2020 has been the year of ‘Work from Home’. Since more companies are opting for this model there is an increasing demand for office stationery and essentials. We already covered a list of the best coffee makers for 2020, so if you haven't checked that out, please do so. The Paper Shredder is one such utilitarian device. Be it a bunch of printouts, credit cards, notes, the paper shredder, shreds it all. It helps to save time, is convenient to use, and is a must-have for any home office. Moreover, shredding is the safest way to discard any kind of confidential documents. So, here is our list of the Best Paper Shredders for your home office 2020.

1. AmazonBasics Cross-Cut Paper and Credit Card Shredder

The first on our list of the Best Paper Shredders is the AmazonBasics 8-Sheet Capacity, Cross-Cut Paper, and Credit Card Shredder. This is a cross-cut shredder and complies with P-3 level security. It has a capacity of 4.1 gallons and can shred up to 8 sheets at a time. The shredder has a maximum continuous runtime of 3 minutes before shut off. The device can also shred credit cards apart from paper and complies with HIPAA and FACTA laws. The shredder has a thermal and runtime protection feature that protects the motor from overheating. It is user friendly and comes with 3 modes of operation and a one year limited US warranty as well.

2. Fellowes 9C4 9-Sheet Powershred Cross-Cut Deskside Paper Shredder

The Fellowes 9C4 9-Sheet Powershred Cross-Cut Deskside Paper Shredder is compact and comes with a 3.6-gallon bin with an easy lift-off head. The 9C4 shreds 9 sheets per pass into 5/32” x 1-3/8” cross-cut particles and complies with P-4 level security. It can also safely shred staples, paper clips, and credit cards as well. The device has a patented safety lock for added protection. It has a continuous runtime of 5 minutes before cut off. The device is easy to use and has a clean and elegant design as well.

3. AmazonBasics 12-Sheet Cross-Cut Paper, Junk Mail, CD, and Credit Card Shredder

Yet another product by AmazonBasics on our list of the Best Paper Shredders for Home in 2020. This device can shred up to 12 sheets at a time. It can also shred credit cards, CDs and DVD’s as well. The shredder complies with P-4 level security and has a 1.8 gallon pull out bin. This is a desktop shredder and has LED indicators for Standby/Overheat/Overload/Door open. It also has 4 modes of operation and has a maximum runtime of 8 minutes and 45 minutes of cool downtime. The shredder is compact and powerful and is backed by a one-year limited warranty.

4. Fellowes Powershred P-30C 6-Sheet Cross-Cut Deskside Paper Shredder

The fourth one in our list of the Best Paper Shredders for Home in 2020 is the Fellowes Powershred P-30C 6-Sheet Cross-Cut Deskside Paper Shredder. This is yet another cross-cut type shredder from Fellowes and complies with P-4 level security. It can also shred staples, paper clips as well as credit cards. The device has a 4-gallon bin and an easy lift-off head. It can shred up to 6 sheets at once. It has a maximum runtime of 3 minutes and cool downtime of 40 minutes. This shredder comes with a one-year product and a 3-year cutter warranty.

5. AmazonBasics 6-Sheet Micro-Cut Paper and Credit Card Home Office Shredder

The third device from AmazonBasics on our list of the Best Paper Shredders for Home in 2020, is a highly secure micro-cut shredder. It can shred up to 6 sheets at a time and comes with a large 4.1-gallon bin. The device complies with P-4 level security and is 6 times safer than a cross-cut shredder. The paper shredder can also destroy credit cards, staples, and paper clips as well.  It is easy to use and comes with 3 modes of operation. The shredder has a maximum runtime of 3 minutes and a cool off time of 30 minutes. It also runtime protection and thermal protection. The device like most Amazon Basic devices comes with a 1-year limited warranty.

6. Fellowes Powershred W11C, 11-Sheet Cross-cut Paper, and Credit Card Shredder

The Fellowes Powershred W11C is yet another elegant and powerful device from Fellowes. This is a cross-cut type shredder and complies with P-4 level security. The device is also capable of destroying credit cards, staples as well as paper clips. It can shred up to 11 sheets at a time and comes with a large 4.75-gallon bin. Like most Fellowes devices, this too comes with a patented security lock. It has a maximum runtime of 5 minutes and cool downtime of 20 minutes and is an ideal deskside shredder.

7. GBC Paper Shredder

The GBC Paper Shredder is a super cross-cut shredder that complies with P-4 level security. It can shred up to 12 sheets at a time and comes with a massive 5-gallon bin. The shredder can destroy credit cards, CD’s and DVD’s as well as paper clips and staples with separate cutters. It has a maximum runtime of 4 minutes and a cool off time of 40 minutes. The device has an LED paper jam indicator but misses out on some safety features. It does come with a one-year limited warranty and complies with the CCPA.

8. Bonsaii Micro-Cut Paper and Credit Card Shredder

The Bonsaii Micro-Cut shredder is a device that complies with P-4 level security. It can shred up to 8 sheets per pass and has a 4 gallon pull out bin with a transparent window. The device can also shred credit cards, paper clips, and staples as well. It has a maximum runtime of 5 minutes and a cool downtime of 40 minutes. The device comes with lockable wheels and can be moved easily. The shredder also comes with overheat protection and has a one-year limited warranty.

9. Fellowes Powershred P-35C 5-Sheet Cross-Cut Paper and Credit Card Shredder

The Fellowes Powershred P-35C is a compact shredder and complies with the P-4 level security. It has a 3-gallon bin with an easy lift-off head. This device too comes with a patented safety lock feature. It is a common feature in most Fellowes devices on our list of the Best Paper Shredders for Home in 2020. It can shred up to 5 sheets at a time. The device has a runtime of 2 minutes and a cool downtime of 20 minutes. It is ideal for personal use and can shred staples, credit cards, and paper clips as well.

10. Aurora AU1210MA Professional Grade High-Security 12-Sheet Micro-Cut Paper Shredder

The Aurora AU1210MA Professional Grade High Security 12-Sheet Micro-Cut Shredder is a large device that complies with P-4 level security. The device has a runtime of 60 minutes. It is the longest in our list of the Best Paper Shredders for Home in 2020. The shredder can destroy credit cards, CDs, paper clips, and staples as well. It has a large LED status display and has a 5-gallon pullout bin. The shredder also has auto-reverse and anti-jam features as well. It is well suited for medium to heavy usage.

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