Best Paper Shredders

Researched across expert reviews · 11 ranked products · Updated 19 Aug 2026

On the stierproducts paper shredders board, Fellowes Powershred 99Ci ranks #1 in S tier, ahead of Staples 12-Sheet Micro-Cut Shredder (ST62153) (#2, S tier) and Aurora AU120MA (#3, A tier). The board ranks 11 paper shredders from S (best) to F (avoid), last researched 19 Aug 2026, drawing on 39 outlet citations across the board. Placed in the bottom tiers as ones to avoid: Fellowes Powershred 79Ci, Aurora AU1800XA 18-Sheet Anti-Jam Cross-Cut Shredder, Bonsaii C234-A 6-Sheet Micro-Cut Shredder, and 2 others.

Fellowes Powershred 99Ci

12 sources
969 LP

Learn more

Staples 12-Sheet Micro-Cut Shredder (ST62153)

3 sources
888 LP

Learn more

#3 1 of 9 research runs entered this as a product to avoid rather than a pick.

Aurora AU120MA

1 source
649 LP

Learn more

Fellowes Powershred LX22M

4 sources
501 LP

Learn more

#5 1 of 7 research runs entered this as a product to avoid rather than a pick.

Aurora AU1060MA

2 sources
448 LP

Learn more

#6 1 of 7 research runs entered this as a product to avoid rather than a pick.

Aurora AU1230XA

2 sources
447 LP

Learn more

#7 4 of 8 research runs entered this as a product to avoid rather than a pick.

Fellowes Powershred 79Ci

9 sources
317 LP

Learn more

#8 2 of 8 research runs entered this as a product to avoid rather than a pick.

Aurora AU1800XA 18-Sheet Anti-Jam Cross-Cut Shredder

2 sources
286 LP

Learn more

Bonsaii C234-A 6-Sheet Micro-Cut Shredder

2 sources
227 LP

Learn more

#10 3 of 5 research runs entered this as a product to avoid rather than a pick.

Bonsaii C261-C 6-Sheet Cross-Cut Shredder

1 source
18 LP

Learn more

#11 3 of 7 research runs entered this as a product to avoid rather than a pick.

Aurora AS420C

1 source
0 LP

Learn more

Compare any two to four side by side

Frequently asked questions

Fellowes Powershred 99Ci sits at #1 in the S tier of our consolidated board, ranked across independent research runs over current expert reviews. The only shredder that combines top-tier security, high capacity, and proven durability; it rarely jams and its metal gears last a decade or more.

Staples 12-Sheet Micro-Cut Shredder (ST62153) ranks #2 (S tier). Micro-cut shredding with the smallest particle size, backed by a solid warranty and a track record of long life in home offices.

Our research places Fellowes Powershred 79Ci, Aurora AU1800XA 18-Sheet Anti-Jam Cross-Cut Shredder, Bonsaii C234-A 6-Sheet Micro-Cut Shredder, Bonsaii C261-C 6-Sheet Cross-Cut Shredder, Aurora AS420C in the bottom tiers (D/F). Older model with missing safety features and higher failure rate; not recommended for reliable use.