Christopher Adams from ModestFish

I have to 100% recommend the Wolverine Series Shredders, and I personally use the Wolverine 15-sheet super micro cut shredder. The best thing about these shredders are that they have sizes for anyone, from a small business to a medium/large sized office space that needs to go through hundreds of pages a day. This shredder tackles the 3 things I must have in a shredder. Precision (security), noise (super quiet), and reliable (never had an issue with any wolverine brand shredder). I have checked into the waste bin after a few shreds, and it is pretty much impossible to correlate what even went in there. You can even save on confetti at your kids next birthday party, because this machine makes a ton of it!. Even if you have an issue with the shredder, their 1 year warranty is pretty attractive. Just don’t try sticking in your cell phones into these beasts – they have a powerful motor and razor sharp blades that will leave you looking for your phone’s warranty, haha. I live and die by this product, and would recommend it to my colleagues, my ex-wife, and even the president if he asked. This thing is a beast.


Fellowes Powershred 99Ms Micro-Cut Shredder

This product was recommended by Jason Brown from ApprovedCosts

If you want maximum security shredding level, the Fellowes Powershred 99Ms Micro-Cut Shredder is the top choice. It’s a micro-cut shredder that shreds documents up to the 2x12mm size providing a level P-5 security. The level P-5 helps us cut highly confidential information. Among the shredders we’ve tested, it’s one of the safest. It shuts off if any skin gets close to the shredder’s opening. We were able to shred 14 sheets of paper and cut through credit cards, staples, and even paper clips. With its 20 minutes runtime, we can continuously shred high-level documents without interruption. The 9-gallon wastebasket and 7-year warranty on its cutter making it one of the best shredders for security.


Aurora AU1210MA Professional Micro-Cut Shredder

This product was recommended by Shabbir Noor from MakerShop

I have personally used The Aurora AU1210MA in the past and what a great machine. It can run continually for 60-minutes without jamming thanks to the anti-jam functionality. It has a strong and powerful motor but is super quiet. It has a sheet capacity of 12-sheets and a 5-gallon bin. It shreds paper into tiny bits and can also shred credit cards and CDs/DVDs. This All-in-One micro-cut shredder has a P-4 security level.


WOLVERINE 15-Sheet Super Micro Cut Shredder

This product was recommended by Shabbir Noor from MakerShop

I have used is The Wolverine SD9520. This was a very quiet machine that easily shredded paper clips, credit cards, CDs/DVDs and staples. It has a strong manganese-steel blade which is non-magnetic and doesn’t require regular cleaning. It is compact enough to fit under a desk but has a good-sized bin. The sheet capacity is 15-sheets and the security level is P-5.


Amazon Basics 12 Sheet High Security Micro Cut Shredder

This product was recommended by Abby from WellPCB

This shredder is more secure than most. It was made for reasonably safe shredding, shredding paper into tiny shreds to remove the risk of anyone piecing the papers back together again. If your top priority is security, then you should invest in this shredder.


Bonsaii 14-Sheet Cross-Cut Heavy Duty Paper Shredder

This product was recommended by Donna Bloss from Thrive Cuisine

I have always found the brand Bonsaii the best when it comes to office tools and equipment. This is a shredder that I have in my home and I feel completely secure in shredding both my work-related and personal documents in this shredder. Cross-cut shredding is the best option, in my opinion. On a plus, it shreds through staples which saves so much time niggling around with staples! It’s also quiet so I can continue working in my home office while shredding sensitive documents.


Amazon Basics 150-Sheet Autofeed Micro-Cut Paper Shredder

This product was recommended by Alexandra Seagal from Animalso

I think this is the best shredder because of its enormous load capacity and its ability to run for long periods of time without overheating. I also like how easy the removable bin makes emptying the shredder.


Wolverine 2mm x 6mm Micro-Cut

This product was recommended by Melanie Musson from ScottsdaleInsure

No one wants to spend all day standing at the shredder; this product can rip through 200 sheets per minute, making even big jobs fast. It can handle staples and paper clips, saving you even more time spent removing them. It’s surprisingly quiet as it runs while turning your documents almost into pulp. It’s rated P-5, so you can count on its high level of security. It also boasts some convenience features. The machine will not work when the collection bin is open, and it automatically detects and clears jams.


Aurora AS890C 8-Sheet Cross-Cut Paper/Credit Card Shredder

This product was recommended by Chris Laan from Designer Sheds

As our company has gone increasingly digital, the amount of paper we’ve needed to shred has decreased—but when we *do *need to shred something, we need to know it’s thoroughly destroyed. This machine does the job and then some with a cross-cut, which is the best way to destroy potentially valuable information. Moreover it eats paperclips and staples without delay and has never jammed on us thanks to its angled feed design.


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