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Microprocessors & System Design (Hardware & DIY, Books): Amazon KDP category data
Amazon Books Best Sellers data for Microprocessors & System Design (Hardware & DIY, Books), updated Nov 3, 2026: median price $30.49, median 49 reviews, average rating 4.6 and a KDPTop opportunity score of 35/100 (highly competitive).
| Price range (middle 50%) | $20.22 – $40.48 |
|---|---|
| Average rating | 4.6 |
| New releases (90 days) | 19% |
| Books on the list | 100 |
| Store | Books |
What stands out
- Its median reviews are 32% of the parent category Hardware & DIY (152), one of the easier corners under it.
- 19% of its best sellers came out in the last 90 days, more than in 89% of Books categories: readers here keep buying new titles.
- At $30.49 its median price beats 89% of Books categories, leaving more margin per copy.
Top 10 Microprocessors & System Design best sellers
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Chip War: The Quest to Dominate the World's Most Critical Technology
by Chris Miller
- List rank#1
- Price$14.95
- Rating4.7
- Reviews10,041
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The Nvidia Way: Jensen Huang and the Making of a Tech Giant
by Tae Kim
- List rank#2
- Price$16.65
- Rating4.6
- Reviews1,373
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Mythical Man-Month, The: Essays on Software Engineering, Anniversary Edition
by Frederick Brooks Jr.
- List rank#3
- Price$24.14
- Rating4.5
- Reviews1,814
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The Art of Electronics
by Paul Horowitz
- List rank#4
- Price$97.48
- Rating4.8
- Reviews2,197
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The Spacecraft Hacker's Handbook: Exploiting Ground Stations, Flight Software, and Satellite Terminals
by Andrzej Olchawa
- List rank#5
- Price$56.20
- Reviews-
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Electrical Engineering Fundamentals: A Clear and Practical Introduction to Core Concepts with Visual Explanations and Real-World Applications | No Prior Engineering Background Required
by Mason R. Hayes
- List rank#6
- Price$22.99
- Rating4.6
- Reviews147
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The Secret Life of Circuits: An Illustrated Guide to Electronic Circuit Design
by Michal Zalewski
- List rank#7
- Price$35.49
- Rating5.0
- Reviews4
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Step-by-Step Electrical Engineering: Learn and Apply Core Concepts Quickly. Build Your Knowledge with Practical Examples - No Background Required! Perfect for Aspiring Engineers and Enthusiasts!
by Gregor Haynes
- List rank#8
- Price$19.99
- Rating4.5
- Reviews383
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MeshCore: A Comprehensive Guide to Off-Grid Mesh Communication (Off-Grid Radio Series)
- List rank#9
- Price$14.77
- Rating4.5
- Reviews29
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Making Embedded Systems: Design Patterns for Great Software
by Elecia White
- List rank#10
- Price$32.68
- Rating4.5
- Reviews72
Subcategories
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FAQ
Is Microprocessors & System Design a good niche for Amazon KDP?
Its KDPTop opportunity score is 35/100, which makes it highly competitive. The median best seller has 49 reviews and sells for $30.49.
How many reviews do you need to rank in Microprocessors & System Design?
The median best seller has 49 reviews, and 68% of them have fewer than 100.
What do Microprocessors & System Design best sellers cost?
The median price is $30.49; half of the best sellers are priced between $20.22 and $40.48.
Can new books break into Microprocessors & System Design?
19% of the current best sellers were released in the last 90 days.
About this data
Data comes from KDPTop's daily crawl of Amazon's public Best Sellers pages; medians use the latest list. The opportunity score (0–100, higher is easier to enter) combines the review barrier, the share of low-review books, list turnover, new-release share and price.