Bonsaii 9-Sheet Crosscut Paper Shredder for Home, P-4 Security Level

For many years I always purchased the Amazon Basics shredder because they are very affordable and reliable. The downfall of the Amazon Basics shredder is that it only shreds paper into continuous strips, which had me worried about privacy. They are also quite heavy and cumbersome when needing to empty the bin. This shredder feels a bit cheaply made, but it has a nice handle on the top which makes disposing the paper much easier. The best feature is that it shreds the paper into small tiny square pieces like confetti. This gives you a great advantage when it comes to privacy and destruction of sensitive information and also means you don’t have to empty the bin as often as traditional strip shredders. My only complaint is that it is incredibly LOUD compared to other shredders I’ve owned throughout the years. I believe the loudness is just simply because of the extra shredding action compared to other shredders. I’ve owned this thing for a few months and so far it’s absolutely awesome and provides top-tier privacy compared to other consumer grade shredders. Wait for a good sale and you can get a good deal on this one. I would be hesitant to purchase it at full price, but all things considered I’m happy with it right now now. Only time will tell how well how long it lasts!

Compact size, works well, not too noisy, great value

exactly as described. good value. worked well.

I’m so glad that my old shredder’s switch began malfunctioning last week so I could get this one instead! This one is much, much better and it cuts paper into very small pieces. That will make emptying the bin much easier and reduce the amount of garbage bags needed, as well as protecting my privacy much better. It feels more durable than the last one I had purchased from a local office supply store. The switch is much better. And this one allows the use of vegetable oil in place of stinky shredding machine oil if preferred. That’s a major plus because I get sick around the chemical oils. This is at least the fifth brand of shredders I’ve purchased over the past twenty years and I like it better than any others, including the expensive, heavy duty Fellowes brand I fought with regularly. One thing that’s been common with every shredder I’ve owned is that they don’t really do well trying to shred the maximum number of pages. They usually work better and last longer if you only shred two or three pages maximum at once. Trying to keep shredding the maximum amount usually just jams them up and then they start pushing the cut pieces up into the top section where it’s difficult to get the giant clog loose without your fingers getting sliced up by the sharp blades. Needle nose pliers and tweezers are often necessary for that job, but it can usually be avoided by not overworking the machine. It’s also important to carefully follow the manufacturer’s instructions about regular oiling and not running the machine more than the recommended number of minutes. Shredders also need plenty of time to cool down between work loads. This sounds like a pretty powerful machine, but it needs to be treated properly in order to extend its life. I’m planning to treat it with care, so that it can function for years. I noticed that this manufacturer also makes a larger version which can be used for longer periods without a break. That model would be ideal for anyone needing to shred lots of pages in a short time span. For people with time to shred in stages, this machine comes highly recommended. I saw many excellent reviews about this brand from many different websites. I’ve been wanting one for years and was simply waiting for my other one to give out. The timing was perfect because this one was on sale right when I needed it most! Being able to lubricate it with a safer oil also means that the shredded paper will be safe to use for composting. That’s something I had worried about in addition to trying to protect myself from having reactions to the regular machine oil smells from using my old shredder. This new one can remain on my main floor instead of being banished to the attic like my old one because I can be around it safely. It’s perfect for people with chemical sensitivities. I’m really happy that I ordered it.

cuts paper better than advertised. does 8 sheets with no increase in effort

It’s a bit small but it’s for my home use and it works really well I needed this got tired of throwing my personal stuff in the garbage now I have no worries thank you

Item arrived on time. I used it on all my business papers. It was quick and performed as advertised. Highly recommend.

I’m absolutely loving this shredder; it does such a fantastic job keeping all my private information secure! #shredder #security #privacy 📄🔒✅

This has replaced a Fellowes shredder which had been next to useless since day one. I had persevered with it and even purchased special oil as advised by the retailer, but it still struggled with one sheet of paper let alone the six it was supposedly capable of. Having decided to never buy from the manufacturer again I took a chance on the Bonsaii. On opening the packaging the shredder was smaller and lighter than the failed Fellowes but from first use it has been excellent. It is dramatically quieter and faster and can cope with two or three sheets without issue. I know it will handle more but I think it works best without overloading it. It is perfect for normal household use or small home office. The bin is smaller than the Fellowes but at least it works properly! There is a useful handle on the top to remove the cutting head from the bin, but it would have been useful to be able to lock the head in place to move the shredder around by the same handle. So far this appears to be a good purchase, only time will tell on the long term reliability.

WORKS WELL

Item came well packaged to prevent breakage, and it works as described, and is very easy to plug and use. There is nothing wrong with the power plug also. I'm in Singapore and the power plug fits well. It not only shred the papers vertically into thin strips, but it also shreds them into short pieces horizontally. Very worth purchase.

Old purchase and always work well for my office use

Llevo varias semanas usando esta Bonsaii y me ha sorprendido gratamente; buena construcción, dura y resistente, y cumple todo lo que promete: 6 hojas y pulveriza todo. Solo una cosa “no es cierta”: trabaja más de 10 minutos sin parar, cuando anuncia solo 5 minutos. No obstante, no la sobrecargó en exceso y mis sesiones no dura más de 30 minutos con intervalos de descanso. Si la volvería a comprar!