Our little test favourite is the only one to impress with the additional features of chip card and CD functions as well as an extra waste bin, all at an excellent value for money. However, the device is a little noisy and the cutting quality could be finer.

When choosing a document shredder, it all depends on what you want to destroy. If you only need to shred documents and credit cards occasionally, but also want to destroy CDs and DVDs, the low-cost model from Hama is a good choice. In the mid-price segment - with models from Peach, HP, Leitz and Fellowes - things get more complicated...

However, the low price of less than 50 euros compared to the rest of the test field is reflected in the quality of workmanship. The plastic of the container, which holds 15 litres of paper shreds, is rather thin - and arrived already damaged. There are cracks in the plastic at the bottom...