Paper Shredders under ₹5000

Documents containing classified information, whether official or personal, can do significant damage if they fall into the wrong hands even when they are of no importance to you or your company. Therefore, it is so necessary to use a shredder for destroying documents, and CDs instead of throwing them away intact. In the online market, you can easily find a reliable automatic paper CD shredder for your requirements.

The shredder which is only a paper shredder can't destroy confidential CDs. For office use, a manual shredder cannot be a useful solution either. Thus, I highly recommend an automatic paper and CD shredder & trimmer for office use, whereas a shredder & trimmer with a manual process is excellent for home use.

While purchasing a paper shredder, customers need to pay attention to many aspects because a lousy shredding machine will not dispose of documents effectively. In movies, we often see master spies try piecing together shredded documents to retrieve information about their targets.

In this article, first I discuss the essential features one needs to look for while buying a document shredder. Then move to an in-depth review of the three best paper shredders with automatic operation at a low price.

► Automatic Document Shredder Types

Generally, shredders come in three types i.e. Strip-Cut, Cross-Cut, and Micro-Cut. Strip-cut shredders are the least secure as they cut documents into long strips. These shredding machines are only suitable for disposing of documents with no confidential information. Cross-cut shredders are one step ahead of Strip-Cut ones as they cut documents horizontally as well as vertically. These devices are fast and make it very hard for wrongdoers to reassemble the shredded documents. If the documents you want to shred – contain highly confidential information, the Micro-Cut Shredders will be the best option to go for as they are capable of making confetti out of a document.

Noise Level: Most good quality Cross-Cut and Micro-Cut shredders come with loud motors. Customers should always check the noise level ratings on specs sheet before making a final decision. You would certainly not want other office colleagues (using an office shredder) or family members (using a home shredder) to get disturbed with the annoying noise of a shredder.

Run Time and Shredding Speed: A good document shredder should at least offer 5 minutes of run time per session. Run time below 5 minutes would mean a particular shredder features an inefficient motor and will not be able to work in a busy environment. Shredding speed is another indicator of build quality. High shredding speed would be a clear hint of good quality and durable parts.

So, these were the three factors based on which one can decide if a particular shredder is good or not. Now let us discuss some decent quality paper shredders available out there.

Which is the best document shredder under 5000 Rupees? This paper shredder review article covers the best-selling electric shredders from 1000 to 5000 Rupees range. The suggested document shredders are currently the top favorite of buyers because of their excellent build, secure shredding, and noiseless operation.

☼ 6-Sheet Tata Croma Paper Shredder

As of right now, this portable document destroyer is the cheapest paper shredder on the Indian market. To get it, you only need to pay ₹1490.

In one go, the Tata Croma electric shredder can destroy up to six A4 sheets, where each sheet weighs close to 80 GSM. That means it can destroy documents of up to 500 GSM of weight in one go. Not just papers, it can securely destroy bank cards, CDs, and other similar data storage materials.

Upon continuous use for two minutes, this Tata paper shredder needs to cool for 40 minutes before starting again. Its storage bin can hold 10 liters of waste, though. It will cut each piece of paper into 36 pieces. That means collecting any meaningful information from the destroyed documents will be impossible.

If you need a secure shredder of documents and bank cards below 1500, the Tata Croma Paper Shredder is the only option. And, definitely a good option. Hence go for it without a second thought.

☼ Agaro Stellar Paper Shredder

The document shredder of the Agaro brand is currently the most favorite paper shredder in India market under 5000 Rupees. It securely destroying papers, CDs, and DVDs. Papers in this electric shredder machine are cut into as small as a 6-mm strip. That leaves no chances of extracting any sensitive information from them. Similarly, CDs and DVDs are destroyed in this Agaro Steller.

The Agaro Steller shredder may not be the option if you are looking for a shredder for a big office. Because the capacity of its wastebasket is only 13 liter that is 6-kg approx. Though it comes with a separate waste bin for destroyed CDs and DVDs. That can hold up to 400 grams of digital storage wastes.

Those who have recently bought the Agaro Stellar shredder have recommended it to others.  Our observation of this secure destroyer of the sensitive documents and digital storage confirms that so. Therefore, consider it without a second thought if it fits your requirement.

☼ Fellowes H8CD Paper CD Shredder

Fellowes is one of the best paper shredder brands and it has some reliable products in the market. Many of its products have got great reviews from customers around the world. The H8CD model is an automatic paper shredder is available for an amount of 6500 rupees. Its price is nothing compared to the features and performance you will get.

Powerful and Fast: This Cross-Cut shredder is capable of processing up to 8 sheets simultaneously. The shredding speed of 9.84 fpm clearly shows how powerful its motor is. It consumes 240 Watts of power, which is another attraction because other paper shredders of the same price category eat up a lot of electricity.

Talking about performance of this automatic paper CD shredder, its 220-mm throat is perfect for A4 and Letter size documents. Reverse functionality helps in removing the paper in case of a jam.

Shreds CDs and Plastic Cards: Besides paper documents, proper disposal of CDs and ID cards is also very important. Most budget shredders are generally not up for this job but the Fellowes machine is enough powerful that it cuts almost anything into pieces.

Great Build Quality: The H8CD Paper Shredder has a strong and durable outer shell. It can resist strong collisions and high temperatures. Bottom bin has a volume of 14 Liters, enough for an all day use.

The design of this automatic paper CD shredder machine is certainly impressive. Further, its glossy black finish gives a great appeal to the eyes. On the name of convenience, a small window is on the front, that allows users to see if the documents are properly shredded or not.

Safe: For the safety of users, this shredder only works when the top (motor) part is perfectly seated on the bin. Inbuilt overload protection saves the motor from damaging by cutting the power supply in case of overheating.

Verdict: The Fellowes automatic paper CD shredder has greatly impressed me with its features and performance. A customer cannot go wrong by purchasing it. This machine will be a perfect solution for all your shredding needs.

☼ Sun-Max Smart Paper Trimmer for Office Use

While researching for reliable, durable paper shredders at a low price, I came to know about the brand Sun-Max, which sells excellent quality electronic products to use in offices, banks, and in small businesses. To boost your trust in this Indian brand, I let you know that Sun-Max is one of the top brands of note counting machine.

Around the price of 5000 Rupees, Sun-Max SC-1001 Paper Trimmer is a perfect machine. It is a recommended paper shredder for office use. The paper trimmer cannot shred CD and cards, however. It is not an automatic paper cd shredder and cutter, a smart paper shredder machine with automatic operation only, instead. It is indeed fast in destroying useless papers with valuable information.

Impressive Performance: At such a low price point also, this shredder offers a great performance. Its power is on par with any other good quality shredding machine.

The Sun-Max shredder machine capable of disposing sheets up to 12-inch long. Its throat is thick and wide enough to hold 7 sheets without any problem.

Fully Automatic: This machine offers a fully automatic paper shredding operation. Sun-Max has equipped its throat with a paper sensor. Whenever a user places some paper in the throat, this sensor comes into action and instructs the motor to start operation. After shredding paper, the machine stops on itself.

Average Build Quality: The Sun-Max automatic paper shredder scores high for its performance but on the front of durability, it scores very less. Although the body is made of stainless steel, still use of cheap build materials and unattractive design would act as a deal breaker for many customers. It is lightweight, weighs only 2.5-kg. Hence this compact paper shredder could also be a great choice for manager's cabin

Verdict: The Sun-Max paper trimmer is one of the best affordable shredding machines with smart operation out there. Further, the paper shredder is lightweight, smart, and portable. Except for average build quality, everything looks good on the SC-1001 paper Shredder. Less noisy motor, automatic operation, and a high performing motor are some key features on this automatic shredder.

☼ SToK Automatic Paper CD Shredder for Home Use

Are you on a tight budget but still want a good document shredder? Well, in that case, SToK ST-20CC Paper Trimmer will be the most viable option in my opinion. Available at just 2,699 rupees, it is a perfect choice for small offices and homes. Looking for a paper shredder for home use, I strongly recommend this STOK automatic paper CD shredder machine.

Ultra-Compact: The SToK automatic trimmer sports compact and portable outer shell. In fact, it is smaller than a typical mini-CPU case. Moreover, this machine looks much attractive. Silver paint gives a premium feel to the whole setup.

The bin looks small but it has a volume of 10 liters. You also get a small see-through window on the left side.

Decent Quality Motor: Even at this price, SToK was able to equip this shredder with a motor capable of trimming CDs, Plastic Cards, and thick papers. I would like to point out though its throat is a bit thin and can only trim 5 pages simultaneously.

The SToK automatic paper CD shredder has a laser guided cutting system for greater accuracy. Like any other good quality shredder, this SToK device also offers reverse function and automatic operation.

Appreciable Build: The manufacturer SToK deserves a great appreciation for making this shredder with durable materials. Finding a good quality product like this in the low budget segment is no less surprising than finding water on the moon.

Verdict: Customers will not get a better deal on a automatic paper CD shredder than this under the price cap of 3000 rupees. However, the SToK shredder is not suitable for big offices. You should only purchase it for home use or small office use.