Smead Shelf-Master End Tab File Folders, Manila, 100 ct vs Smead End Tab File Pocket - 1 Pocket, Manila, 50/Box
Overall winner: Smead End Tab File Pocket - 1 Pocket, Manila, 50/Box
Key Differences
Product A (Smead Shelf-Master end-tab folders) is a 100-count manila pack with double-thick end tabs and 3/4" expansion capacity and is offered at a lower listed price tier. Product B (Smead end-tab file pocket) includes an interior pocket on the front panel, reinforced tabs and straight-cut tabs for color coding but is sold as single-pocket files and sits in a higher listed price tier
Smead Shelf-Master End Tab File Folders, Manila, 100 ct
End-tab file folders with Shelf-Master tabs for easy shelving readability. Durable 11-point manila stock with 3/4" expansion for ~100-150 sheets. Customers note quality, value, and organization benefits
Pros
- Shelf-Master readable end tabs
- double-thick end tabs for durability
- 3/4" expansion capacity for growing needs
- 100-count set with letter-size folders
Cons
- end tab color limited to manila
- expansion capacity may limit very large folders
Smead End Tab File Pocket - 1 Pocket, Manila, 50/Box
End tab file pocket with inside-front-panel pocket for loose items. Reinforced tab and straight-cut tabs for color-coded indexing. 10% recycled content and 10% post-consumer material. Customers note quality and value
Pros
- pocket on inside front panel
- reinforced tab for durability
- straight-cut tabs for indexing
- contains recycled content
Cons
- limited to 1 pocket design
Head-to-Head
| Criteria | Winner |
|---|---|
| Price | SMEAD |
| Durability | SMEAD |
| Versatility | SMEAD |
| User Reviews | SMEAD |