Shredders turn branches, shrubs and twigs into mulch or valuable raw material for compost. However, only 7 of the 18 appliances tested in the Stiftung Warentest shredder test are good. At least some of them are inexpensive models. Three roller shredders did not pass the durability test...

This model can process various materials effectively. However, the material has to be pressed further into the shredder many times. Unfortunately, the model does not come from the factory with a material piston that would allow you to do this - so you have to improvise. However, a huge advantage of this shredder is that it can be stored in a very space-saving manner: You can fold part of the model...

The space-saving miracle from Stihl is easy to stow away as the shredding unit can be folded into the transparent collection container in a flash. The special cloverleaf-style feed opening prevents the insertion of branches that are too thick. A tamper is not included.

Good garden shredders from 160 euros The price differences for shredders are enormous. Cheap models are available from as little as 99 euros. The most expensive garden shredder tested, at 600 euros, was disappointing: its shredding performance proved to be weak; the testers repeatedly had to spend a lot of time clearing frequent blockages...