While theyre not particularly exciting pieces of tech, theyre useful.

Modern technology has allowed shredders to operate quietly as well as reduced their size.

To help you get a good deal weve drawn up a list of the best budget shredders 2021. it can shred continuously for up to four minutes before needing to cool down over a 40-minute period.

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The bin has a capacity of 21 litres which is enough for roughly 320 sheets of shredded paper.

It also has a window to make it convenient to see how full it is.

When it needs emptying a handle on the top makes it easy to separate from the bin.

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Operation is automatic when something is placed in the opening.

It can shred up to 8 sheets of paper, CDs, credit cards, and staples.

If it does get jammed, it features a manual forward and reverse button to help you unjam it.

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The three-way safety switch automatically stops shredding if it detects errant fingers.

The lid also can expand to fit slightly wider bins.

It uses a cross cut style to achieve the P-3 security standard.

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The window in the bin is useful for seeing when it needs to be emptied.

The shredder cant shred CDs but users have also reported it getting jammed on the plastic windows on envelopes.

The 24l capacity bin means that it needs to be emptied less often than smaller alternatives.

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The 5 minute run time and 10 minute cool down period are favourable compared to other budget models.

CDs and other plastics cant be shredded and will jam it.

The price is relatively high for a budget shredder but is still very affordable.

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It uses cross cut to achieve a P-3 security rating.

The included bin has a large window making it easy to seen when its getting full.

The handle on the top makes it easy to remove the top to empty the bin.

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The run time of four minutes is relatively short while the 40 minute cool down time is very long.

This makes it only really suitable for light or occasional moderate workloads.

That was our roundup of the best budget shredders in 2021.

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Have you recently bought a budget shredder?

Which model did you get, and would you recommend it?

Let us know down below.

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