When choosing a paper shredder to buy, one size does not fit all. Security level, speed and price are just a few of the options you'll need to weigh as you decide which features are most important to you. So start below by comparing which shred style meeets your objectives as you look to buy the right paper shredder for you.

	Micro-Cut	Cross-Cut *	Strip-Cut *
Shred Style
Shred Size	Tiny Chips	Chips	Long Strips
Shred Speed	Fast	Faster	Fastest
Data Security	Ultimate	High	Good
Economical	Good Value	Good Value	Most Economical
Bulk Reduction	1 Bag of Shreddings	2 Bags of Shreddings for the same amount	4 Bags of Shreddings for the same amount
Shop Shredders	Micro-Cut Paper Shredders	Cross-Cut Paper Shredders	Strip-Cut Paper Shredders

* Strip-Cut is also known as Straight-Cut and Cross-Cut is also known as Confetti-Cut