To choose the best shredder for yourself, you’ll first want to consider what your shredding requirements are.
If you need to destroy large piles of documents, you’ll want a shredder that can cut up multiple sheets at once. Depending on the number of documents you have to eliminate, you’ll want to check the shredder’s run-time and cooling down-time. Not all shredders can run continuously for 30-45 minutes, some of them run for 2-10 minutes before needing a cooldown period of 15-30 minutes.
While most shredders can work through paper, there are some that can destroy credit cards and CDs too. If you often need to destroy these materials, pick a suitable shredder for the task. You’ll also want to consider the shredder’s noise levels. If it’s too noisy, it may not be suitable for home use.