The 5 best paper shredders of 2026, as tested by Consumer Reports

Tax documents pile up quickly after filing season. Consumer Reports tested 19 shredders on security, speed, and noise to find the best

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Tax season leaves behind stacks of W-2s, bank statements, and receipts that contain enough personal data to fuel identity theft. Tossing those documents in the recycling bin feels harmless, but it exposes Social Security numbers and account details to anyone willing to dig. A paper shredder turns sensitive paperwork into particles too small to reassemble.

Consumer Reports tested 19 models on security, speed, capacity,........

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