The Best Shredders 2025

1. Royal AF1512 Autofeed Shredder

Place 150 sheets of paper into the auto-feeder and walk away! The Heavy-Duty Hewlett-Packard AF1512 automatic sheet-feeding shredder does the work for you by shredding each page until the auto-feeder is empty. The manual slot accepts up to 12 sheets of bond paper at a pass and expired credit cards as well. It boasts a long 30-minute duty cycle for continuous shredding until the job is done. An LED message center displays Ready, Bin-Full, Overheat, and Overload Indicators. The extra-large 7.4-gal. pullout waste bin holds hundreds of shredded pages and features casters for easy mobility. The AF1512's microcut technology reduces paper to tiny chips, ensuring destruction of the most sensitive of documents. It comes with a full 1-year warranty.

Cut Type: microcut Shreds Credit Cards: Yes LED Function Lights: Ready, Overheat, Overload, Bin Full Casters: Yes Basket Capacity: 7.4 Gallons / Pullout Bin Auto Start/Stop Function: Photo sensor 23 pages per minute Auto Stop: Yes Duty Cycle (Auto Feed): 30 min On / 40 min Off Shred capacity of 150 sheets automatically & 12 sheets manually Noise Level (dB): 68 dB Shred Size: 4.3 mm x 12 mm Speed (seconds per sheet): 3.8 sps Basket Full Indicator: LED Shreds credit cards & staples Motor: AC, 0.86 hp Warranty/Cutter Warranty : 1 year / 5 year

2. HP CC8 Cross-Cut Shredder

Compatible with select HP Omnibook, Pavilion and Presario laptops; AC power adapter and charger; 19V of power; safety fuse; smart technology

This small cross-cut paper shredder is more powerful than it looks! The HP CC8 Paper Shredder shreds 8 sheets of paper into 4.3mm x 33mm unreadable cross-cut pieces, protecting your identity. It also shreds credit cards, CDs, and staples, securing your privacy even more! For extra security, you can slide the HP CC8 top open to shred and slide it closed when not in use. The 3.4-gallon, pullout bin holds plenty of paper and is easy to empty. The casters on the bottom of the unit makes it effortless to move the shredder anywhere you need it.

3. HP MC83 Micro-Cut Shredder

Compatible with select HP Omnibook, Pavilion and Presario laptops; AC power adapter and charger; 19V of power; safety fuse; smart technology

The HP MC83 Micro Cut Paper Shredder is small enough to fit into any small space. Everyone is worried about their private information, but you won’t have to with the HP MC83 Shredder. It shreds 8 sheets of paper into tiny 4.3mm x 13mm micro-cut shreds, which is impossible to read. It can also shred credit cards, CDs, and staples. For extra security, you can slide the HP CC20 top open to shred and slide it closed when not in use. The auto sheet feed feature starts shredding when paper is inserted into the slot and stops when finished. The 3.4-gallon basket is easy to empty and holds a lot of paper. Feel safe and secure with the Royal HP MC83 Paper Shredder.

4. Royal MC165 Paper Shredder - Micro Cut - 16 Per Pass - for shredding Paper, Staples, Credit Card, Envelope, CD, DVD - 0.169" x 0.472" Shred Size - 8.75" Throat - 30 Minute Run Time - 40

Choose from the family of HP Paper Shredders for your home and business HP Crosscut and Microcut shredders protects all sensitive documents to avoid identity theft. Pick from our full range of crosscut shredders which feature pullout bins and casters for easy mobility or our microcut shredders that are the ultimate in document security by shredding into unreadable confetti size pieces. Designed for style, function and performance with our unique designed slide top housing and oversized shredder bins. HP continues a tradition of quality product priced for home and office use.

Micro Cut 16 Per Pass for shredding Paper, Staples, Credit Card, Envelope, CD, DVD 0.169" x 0.472" Shred Size 8.75" Throat 30 Minute Run Time 40 Minute Cool Down Time 7.40 gal Wa

5. HP 91032T AF809 Autofeed Shredder

HP 91032T AF809 Autofeed Shredder

White 16.73" x 13.00" x 8.62"

6. Insignia™ - 10-Sheet Crosscut Paper/CD Shredder - Black

Power up your electronic components with a long-lasting Energizer battery

From credit card and Social Security numbers to sensitive tax or client information, you have a lot to lose if your data falls into the wrong hands. Thankfully, data breaches and identity theft aren’t inevitable. By crosscutting your items into small pieces, you can have peace of mind that your most sensitive data is protected. This shredder cuts up to 10 sheets of standard-sized paper at once and can handle staples, small paperclips, CDs and credit cards to make your task easier. A built-in wastebasket collects your shredded waste for later disposal. A quick glance through the viewing window lets you know when it needs to be emptied. Protect your important information with the Insignia 10-Sheet Crosscut Paper/CD Shredder.

7. Insignia™ - 10-Sheet Microcut Shredder - Black

Power up your electronic components with a long-lasting Energizer battery

Protect your identity by safely disposing unwanted documents. The Insignia NS-S10MCBK2 10-Sheet Microcut Shredder accepts paper, staples, credit cards and CDs. Destroying ten sheets per pass, it shreds documents into small, micro-cut strips, helping you protect sensitive information. The 5.3-gallon bin holds shredded contents and is simple to empty. A safety interlock switch automatically stops the shredder when the wastebasket is removed, protecting you and your children from accidents. In case of a paper jam, a manual forward/reverse function makes it easy to remove unwanted paper. Now you can safely dispose of all your unwanted documents without worrying where your personal information will end up.

8. Insignia™ - 6-Sheet Crosscut Shredder - Black

Power up your electronic components with a long-lasting Energizer battery

Protect your identity by safely disposing unwanted documents. The Insignia NS-S6CCBK2 6-Sheet Crosscut Shredder accepts paper, staples, paper clips and credit cards. Destroying six sheets per pass, it shreds documents into small, cross-cut strips, helping you protect sensitive information. It’s compact in size, so you can place the shredder on top of a desk to keep it close at hand. The 3.4-gallon bin holds shredded contents and is simple to empty. A safety interlock switch automatically stops the shredder when the wastebasket is removed, protecting you and your children from accidents. In case of a paper jam, a manual forward/reverse function makes it easy to remove unwanted paper. Now you can safely dispose of all your unwanted documents without worrying where your personal information will end up.

9. Honeywell - 11-Sheet Crosscut Paper Shredder - Black

The Honeywell 11 sheet cross-cut paper shredder for home office is the perfect addition for your personal shredding needs. It has the capability to shred up to 11 sheets of paper at a time into 5mm x 38mm pieces as well as plastic credit cards, staples and clips. This document shredder features a three-function control switch with auto start and stop, manual reverse, and manual off - so you can set it to fit your needs. It comes with a paper feed opening of 8.5 inches and a 6.6 Gallon waste basket to keep your shreds contained. The 9321DS model is designed for in-home personal use to shred for up to 3 minutes before a 60 minute cool down period is needed. It is backed by a 1 year cutter and labor warranty and a 3 year warranty on parts.

10. Royal® 6 Sheet Cross-Cut Shredder, Black, CX6

With this Royal medium-duty shredder, you can make quick work of your shredding tasks. The shredder can handle 6 sheets at a time and uses a cross-cut to destroy your documents. Auto start/stop - offers convenient operation. Offers cross-cut shredding to retrieve ultimate security by cutting off confidential documents into tiny pieces. 6 Per Pass shred capacity - Saves you from the hassle of inserting sheets one by one

Auto Start/Stop Auto start/stop - offers convenient operation. Offers cross-cut shredding to retrieve ultimate security by cutting off confidential documents into tiny pieces. 6 Per Pass shred capacity - Saves you from the hassle of inserting sheets one by one