Paper Shredder Ratings
Disposing of important documents like financial or medical information properly is critical for protecting your privacy. Our experts evaluate popular paper shredders on performance for key attributes.
View our ratings and reviews and browse our buying guide to find the best paper shredders.
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Our ratings of paper shredders include scores for speed, noise, and endurance. Our testers also look at how well each model can handle non-paper items, such as credit cards.
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