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A paper shredder is a simple way to keep your personal information safe. We lab test and review the latest models to help you find the best paper shredder for your needs. Our buying guide will help you know what to look for in a paper shredder, and check out how we test to see how we get our results.

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We test paper shredders that shred just paper, along with models that can also destroy CDs and credit cards.

Our expert testers give every paper shredder a thorough workout to help find the models that:

  • shred quickly and reliably
  • can securely destroy credit cards, CDs and DVDs.
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Fellowes Powershred 60Cs

Fellowes Powershred 60Cs
$188
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Recommended retail, as of October 2013.

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Performance score
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Shredding a single A4 sheet (scored on time taken and quality and size of cut). Shredding 100 A4 sheets (in batches of the maximum number allowed at one time, scored on time taken).

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Ease of feeding paper into the shredder (including the tendency to jam) and ease of clearing jams. Ease of using controls. Ease of emptying bin. Stability.

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Noise
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Measured while shredding a single sheet.

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Fellowes Powershred M-8C

Fellowes Powershred M-8C
$159
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Recommended retail, as of October 2013.

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GoEcolife GQW80B

GoEcolife GQW80B
$255
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Recommended retail, as of October 2013.

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Kobra +1 SS4

Kobra +1 SS4
$485
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Recommended retail, as of October 2013.

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Kogan KAPPRSHRDRA

Kogan KAPPRSHRDRA
$80
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Recommended retail, as of October 2013.

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Ledah BOL1200C

Ledah BOL1200C
$259
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Recommended retail, as of October 2013.

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Rexel Auto+100 2102559AU

Rexel Auto+100 2102559AU
$366
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