What’s the difference between the HP 26A and HP 26X?

If you are buying the HP 26 Toner Cartridge, you can choose between the A version or the X version. So, what are the main differences between these printer cartridges?

You can find out in this comparison guide for the HP 26A and HP 26X.

Quick Summary

When compared to the HP 26A Toner Cartridge, the HP 26X High Yield Toner Cartridge is able to print nearly 3 times as many pages.

So, while the X version of the HP 26 is more expensive than the A version, you will also get better value out of the high yield variant as it is going to last much longer.

Both cartridge types have the same operating temperature range, storage temperature range, operating humidity range, storage humidity range and warranty coverage.

HP 26A vs. HP 26X Comparison Chart

You can check out Seeking Tech’s comparison table between the two printer cartridges below.

Compatible Printers

The HP 26A Toner Cartridge and HP 26X High Yield Toner Cartridge are compatible with the following list of printers:

• HP LaserJet Pro MFP M402dw (C5F95A)
• HP LaserJet Pro MFP M426fdn (F6W14A#BGJ)
• HP LaserJet Pro MFP M402dne (C5J91A#BGJ)
• HP LaserJet Pro MFP M402n (C5F93A#BGJ)
• HP LaserJet Pro MFP M402dn (C5F94A#BGJ)
• HP LaserJet Pro MFP M426fdw (F6W15A#BGJ)

Print Technology

The HP 26A and HP 26X toner cartridges utilize the laser printing technology.

Page Yield

Page yield measures the capacity of a toner cartridge in terms of how much paper it can print out before a replacement is needed.

When tested using the ISO/IEC 19752 method, you will be able to print around 5,900 more pages with the HP 26X Toner Cartridge than the HP 26A Toner Cartridge.

Thus, the X version has around a 190.323% advantage when compared to the A version of the HP26.

You can check out the page yield specifications for both products below:

• HP 26A Toner Cartridge: Up to 3,100 pages
• HP 26X Toner Cartridge: Up to 9,000 pages

Operating Temperature Range

The HP 26 A Toner Cartridge and HP 26 X Toner Cartridge have the same operating temperature range of 50°F to 90.5°F.

Storage Temperature Range

Both of the printer cartridges in this versus guide have the same non-operating storage temperature range of -4°F to 104°F.

Operating Humidity Range

When it comes to the operating humidity, the two products should be operational within a range of 20% to 80% RH.

Storage Humidity Range

The HP 26A and HP 26X also have the same non-operating storage humidity range of 10% to 90% RH.

Package Dimensions

The X version of the HP 26 is slighter taller than the A version.

You can check out the full measurements (which is displayed as Width x Depth x Height) below:

• HP 26A Toner Cartridge: 14.25 in x 8.03 in x 7.80 in
• HP 26X Toner Cartridge: 14.25 in x 8.03 in x 8.94 in

Package Weight

The HP 26X is also heavier when compared to the HP 26A.

You can take a look at the weight specifications below:

• HP 26A Toner Cartridge: Around 4.62 lbs.
• HP 26X Toner Cartridge: Around 5.94 lbs.

Warranty

Both products are also covered under the HP Premium Protection Warranty. As a result, you are guaranteed to get a product that is free of defects.

Resources:

• https://store.hp.com/us/en/pdp/hp-26a-2-pack-black-original-laserjet-toner-cartridges
• https://store.hp.com/us/en/pdp/hp-26x-2-pack-high-yield-black-original-laserjet-toner-cartridges