These are not 2 inch binders at all. They are perfectly fine 3 inch binders so if you want 3 inch binders for the price of 2 inch binders you should definitely buy these. If however you really wanted 2 inch binders but do not have enough time to return these and try again you may be disappointed as I was. They are clearly marked 2 inch binders but measure.
I switched to these from a more expensive brand and am disappointed. I use the spine area beneath the plastic to insert labels so I can quickly identify one binder from another when they are sitting on my shelf. The Staples brand binder has a label that is placed on the plastic of these spines and does not remove cleanly - and so I can't use the area to insert labels and the binders look dirty. I'll be switching back to the more expensive brands.....