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The 10 Best Document Shredders as of June 2026

Updated June 18, 2026 ยท Reviewed by the Pickarank team ยท Prices in GBP, subject to change

We compared the best document shredders you can buy in 2026, scoring each out of 10 on performance, value, build quality and features. Here are the ten worth your money โ€” with an at-a-glance table and the current best prices.

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Our top picks at a glance

Top pick

Fellowes Powershred 79Ci

8.8Best for offices
Check price on Amazon โ‰ˆ $200
Best value

Amazon Basics 12-Sheet Micro-Cut

8.5Best security value
Check price on Amazon โ‰ˆ $70
Also great

Bonsaii C237-C Cross-Cut

8.7Best overall
Check price on Amazon โ‰ˆ $100

Prices were correct at the time of writing and change often โ€” tap through for today's price on Amazon.

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How we ranked these document shredders

Each pick earns a score out of 10 from weighted criteria:

  • Performance (35%) โ€” how well each document shredder does its core job.
  • Value (25%) โ€” quality and features for the price.
  • Build & reliability (20%) โ€” materials, longevity and warranty.
  • Features (20%) โ€” meaningful extras that improve the experience.

At a glance: top 10 compared

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#Document ShreddersScoreBest forSecurityApprox. PriceAmazon links
1Fellowes Powershred 79Ci8.8Best for officesCross-cut (P-4)$200View Price
2Bonsaii C237-C Cross-Cut8.7Best overallCross-cut (P-4)$100View Price
3Amazon Basics 12-Sheet Micro-Cut8.5Best security valueMicro-cut (P-4)$70View Price
4Rexel Optimum AutoFeed+8.5Best auto-feedAuto-feed micro-cut$180View Price
5Rexel Secure MC68.4Best for desksMicro-cut (P-5)$90View Price
6Fellowes Powershred LX228.4Best mid-rangeCross-cut (P-4)$120View Price
7HSM Shredstar8.3Best German buildCross-cut (P-4)$110View Price
8Bonsaii 6-Sheet Micro-Cut8.2Best compact budgetMicro-cut (P-4)$45View Price
9Aurora 8-Sheet Cross-Cut8.1Best light budgetCross-cut (P-3)$35View Price
10Amazon Basics 6-Sheet Cross-Cut7.9Best ultra-budgetCross-cut (P-3)$25View Price

The full ranking

1
Best for offices

Fellowes Powershred 79Ci

8.8Our number one pick.

Fellowes' Powershred 79Ci offers jam-proof feeding, quiet running and tough cross-cut security built for busy offices, a dependable workhorse. It is pricey, but the reliability and jam handling are excellent.

Security: 9.0Capacity: 8.8Speed: 8.8Value: 8.4
Pros
  • Jam-proof feeding
  • Quiet and reliable
  • Office-grade build
Cons
  • Expensive
  • Heavy
Check price on Amazonโ‰ˆ $200
2
Best overall

Bonsaii C237-C Cross-Cut

8.7A superb runner-up.

Bonsaii's C237-C cross-cuts up to 18 sheets with a long 60-minute run time and a big 6-gallon bin, a brilliant home-office all-rounder. It is bulky, but the capacity, run time and value are excellent.

Security: 8.8Capacity: 9.0Speed: 8.8Value: 9.0
Pros
  • Long 60-minute run time
  • Big bin
  • Handles staples and cards
Cons
  • Bulky
  • Heavier
Check price on Amazonโ‰ˆ $100
3
Best security value

Amazon Basics 12-Sheet Micro-Cut

8.5Rounds out our top three.

Amazon Basics' 12-sheet micro-cut shreds paper into tiny confetti for higher security at a fair price, plus cards and staples, strong value. The run time is shorter, but the security and value are excellent.

Security: 9.0Capacity: 8.4Speed: 8.4Value: 9.0
Pros
  • Micro-cut security
  • Handles cards
  • Good value
Cons
  • Shorter run time
  • Bin fills fast
Check price on Amazonโ‰ˆ $70
4
Best auto-feed

Rexel Optimum AutoFeed+

8.5A standout in the upper half.

Rexel's AutoFeed+ loads a stack of up to 100 sheets and shreds them hands-free into high-security micro-cut, brilliant for bulk shredding. It is expensive and bulky, but the auto-feed convenience is excellent.

Security: 9.0Capacity: 9.2Speed: 8.6Value: 8.2
Pros
  • Hands-free auto-feed
  • High security
  • Large bin
Cons
  • Expensive
  • Bulky
Check price on Amazonโ‰ˆ $180
5
Best for desks

Rexel Secure MC6

8.4A well-rounded mid-table pick.

Rexel's Secure MC6 is a compact micro-cut shredder with high P-5 security for sensitive documents beside a desk, quiet and tidy. It takes fewer sheets, but the security and compactness are excellent.

Security: 9.2Capacity: 8.0Speed: 8.2Value: 8.4
Pros
  • High P-5 security
  • Compact and quiet
  • Handles cards
Cons
  • Low sheet capacity
  • Small bin
Check price on Amazonโ‰ˆ $90
6
Best mid-range

Fellowes Powershred LX22

8.4Great value in the middle of the pack.

Fellowes' LX22 brings jam-blocker tech and quiet cross-cutting in a tidy home-office size, a reliable mid-range pick. It is mid-capacity, but the jam handling and build are good.

Security: 8.6Capacity: 8.4Speed: 8.6Value: 8.4
Pros
  • Jam-blocker tech
  • Quiet
  • Solid build
Cons
  • Mid capacity
  • Pricey for size
Check price on Amazonโ‰ˆ $120
7
Best German build

HSM Shredstar

8.3A dependable pick if the price is right.

HSM's Shredstar offers quality German engineering with reliable cross-cutting and a decent bin, a dependable mid choice. It is plain, but the build quality and reliability are good.

Security: 8.6Capacity: 8.4Speed: 8.4Value: 8.4
Pros
  • Quality build
  • Reliable cross-cut
  • Decent bin
Cons
  • Plain
  • Mid run time
Check price on Amazonโ‰ˆ $110
8
Best compact budget

Bonsaii 6-Sheet Micro-Cut

8.2Solid, if outshone by pricier rivals.

Bonsaii's compact 6-sheet micro-cut suits light home use with good security and a small footprint at a low price. The capacity and run time are limited, but for value it is good.

Security: 8.8Capacity: 7.8Speed: 8.0Value: 8.8
Pros
  • Compact
  • Micro-cut security
  • Affordable
Cons
  • Low capacity
  • Short run time
Check price on Amazonโ‰ˆ $45
9
Best light budget

Aurora 8-Sheet Cross-Cut

8.1A budget-friendly option worth a look.

Aurora's 8-sheet cross-cut covers occasional home shredding of bills and statements at a low price, a sensible light-use pick. Security is lower (P-3) and run time short, but for value it is fine.

Security: 8.0Capacity: 8.0Speed: 8.0Value: 9.0
Pros
  • Cheap
  • Handles cards
  • Compact
Cons
  • Lower P-3 security
  • Short run time
Check price on Amazonโ‰ˆ $35
10
Best ultra-budget

Amazon Basics 6-Sheet Cross-Cut

7.9Rounds out our top ten.

Amazon Basics' 6-sheet cross-cut is a cheap, simple shredder for the occasional home document, with a small pull-out bin. It is low-capacity with basic security, but for value it does the job.

Security: 7.8Capacity: 7.6Speed: 7.8Value: 9.0
Pros
  • Cheapest option
  • Simple
  • Handles cards
Cons
  • Low capacity
  • Basic security
Check price on Amazonโ‰ˆ $25

Frequently asked questions

What's the best of the document shredders in 2026?

Our top overall pick is the Fellowes Powershred 79Ci, which leads on our combined score for performance, value and features. The Bonsaii C237-C Cross-Cut and Amazon Basics 12-Sheet Micro-Cut are excellent alternatives depending on budget and needs.

How did we choose these?

We weight performance, value, build quality and features, drawing on hands-on use and independent testing. See the methodology box above for the full breakdown.

Are these prices accurate?

Prices are approximate UK figures at the time of writing and change frequently. Click through to Amazon for the current price.

The bottom line

If you just want the best document shredders without overthinking it, the Fellowes Powershred 79Ci is our top recommendation โ€” it earns the highest overall score for performance, value and features. Have a look at the current price and see what you think.

Check price on Amazon โ‰ˆ $200

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