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Peripherals (Hardware & DIY, Books): Amazon KDP category data
Amazon Books Best Sellers data for Peripherals (Hardware & DIY, Books), updated Nov 3, 2026: median price $19.99, median 4 reviews, average rating 4.2 and a KDPTop opportunity score of 33/100 (highly competitive).
| Price range (middle 50%) | $16.96 – $22.74 |
|---|---|
| Average rating | 4.2 |
| New releases (90 days) | 29% |
| Books on the list | 100 |
| Store | Books |
What stands out
- Its median reviews are 3% of the parent category Hardware & DIY (152), one of the easier corners under it.
- 29% of its best sellers came out in the last 90 days, more than in 97% of Books categories: readers here keep buying new titles.
- Its review barrier is lower than in 92% of Books categories: the median best seller has only 4 reviews, so new books can chart with few.
Top 10 Peripherals best sellers
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CompTIA A+ Study Guide: Complete and Exam-Focused Reference for Core 1 (220-1201) & Core 2 (220-1202) with E-Learning Platform, Exam Simulations, Practical Study Strategies, and IT Case Studies
by Hopperfield Education
- List rank#1
- Price$29.99
- Rating4.8
- Reviews326
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3D Printing For Dummies
by Richard Horne
- List rank#3
- Price$16.66
- Rating4.2
- Reviews217
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Flipper Zero User Guide for Beginners 2026: The Complete Step-by-Step ILLUSTRATED Manual to Set Up Your Device and Master RFID, NFC, Sub-GHz, Infrared, BadUSB, GPIO & Wireless Security Tools
by Ethan D. Thornton
- List rank#4
- Price$21.99
- Rating4.8
- Reviews6
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CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 Study Guide: The All in One Manual to Prepare for the Certification Exam – Includes Lab Simulators, 4 Full-Length Practice Tests, and the AI Trainer Pro
by Shawn Walker
- List rank#5
- Price$14.99
- Rating4.6
- Reviews173
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CompTIA A+ 220-1201 and 220-1202 Study Guide: The All-in-One Manual to Pass Core 1 & 2 with Confidence – Includes Labs, Practical Exercises, and the Exam AI Trainer Pro (CompTIA Certification Series)
by Shawn Walker
- List rank#6
- Price$29.99
- Rating4.5
- Reviews210
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Building Your Own Computer Made Easy: The Step By Step Guide
- List rank#7
- Price$13.56
- Rating4.5
- Reviews423
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APPLE WATCH SERIES 12 USER GUIDE: The Complete Illustrated Beginner’s & Senior Manual to Master watchOS 27, Setup, Siri AI, Health, Fitness, Messages, Battery, Safety, Apps & Hidden Features
by Derrick Fanata
- List rank#8
- Price$19.99
- Rating5.0
- Reviews2
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Super Easy Apple Watch For Seniors: The Stress-Free Guide to Set Up Your Safety Features, Track Your Heart, and Feel Watched Over. Full-Color, Large-Print Steps for Series 11, Ultra 3 and SE
by Timothy Randall
- List rank#9
- Price$19.99
- Rating4.8
- Reviews13
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XTOOL STUDIO FOR BEGINNERS 2026: The Complete Guide to Laser Engraving and Cutting with xTool's New Software from Setup to Full Production
by Harry Benton
- List rank#10
- Price$21.99
- Rating4.4
- Reviews12
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FAQ
Is Peripherals a good niche for Amazon KDP?
Its KDPTop opportunity score is 33/100, which makes it highly competitive. The median best seller has 4 reviews and sells for $19.99.
How many reviews do you need to rank in Peripherals?
The median best seller has 4 reviews, and 82% of them have fewer than 100.
What do Peripherals best sellers cost?
The median price is $19.99; half of the best sellers are priced between $16.96 and $22.74.
Can new books break into Peripherals?
29% 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.