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# **black binder 1.5 inch**

**Skip it****41/100 **

a small market ($73K/yr) — black binder 1.5 inch doesn't clear our bar today.

**Market/yr**

**$73K**

**Growth (1y)**

**+155.0%**

**Products**

**20**

**Brands**

**10**

was 8 a year ago

**Sellers**

**37**

**Price range**

**$5.65–$35.79**

**Returns**

**1.3%**

**Rating**

**4.7★**

**Skip it**

Scored 41/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns.

Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns

Market size

**4**

 ×0.30

Growth

**71**

 ×0.30

Competition

**37**

 ×0.20

Quality gap

**24**

 ×0.10

Returns

**89**

 ×0.10

## **Demand**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 66 weeks — +155.0% year over year.

3K2KSpike '25Prime Day '25Spike '26Apr '25Jun '25Sep '25Nov '25Feb '26Apr '26

## **Seasonality**

Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average.

JFMAMJJASOND

Peak months: Jan, Jul, Aug · busiest ÷ quietest = 15.1×

## **Competition**

- Avery46% - Samsill25% - Cardinal16% - ViVin3% - Amazon Basics3% - Office Essentials2% - Other (4 brands)5%

The top 5 products take 65% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them. 10 brands and 37 sellers compete here.

**Brands**

**10 **▲rising

was 8 a year ago

**Sellers**

**37**

**Top 5 brand share**

**93%**

#ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend

1
![Samsill 1.5 Inch 3 Ring Binders Made in USA Economy Round Ring Clear View Cover 325 Sheet Capacity - for School Home Office - Black 4 Pack](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51fVqI-9keL.jpg) [**Samsill 1.5 Inch 3 Ring Binders Made in USA Economy Round Ring Clear View Cover 325 Sheet Capacity - for School Home Office - Black 4 Pack**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FL1Y917)

Samsill$16.524.6★4,02319%▲rising

2
![Avery Standard View 3 Ring Binder 1.5 Round Rings 275-Sheet Capacity 2.1 Inch Wide Spine 1 Black Binder Ideal for Lightweight Organization and Occasional Referencing (05771)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41rw9CTG0vL.jpg) [**Avery Standard View 3 Ring Binder 1.5 Round Rings 275-Sheet Capacity 2.1 Inch Wide Spine 1 Black Binder Ideal for Lightweight Organization and Occasional Referencing (05771)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000GAVCJM)

Avery$6.904.5★30518%▲rising

3
![Avery Durable View 3 Ring Binders 1.5 Inch Slant Rings 375-Sheet Capacity DuraHinge 2.1 Inch Wide Spine Customizable Clear Covers and Spine 1 Black Binder (17021)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41gF8UdFMTL.jpg) [**Avery Durable View 3 Ring Binders 1.5 Inch Slant Rings 375-Sheet Capacity DuraHinge 2.1 Inch Wide Spine Customizable Clear Covers and Spine 1 Black Binder (17021)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000WFPQ8O)

Avery$7.024.7★9,45215%▲rising

4
![Cardinal Economy 3-Ring Binders 1.5 Round Rings Holds 350 Sheets ClearVue Presentation View Non-Stick Black Carton of 12 (90630)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41b0nqEO3UL.jpg) [**Cardinal Economy 3-Ring Binders 1.5 Round Rings Holds 350 Sheets ClearVue Presentation View Non-Stick Black Carton of 12 (90630)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00A45VF64)

Cardinal$35.794.7★14,5677%▲rising

5
![Cardinal 3 Ring Binder Durable 1.5 Inch Performer ClearVue Binder Round Rings 350-Sheet Capacity Customizable ClearVue Covers PVC-Free Black (67325)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41WCKlQhJ-L.jpg) [**Cardinal 3 Ring Binder Durable 1.5 Inch Performer ClearVue Binder Round Rings 350-Sheet Capacity Customizable ClearVue Covers PVC-Free Black (67325)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004ZKXJUO)

Cardinal$6.964.6★2,1667%▼falling

6
![Samsill Durable 1.5 inch 3 Ring Binder D Ring Binder 100% Recycled Chipboard Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/513wGtaKCxL.jpg) [**Samsill Durable 1.5 inch 3 Ring Binder D Ring Binder 100% Recycled Chipboard Black**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0925CCK9F)

Samsill$9.814.4★2,9916%▲rising

7
![Avery Heavy-Duty View 3 Ring Binder 1.5 One Touch Slant Rings Holds 8.5 x 11 Paper 1 Black Binder (05400)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41U7I3OP+1L.jpg) [**Avery Heavy-Duty View 3 Ring Binder 1.5 One Touch Slant Rings Holds 8.5 x 11 Paper 1 Black Binder (05400)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00006IEL7)

Avery$8.554.6★5,6125%▼falling

8
![Avery Showcase Standard View 3 Ring Binder 1.5 Slant Rings 375-Sheet Capacity 2.1 Inch Wide Spine 1 Black Binder Ideal for Lightweight Organization and Occasional Referencing (19650)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41bI634IofL.jpg) [**Avery Showcase Standard View 3 Ring Binder 1.5 Slant Rings 375-Sheet Capacity 2.1 Inch Wide Spine 1 Black Binder Ideal for Lightweight Organization and Occasional Referencing (19650)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000WFNRSK)

Avery$7.514.5★1,4414%▼falling

9
![Cardinal Economy 3 Ring Binder 1.5 Inch Presentation View Black Holds 350 Sheets Nonstick PVC Free 4 Pack of Binders (79519)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41gApjyB0DL.jpg) [**Cardinal Economy 3 Ring Binder 1.5 Inch Presentation View Black Holds 350 Sheets Nonstick PVC Free 4 Pack of Binders (79519)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GKPZDG4)

Cardinal$13.674.7★7,1922%▼falling

10

![Office Essentials Economy View 3 Ring Binders 1.5 Round Rings 2.1 Spine 275-Sheet Capacity Black Binders (12-Pack of 03427)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/411rbO28TkL.jpg) [**Office Essentials Economy View 3 Ring Binders 1.5 Round Rings 2.1 Spine 275-Sheet Capacity Black Binders (12-Pack of 03427)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DWPDLDS6)

Office Essentials$31.024.9★282%▲rising

11

![3 Ring Binder 1-1/2 Inch ViVin Sturdy 1.5-Round Ring Binder with 2 Interior Pockets Clear View Cover PVC-Free Fits 300 Sheets of 8.5 x 11 Paper Office Home School (6 Pack Black)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51hACvuovZL.jpg) [**3 Ring Binder 1-1/2 Inch ViVin Sturdy 1.5-Round Ring Binder with 2 Interior Pockets Clear View Cover PVC-Free Fits 300 Sheets of 8.5 x 11 Paper Office Home School (6 Pack Black)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C5WYBNMN)

ViVin$32.354.7★3772%—flat

12

![Avery Heavy-Duty 1.5 Inch Binders 3 Ring View Binder 1.5 Inch EZD Ring Black Sturdy (79695)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41wcDdWw-WL.jpg) [**Avery Heavy-Duty 1.5 Inch Binders 3 Ring View Binder 1.5 Inch EZD Ring Black Sturdy (79695)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000A6V0JO)

Avery$11.234.6★5,6322%—flat

13

![COMIX Sturdy 3 Ring Binder 1.5 inch with Clear View Cover 1-1/2 Round Ring View Binder PVC-Free 2.4mm-Thick 300 Sheets Capacity of US Letter Size Paper Office School Supplies 6 Pack (Black)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41C1+qH4tnL.jpg) [**COMIX Sturdy 3 Ring Binder 1.5 inch with Clear View Cover 1-1/2 Round Ring View Binder PVC-Free 2.4mm-Thick 300 Sheets Capacity of US Letter Size Paper Office School Supplies 6 Pack (Black)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BLRFKPZ1)

Comix$32.634.7★1,0442%—flat

14

![Heture 3 Ring Binder 1.5 Inch 6 Pack 1-1/2 Clear View with Round Rings PVC-Free Holds for 325 Sheets 8.5X 11 US Letter Size Paper Durable Black Perfect for Office School and Home](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/418J+2PevEL.jpg) [**Heture 3 Ring Binder 1.5 Inch 6 Pack 1-1/2 Clear View with Round Rings PVC-Free Holds for 325 Sheets 8.5X 11 US Letter Size Paper Durable Black Perfect for Office School and Home**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DK52CK2F)

Heture$32.524.8★631%▲rising

15

![ViVin Sturdy 1.5 Inch D Ring Binders 1.5 3 Ring View Binder with Customizable Clear Cover Holds 350 Sheets of 8.5 x 11 Paper 6 Pack Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41khux7XoAL.jpg) [**ViVin Sturdy 1.5 Inch D Ring Binders 1.5 3 Ring View Binder with Customizable Clear Cover Holds 350 Sheets of 8.5 x 11 Paper 6 Pack Black**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CMQHFDQ2)

ViVin$32.974.7★3801%▲rising

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## **Product shelf**

All 20 tracked products in this niche.

Top sellersNewestTrending

[![Samsill 1.5 Inch 3 Ring Binders Made in USA Economy Round Ring Clear View Cover 325 Sheet Capacity - for School Home Office - Black 4 Pack](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51fVqI-9keL.jpg)**Samsill 1.5 Inch 3 Ring Binders Made in USA Economy Round Ring Clear View Cover 325 Sheet Capacity - for School Home Office - Black 4 Pack** Samsill**$16.52**4.6★4,023 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FL1Y917) [![Avery Standard View 3 Ring Binder 1.5 Round Rings 275-Sheet Capacity 2.1 Inch Wide Spine 1 Black Binder Ideal for Lightweight Organization and Occasional Referencing (05771)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41rw9CTG0vL.jpg)**Avery Standard View 3 Ring Binder 1.5 Round Rings 275-Sheet Capacity 2.1 Inch Wide Spine 1 Black Binder Ideal for Lightweight Organization and Occasional Referencing (05771)** Avery**$6.90**4.5★305 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000GAVCJM) [![Avery Durable View 3 Ring Binders 1.5 Inch Slant Rings 375-Sheet Capacity DuraHinge 2.1 Inch Wide Spine Customizable Clear Covers and Spine 1 Black Binder (17021)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41gF8UdFMTL.jpg)**Avery Durable View 3 Ring Binders 1.5 Inch Slant Rings 375-Sheet Capacity DuraHinge 2.1 Inch Wide Spine Customizable Clear Covers and Spine 1 Black Binder (17021)** Avery**$7.02**4.7★9,452 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000WFPQ8O) [![Cardinal Economy 3-Ring Binders 1.5 Round Rings Holds 350 Sheets ClearVue Presentation View Non-Stick Black Carton of 12 (90630)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41b0nqEO3UL.jpg)**Cardinal Economy 3-Ring Binders 1.5 Round Rings Holds 350 Sheets ClearVue Presentation View Non-Stick Black Carton of 12 (90630)** Cardinal**$35.79**4.7★14,567 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00A45VF64) [![Cardinal 3 Ring Binder Durable 1.5 Inch Performer ClearVue Binder Round Rings 350-Sheet Capacity Customizable ClearVue Covers PVC-Free Black (67325)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41WCKlQhJ-L.jpg)**Cardinal 3 Ring Binder Durable 1.5 Inch Performer ClearVue Binder Round Rings 350-Sheet Capacity Customizable ClearVue Covers PVC-Free Black (67325)** Cardinal**$6.96**4.6★2,166 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004ZKXJUO) [![Samsill Durable 1.5 inch 3 Ring Binder D Ring Binder 100% Recycled Chipboard Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/513wGtaKCxL.jpg)**Samsill Durable 1.5 inch 3 Ring Binder D Ring Binder 100% Recycled Chipboard Black** Samsill**$9.81**4.4★2,991 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0925CCK9F) [![Avery Heavy-Duty View 3 Ring Binder 1.5 One Touch Slant Rings Holds 8.5 x 11 Paper 1 Black Binder (05400)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41U7I3OP+1L.jpg)**Avery Heavy-Duty View 3 Ring Binder 1.5 One Touch Slant Rings Holds 8.5 x 11 Paper 1 Black Binder (05400)** Avery**$8.55**4.6★5,612 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00006IEL7) [![Avery Showcase Standard View 3 Ring Binder 1.5 Slant Rings 375-Sheet Capacity 2.1 Inch Wide Spine 1 Black Binder Ideal for Lightweight Organization and Occasional Referencing (19650)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41bI634IofL.jpg)**Avery Showcase Standard View 3 Ring Binder 1.5 Slant Rings 375-Sheet Capacity 2.1 Inch Wide Spine 1 Black Binder Ideal for Lightweight Organization and Occasional Referencing (19650)** Avery**$7.51**4.5★1,441 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000WFNRSK)

## **Reviews**

What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.

### **What buyers love **

**Value For Money**20%

*“Low price”*

**Quality-Overall**17%

*“Excellent Quality, Fast delivery”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**10%

*“Does the job”*

**Durability**8%

*“Extremely durable”*

**Color**8%

*“Pretty colors”*

**Strength**8%

*“Sturdy”*

**Size-Overall**7%

*“Nice size”*

**Document Organizing/Classification**5%

*“It holds all their paperwork”*

**Ease Of Use**3%

*“easy to use”*

**Storage Capacity**1%

*“Capacity is as described”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Quality-Overall**17%

*“the quality of the boards is so horrible”*

**Weight Heavy**9%

*“HEAVY DUTY----------------I think not”*

**Size-Overall**8%

*“Too big”*

**Durability**8%

*“it failed in less than a week”*

**Product Condition**7%

*“makes them look used instead of new”*

**Strength**7%

*“They are flimsy”*

**Value For Money**6%

*“priced too high”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**6%

*“Listing is deceptive”*

**Thickness**4%

*“Thick”*

**Fastener Quality**3%

*“Also, some of the clasps on the binders do not always close properly because they are misaligned”*

#### **Top return reasons**- Size-Overall63% - Advertised Vs Actual Product6% - Value For Money5% - Quality-Overall5% - Defective Material/Parts3% - Color3% - Mechanism Issues2% - Strength2% - Material Quality1% - Thickness1%