Bonsaii C261-C 9-Sheet Cross-Cut Paper Shredder, P-4

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Product guide

Bonsaii C261-C 9-Sheet Cross-Cut Paper Shredder, P-4

Cross-Cut: Bonsaii C261-C is a compact home paper shredder rated for up to 9 sheets at a time and listed with P-4 security. Its 5-minute operating limit followed by a 40-minute cool-down makes it better suited to occasional batches than sustained shredding.

At a glance

Rated for up to 9 letter-size sheets per pass, with a stated paper weight of 75g/m².
Cross-cut pieces are listed as 13/64" by 45/64" (5 by 18mm), and the listing claims P-4 security.
The 4.2-gallon bin has a transparent window and handle, making fill level easier to check.
Automatic start and manual reversal are listed, along with overheating protection.

Price

$39.09Save 15%

Reference price: ~~$45.99~~

Price checked: Nov 12, 2026

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Pros and cons

Pros

The stated 9-sheet capacity and support for paper, staples, paper clips and single credit cards cover common household shredding tasks.
A transparent bin window helps show when the 4.2-gallon wastebasket needs emptying.
Compact listed dimensions may suit a home office with limited floor space.

Cons

The listed duty cycle is short: up to 5 minutes of shredding followed by 40 minutes of cooling.
Credit cards must be fed one at a time, and metal credit cards are excluded.

Technical specifications

19 specifications

Identity and cutting
Brand	bonsaii
Cut type	Cross Cut
Sheet capacity	9 sheets of paper (letter size, 75g/m²) at one time
Security level	P-4
Shred size	13/64" by 45/64" (5 by 18mm)

Capacity and supported materials
Wastebasket capacity	4.2 gallons
Listed materials	Shredding Credit Cards, Shredding Paper, Shredding Paper Clips, Shredding Staples
Credit-card limitation	one at a time
Metal credit cards	not suitable for metal credit cards

Operation
Operating mode	Auto Start/Manual Start
Continuous operation and cooling	5 minutes On and 40 Minutes Cool Down
Noise listed	75 db
Jam handling and protection	Automatic start and manual reversal to clear paper jams, along with overheating protection

Dimensions and installation
Dimensions	7.34"D x 12.2"W x 14.88"H
Weight listed	4.13 kg
Color	Black
Construction	Plastic With Steel Blades
Bin details	4.2 gal bin with transparent window & convenient handle

Warranty
Warranty description	1 year

What to know before buying

Listing details to confirm

The listing gives dimensions as 7.34 x 12.2 x 14.88 inches (WxLxH) in one feature but as 7.34"D x 12.2"W x 14.88"H in product details, so the axis labels are inconsistent. Confirm the footprint and orientation if fit is important. The listing also says “Standard Sheet Capacity” is “1,” which conflicts with its stated 9-sheet maximum. Customer feedback includes reports of single-sheet handling and mixed views on speed and durability, so practical throughput and long-term reliability are not confirmed by the listed capacity alone.

What’s in the box

Included

User manual ×1
C261-C paper shredder

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Home users shredding occasional documents, mail and staples in short batches.
Buyers who want a compact shredder with a visible bin fill level.
People who need cross-cut shredding and a listed P-4 security level for household paperwork.

Less suited to

Users who need to shred continuously or process large piles without long cooling breaks.
Anyone needing to shred metal credit cards or feed multiple cards at once.

Bonsaii C261-C 9-Sheet Cross-Cut Paper Shredder, P-4 · photo 2 — Additional product photo 2

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.5 / 5 · 10,844 ratings

5 stars72%72%
4 stars15%15%
3 stars6%6%
2 stars2%2%
1 star5%5%

Customer feedback commonly describes the shredder as easy to set up and use, compact for small spaces and useful for home-office paper tasks. Other feedback is mixed on speed and durability, with reports ranging from satisfactory performance to slowdown with multiple pages and early breakdown. That caveat matters alongside the listing’s brief 5-minute run limit and separate conflicting sheet-capacity details. The overall rating distribution leans positive, but ratings alone do not establish how the unit performs in a particular workload.

Positive themes

Feedback highlights ease of use, compact size and satisfactory performance for home use.

Mixed feedback

Customers report mixed experiences with durability, including both satisfactory use and breakdown after limited use.
Shredding speed feedback varies, with reports of quick operation as well as slowdown on multiple pages.
Some customers say it handles only one piece at a time, despite the listing's stated 9-sheet capacity.

Frequently asked questions

How many sheets can the Bonsaii C261-C shred at once?

The feature listing says up to 9 letter-size sheets at a time at 75g/m². A separate details field says “Standard Sheet Capacity” is “1,” so the sheet-capacity information is inconsistent.

What is its stated security level and cut size?

The listing claims P-4 security and gives a cross-cut size of 13/64" by 45/64" (5 by 18mm).

Can it shred credit cards and staples?

The listing includes paper, staples, paper clips and credit cards. Credit cards are limited to one at a time, and metal credit cards are not suitable.

How long can it run before cooling?

The claimed duty cycle is up to 5 minutes of shredding followed by 40 minutes of cooling.