Bonsaii 20-Sheet Cross-Cut Paper Shredder, Office and Home Use Heavy Duty, Shreds Credit Cards/Staples/Paper Clips, 20-Minute Continuous Running Time, 25-Litre Pull-Out Bin, Black (C222-A)


Bonsaii heavy duty paper shredder


Dimensions: 37.34 x 24.38 x 55.37 cm; 11.91 Kilograms
Model: A255
Manufacture: bonsaii

78 Responses

  1. gshoesd44 says:

     United States

    Golden Review Award: 2 From Our UsersWhat a great shredder! My favorite feature is the removable bin. It is perfect for shredding a lot of documents. The machine is pretty quiet and easy to use. The first one I ordered arrived damaged and would not work but I am certain it was damaged during shipping. Returning it was fast and easy. Since I received the replacement, I have been very happy with this purchase.

    I understand there are less expensive ones to choose from, however I would recommend spending a little more to get this one. It works well, has all the same features that other shredders have, shreds 20 sheets (although for any shredder I would not go over half the number of sheets it says, so only do about 10 at a time so you do not get paper stuck), shreds credit cards and CD’s and has the removable bin. You can’t go wrong with this purchase.

  2. Anonymous says:

     United States

    The first one showed up very banged up box and delivered by Amazon drivers. This box is very top heavy claimed to be a quiet u it and could run for 20 min… I ran thru unit 1 about 10 credit card junk mail envelopes thru and and it was loud as hell, it finally stopped taking any paper thru it and never had a red light jam pop up. I sent it back and this new unit is like day and night, very quiet and running perfectly. I even bought lube sheets for this one. It’s a nice unit but I am thinking I might have bought the 14 page unit that can run for 60 minutes now…

  3. FletcheDarwin says:

     United Kingdom 🇬🇧

    Needed for home use. Large enough and does 10 sheets at a time. Better than the smaller ones.

  4. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom 🇬🇧

    Thought it would be quieter than what it is. It doesn’t sound very powerful when it’s running but so far, so good at shredding.
    Haven’t used in too many times for me to give it a great review yet.

  5. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom 🇬🇧

    Collection box a bit flimsy but overall satisfied. Seems to do the job.

  6. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom 🇬🇧

    I was looking for a shredder with a long run time and this did not disappoint. I did a long run of over 30 min, only put 4 sheets in at a time, and it did not stop. You have to empty the basket so it gives it a break as you go along. Easy to use, the basket helps make less mess, but you get some as the paper will drop down when the basket is out. Easly to move around. Very happy so far.

  7. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom 🇬🇧

    I got this machine and the next day I used it constantly for 5 hours shredding almost 3 years worth of mail, bank statements and junk mail

    I never tried to make it shred more than 4 sheets at a time.
    It never overheated and performed well.
    The only issue was when I emptied the basket, the shredder cuts the paper so well it leaves some dust on the inside of the unit but a damp cloth run over it when you finish and that sorts it out.

    Of course the machine is unplugged from the power before I clean it.

  8. Read Market Research says:

     United Kingdom 🇬🇧

    Works really well for me in a home/small office environment .

  9. ChadNunesdc says:

     United Kingdom 🇬🇧

    Easy to use – on wheels for good manoeuvrability. Effective shredde

  10. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom 🇬🇧

    This unit is powerful but extremely quiet. Deals with most cardboard easily. Definitely recommend.

  11. David Cogen says:

     United Kingdom

    Shredder is good to go easy to operate and I like that it is on casters easy to manoeuvre.

  12. Cathy3475ejv says:

     United Kingdom

    Easy to use and empty. So much quicker and quieter than my old shredde

  13. Maude0996lvpidh says:

     United Kingdom

    I am very pleased and feel it’s worth the money, my only concern is the plastic at the top of the drawer where it connects to the shredder feels “flimsy”, hope that lasts well.

    But the shredding part feels solid.

  14. Jacqueline says:

     United States 🇺🇸

    Golden Review Award: 2 From Our UsersI use it to shred past credit card payment, EOB, tax sheets.

  15. AlexStovall says:

     United Kingdom

    It actually does what it says on the tin. It is my first time using the brand – compared to my previous shredders, it sounds somewhat noisy. Either than that , it’s not a ad piece of kit for the money.

  16. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Easy to move on castors.A clear window to see the level of shredded paper before emptying.

  17. LeanneWtdy says:

     United Kingdom

    Quite sturdy and maneuverable with this castors.
    Does seem to make a lot of dust, and pieces stick in the mechanism.

  18. HollisTodd says:

     United States 🇺🇸

    Golden Review Award: 3 From Our UsersIt does just what I wanted by cutting up cardboard boxes for composting.

  19. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    For the money, this product extremely robust. Other shredders at similar price point just cant handle the volume and consistent use that we need. This is the second Bonsaii shredder we have bought as they are so reliable, so i use them in all my businesses. Also, the company upheld it’s 12 month warranty, and replaced the product free of charge when an unusual fault developed after 11 months of ownership. Can’t ask for more really.

  20. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    I have recently had the task of clearing a relatives old paperwork. There was a huge accumulation of items that were personally identifiable so they needed shredding. I have had shredders before but there were for light duty and could not cope with this volume of material. I am delighted with this machine, it quiet, powerful and easy to empty. It is a little more expensive but the extra cost is easily justified.

  21. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Easy to move, really quiet compared to several I’ve had before. I’m really pleased with it.

  22. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    glad I’ve changed to cross cut rather than strip much more secure. Well worth the price.

  23. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    I did my research on machines that can handle cardboard shredding, which I use for compost. This came out top for value. Works perfectly! It doesn’t cope with triple ply cardboard (too thick) but single ply and double ply (the most common types for Amazon) are fine. Great buy!

  24. ShawnMajeski says:

     United Kingdom

    Found it tricky to set up on my own but a helpful friend assisted me. Been a great shredder, quickly disposing of piles of paperwork.

  25. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    The shredded paper drawer is a little flimsy, but shredder works well.

  26. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    I like this item very much, it’s just what I wanted. Thanks.

  27. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    I bought this to shed paper and cardboard boxes for my HOTBIN composter and it’s been brilliant so far. Instructions are simple and I’ve shredded all my delivery boxes and unwanted paper since it arrived.

  28. Anonymous says:

     United States 🇺🇸

    I use this thing to shred cardboard boxes for mulch. It works great for this task. Shreds up to double-level corrugated and shoebox cardboard. No sign of weakness or struggle. Opening size is limiting factor. Seems like a solid and rigid machine.
    REMOVE staples, don’t be a dingus.

  29. Anonymous says:

     Canada 🇨🇦

    Love it! Does a great job shredding. And alot more quieter than our other shredder.
    Big and sturdy.
    Easy to assemble.
    Def recommend.

  30. Suzannah says:

     United Kingdom

    Great shredder, shreds loads at the same time. Only downside is it’s messy to empty, if it came with an internal removable bin or any easy way to put in a bin bag it would be 5 stars

  31. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Finally no more trips to the recycling centre with piles of Amazon boxes. This shredder cuts through cardboard boxes like butter.

  32. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Use this as a home-based shredder. Very tough and relatively quick. The bin pulls out so to avoid a mess! Great design! And actually, shredding can feel quite therapeutic with this unit! Now, give me something to shred! 🙂

  33. Charis0718 says:

     United Kingdom

    We have a lot of private paperwork to dispose of from our club and home. We are not in a position to be able to burn it so it is very convenient.

  34. AlyssaGirardin says:

     United Kingdom

    What schreat shredder. Works great even on cardboard. Very pleased with this product.

  35. Clara McMichael says:

     United Kingdom

    Golden Review Award: 7 From Our UsersI’ve had the shredder now for quite a few months and it is great so far.
    We shred most things with names and addresses on so this sits in the corner of the dining room and is in constant use.
    It shreds great and is pretty quiet, unlike the noisy units I’ve had before.
    Would defo recommend

  36. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Does what it says in the description – efficient, heavy-duty shredder – at a reasonable price. It has made my life so much easier, both in that it takes more sheets in one go and also it carries on working for much longer before needing to cool down. Highly recommended.

  37. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Easy to assemble, simple to operate, chews through packaging cardboard without much fuss.

  38. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Love that it’s on wheels and can be moved around. Shredds multiple sheets and cards easily. The pull out draw is a real asset. We had one before that you had ot keep lifting the top off, which was really inconvenient. this is a much better design!

  39. LynetteOlivas says:

     United Kingdom

    Assembly with fitting the wheels is absolutely awful and I cracked the base when trying to fit the front ones and that was ‘doing it gently’.
    Shredder itself is really good, easy to use, easy to manoeuvre though it does wobble due to difficulty fitting the wheels fully to their desired length. Value for money is a challenging question due to the above.
    Would be best supplied with the wheels pre-fitted.
    Even though it’s brand new and I broke it fitting the wheels, I repaired it with superglue as I couldn’t be bothered with the exchange process due the weight and subsequent handling of it.

    Breaks easily when fitting the wheels

  40. Anonymous says:

     United States 🇺🇸

    Freaking awesome! I shred paper for rat, guinea pig, and rabbit litter and it works really well! I can put a lot of paper through at once and it holds a lot of paper in its little basket thing. It’s quite than my old one which was way smaller than this. Don’t get me wrong it’s still loud but it’s a shredder not much you can do there. I also haven’t had it over heat yet! I use it for a couple hours straight when I shred too. Maybe it’s because I’m comparing it to an old shredder I have that’s at least 20 years old but this thing works so well! I’m so thankful I got it!

  41. Shaw says:

     United Kingdom

    Replaced it with an old shredder.very pleased with this one it’s easy to use and easy to empty

  42. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    My only gripe is that it’s messy when emptying the bin as, some bits get in between and fall from the blade each time.

  43. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Golden Review Award: 7 From Our UsersI got this to shred boxes that arrive from deliveries (and Amazon) and I have to say, it handles anything that I throw at it. Even double-skinned just go through with ease. I am hoping that it lasts well, but at the price, even if I only got 6 month-1year from it, that is still value considering what it is doing.

  44. Mark Brownstein says:

     United Kingdom

    We had an issue with the shredder, which was very quickly and efficiently sorted out. I wish all companies were this caring.

  45. Anonymous says:

     United States 🇺🇸

    I bought this to shred all our Amazon boxes (we may have a little shopping issue!). Works great and now I don’t spend Sundays cutting up and crushing boxes to fit in the trash. No issues at all so far. It does complain with the thicker cardboard but still gets it done. Spent a good 30 minutes today shredding with no problems.

  46. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    This Bonsaii 20 paper shredder is ideal for anyone who has lots of shredding. I would also recommending getting the oil for cleaning the blades.

  47. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Nice size and handles up to 12 sheets easily. Overheat protection and auto start which works fine. An impressive machine.

  48. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    So quick to get all my old paperwork rid of. So easy to use and with having the wheels on the manoeuvrability to help with being disabled is fantastic.

  49. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Be careful when fitting the castors. If you turn the casing upside down to do so you will damage the top of the casing. Best to fit them with the casing on its side. Agree with other reviews that the bin seems flimsy. The actual unit is very good though.

  50. Anonymous says:

     United States 🇺🇸

    Something was wrong with the sensor on our shredder. I contacted customer service and we tried to trouble shoot, but couldn’t get it to work properly. They not only sent a replacement, but upgraded the replacement with THIS model. We really love this shredder. Very powerful

  51. Anonymous says:

     Canada 🇨🇦

    Worked like a charm, i did 10 garbabge bags of shredded paper, it can handle 20 sheets of paper but motor slows down a little, it handled 10-15 sheets at a time no problem,, glad i bought this uni

  52. Nibbly says:

     United Kingdom

    Golden Review Award: 10 From Our UsersI bought the shredder last May – due to having loads of shredding & wanting something efficient & sturdy. The Bonsaii 12 sheet worked perfectly & fulfilled its promise in all respects. Had nearly completed shredding my late Mum’s paperwork when disaster struck! Machine jammed & I couldn’t sort it. E-mailed the company & they gave me concise instructions on how to unjam it. As this didn’t work, my son took it to bits & found a cog had broken. I e-mailed the company again & I have to say their customer services are beyond reproach. After sending them a video of the offending part, they have despatched a replacement which I am eagerly awaiting. I would definitely recommend this company & their products – their customer service is polite, kind & second to none. Thank you.

  53. Los Alamos Reporter says:

     United States 🇺🇸

    Golden Review Award: 37 From Our UsersI can confirm that it can shred cardboard.

    It’s day one so I can only say so much about it. But so far it’s a great machine. Needed it to shred cardboard and stuff to save to use in composts. It’s pretty cool to watch strips of boxes turn into mulch. It’s pretty quiet. It has a fan that helps cool it down. Using shredded cardboard in compost or gardens is a great way to recycle.

    Hopefully it lasts.

    If you plan to use it with worm compost… Then as a tip, use something like olive oil to lube the blades. As to keep the material safe for the worms.

  54. LouieFeaster says:

     United Kingdom

    Golden Review Award: 9 From Our UsersAfter retirement, I set about clearly out the decades of paperwork I had filed away, and ended with a pile 4feet (120cms) high !!
    Efforts to deal with this volume using a small 2 minute use shredder, only capable of shredding single sheets was futile, and may have taken the rest of my life !
    enter the Bonsaii – after some testing, I decided to limit the number of sheets inserted at one time to 5, criss-crossed sheets in a stack about 12 inches (30cms) tall, then set about shredding in one long session.
    Easy, quiet, reliable, and efficient.
    Over a week, I filled 12 green bags (same size as the old black bags used for rubbish, but used in our city for recycle items), all of which were taken by refuse dept for recycling !!
    Job done, and I now stay on top of shredding on a day by day basis
    Well Worth the Cos

  55. Brean Horne says:

     United Kingdom

    Arrived in quick time. So far has worked well, hopefully it will go longer than a couple of months which is what happened with another well known brand.

  56. CathrynChidley says:

     United Kingdom

    Golden Review Award: 2 From Our UsersI use it to shred cardboard for the compost, so far very good

  57. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Golden Review Award: 7 From Our UsersI bought this shredder a few months ago and can review it having given it plenty of use. Firstly, it shreds documents very well quickly without any fuss. Secondly, being on casters you can move it around easily. Thirdly, it was easy to assemble and lastly the built in container for the shredded paper is easy and quick to empty. A good product.

  58. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Love this, just literally shredded years of paper work which had just stockpiled into a box. been meaning to get a shredder for a few years. nothing else to shred for the moment, but i am sure junk mail wil start filling up lol

  59. Anonymous says:

     United States 🇺🇸

    Have had this shredder a while. It replaced an old one at had hit it’s limit. I wanted to try the new shcredder before doing a review. I had a lot of material to shred when it arrived at my house. I have not had any problems with it. It seems to be an excellent product.

  60. AlannaSanches says:

     United Kingdom

    It’s early days yet but initial indications shows this unit to be more powerful, quiet and operates much smoother than my last.

  61. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    It’s perfect for home shredding and I was pretty impressed considering the price. I’ve had for around a year but only use it once every couple of months so unsure how durable it would be if used more.

  62. HarrietSomerset says:

     United States 🇺🇸

    Golden Review Award: 49 From Our UsersI had a 10-sheet shredder for about a decade so this 20 sheet shredder is a huge upgrade. I’m not some math expert, but it seems like it can shred about twice the number of sheets as my old shredder. I just use it in my home office and it’s probably overkill but I’m a man of leisure and don’t want to waste away the day sitting in front of a shredder- this unit efficiently eats through thick stacks of paper and mail. It was a bit more than what I wanted to spend, but at this point I have forgotten about the cost and am just happy with its rugged performance.

  63. ArleenEanes says:

     United States 🇺🇸

    What I like about this product was the fact it didn’t overheat and shut down like other shredders I had purchased in the past few years. It handle my family six months worth of junk mail within a half hour before the I needed to change the first full basket. I dump 3 full basket and no signs of it slowing down cause of overheating. I love it. I should have purchased it during Black Friday, so I could have save a little more off the price.

  64. SusannaJEZ says:

     United Kingdom

    So far, so good, seems vary tough, much better than the previous one of a different make

  65. Jacob Silver says:

     United Kingdom

    Golden Review Award: 8 From Our UsersI wanted a heavy-duty shredder for constant office use in a team of 30 people and this has been brilliant for that! It is super strong, sturdy and shreds through up to 20 sheets effortlessly (I tested it out). We’ve had similar shredders before that were a bit more expensive but didn’t have the strength of this one. Recommended.

  66. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    I wrote a review how good it was when I first had it well today 24th Feb 2020 it has broke down been talking to customer care at the moment I have identified what the problem is so will wait for there response as I want a new one.

  67. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Golden Review Award: 2 From Our UsersI was initially a bit daunted as the shredder arrived in parts which needed assembly. My only reservation is that the shredder is a bit flimsy, certainly compared to my last one which made of thicker plastic. Otherwise it’s much quieter and it’s great to have a window on the bucket so I can see when to empty it. It also looks good.

  68. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    I found that I had to stop to let the unit cool down . Never needed to wit old unit .
    I have been please with the unit since the first day after I stopped using the unit before it overheated.

  69. RickieNiles says:

     United Kingdom

    Does what it says. Have been using for over 3 months. It shreds effectively – from sheets of paper to card to credit type cards. The pullout drawer to empty the shredded paper is brilliant. So easy. Very plasticky looking, it’s not as attractive as my much cheaper Ryman’s model but it really does the job and so far hasn’t jammed.

  70. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    We had a Fellows shredder for along time before it died. This is better than the Fellows a really good shredder. As with all shredders you have to look after them, keep it oiled

  71. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Golden Review Award: 13 From Our UsersOnly had this shredder for a few weeks but as soon as it arrived (on time) it was put to work. I shredded nonstop for 2 hours without any problems. It didn’t overheat and behaved as expected. Future use will not be on this scale but it does appear to be robust, doesn’t take up a lot of space and the wheels are very handy if you need to move it to another location. With security in mind I’m more than happy to recommend.

  72. Anonymous says:

     United States 🇺🇸

    Golden Review Award: 49 From Our UsersI have wasted money on the less expensive models and they end up in the trash before a year is up. This one is perfect for the small office! It can shred up to 20 pages at a time. As long as you empty it before it reaches full capacity, there is no mess. It does what it says, unlike the other small shredders on which I have thrown my money away. I really expected this one would do less than described because of my experience with other shredders – it has exceeded my expectations! I have made written complaints due to the wasted money on other shredders. So, I thought I owed it to this company to voice my satisfaction! Very pleased small business owner, here.

  73. BritneyCadwalla says:

     United Kingdom

    Golden Review Award: 51 From Our UsersWe bought this shredder to replace a smaller one of a different make which was always overheating. This shredder is so much better we can put so much more through without any strain or overheating. We have put it through the tests when sadly a family member recently died and we had lots of shredding to do when clearing the house. It has not let us down it is a brilliant shredder, wish we had one years ago. We particularly like the crisscross action which gives more security protection.

  74. Anonymous says:

     United States 🇺🇸

    Golden Review Award: 28 From Our UsersFirst, it was delivered on time, like always with amazon Prime. I bought this product because of the reviews. So far it has done the job. I shred a lot of paper and keep the sheets on the 20 range for quicker shredding.
    Second, Make sure when is full you empty the tray regularly cause it might stop shredding if the basket is full.
    Third and last. I will be updating a six month review to make sure its working fine.

    Six Month update!
    Working like no other. Highly recommend it.

    UPDATE! 19 month review. This shredder still going strong. We use it for tons of things and still a work horse. Time for you to get one asap.

  75. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Golden Review Award: 17 From Our UsersVery happy to have received my shredder in a sealed taped box. Once opening found it easy to put together and love it on wheels makes it so much easy to move around no having to pick up and carry. It is mainly going to be used for shredding of daily household accounts being a cross cutter makes it worthwhile using against fraudsters . Well recommended.

  76. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Golden Review Award: 3 From Our UsersDoes what it says on the box. So glad I upgraded to this one. Love the fact that it is a pull out drawer and not as messy as my old one where I had to lift the lid.
    The biggest plus for me is that it shreds several index cards at the same time.

  77. LilianaSellers says:

     United States 🇺🇸

    What I seriously disliked was this sticky icky substance that was on the head and around the head of the shredder!
    It was also where the handles were, where you grab the head of the shredder to lift off or replace it on to the basket.
    I washed my hands and it was still there. I grab a cleaning rag and some spray Fantastic Cleaner and could not completely remove this substance. I felt violated and threaten because I could not tell what it was because it was clear but sticky like syrup!!! I would call it vandalism because there was absolutely no reason at all for it to be on this equipment.