Bonsaii 12 Sheet Cross Cut Paper Shredder, Heavy Duty Shredder for Home,School & Small Office Use, Shreds Credit Cards/Staples/Clips with 14-Litre Wastebasket, P-3 High-Security,Black (C170-C)


bonsaii shredder
cross cut paper shredder


Dimensions: 38.5 x 33.6 x 18 cm; 5.69 Kilograms
Manufacture: bonsaii
Origin: China
Reference: C170-C-UK

220 Responses

  1. FRATeddyhza says:

     United Kingdom

    Golden Review Award: 27 From Our UsersDoes what it says
    After watching a paper pile grow for quite some time I bought this shredder. I don’t need it to do anything particularly fancy or at supersonic speed etc so something simple for a decent price was what I was looking for.

    This shredder does what it says it can do. Assembly is very straight forward and you’re up and running in no time.

    The shredding happens at a decent speed and can shred multiple pages at a time including staples. It definitely does work a bit harder if you go too thick but I haven’t had it stop due to that yet.

    This shredder does overheat after a few minutes of continuous shredding, probably 4-5 mins. But it doesn’t take long to get going again. If you’re planning on doing lots of continuous shredding this product probably isn’t for you.

    The bin size is decent enough for general home use. Shredders are always a bit of a pain to empty so grab the vacuum for afterwards. There is a small window on the bin so you can see when you’re getting close to full.

    Overall I’m happy with this purchase.

  2. BelenGrover says:

     United Kingdom

    Golden Review Award: 27 From Our UsersDoes what it says
    After watching a paper pile grow for quite some time I bought this shredder. I don’t need it to do anything particularly fancy or at supersonic speed etc so something simple for a decent price was what I was looking for.

    This shredder does what it says it can do. Assembly is very straight forward and you’re up and running in no time.

    The shredding happens at a decent speed and can shred multiple pages at a time including staples. It definitely does work a bit harder if you go too thick but I haven’t had it stop due to that yet.

    This shredder does overheat after a few minutes of continuous shredding, probably 4-5 mins. But it doesn’t take long to get going again. If you’re planning on doing lots of continuous shredding this product probably isn’t for you.

    The bin size is decent enough for general home use. Shredders are always a bit of a pain to empty so grab the vacuum for afterwards. There is a small window on the bin so you can see when you’re getting close to full.

    Overall I’m happy with this purchase.

  3. CNET Commerce says:

     United Kingdom

    Confidence
    Arrived quickly and works perfectly, easily shredding my sensitive paperwork and out of date credit and debit cards. The sturdy manufacture means that I have confidence it will last.

  4. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    it works
    a sturdy shredder well worth its asking price a lot better than some you get at curries

  5. StephanieDocker says:

     United Kingdom

    Great service and correspondence.
    Bought for a family member, not used yet but service was great and looking forward to using it. Many thanks.

  6. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Confidence
    Arrived quickly and works perfectly, easily shredding my sensitive paperwork and out of date credit and debit cards. The sturdy manufacture means that I have confidence it will last.

  7. DeloresC73 says:

     United Kingdom 🇬🇧

    Can over heat for long usage but is ok after a few minutes in cool area,good for the money
    This product is hard wearing only one issue it can over heat after long use this is why I give it 4 stars, shreads paper,thin card,credit cards nice&small worth the money.

  8. BennettMeeks says:

     United Kingdom

    Can over heat for long usage but is ok after a few minutes in cool area,good for the money
    This product is hard wearing only one issue it can over heat after long use this is why I give it 4 stars, shreads paper,thin card,credit cards nice&small worth the money.

  9. Marian2797 says:

     United Kingdom

    Bonsai 8 sheet shredde
    yes I like ..it cuts paper into tiny pieces and easy to use it seems a bit noisy when i n use but i can live with tha

  10. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Excelle
    Bought this cross shredder as I needed to dispose of years of old paperwork turned during lockdown. It works well, I did try to put in too many sheets as I was getting bored, of course the inevitable happened took longer to clear the blockage then if I did the job properly.

    Its very good wish I had bought one sooner, best to use it often.

  11. RosettaNewsome says:

     United Kingdom

    Excelle
    Bought this cross shredder as I needed to dispose of years of old paperwork turned during lockdown. It works well, I did try to put in too many sheets as I was getting bored, of course the inevitable happened took longer to clear the blockage then if I did the job properly.

    Its very good wish I had bought one sooner, best to use it often.

  12. CHSThaddeu says:

     United Kingdom

    Very impressed
    Works exectly as intended. Have run it straight for ages with no overheating and haven’t had a single jam. For the money it’s fantastic. Only improvement would be to be able to lock the lid in to make it easy to pick up from the handle.

  13. Joshua Bateman says:

     United Kingdom

    Great Produc
    It’s a very decent inexpensive shredder that will deal with all the shredding the average person will need when clearing out a few rooms from their house. The noise level is good and I am still able to talk to family while shredding. I’ve filled up a couple of big rubbish sacks full of shredding and it’s still going nice and strong. Handles paperclips like a charm as well.

  14. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Works well and is straightforward in use.
    Bought this to shred hard copies of old photos after being digiok but sed. In use it works but as the media is 160gsm, the quoted 6 sheet throughput – more than 3 at a time usually ends up in a jam.

    In use it is quite noisy and the crosscut action makes the whole thing shudder! However, it doesn’t appear to have a detrimental effect. The top has a handle (that folds out of the way when not in use) so that the bin can be easily taken away to empty when full.

    The shreder eats credit cards with relish and because it’s a cross cutter, (P3 rated) this is a secure way of destroying sensitive documents and those pesky credit cards.

    Despite being inexpensive compared to some of the major brands on offer, I found it perfectly adequate for my purposes.

  15. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Not greatest for shredding credit cards
    Good Points: Well constructed. Cuts into slightly smaller pieces than my previous shredder. Large waste bin.
    Bad Points: I think it’s slightly noisier than my old shredder. Only cuts credit cards into 2/3 pieces! It’s not something I do all that often, but my previous shredder cut the cards into more pieces. Contacted seller who said another (dearer) model would cut cards better. Decided I’ll just go back to cutting old cards with a pair of scissors. Apart from that, seems a decent machine, and I am impressed with the size of shredded paper.

  16. LakeishaZUY says:

     United Kingdom

    Saves time.
    Saves time Shredding documents compared to burning them. Easy to assemble and use. It does not like to shred 8 sheets at a time and will overheat quickly but is quite happy to keep going at 2-3 sheets of A4 and it is a cross cut so does a really good job. Worth the money.

  17. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Saves time.
    Saves time Shredding documents compared to burning them. Easy to assemble and use. It does not like to shred 8 sheets at a time and will overheat quickly but is quite happy to keep going at 2-3 sheets of A4 and it is a cross cut so does a really good job. Worth the money.

  18. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Not greatest for shredding credit cards
    Good Points: Well constructed. Cuts into slightly smaller pieces than my previous shredder. Large waste bin.
    Bad Points: I think it’s slightly noisier than my old shredder. Only cuts credit cards into 2/3 pieces! It’s not something I do all that often, but my previous shredder cut the cards into more pieces. Contacted seller who said another (dearer) model would cut cards better. Decided I’ll just go back to cutting old cards with a pair of scissors. Apart from that, seems a decent machine, and I am impressed with the size of shredded paper.

  19. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Shredder review
    Easy to order and delivery was good too. It is a little bigger then expected but i thought that was great. Its smart looking however started using it and withing minutes it was over heated I only used on 4 sheets, upon reading the instructions it states use for 4 minutes cool down for an hour. This is not ideal when you have a lot of shredding to do. I think the shredder is to big to just use for one off shredding.

  20. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Shredder review
    Easy to order and delivery was good too. It is a little bigger then expected but i thought that was great. Its smart looking however started using it and withing minutes it was over heated I only used on 4 sheets, upon reading the instructions it states use for 4 minutes cool down for an hour. This is not ideal when you have a lot of shredding to do. I think the shredder is to big to just use for one off shredding.

  21. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Oli
    Not used it yet. I’m sure will work once needsd

  22. LatonyaRiemer says:

     United Kingdom

    Golden Review Award: 13 From Our UsersConfidential Shredde
    I ordered the Bonsaii DocShred C156-C 8-Sheet Micro-Cut Paper/CD/Credit Card Shredder and it was delivered next day
    I have used to shredder to dispose of payslips, tax returns and copies of old bills. It is so easy to use that I have been looking for items to shred because it is so satisfactory.
    All black and white shredding we have then put into our compost bin. Coloured shredding not sure so have disposed of in our recycled paper waste
    The handle on the top is great an makes emptying the shredder really easy. So far really pleased with my purchase

  23. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Impressed
    Impressed with the performance, so glad to have been able to give my house a clear out. Great for shredding the cerial boxes to.
    Let it rest after about 10 minutes so it doesn’t overheat.

  24. IndiraGoldstein says:

     United Kingdom

    Excellent produc
    After too many months and years soldiering on with an old shredder that clogged after every 10 sheets this one is a blessed relief. Have managed to clear a big backlog of shredding quickly, hassle free and relatively quietly. I haven’t experienced a jam yet so that may well alter my rosy view but so far I couldn’t be more pleased with it.

  25. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Golden Review Award: 78 From Our UsersIt's brillia
    Used to get rid of personal stationery with private details, for data protection.
    It’s brilliant, works a treat, if you treat it nicely will keep going for ages, by nicely l mean don’t shove too much through at once and not too quick, take your time and take a break now and then….

  26. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Good buy
    A very good shredder. I like the card shredding slot. My only negative is, I thought you would be able to carry it using the handle, you can not as the top comes off. Other than that, a very good machine

  27. Millie Hurst says:

     United Kingdom

    Good buy
    A very good shredder. I like the card shredding slot. My only negative is, I thought you would be able to carry it using the handle, you can not as the top comes off. Other than that, a very good machine

  28. Freddy0261 says:

     United Kingdom

    Excellent and quickly disposes of all paper been fed through
    This is a very efficient shredder and found the price very reasonable although the bin was smaller than I though it would be it does the job magnificently and easily shreds the paper into small pieces providing good security

  29. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Golden Review Award: 38 From Our UsersVery happy with machine
    Bought to replace broken machine very quiet and smooth running compared to previous machine a little concerned that the waste bin is a little thin and light but overall very happy

  30. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Great customer service
    We had this for a year but it stopped working. I contacted customer services and was very pleased with the service they provided. They tried to help to solve the problem but in the end supplied a new shredder.
    Very very good response.
    I still would recommend.

  31. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Great customer service
    We had this for a year but it stopped working. I contacted customer services and was very pleased with the service they provided. They tried to help to solve the problem but in the end supplied a new shredder.
    Very very good response.
    I still would recommend.

  32. Alberta66H says:

     United Kingdom

    Great Micro Shredde
    Brilliant Micro Shredder for added security the only issue with thw credit card shredder is that it didn’t cut through the chip so had to put it through again. Guess I will have to find the proper insertion place to make sure the cutter goes through the chip …

  33. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Great Micro Shredde
    Brilliant Micro Shredder for added security the only issue with thw credit card shredder is that it didn’t cut through the chip so had to put it through again. Guess I will have to find the proper insertion place to make sure the cutter goes through the chip …

  34. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Golden Review Award: 63 From Our UsersDoes the job well
    Best shredder I’ve owned. Makes light work of shredding and doesn’t overheat after a few sheets. I do tend to only shred 2 or 3 sheets at a time. Very pleased and have been using shredder for about 6 months with no issues whatsoeve

  35. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Golden Review Award: 52 From Our UsersBetter than expected
    My previous shredder with a sensible drawer had decided to give up on me too early I thought. This was on offer with fast delivery and cheap. I expected to have the usual problem with tipping out from the top & bits of paper everywhere, but this has a handle to lift the top off and a window to see where the chippings are in the bin. No excuse for it to get overfilled and it shreds finer than my last one.

  36. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Micro cut shredde
    Like the way it cuts personnel imformation in to very small pieces that will be impossible to put back together Avery sturdy machine only used it a couple of times up to now but very pleased with the results

  37. DavidFortggft says:

     United Kingdom

    Micro cut shredde
    Like the way it cuts personnel imformation in to very small pieces that will be impossible to put back together Avery sturdy machine only used it a couple of times up to now but very pleased with the results

  38. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Golden Review Award: 38 From Our Usersstill going strong
    Had this at the start of the year i think and its still going strong. Would recommend purchasing the oil for this as we all know machines need care and maintenance to perform to its best. Does develop a squeak over constant use but the oil fixes that right away.

  39. Maggie79Sjajawa says:

     United Kingdom

    Golden Review Award: 62 From Our UsersWay beyond expectations
    I was pessimistic about buying a compact shredder, because of the bad reviews on just about every model I looked at.

    I ordered this one without much hope, but it’s been a fantastic little machine.

    The trick is to not shred more sheets simultaneously than the spec, and to work in smaller batches with breaks rather than keep it in constant use.

    I’ve done a huge amount of shredding recently, and it hasn’t overheated once. Haven’t seen a warning light at all so far.

    Highly recommended.

  40. LavonneKirkcald says:

     United Kingdom

    Golden Review Award: 39 From Our UsersGreat value, simple to use, efficient. Ideal personal shredde
    Bought as a replacement for a diamond cut shredder which stopped cutting diamonds.. Easier to use in some respects, but slower than I am used to. Good design, window to check on usage capacity left, controls simple and obvious. Very efficient at up to 4 sheets A4 80gsm, struggles at 5, but then I rarely do more than 2 or 3 sheets at a time. Great value for the money – results compare well with others I have seen at 5 or 10 times the price. As a personal shredder, or for a small office, it’s great.

  41. QDNDominik says:

     United Kingdom

    Golden Review Award: 38 From Our UsersRobust produc
    This shredder is very good value for money, its robust, and quiet in operation, buy shredder oil and use as recommended for continued good use. I have bought several shredders over the years, this one is probably the best yet.

  42. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Golden Review Award: 51 From Our UsersIt works for me and I am happy
    I brought this shredder as my old one broke. This one cut paper fine and I am happy. The noise does not bother me it shows it is working. Someone had tested my shredder as there was paper in the cutter wheel. I cut my A4 paper in two and put two halve thickness in. You need to slightly push the paper in.
    I am happy with my purchase.

  43. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Golden Review Award: 40 From Our Usershard worke
    I put this shredder through a tough task, had to shred 10 years of paperwork, it worked great, had to keep restarting it as it would shut down when it overheated but that is to be expected, would restart after about 10 minutes.
    Would have no problem recommending this one but in my case I probable would need a bigger bin for my next 10years of shredding

  44. Dena Cassella says:

     United Kingdom

    Excellent product and customer service
    Fantastic piece of kit, excellent value for money.

    Although unfortunately, I had a bit of a technical issue (2 months of use) whereby the ‘auto’ function didn’t switch off until I put it on ‘off mode’, and seemed to be speeding up. After troubleshooting with customer service, we couldn’t fix the problem and a replacement was swiftly sent out to me and arrived I think in a few days! Was very happy with the superb customer service, very polite and efficient.

    Highly recommend this product and seller. 🙂

  45. ChristianSchrei says:

     United Kingdom

    Excellent product and customer service
    Fantastic piece of kit, excellent value for money.

    Although unfortunately, I had a bit of a technical issue (2 months of use) whereby the ‘auto’ function didn’t switch off until I put it on ‘off mode’, and seemed to be speeding up. After troubleshooting with customer service, we couldn’t fix the problem and a replacement was swiftly sent out to me and arrived I think in a few days! Was very happy with the superb customer service, very polite and efficient.

    Highly recommend this product and seller. 🙂

  46. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    brilliant customer care service
    The shredder’s great for security because the shredded pieces are so small – no chance of assembling them again like the Iranian students did in the past with shredded info. from the closed U.S.A. embassy. And I couldn’t have wished for better customer care; I had a problem with the machine and it was replaced immediately. As a pensioner this meant a lot to me – so absolutely top marks for service.

  47. Ted Needleman says:

     United Kingdom

    brilliant customer care service
    The shredder’s great for security because the shredded pieces are so small – no chance of assembling them again like the Iranian students did in the past with shredded info. from the closed U.S.A. embassy. And I couldn’t have wished for better customer care; I had a problem with the machine and it was replaced immediately. As a pensioner this meant a lot to me – so absolutely top marks for service.

  48. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Great quality and tiny shreddings
    We don’t need really high security shredder as we only really shared letters and envelopes with our names and addresses bt this is a great shredder with a higher security for a good price. Chops it all into tiny pieces and works pretty quickly even through 8 sheets of pape

  49. MilfordPolanco says:

     United Kingdom

    Great quality and tiny shreddings
    We don’t need really high security shredder as we only really shared letters and envelopes with our names and addresses bt this is a great shredder with a higher security for a good price. Chops it all into tiny pieces and works pretty quickly even through 8 sheets of pape

  50. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Very useful product, good security of shredded information.
    Good product, quite tough and can do multiple sheets in one go. Shreds with only small pieces of shredded paper so more compact in the bin and fewer trips to empty it. However, don’t continually use it for long period of time as it will get hot and trip out then you will have to wait until it cools to reset.

  51. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Very useful product, good security of shredded information.
    Good product, quite tough and can do multiple sheets in one go. Shreds with only small pieces of shredded paper so more compact in the bin and fewer trips to empty it. However, don’t continually use it for long period of time as it will get hot and trip out then you will have to wait until it cools to reset.

  52. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Golden Review Award: 37 From Our UsersEasy & Secure Disposal of Personal Papers
    I bought this for someone else at their request, he was new to the idea of shredding personal papers
    rather than keeping them piling up!
    The shredder had a large backlog of paper to destroy but proved to be so easy to use it was completed in an afternoon, a very satisfied customer.

  53. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Good product - Excellent customer suppo
    I received the shredder next day from Amazon and it had a fault in as much that it wouldn’t shred more than a inch of paper. I emailed the manufacturer customer care department and they quickly diagnosed the problem and requested they replace the shredder with no need to return the faulty one. Needless to say I agreed and a couple of days later a new replacement machine arrived which worked just fine. There is always a chance that an item will be faulty on arrival, but the support from the manufacturer in resolving the problem was first class.

  54. VanessaCamidge says:

     United Kingdom

    Good product - Excellent customer suppo
    I received the shredder next day from Amazon and it had a fault in as much that it wouldn’t shred more than a inch of paper. I emailed the manufacturer customer care department and they quickly diagnosed the problem and requested they replace the shredder with no need to return the faulty one. Needless to say I agreed and a couple of days later a new replacement machine arrived which worked just fine. There is always a chance that an item will be faulty on arrival, but the support from the manufacturer in resolving the problem was first class.

  55. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Not exactly as advertised.
    This was advertised as being suitable for shredding credit cards too, but the instructions that come with it say not to use it for that, which was disappointing. I had a lot of old business cards to shred, and it coped with those 2 at a time, and was a lot quieter than my old one…

  56. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Dece
    Changing my review. My initial review wasn’t great, as the shredder appaired to fail after a first full bin. After contacting the manufacturer, they gave some good advice on how to get it going again. That said, the sensors were playing up so not a perfect 5 for me. Would give 3.5 if I could due to the early problem but otherwise, its ok.

  57. LucileList says:

     United Kingdom

    Dece
    Changing my review. My initial review wasn’t great, as the shredder appaired to fail after a first full bin. After contacting the manufacturer, they gave some good advice on how to get it going again. That said, the sensors were playing up so not a perfect 5 for me. Would give 3.5 if I could due to the early problem but otherwise, its ok.

  58. CecilaDrennen says:

     United Kingdom

    Golden Review Award: 38 From Our UsersCROSS CUT PAPER SHREDDER
    Bought this shredder to replace ours that had finally given up the ghost! My husband likes it very much, it’s much quieter than our last one plus the window let’s you know when it near full!
    Arrived very quickly and well packaged. We would certainly reccomend this product and would buy again.

  59. TriStupe says:

     United Kingdom

    Golden Review Award: 48 From Our UsersWorks perfectly
    I bought this shredder as I’m moving home and didn’t want to take years worth of Bill’s and other sensitive documents with me. The shredder was delivered on time by a very friendly driver. The instruction manual is pretty straight forward, easy to set up and begin use. The machine isn’t overly noisy whilst being operated and I manage to shred quiet abit of paper before it became full ( mind you I stopped half way, turn it off and compressed the shedding in the basket). Overall I’m very happy with the product so far and would definitely recommend it.

  60. FelicaWalck says:

     United Kingdom

    5* Service
    This review is based on the excellent customer service and as such gets 5 stars. We had to return the 1st unit as it was faulty however a replacement was sent and so far its performing better than expected.It has no trouble with shredding up to 4 sheets at a time [so far] & has also cut some old CD`s in half [would have liked this part to cut into four]. Had no overheating or jams so far but its early days as we only got it at the weekend. Once again thanks to CS for their support.

  61. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    5* Service
    This review is based on the excellent customer service and as such gets 5 stars. We had to return the 1st unit as it was faulty however a replacement was sent and so far its performing better than expected.It has no trouble with shredding up to 4 sheets at a time [so far] & has also cut some old CD`s in half [would have liked this part to cut into four]. Had no overheating or jams so far but its early days as we only got it at the weekend. Once again thanks to CS for their support.

  62. GOQClaudehvjpe says:

     United Kingdom

    Useful
    Better than the shredder which went badly wrong in the first month

  63. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Golden Review Award: 152 From Our UsersQuiet and secure
    The noise a shredder makes isn’t something I have taken notice of before however, after using this Bonsaii cross-cut shredder I realised just how noisy other shredders are. The operation is really simple and there is a large clear window at the front of the collection bin.
    The sensor for pulling the paper through is sensitive (which is good) meaning it will easily detect a single receipt and shred it. Everything that has passed through its teeth so far has been completely obliterated and turned into minuscule pieces of paper making it very secure.
    Can’t comment on reliability yet, other than I have put it through its paces by filling the bin in a couple of hours (a lot of shredding) and it did not overheat or grumble once.

  64. SallyPeeples says:

     United Kingdom

    Lightweight and compac
    I found this shredder excellent quality, nice compact shape and has a great handle for lifting off the top. Very quiet in operation, maybe slightly slower to shred but not a significant issue – we’re all in too much of a hurry anyway these days!! Would definitely recommend.

  65. ValentiBorges says:

     United Kingdom

    Golden Review Award: 86 From Our UsersSuperb produc
    Bought to replace an old cross-cut shredder that finally expired. This model is much quieter in operation and is easy to use. It takes less sheets at a time, but that is a really minor point. Very pleased with this purchase and would recommend to anyone needing a shredder for light to medium use.

  66. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Good product overall, shreds paper to tiny pieces, easy to use
    I’m happy with this shredder. I’ve been using it for weeks. Since nothing is really perfect, there was only one problem which got quickly resolved by Bonsaii’s Customer Support (thanks).

    Pros:
    – It just works. Put paper in, it shreds it to tiny pieces (micro-cut). This gives me much more confidence that documents won’t be ever readable than just the common and cheaper stripe shredders.
    – It shreds paper with staples, no need to remove them.
    – There is a separate slot for shredding credit cards and CD’s.
    – It’s very easy to operate.
    – The waste basket has a reasonable capacity.
    – Takes up to 8 sheets of paper (A4 size 75g/m2)
    – Customer Support is excellent.

    Cons
    (reason for 4 stars)
    – It takes an effort to empty the waste basket, because you have to lift the whole top shredding unit which is quite heavy. Sometimes when I lifted the top unit and removed the basket, shredded pieces of paper which stayed between the shredding blades fell down on the floor. However I knew this would be the case after reading other reviews before purchasing this item, so I’m not overly bothered with it. I still prefer this model to the ones where you pull the basked to a side.
    – How can you possibly know what is the weight of paper you want to shred? (75g/m2 or 80 or 90 or 100 or other?) Just to be safe, when I suspect a paper is thicker than usual, I only put 3-4 sheets max in one go. It would be great if it somehow figures out or warns or just won’t accept papers where the limit would be over 8 sheets of A4 size 75g/m2. I wish there was a product where I can safely put in 8 sheets of A4 paper and it would take them if they are in the limit and it won’t take them and tell me that it’s too much for it to chew.
    – At some point the shredding blades stopped working, but a quick exchange of messages with the Customer Support has resolved this issue.

  67. Manslaughter-Andy says:

     United Kingdom

    Good product overall, shreds paper to tiny pieces, easy to use
    I’m happy with this shredder. I’ve been using it for weeks. Since nothing is really perfect, there was only one problem which got quickly resolved by Bonsaii’s Customer Support (thanks).

    Pros:
    – It just works. Put paper in, it shreds it to tiny pieces (micro-cut). This gives me much more confidence that documents won’t be ever readable than just the common and cheaper stripe shredders.
    – It shreds paper with staples, no need to remove them.
    – There is a separate slot for shredding credit cards and CD’s.
    – It’s very easy to operate.
    – The waste basket has a reasonable capacity.
    – Takes up to 8 sheets of paper (A4 size 75g/m2)
    – Customer Support is excellent.

    Cons
    (reason for 4 stars)
    – It takes an effort to empty the waste basket, because you have to lift the whole top shredding unit which is quite heavy. Sometimes when I lifted the top unit and removed the basket, shredded pieces of paper which stayed between the shredding blades fell down on the floor. However I knew this would be the case after reading other reviews before purchasing this item, so I’m not overly bothered with it. I still prefer this model to the ones where you pull the basked to a side.
    – How can you possibly know what is the weight of paper you want to shred? (75g/m2 or 80 or 90 or 100 or other?) Just to be safe, when I suspect a paper is thicker than usual, I only put 3-4 sheets max in one go. It would be great if it somehow figures out or warns or just won’t accept papers where the limit would be over 8 sheets of A4 size 75g/m2. I wish there was a product where I can safely put in 8 sheets of A4 paper and it would take them if they are in the limit and it won’t take them and tell me that it’s too much for it to chew.
    – At some point the shredding blades stopped working, but a quick exchange of messages with the Customer Support has resolved this issue.

  68. TatianaLeichhar says:

     United Kingdom

    What i wanted
    I ordered this shredder (1) because I wanted cross cut for more security and (2) because the old shredder kept Jamming. We have done a fair amount of shredding with this one and so far there have been no problems. Very pleased and would recommend

  69. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    What i wanted
    I ordered this shredder (1) because I wanted cross cut for more security and (2) because the old shredder kept Jamming. We have done a fair amount of shredding with this one and so far there have been no problems. Very pleased and would recommend

  70. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Golden Review Award: 27 From Our UsersBrilliant versatile shredde
    I just took delivery of this shredder today (18/10/2018). Its a great size shredder to replace my cheap (10) that I got from a highstreet retailer. It’s not too big or too small. I’ve tried it on various things already like paper, paper with staples in. padded envelopes, takeaway menus and items that have been laminated. It even managed to shred the cardboard box that it was delivered to me in without overheating or getting stuck. The handle on the top is great an makes emptying the shredder really easy. I was actually considering getting one of the more expensive ones at over 100 but I’m delighted I spotted this at less that 44. Definitely the best office related item I’ve bought and would recommend without hesitation.

  71. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Golden Review Award: 64 From Our UsersShredde
    Purchased this as the original one I ordered was out of stock. Lovey home shredder. Quiet and it takes longer to fill up so less time scattering bits of paper over the floor. Overall am very happy with my purchase.

  72. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Five Stars
    Great item, not used yet. Great seller. Would recommend. Many thanks.

  73. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    The Bonsaii DocShred C156-C is a nice, handy and efficient tool to dispose of your ...
    The Bonsaii DocShred C156-C is a nice, handy and efficient tool to dispose of your sensitive documents. It is easy to use, easy to store or transport and easy to maintain. I chose the shredder for its high security level and its good value for money and I am very pleased with what I received. Above all, the customer service turned out to be very helpful and competent. Having trouble with a faulty part, I had to contact an email address for assistance. I gained instant response and was given a replacement within days, all to my satisfaction. Bonsaii dealt with the issue very professionally and in a courteous and straightforward manner. To sum it up, I can strongly recommend the product both for its overall performance and for its most reliable customer support.

  74. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    The Bonsaii DocShred C156-C is a nice, handy and efficient tool to dispose of your ...
    The Bonsaii DocShred C156-C is a nice, handy and efficient tool to dispose of your sensitive documents. It is easy to use, easy to store or transport and easy to maintain. I chose the shredder for its high security level and its good value for money and I am very pleased with what I received. Above all, the customer service turned out to be very helpful and competent. Having trouble with a faulty part, I had to contact an email address for assistance. I gained instant response and was given a replacement within days, all to my satisfaction. Bonsaii dealt with the issue very professionally and in a courteous and straightforward manner. To sum it up, I can strongly recommend the product both for its overall performance and for its most reliable customer support.

  75. ReviewTeam1 says:

     United Kingdom

    Cut above the res
    Very pleased with this shredder. Lovely design, good 21L box and quiet too. Love the fact that after shredding the particles are so small they can safely be added to my composter or waste bin (obviously not fit for compost if CD/DVD’s and credit cards shredded) I consider this to be good value for money and is just as good as the well known brands (in my opinion)

  76. MattieWinkler says:

     United Kingdom

    Cut above the res
    Very pleased with this shredder. Lovely design, good 21L box and quiet too. Love the fact that after shredding the particles are so small they can safely be added to my composter or waste bin (obviously not fit for compost if CD/DVD’s and credit cards shredded) I consider this to be good value for money and is just as good as the well known brands (in my opinion)

  77. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    An excellent paper shredde
    An excellent paper shredder , quick and easy, and as it is a micro shredder the shreddings are of course very fine which means it takes longer to fill the bin.. Also as I recycle all my shredding into the compost bin, I am confident they will break down much quicker than the old type shredders.
    Thank you

  78. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    An excellent paper shredde
    An excellent paper shredder , quick and easy, and as it is a micro shredder the shreddings are of course very fine which means it takes longer to fill the bin.. Also as I recycle all my shredding into the compost bin, I am confident they will break down much quicker than the old type shredders.
    Thank you

  79. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    I would recommend this shredde
    I would recommend this shredder, had quite a lot of documents that had accumulated over the years & found this to do the job very well. Did have to wait a while when using for some time for the thermal cut out to switch off before restarting. Delivery was prompt and well packaged no complaints at all, very good service.

  80. CynthiaMattner says:

     United Kingdom

    I would recommend this shredde
    I would recommend this shredder, had quite a lot of documents that had accumulated over the years & found this to do the job very well. Did have to wait a while when using for some time for the thermal cut out to switch off before restarting. Delivery was prompt and well packaged no complaints at all, very good service.

  81. Katharina26B says:

     United Kingdom

    Cracking bit of ki
    Have been using this shredder for about two weeks now. I have purchased it to shred paper / cardboard for my hot composter , havin* read all the reviews on different makes , most of them had pretty negative reports on blocking, over heating, not up to scratch even though they weren’t cheap. This shredder was the only one with out any bad reviews, the only slight one , was , the lid was abit heavy . I have tried it with various widths of paper , and it has surpassed all my expectation . It is a cracking bit of kit and have used it for over half an hour without any disruption on overheating. I definitely recommend it strongly.

  82. lauraarcher18 says:

     United Kingdom

    Cracking bit of ki
    Have been using this shredder for about two weeks now. I have purchased it to shred paper / cardboard for my hot composter , havin* read all the reviews on different makes , most of them had pretty negative reports on blocking, over heating, not up to scratch even though they weren’t cheap. This shredder was the only one with out any bad reviews, the only slight one , was , the lid was abit heavy . I have tried it with various widths of paper , and it has surpassed all my expectation . It is a cracking bit of kit and have used it for over half an hour without any disruption on overheating. I definitely recommend it strongly.

  83. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Bonsai oil for Shredde
    Excellent service. Oil received as stated and was exactly as required to service my Shredder.

  84. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Shredder blade oil
    Only used the oil once, but seems to do what it says on the bottle, so I will continue to use it to keep my new shredder in top condition.

  85. ImogenWiggins says:

     United Kingdom

    Shredder blade oil
    Only used the oil once, but seems to do what it says on the bottle, so I will continue to use it to keep my new shredder in top condition.

  86. Louise Elliott says:

     United Kingdom

    Bonsali document shredder.
    Real top quality machine. This is about my third shredder and definately the best for value. Good quality,
    I never shred more than four sheets at a time and no problems. Machine oil about once a week or so and
    all ok. Fair price, arrived as scheduled and well packed. I recommend this seller.

  87. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Bonsali document shredder.
    Real top quality machine. This is about my third shredder and definately the best for value. Good quality,
    I never shred more than four sheets at a time and no problems. Machine oil about once a week or so and
    all ok. Fair price, arrived as scheduled and well packed. I recommend this seller.

  88. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Very good shredde
    Very efficient shredder which copes with multiple sheets smoothly and quietly
    Build quality is very good

  89. CNET News staff says:

     United Kingdom

    A must have
    I recently bought a Bonsaii paper shredder so it made sense to get this lubricant to help maintain the shredder. Regularly oiling the cutting edges does seem to help prevent jams so I’m very happy with the product. It only takes a small amount of lubricant (after 30 mins of shredding or a couple of times a month) so I think the bottle will last a long time.

  90. IUPSelenejr says:

     United Kingdom

    A must have
    I recently bought a Bonsaii paper shredder so it made sense to get this lubricant to help maintain the shredder. Regularly oiling the cutting edges does seem to help prevent jams so I’m very happy with the product. It only takes a small amount of lubricant (after 30 mins of shredding or a couple of times a month) so I think the bottle will last a long time.

  91. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Bonsaii Paper Shredder Lubricant Bottled Oil
    purchased the Bonsaii shredder so made sense to purchase this lubricant. have used it once and seems to cool the main parts.
    not too thick which I prefer.

  92. StephanieDocker says:

     United Kingdom

    Golden Review Award: 2 From Our UsersMicro cross cutter- happy chompe
    Fantastic replacement to ensure better security- destroying paper, credit cards and CDs. Chomped its way through the back- log of papers since my old shredder retired, at one go- no overheating and I feel much happier with these micro fragments of paper going out for recycling. Would recommend happily.

  93. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Golden Review Award: 2 From Our UsersMicro cross cutter- happy chompe
    Fantastic replacement to ensure better security- destroying paper, credit cards and CDs. Chomped its way through the back- log of papers since my old shredder retired, at one go- no overheating and I feel much happier with these micro fragments of paper going out for recycling. Would recommend happily.

  94. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Golden Review Award: 22 From Our UsersAbsolutely brilliant. It's very efficie
    Absolutely brilliant. It’s very efficient, not at all very loud and it goes like a workhorse. If you overdo it it does cut out for protection and then you have to leave it for up to 15 minutes to cool down. You soon get into a good rhythm to avoid that though.

    The shredded pieces are very tiny which makes you feel more “secure” and it shreds plastic cards and CD/DVD’s very well. It also looks quite smart for your home office or tucked away in a corner in your sitting room. Simple to get up and running and non-confusing settings.

    I highly recommend this shredder.

  95. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Golden Review Award: 22 From Our UsersAbsolutely brilliant. It's very efficie
    Absolutely brilliant. It’s very efficient, not at all very loud and it goes like a workhorse. If you overdo it it does cut out for protection and then you have to leave it for up to 15 minutes to cool down. You soon get into a good rhythm to avoid that though.

    The shredded pieces are very tiny which makes you feel more “secure” and it shreds plastic cards and CD/DVD’s very well. It also looks quite smart for your home office or tucked away in a corner in your sitting room. Simple to get up and running and non-confusing settings.

    I highly recommend this shredder.

  96. AltaCritchfield says:

     United Kingdom

    Golden Review Award: 56 From Our UsersThe delivery was completed within 2 days by the supplier which was excellent service. The shredder has been used everyday so ...
    I ordered the Bonsaii DocShred C156-C 8-Sheet Micro-Cut Paper/CD/Credit Card Shredder just after Christmas and selected standard delivery. The delivery was completed within 2 days by the supplier which was excellent service.

    The shredder has been used everyday so far, sometimes for a few documents or sometimes for a large quantity of documents that required to be shredded. The shredder hasn’t jammed or heated up. The handle at the top of the shredder is a great add-on which is not found on most shredders. It helps hold and detach the shredder head from the basket with one hand to allow the other hand to empty the shredded waste from the basket.

    The document also gets shredded into tiny pieces which is ideal when shredding personal sensitive documents. The size of the basket and shredder head is not bulky and can be stored away in small spaces.

    I definitely recommend the supplier and the Bonsaii DocShred C156-C 8-Sheet Micro-Cut Paper/CD/Credit Card Shredder.

  97. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Great shredde
    Great shredder. It has managed to cope with plenty of sheets of paper at the same time and old CDs. Shredding is a lot finer than my old shredder. It does cut out every once in a while to stop overheating. The paper bin size is good. The only negative is having a CD collection box within the bin. It slots in to place and drops out each time you empty the main paper bin out. Also having handles on the side of the paper bin would help. Bonsaii DocShred C156-C 8-Sheet Micro-Cut Paper/CD/Credit Card Shredder, Overload and Thermal Protection, P-3 DIN Level, 3 Minutes Continuous Running Time, 21 Litre Wastebasket Capacity, Basket Window

  98. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Great shredde
    Great shredder. It has managed to cope with plenty of sheets of paper at the same time and old CDs. Shredding is a lot finer than my old shredder. It does cut out every once in a while to stop overheating. The paper bin size is good. The only negative is having a CD collection box within the bin. It slots in to place and drops out each time you empty the main paper bin out. Also having handles on the side of the paper bin would help. Bonsaii DocShred C156-C 8-Sheet Micro-Cut Paper/CD/Credit Card Shredder, Overload and Thermal Protection, P-3 DIN Level, 3 Minutes Continuous Running Time, 21 Litre Wastebasket Capacity, Basket Window

  99. Law whalebone says:

     United Kingdom

    Golden Review Award: 2 From Our UsersBrilliant. Better than more well known brands.
    We bought a more well known brand first and it was absolute rubbish so we sent it back. We looked at reviews of other shredders and the ones for this seemed very positive so although we were skeptical about buying a brand we hadn’t heard of before we decided to go for it but needn’t have worried as this is brilliant. It does the job perfectly. I just shredded a plastic card and it cut it up just as small as regular paper. It has a good size bin too which means you don’t have to empty it too often.

    As this product performs much better than expected I have no hesitation in giving it 5 stars and would recommend it to anyone looking for a quality, affordable cross-cut shredder.

  100. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Golden Review Award: 2 From Our UsersBrilliant. Better than more well known brands.
    We bought a more well known brand first and it was absolute rubbish so we sent it back. We looked at reviews of other shredders and the ones for this seemed very positive so although we were skeptical about buying a brand we hadn’t heard of before we decided to go for it but needn’t have worried as this is brilliant. It does the job perfectly. I just shredded a plastic card and it cut it up just as small as regular paper. It has a good size bin too which means you don’t have to empty it too often.

    As this product performs much better than expected I have no hesitation in giving it 5 stars and would recommend it to anyone looking for a quality, affordable cross-cut shredder.