6 best home paper shredders

A home paper shredder is a device designed to destroy sensitive documents by cutting them into small, unreadable pieces. It is commonly used to protect personal and confidential information from falling into the wrong hands.Here are some key aspects related to home paper shredders:

  1. Types of Shredders:

    • Strip-Cut Shredders: These shredders cut documents into long strips. While they are more secure than tearing documents by hand, they offer the lowest level of security among shredder types.
    • Cross-Cut Shredders: Cross-cut, or confetti-cut, shredders cut documents into small, square or rectangular pieces. They provide a higher level of security than strip-cut shredders.
    • Micro-Cut Shredders: Micro-cut shredders produce tiny, confetti-like pieces and offer the highest level of security. They are suitable for highly sensitive documents.
  2. Sheet Capacity: Shredders have a maximum sheet capacity, indicating the number of sheets of paper they can shred at once. Home models typically handle 5 to 20 sheets per pass.

  3. Bin Capacity: The size of the shredder's waste bin determines how much shredded material it can hold before needing to be emptied. Larger bins require less frequent emptying.

  4. Credit Card and CD/DVD Shredding: Many home paper shredders can also shred credit cards and optical media like CDs and DVDs.

  5. Security Level: Shredders are rated by security levels, typically from P-1 (lowest security) to P-7 (highest security). The higher the security level, the smaller and more difficult to reconstruct the shredded pieces.

  6. Auto-Feed Shredders: Some advanced home shredders feature auto-feed functionality, allowing you to load multiple sheets at once without manually feeding them.

  7. Jam Resistance: Shredders often come with features to prevent paper jams, such as auto-reverse or jam detection technology.

  8. Safety Features: Shredders are equipped with safety features like safety locks and sensors to protect users from accidents.

  9. Noise Level: Consider the noise level of the shredder, especially if you'll be using it in a quiet home office environment.

  10. Maintenance: Regular maintenance, such as oiling the shredder blades, is essential to ensure smooth and efficient operation.

  11. Price Range: Home paper shredders are available at various price points, depending on their features and security levels.

  12. Shredding Speed: The shredding speed varies among models, with some shredders able to shred documents more quickly than others.

When choosing a home paper shredder, consider your specific needs for document security, the volume of documents you'll be shredding, and any additional features you may require. Properly using a paper shredder can help protect your personal information and maintain your privacy by securely disposing of sensitive documents.

Below you can find our editor's choice of the best home paper shredders on the market
  

Windsor Glider and Ottoman, White with Gray Cushion

Angel Line

Based on 9 reviews Check latest price

Product description

This "Windsor Glider with Ottoman" is the perfect product to complete your nursery. It has enclosed metal bearings for smooth gliding motion, generous seating room with padded arms and pockets for extra storage. Do not sit on the edge of the seat, armrests or on the backrest as this could cause the chair to tip over. DO NOT use the chair as a step stool. DO NOT leave children unattended on or beside the chair.

  • Generous seating room with padded arms and storage pockets
  • Removable chair cushions for easy spot cleaning
  • Windsor glider and matching ottoman in white finish with gray cushions. Fabric Care Instructions - Do not machine wash, Spot Clean
  • The glider and ottoman pieces have solid wood frames for stability

User questions & answers

Question: Where do you order replacement cushions and arm cushions at for this chair
Answer: hI. Thanks for your inquiry Product dimension(W*H*D) 17.7*17.7*18.9" (45*45*48cm)
Question: what type of material is the chair and ottoman made of
Answer: I just measured it to be 15-1/2” [diameter]
Question: How to clean this
Answer: Dear customer,thanks for your interesting,Actually all colors of our end table are fashion and popular for home decoration and they are ideal for any style.
Question: What is the height from the seat to the top of the chair back
Answer: I would say it is very sturdy and it does not wobble, I would't put anything real heavy on it, it is made to hold drinks, snack, book, etc as a side table. i assume you could use it as a plant stand if the plant was not to large. I didn't read all the directions that came with it so I think it would list weight specs,,

Sony ICDUX560BLK Digital Voice Recorder 1" Black

Sony

Based on 1 reviews Check latest price

Product description

Normal, focus, and wide-stereo recording provide you with the opportunity to record the audio that you need to capture in any environment, while the slim and lightweight build make it easy to take with you wherever you go and the easy to use up makes file searching simple.

  • Built in stereo microphone and voice operated recording
  • Three recording options: wide/stereo, narrow/focus and normal
  • Quick charge; up to 1 hour recording time, with 3 minute charge
  • Easy to use user interface and recording level indicator
  • Micro SD memory card slot, headphone jack & mic input. LCD backlight

User questions & answers

Question: is it voice activated
Answer: Yes. It has one usb-c connector for charging and audio.
Question: When the battery eventually fails, can it be replaced, or is it soldered to the board
Answer: The phone comes with a charger, usb cable, 3.5mm WIRED headphones and a USB-C adapter for the headphones.
Question: How much can the memory be expanded
Answer: The battery is not removable
Question: how long does the built-in battery last when recording continiously for hours at the highest quality (LPCM
Answer: This is the US version.

Product features

Sony ICDUX560BLK Digital Voice Recorder

Specifications

Capture all your meetings, lectures and radio broadcasts in clear, high-quality audio with the thin and light UX560F, with optimised settings for each situation. Through the new user interface, easily search for your recordings and music files to play, and monitor the recording levels. With up to 4 GB of internal memory, expandable via MicroSD cards (SDHC and SDXC supported) and quick charge via built-in USB, you'll always be prepared for hours of recording.

  • Record in MP3/LPCM with a high-sensitivity S-Microphone
  • Up to 4 GB of built-in storage, expandable via MicroSD (SDHC/SDXC) cards
  • Focus and wide microphone modes to suit lectures or meetings
  • Direct USB built-in for easy connection to PC
  • FM radio to listen to or record radio broadcasts

Aurora AU870MA High-Security 8-Sheet Micro-Cut Paper Credit Card Shredder Black

Aurora

Based on 9 reviews Check latest price

Product description

The Aurora AU870MA 8-Sheet micro cut paper/ credit card shredder with basket is the perfect home and small office device to help keep you safe from identity theft. The AU870MA accepts up to eight sheets of paper at a time and shreds them into 5/32 x 15/32 inches pieces. In addition to paper, the AU870MA shreds credit cards, keeping vital information from falling into the wrong hands. The throat of the shredder is 8.7 inches wide and allows continuous shredding for 5 minutes.

  • 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

User questions & answers

Question: Why the 1 to 2 month shipping time
Answer: 1-2 month shipping time? I went back and looked at the item, it says prime eligible, which is just 2 days!
Question: What kind of lubricant/sharpening sheets are recommended for this machine? Or is an oil better
Answer: The manufacturer says ' DO NOT USE OIL". I purchased the NUOVA Shredder Sharpening and Lubricant Sheets, they are simple to use. I use one sheet a month, just run sheet through shredder then run in reverse for ten seconds. I have been doing this since I purchased the shredder and it has reduced the paper dust that builds up on the underside of the shredder head and I don't have the problem of paper sticking to the teeth.
Question: Can this handle shredding the new credit cards with chips in them? My last shredder is now broken because of the chip cards
Answer: I honestly do not think chipped credit cards would be an issue at all. I doubt the shredder would ever notice it. The chip is a very thin fragile piece of copper. Try to find the manual online for the shredder you are looking at, if it can handle staples and small paperclips, then a chipped card would be nothing.
Question: how many sheets of paper can you put in at once
Answer: Do you want the "official" answer or a practical one? Officially I believe the previous responders are correct by saying 8 sheets. From my experience, I believe that if you were to feed in sheets eight at a time, you would find that the shredder would soon overheat and the circuit breaker would trip off. That requires a somewhat lengthy cool-down period before you can resume shredding operations. (If you only go through a limited number of cycles of 8 sheets each, that would be okay.) In my experience, it generally handles 4 sheets at a time over a prolonged period. This is the case when I am clearing out last years credit card receipts, utility bills, etc. That can add up to a fair amount of paper for shredding. Is this a scientific exact answer? No, but it is what I have done to get good results from my shredder. Have I ever tripped the circuit breaker? Yep. They say experience is the best teacher. While this is somewhat long winded, I hope it gives you a useful answer for what to expect.

Product features

Aurora AU870MA High Security 8-Sheet Micro-cut Paper and Credit Card Shredder

High security micro-cut: Provides ultimate protection with particles 6 times smaller than typical cross-cut.

Safety feature: Safety angled feed entry prevents accidents.

Overload protection: Overload jam auto-stop prevents serious paper jams.

Easy emptying: Integrated single-hand lifting handle for easy emptying wastebasket.

Overheat LED status indicator
Micro-cuts paper for maximum security

Destroys credit cards, clips and staples.

Non-stop 5 minutes continuous run time
Advanced safety ShredSafe feature

Integrated single-hand lifting handle for easy emptying wastebasket.

Kensington Wireless Presenter with Red Laser Pointer (K33374USB)

Kensington

Based on 5 reviews Check latest price

Product description

Professionals count on Kensington for control of their presentations. With a highly reliable wireless connection and intuitive controls, this remote allows you to focus on what matters most — making an effective presentation. With a 4-button layout, you can easily go forward and back on your PowerPoint or Keynote slides, while the other two buttons offer a screen blackout option and a red laser pointer. The wireless 2.4GHz receiver stores conveniently inside the remote, and since it’s uniquely paired, you don’t have to worry about device interference.

  • Provides forward and back control of PowerPoint and keynote with no drivers needed
  • Plug and play simplicity requires no setup
  • Internal storage for wireless USB receiver so it won’t get lost
  • Compatible with PC and Mac
  • 65-Foot wireless range

User questions & answers

Question: is this compatable with windows
Answer: Yes, it works great with Windows 7.
Question: Should I take the batteries out when I am not using it
Answer: No need to. The only time in took the batteries out was during the summer when I was not going to use it for two months.
Question: If the USB is lost, can I use a new USB from the store or do I have to order a special USB
Answer: You need a special USB that talks to the clicker.
Question: Can the pointer be used just for its laser without the usb connection
Answer: Yes. Once you remove the usb connector you can use it just as a laser pointer.

Product features

Professionals count on Kensington for control of their presentations

With a reliable wireless connection and intuitive controls, this remote allows you to focus on making an effective presentation. With a 4-button layout, easily go forward and back on your PowerPoint or Keynote slides, while the other two buttons let you hide your screen and use the red laser pointer. The wireless receiver is uniquely paired, so you don’t have to worry about device interference.

  • Intuitive 4-button controls
  • Red laser pointer
  • 65-foot range
  • Internal receiver storage
  • Plug and Play 2.4GHz wireless receiver

NADAMOO Wireless Barcode Scanner 328 Feet Transmission Distance USB Cordless 1D Laser Automatic Barcode Reader Handhold Bar Code Scanner with USB Receiver for Store, Supermarket, Warehouse

NADAMOO

Based on 1 reviews Check latest price
  • Long Distance Wireless Transmission Technology.Delivers up to 400m transmission in open air/100m transmission indoor. No More Data Cable Needed, easily connected with your laptop, PC etc.
  • With Mini USB Receiver,USB plug-and-play, no drive installation needed.Just plug USB and open up a EXCEL/WORD file then scan,works like a virtual keyboard input
  • Two paring mode: One-to-one mode,More-to-one mode. At one-to-one mode,one scanner only transmit barcode to the one usb receiver. AT More-to-one mode,Multiple scanners can transmit barcode to the one usb receiver - ideal in a warehouse where several people are scanning at once.
  • Two working mode:Instant upload mode / storage mode. Internal offline storage supports up to 100,000 barcodes in offline storage mode. Scan and store barcode when far away from the receiver,and then update the data to your device when you come back entering the wireless transmission range.
  • Two scanning mode:Key the trigger to begin scanning or switch to automatic mode for quick scanning without pressing any buttons

User questions & answers

Question: Does the scanner work on barcodes on curved surfaces
Answer: Yes it can work,but you have to move up / down little act or keep the scanner 1-2 feet back from the item than scan it until you heard the noise....The scaners works very good but also the barcode printing quality is very important to read it...
Question: how can i get a Hi-Resolution copy of the barcodes in the manual, so I can copy them and print them on my own paper instructions
Answer: we have uploaded two pdf manual on the Amazon page you purchase this scanner . page link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01GDJ2BH6. The instructions are attached to the lower left corner of the page ,under Technical Specification.
Question: I will be selling at a book fair. Do I need special software to print the scanned books to be purchased onto a receipt
Answer: It depends on what you want on the receipt. If you just want a list of books purchased, their prices, the total amount due, and the date of sale you could easily set up an Excel spreadsheet to find this data when a book is scanned. That is what I'm currently doing to make a list of the equipment I'm taking to a job.
Question: Does it work with Excel
Answer: It scans into any program as text, the same as if you typed it on the Keyboard. So Yes you can "Scan" a barcode into Excel, Word or even a text or "Note" document. We just used it in Kona linked to a Portable using Excel with lookup codes to do inventory. Battery under constant usage held up for over 4 hours. Good range.

Product features

Long Transmission Wireless Barcode Scanner. Long gone are the days of dealing with multiple cables going everywhere.

This is a plug & play wireless barcode scanner that can read 1D linear bar codes.

Premium quality scanners make the working environment more enjoyable, whether being utilized in retail store, supermartket, library, warehouse, Inventory, express shipping, ERP, POS, and more.

For long range cordless and wireless transmission, the NADAMOO Bur3003 scanner is for you.

Long Transmisson Range

Adopt advanced radio frequency wireless technology, singal penetrates walls, ceilings and floors more effectively. Compared to 2.4GHz wireless scanner, our scanner has the advantage of strong signal and long transmission distance.

The transmission distance in barrier free environment can reach up to 400 m / 437 yd.

The transmission distance in obstacles environment is less than 100 m / 328ft.

Actual wireless transmission distance will vary as a result of building materials, physical objects and obstacles. The more obstacles, the shorter the transmission distance.

2 Paring Modes:

  • One Scanner-to-One Receiver: One scanner transmits barcode to one usb receiver. Several units can work independently with different computers in the same area. If you want to use them on multiple computers, each with own scanner and receiver. They won't interface with each other during work.

  • Max.32 Scanner-to-One Receiver: Multiple scanners transmit barcode to one usb receiver. One usb receiver can connect to max. 32 scanners. Ideal in warehourse when several people are scanning barcode to one computer.

2 Upload modes:

  • Instant Upload Mode: Read barcodes & upload it straight to the file you have opened.

  • Storage Mode: when using the scanner far away the wireless signal range. Activate storage mode, all scanned barcode will be stored directly into the bulit-in memory of the scanner. You can upload the data to your device when you need it. Internal offline storage supports up to 100000 barcodes.

2 Interface Modes:

  • USB HID Mode:No driver and special software needed .For example, you have a software open and you place your cursor wherever you want to enter something and then scan a barcode, the number on the barcode will type out in the cursor's position.
  • USB Virtual COM Port: The scanner needs to work with driver and serial software. Expected final behavior is that even if you open up another universal software like notepad, excel,word etc , the scanned information will show up in the window of serial software. USB Virtual COM Port Mode only works on Window 7/8/10/XP, not works on Mac OS.

Amazon Basics 8-Sheet High-Security Micro-Cut Shredder with Pullout Basket

Based on 12 reviews Check latest price

Product description

An Amazon Brand

  • 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

User questions & answers

Question: how loud is it
Answer: It's as loud as any other shredder. No more, no less.
Question: Does it have a removable basket to empty paper or does the top of shredder have to be taken off
Answer: You would need to take the shredder itself off (the top part that sits on the bin). Then the basket/bin would be available for you to remove the shredded paper.
Question: Is this micro cut
Answer: Yes, it says in the title and description it is micro-cut.
Question: Will this shred pictures of my ex wife
Answer: Why waste your money on a shredder when you can simply contact your ex-wife and borrow the one she used when she shredded your pictures.

Product features

Micro-Cut Shredder

More secure than strip- and cross-cut shredders, this micro-cut shredder turns sheets of paper into tiny particles. It also destroys credit cards.

Easy Start

In Auto (on) mode, shredding begins once the machine detects something to be shredded, and then it stops automatically when shredding is complete.

Reverse Function

The reverse function makes it possible to retrieve un-shredded or partially shredded documents, plus helps prevent paper jams.

Thermal Protection for Safety

The shredder will automatically shut off to protect the motor if it runs continuously beyond its maximum run time and begins to over-heat.

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