Best paper shredder for home or small office
Pros: jam-free operation, automatic safety shutoff, shreds CDs, DVDs, paper clips and staples, quiet, durable induction motor, wheeled pull-out bin
Cons: expensive, messy to empty, may reject unopened envelopes, heavy
Fellowes
PS-79Ci
043859527748
6
14
Crosscut
Paper, staples, paper clips, credit cards, data discs
Lifetime on cutter, 2 years on machine
Console, pull-out bin
NA
0.156 by 1.5
4 by 38
Two (one slot for cards and discs, with safety cover)
9 in.
12 on / 20 off
500 sheets paper, 25 cards, 10 CDs
Noise reduction technology
Sensor turns unit off if hand too close to opening (unless CD slot is open)
21.5 by 12.75 by 15.38
Yes but may tear
No
Rear cord-wrap
NA
29.5
Budget home paper shredder
Pros: fast, safety sensor, handle for carrying wastecan, shreds staples, small clips
Cons: doesn't handle unopened mail, can't shred CDs, shredded pieces 2 inches long, heavy when empty
Fellowes
3231001
043859578160
5
10
Crosscut
Paper, credit cards, staples, small paper clips
5 years on cutters, one year on other parts
Wastebasjet
3
0.156 by 2.0
4 by 50
One (icon marks where to insert credit card)
9 in.
4 to 5 on / 20 off
10 to 20 passes
Not specified (no noise control)
Sensor
16.5 by 15 by12
Yes
No
Handle on top
10
14 lbs.
Basic paper shredder for light duty
Pros: price, safety feature, overheat protection
Cons: light duty, narrow slot, not for liner bags, fairly large confetti, small bin (3 gallons)
not avail.
Walmart
NA
NA
NA
NA
Crosscut
Paper, credit cards (one at a time), staples, small paper clips
3 years on cutters, 1 year on other parts
Wastebasket
N/A
0.219 x 1.84
5.56 x 46.74
One
8.7 in.
NA
NA
NA
Cover for insertion slot; "SafeSense" shuts off power on "forced entry"
15.71 x 7.32 x 12.09
No
No
None
8.69
9