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If you are looking into getting the HP 80, you may have noticed that there are two versions. So, what are the main differences between the A and X versions?

You can find out in this comparison guide between the two HP80 toner cartridges.

Quick Summary

When compared to the HP 80A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge, the HP 80X High Yield Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge should be able to print out around 2 ½ times more pages before you need to get a replacement.

Aside from the page yield difference, the two versions are identical when it comes to operating temperature range, storage temperature range, operating humidity range, storage humidity range in addition to recycled contents used.

Overall, we recommend picking up the HP 80X over the HP 80A. Although the X version of the toner cartridge costs more initially, you will end up saving more in the long run as you won’t have to replace it as often as the A version.

HP 80A vs. HP 80X Comparison Chart

You can take a look at our comparison table for the HP 80 cartridges below.

What’s in the Box

Both the HP 80A and HP 80X comes with the following content included in each packaging box:

• Toner cartridge
• Recycling guide

Package Dimensions

When it comes to the dimensions of the packaging, the X version is longer in depth and height when compared to the A version. The two products are identical when it comes to box width.

You can check out the full measurements of the packages, which is displayed as Width x Depth x Height, below:

• HP 80A Black Original: 13.39 in x 4.29 in x 8.07 in
• HP 80X High Yield Black Original: 13.39 in x 4.45 in x 8.86 in

Package Weight

The package weight for the 80X High Yield Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge is 0.66 lb. heavier than the 80A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge.

In terms of percentages, the X variant has 30% more weight when compared to the A variant.

You can check out the weight specifications below:

• HP 80A Black Original: 2.20 lbs.
• HP 80X High Yield Black Original: 2.86 lbs.

Compatible Printers

The HP 80A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge and HP 80X High Yield Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge are compatible with the following printers:

• HP LaserJet Pro 400 M401dn (CF278A#BGJ)
• HP LaserJet Pro 400 M401dw (CF285A#BGJ)
• HP LaserJet Pro 400 M401n (CZ195A#BGJ)
• HP LaserJet Pro 400 M401dne (CF399A#BGJ)
• HP LaserJet Pro 400 MFP M425dn (CF286A#BGJ)

Print Technology

The 80 A and 80 X toner cartridges use the laser printing technology.

Page Yield (Black and White)

Page Yield is a specification that estimates the number of pages that can be printed by the HP 80 cartridge before you need to replace it.

According to HP, the 80X High Yield Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge is able to print approximately 4,340 more pages when compared to the HP 80A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge.

As a result, the X version has a 169.531% yield advantage when compared to the A version of the HP80.

The tests were done using the ISO/IEC 19752 methodology.

You can check out the page yield stats for both variants below:

• HP 80A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge: Around 2,560 pages
• HP 80X High Yield Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge: Around 6,900 pages

Operating Temperature Range

The HP 80A Black Original and HP 80X High Yield Black Original have the same suggested operating temperature range, which is from 50°F to 90.5°F.

Storage Temperature Range

The toner cartridges can be stored within a range of -4°F to 104°F.

Operating Humidity Range

When it comes to humidity, the A and X versions of the HP80 should be operated within a range of 20% to 80% RH.

Storage Humidity Range

You should also store both variants within a humidity range of 10% to 90% RH.

Recycled Content in Cartridge

Both the HP 80A and HP 80X are manufactured with 18% recycled content.

Resources:

• https://store.hp.com/us/en/pdp/hp-80a-black-original-laserjet-toner-cartridge
• https://store.hp.com/us/en/pdp/hp-80x-high-yield-black-original-laserjet-toner-cartridge

When trying to buy the HP 305, you may have noticed that there are two versions available. So, what are the differences between the HP 305A and HP 305X?

You can find out in this comparison guide for the HP 305 Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridges.

Quick Summary

When compared to the HP 305A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge, the HP 305X High Yield Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge will be able to print out around nearly twice as many pages.

So, while the X variant of the HP 305 is more expensive, you don’t have to replace it as often as the A variant. As a result, the high yield version will provide better value over the long run.

The one advantage the HP 305A has over the HP 305X is that A version is slightly more eco-friendly.

Both cartridges are identical when it comes to operating temperature range, storage temperature range, operating humidity range and storage humidity range.

HP 305A vs. HP 305X Comparison Chart

You can check out Seeking Tech’s comparison table for the HP 305 toner cartridges below.

What’s in the Box

In addition to the actual toner cartridge, both products also come with a recycling guide included in the box.

Package Dimensions

The retail boxes for both HP 305 cartridges are identical in terms of physical size.

You can find the measurements, displayed as Width x Depth x Height, below:

• 15.16 x 4.29 x 4.92 in

Package Weight

The weight for these packages is also identical at approximately 1.98 lb.

Compatible Printers

The HP 305A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge and HP 305X High Yield Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge are compatible with the following HP printers:

• HP LaserJet Pro 300 color MFP M375nw (CE903A#BGJ)
• HP LaserJet Pro 400 color M451dn (CE957A#BGJ)
• HP LaserJet Pro 400 color M451dw (CE958A#BGJ)
• HP LaserJet Pro 400 color M451nw (CE956A#BGJ)

Print Technology

The A and X versions of the HP305 are built for the laser printing technology.

Page Yield (Black and White)

Page yield measures how many pages, in black and white, the HP 305 is capable of printing out before it empties and needs to be replaced.

According to internal testing done by HP, the 305X High Yield Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge is able to print out 1,910 more pages when compared to the HP 305A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge. In terms of percentages, the X version has 91.39% yield advantage over the A version.

These products were tested using the ISO/IEC 19798 methodology.

You can check out the page yields for the two replacement cartridges below:

• HP 305A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge: Around 2,090 pages
• HP 305X High Yield Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge: Around 4,000 pages

Operating Temperature Range

The HP 305A and HP 305X Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridges have the same recommended operating temperature range of 59°F to 77°F.

Storage Temperature Range

The two products also have identical storage temperature ranges are also identical at -4°F to 104°F.

Operating Humidity Range

The A and X variants of the HP 305 also have the same recommended humidity range of 20% to 80% RH during operation.

Storage Humidity Range

The same toner cartridges have the same recommended humidity range of 10% to 90% RH for storage.

Recycled Content in Cartridge

The HP 305A is slightly more eco-friendly when compared to the HP 305X.

You can take a look at the percentages of recycled content included in each cartridge below:

• HP 305A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge: 19%
• HP 305X High Yield Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge: 17%

Warranty

The HP 305A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge and HP 305X High Yield Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge are covered under the HP Premium Protection Warranty, which means that these products are guaranteed to be free of defects.

Resources:

• https://store.hp.com/us/en/pdp/hp-305x-high-yield-black-original-laserjet-toner-cartridge
• https://store.hp.com/us/en/pdp/hp-305x-high-yield-black-original-laserjet-toner-cartridge

When searching for the HP 94, you may notice that there are two variants. So, what are the differences between the A version and X version?

You can find out in this comparison guide between the two LaserJet toner cartridges.

Quick Summary

When compared to the HP 94A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge, the HP 94X High Yield Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge is able to print out more than twice as many pages.

The two versions are identical when it comes to operating temperature, storage temperature, operating humidity, storage humidity and warranty coverage.

Overall, we recommended getting the HP 94X. Although more expensive upfront, you will get much longer longevity with the X version when compared to the A version. As a result, the 94X will end up being the better value over the long run.

HP 94A vs. HP 94X Comparison Chart

You can check out Seeking Tech’s comparison table for the two versions of the HP94 below.

What’s in the Box

In addition to the toner cartridge, both products also come with a recycling guide packed into the box.

Package Dimensions

The packaging size is the same for the two variants of the HP 94.

You can find the measurements for the boxes, which is displayed as Width x Depth x Height, below:

• 14.09 in 4.25 in x 5.3 in

Package Weight

The X version of the HP 94 is a bit heavier when compared to the A version.

You can find the weight specifications for both packages below:

• HP 94A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge: 1.08 lb.
• HP 94X High Yield Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge: 1.22 lb.

Compatible Printers

The HP 94A Black and HP 94X High Yield Black Original Laser Jet Toner Cartridges are compatible with the following printers:

• HP LaserJet Pro M118dw (4PA39A#BGJ)
• HP LaserJet Pro MFP M148dw (4PA41A#BGJ)
• HP LaserJet Pro MFP M148fdw (4PA42A#BGJ)

Print Technology

The HP 94A and HP 94X High Yield Black utilize the laser print technology.

Page Yield

When it comes to page yield, the HP 94X High Yield Black is able to print out approximately 1,600 more pages when compared to the HP 94A.

In terms of percentages, the X version has a 133.33% advantage over the A version of the HP 94.

The page yields were tested by HP using the ISO/IEC 19752 standard method.

You can check out specifications below:

• HP 94A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge: Around 1,200 pages
• HP 94X High Yield Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge: Around 2,800 pages

Operating Temperature Range

The HP 94A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge and HP 94X High Yield Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge have the same recommended operating temperature range, which is at 50°F to 90.5°F.

Storage Temperature Range

The A and X variants of the 94 cartridges also have identical recommended storage temperature range, which is at -4°F to 104°F.

Operating Humidity Range

Furthermore, the HP 94A Black Original and HP 94X High Yield Black Original have the same suggested operating humidity range at 20% to 80% RH.

Storage Humidity Range

Finally, the A and X versions of the toner cartridge have identical suggested storage humidity range at 10% to 90% RH.

Warranty

The HP 94A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge and HP 94X High Yield Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge are each protected by the HP Premium Protection Warranty.

This guarantees that the products will be free from defects.

Resources:

• https://store.hp.com/us/en/pdp/hp-94a-black-original-laserjet-toner-cartridge
• https://store.hp.com/us/en/pdp/hp-94x-black-original-laserjet-toner-cartridge

If you are trying to purchase the HP 972, you may run into two versions. So, what are the main differences between the A variant and X variant?

You can find out in this comparison guide between these two page wide cartridges.

Quick Summary

With the HP 972X High Yield Black Original PageWide Cartridge, you will be able to print nearly three times as many pages than the HP 972A Black Original PageWide Cartridge.

You can also print more than twice as many pages with the HP 972X High Yield Cyan Original PageWide Cartridge, HP 972X High Yield Magenta Original PageWide Cartridge and HP 972X High Yield Yellow Original PageWide Cartridge when compared to the HP 972A Cyan Original PageWide Cartridge, HP 972A Magenta Original PageWide Cartridge and HP 972A Yellow Original PageWide Cartridge.

So, although the X versions cost more, these high yield cartridges will save you more money in the long run due to having more capacity than the A versions.

HP 972A vs. HP 972X Comparison Charts

You can check out Seeking Tech’s comparison tables for the HP972 cartridges below.

HP 972A Black vs. HP 972X High Yield Black

HP 972A Cyan vs. HP 972X High Yield Cyan

HP 972A Magenta vs. HP 972X High Yield Magenta

HP 972A Yellow vs. HP 972X High Yield Yellow

Compatible Printers

The HP 972A and HP 972X Original PageWide Cartridges support the following printers:

• HP PageWide Pro 477dn Multifunction (D3Q19A#B1H)
• HP PageWide Pro 477dw Multifunction (D3Q20A#B1H)
• HP PageWide Pro 452dn (D3Q15A#B1H)
• HP PageWide Pro 452dw (D3Q16A#B1H)
• HP PageWide Pro 552dw (D3Q17A#B1H)
• HP PageWide Pro 577dw Multifunction (D3Q21A#B1H)
• HP PageWide Pro 577z Multifunction (K9Z76A#B1H)

Ink Type

The A and X versions of the HP 972 utilize the pigment ink type.

Ink Drop

The HP 972A and HP 972X have the same ink drops when you compare the same color cartridges.

You can take a look at the ink drop specifications below:

• HP 972A Black Original PageWide Cartridge: 9.06 pl
• HP 972X High Yield Black Original PageWide Cartridge: 9.06 pl

• HP 972A Cyan Original PageWide Cartridge: 8.02 pl
• HP 972X High Yield Cyan Original PageWide Cartridge: 8.02 pl

• HP 972A Magenta Original PageWide Cartridge: 8.11 pl
• HP 972X High Yield Magenta Original PageWide Cartridge: 8.11 pl

• HP 972A Yellow Original PageWide Cartridge: 8.02 pl
• HP 972X High Yield Yellow Original PageWide Cartridge: 8.02 pl

Page Yield

The X versions of the HP 972 have a big capacity advantage when compared to the A versions.

According to internal testing done by HP, the HP 972X High Yield Black Original is able to print 6,500 more pages than the HP 972A Black Original. In terms of percentages, the X version has a 185.714% yield advantage when compared to the A version.

The HP 972X High Yield Cyan Original can print out 4,000 more pages when compared to the HP 972A Cyan Original.

Furthermore, the HP 972X High Yield Magenta Original is capable of printing 4,000 more pages than the HP 972A Magenta Original.

Finally, the HP 972X High Yield Yellow Original can print 4,000 more pages when compared to the HP 972A Yellow Original.

Thus, the X versions of the cyan, magenta and yellow cartridges have a 133.33% yield advantage over the A versions.

You can take a look at the page yields for all the cartridges below:

• HP 972A Black Original PageWide Cartridge: Around 3,500 pages
• HP 972X High Yield Black Original PageWide Cartridge: Around 10,000 pages

• HP 972A Cyan Original PageWide Cartridge: Around 3,000 pages
• HP 972X High Yield Cyan Original PageWide Cartridge: Around 7,000 pages

• HP 972A Magenta Original PageWide Cartridge: Around 3,000 pages
• HP 972X High Yield Magenta Original PageWide Cartridge: Around 7,000 pages

• HP 972A Yellow Original PageWide Cartridge: Around 3,000 pages
• HP 972X High Yield Yellow Original PageWide Cartridge: Around 7,000 pages

Operating Temperature Range

The HP 972A Black, HP 972X High Yield Black, HP 972A Cyan, HP 972X High Yield Cyan, HP 972A Magenta, HP 972X High Yield Magenta, HP 972A Yellow and HP 972X High Yield Yellow have the same recommend operating temperature range of 59°F to 86°F.

Storage Temperature Range

These page-wide cartridges also have identical recommended storage temperature range at -40°F to 140°F.

Operating Humidity Range

For operation, the humidity range for these products need to be within a range of 20% to 80% RH.

Storage Humidity Range

The cartridges should also be stored within a humidity range of 20% to 80% RH.

Resources:

• https://store.hp.com/us/en/pdp/hp-972a-black-original-pagewide-cartridge
• https://store.hp.com/us/en/pdp/hp-972x-high-yield-black-original-pagewide-cartridge
• https://store.hp.com/us/en/pdp/hp-972a-cyan-original-pagewide-cartridge
• https://store.hp.com/us/en/pdp/hp-972x-high-yield-cyan-original-pagewide-cartridge
• https://store.hp.com/us/en/pdp/hp-972a-magenta-original-pagewide-cartridge
• https://store.hp.com/us/en/pdp/hp-972x-high-yield-magenta-original-pagewide-cartridge
• https://store.hp.com/us/en/pdp/hp-972a-yellow-original-pagewide-cartridge
• https://store.hp.com/us/en/pdp/hp-972x-high-yield-yellow-original-pagewide-cartridge

If you are looking into getting the HP 89, then you would most likely run into three versions. So, what are the main differences between the A, X and Y variants?

You can find out in this comparison guide between the black toner cartridges.

Quick Summary

The HP 89Y Extra High Yield Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge is able to print approximately two times as many pages as the HP 89X High Yield Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge as well as four times as many pages as the HP 89A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge.

The HP 89X High Yield Black can print around twice as many pages when compared directly against the HP 89A Black.

So, while you have to pay more upfront, the HP 89Y Extra High Yield will end up providing better value in the long run as you don’t have to replace the Y version as often as the A and X versions.

HP 89A vs. HP 89X vs. HP 89Y Comparison Chart

You can check out Seeking Tech’s comparison table for the A, X and Y versions of the HP89 cartridge below.

Compatible Printers

The HP 89A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge, HP 89X High Yield Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge and HP 89Y Extra High Yield Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge are compatible with the following printers:

• HP LaserJet Enterprise Flow MFP M528z (1PV67A#BGJ)
• HP LaserJet Enterprise Flow MFP M528c (1PV66A#BGJ)
• HP LaserJet Enterprise MFP M528dn (1PV64A#BGJ)
• HP LaserJet Enterprise MFP M528f (1PV65A#BGJ)
• HP LaserJet Enterprise M507dn (1PV87A#BGJ)
• HP LaserJet Enterprise M507n (1PV86A#BGJ)
• HP LaserJet Enterprise M507x (1PV88A#BGJ)

Package Dimensions

The Y version of the HP 89 comes with bigger packaging when compared to the X and A versions.

You can take a look at the measurements, which is displayed as Width x Depth x Height, for the retail boxes below:

• HP 89A: 14.25 in x 4.02 in x 7.80 in
• HP 89X: 14.25 in x 4.02 in x 8.94 in
• HP 89Y: 14.69 in x 4.80 in x 11.06 in

Package Weight

The HP 89 Y also has the heaviest package weight out of this group, followed by the HP 89 X. The HP 89 A is the lightest.

You can find the weight specifications for the retail boxes below:

• HP 89A: 2.46 lbs.
• HP 89X: 2.97 lbs.
• HP 89Y: 4.20 lbs.

What’s in the Box

Each box of the 89A, 89X and 89Y comes with a toner cartridge in addition to a recycling guide.

Print Technology

The three HP cartridges in this versus guide use the laser printing technology.

Page Yield

Page Yield is a statistic that estimates the capacity of the toner cartridge in terms of how many pages it can print before you have to replace it.

According to internal tests done by HP using the ISO/IEC 19752 method, the HP 89Y is the clear winner as it can print approximately 10,000 more pages than the HP 89X as well as 15,000 more pages than the HP 89A.

In terms of percentages, the HP 89Y has a 100% yield advantage over the HP 89X and 300% yield advantage over the HP 89A.

When you compare the A and X versions, the HP 89X can print 5,000 more pages than the HP 89A. So, the X variant has a 100% yield advantage over the A variant.

You can take a look at the page yield specifications below:

• HP 89A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge: Around 5,000 pages
• HP 89X High Yield Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge: Around 10,000 pages
• HP 89Y Extra High Yield Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge: Around 20,000 pages

Operating Temperature Range

HP recommends that the 89A, 89X and 89Y should be operated within a temperature range of 50°F to 90.5°F.

Storage Temperature Range

For storage, you can store all three versions within a temperature range of -4°F to 104°F.

Operating Humidity Range

When it comes to operating humidity, the 89A, 89X and 89Y should be operating within 20% to 80% RH.

Storage Humidity Range

For storage, these toner cartridges from HP needs to be stored at a humidity range within 10% to 90% RH.

Warranty

The HP 89A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge, HP 89X High Yield Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge and HP 89Y Extra High Yield Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge each comes with the HP Premium Protection Warranty, which will cover for any defects.

Resources:

• https://store.hp.com/us/en/pdp/hp-89a-black-original-laserjet-toner-cartridge
• https://store.hp.com/us/en/pdp/hp-89x-high-yield-black-original-laserjet-toner-cartridge
• https://store.hp.com/us/en/pdp/hp-89y-extra-high-yield-black-original-laserjet-toner-cartridge

If you are picking up the HP 202, you may run into two options with the HP 202A and HP 202X. So, what is different between these two versions?

You can find out in this comparison guide for the toner cartridges.

Quick Summary

When compared to the HP 202A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge, you will be able to print at least two times as many pages with the HP 202X High Yield Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge.

The cyan, magenta and yellow color variants of the HP 202X cartridges can also print out nearly twice as many pages when compared to the HP202A cartridges.

Thus, we recommend picking up the HP 202X over the HP 202A as you will get more than double the value for the black cartridge as well as nearly double the value with the cyan, magenta and yellow cartridges.

HP 202A vs. HP 202X Comparison Charts

You can check out Seeking Tech’s comparison tables for the HP 202 below.

HP 202A Black vs. HP 202X High Yield Black

HP 202A Cyan vs. HP 202X High Yield Cyan

HP 202A Magenta vs. HP 202X High Yield Magenta

HP 202A Yellow vs. HP 202X High Yield Yellow

Print Technology

The HP 202A and HP 202X are both designed for laser printing.

Compatible Printers

The A and X versions of the HP 202 toner cartridges are compatible with the following printers:

• HP Color LaserJet Pro M254dw (T6B60A#BGJ)
• HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M281fdw (T6B82A#BGJ)

Page Yield

Based on internal tests done by HP using the ISO/IEC 19798 method, you will be able to print around 1,800 more pages with the HP 202X High Yield Black than the HP 202A Black. This translates to a 128.57% advantage for the X version.

The HP 202X High Yield Cyan can also print approximately 1,200 additional pages when compared to the HP 202A Cyan.

Furthermore, the HP 202X High Yield Magenta can print out around 1,200 more pages than the HP 202A Magenta.

Finally, the HP 202X High Yield Yellow is able to print approximately 1,200 additional pages when you compare it to the HP 202A Yellow.

So, the X versions of the cyan, magenta and yellow toner cartridges have a 92.31% yield advantage when compared to the A versions.

You can check out the page yield specifications below:

• HP 202A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge: Around 1,400 pages
• HP 202X High Yield Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge: Around 3,200 pages

• HP 202A Cyan Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge: Around 1,300 pages
• HP 202X High Yield Cyan Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge: Around 2,500 pages

• HP 202A Magenta Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge: Around 1,300 pages
• HP 202X High Yield Magenta Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge: Around 2,500 pages

• HP 202A Yellow Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge: Around 1,300 pages
• HP 202X High Yield Yellow Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge: Around 2,500 pages

Operating Temperature Range

The HP 202A Black, HP 202X High Yield Black, HP 202A Cyan, HP 202X High Yield Cyan, HP 202A Magenta, HP 202X High Yield Magenta, HP 202A Yellow and HP 202X High Yield Yellow have a suggested operating temperature range of 59°F to 86°F.

Storage Temperature Range

For non-operation, the same toner cartridges need to be stored with a range of -4°F to 104°F.

Operating Humidity Range

The HP 202 A and HP 202 X also have a suggested operating humidity range of 10% to 80% RH.

Storage Humidity Range

The two versions of the HP202 also have the same recommended storage humidity range of 10% to 90% RH.

What’s in the Box

The HP 202A and HP 202X each comes with a toner cartridge and recycling guide.

Warranty

Both products are covered under the HP Premium Protection Warranty. This means that the cartridges are guaranteed to be free of any defects.

Resources:

• https://store.hp.com/us/en/pdp/hp-202a-black-original-laserjet-toner-cartridge
• https://store.hp.com/us/en/pdp/hp-202x-high-yield-black-original-laserjet-toner-cartridge
• https://store.hp.com/us/en/pdp/hp-202a-cyan-original-laserjet-toner-cartridge
• https://store.hp.com/us/en/pdp/hp-202x-high-yield-cyan-original-laserjet-toner-cartridge
• https://store.hp.com/us/en/pdp/hp-202a-magenta-original-laserjet-toner-cartridge
• https://store.hp.com/us/en/pdp/hp-202x-high-yield-magenta-original-laserjet-toner-cartridge
• https://store.hp.com/us/en/pdp/hp-202a-yellow-original-laserjet-toner-cartridge
• https://store.hp.com/us/en/pdp/hp-202x-high-yield-yellow-original-laserjet-toner-cartridge

When purchasing the HP 87, you have two options. So, what are the main differences between the A and X versions?

You can find out in this versus guide between the two toner cartridges.

Quick Summary

When compared to the HP 87A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge, the HP 87X High Yield Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge is able to print approximately a little more than twice the number of pages.

The two versions are identical when it comes to recommended operating temperature range, operating humidity range, storage temperature range and storage humidity range.

So, while the HP 87A Black Original is more affordable, you will get more value with the HP 87X High Yield Black Original as the X version should last as least twice as long.

HP 87A vs. HP 87X Comparison Chart

You can take a look at Seeking Tech’s comparison table for the HP 87 variants below.

Print Technology

Both the A and X models of the HP 87 utilize the laser printing technology.

Compatible Printers

The HP 87A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge and HP 87X High Yield Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge are compatible with the following printers:

• HP LaserJet Pro M501dn (J8H61A#BGJ)
• HP LaserJet Enterprise Flow MFP M527z (F2A78A#BGJ)
• HP LaserJet Enterprise M506n (F2A68A#BGJ)
• HP LaserJet Enterprise M506dn (F2A69A#BGJ)
• HP LaserJet Enterprise M506x (F2A70A#BGJ)
• HP LaserJet Enterprise MFP M527dn (F2A76A#BGJ)
• HP LaserJet Enterprise MFP M527f (F2A77A#BGJ)

Page Yield

Page yield is a measurement of the capacity for the HP 87 in terms of the number of pages it is capable of printing out before needing to be replaced.

Based on internal tests, the HP 87X High Yield Black can print around 9,150 more pages when compared to the HP 87A Black.

In terms of percentages, the high yield version has a 103.39% capacity advantage over the regular version of the toner cartridges.

Both toner cartridges were tested using the ISO/IEC 19752 standards.

You can take a look at the page yield specifications for both versions below:

• HP 87A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge: Around 8,550 pages
• HP 87X High Yield Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge: Around 18,000 pages

Operating Temperature Range

The HP 87A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge and HP 87X High Yield Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge have the same operating temperature range requirement at 50°F to 90.5°F.

Storage Temperature Range

The A and X variants of the HP87 also have identical storage temperature range requirements at -4°F to 104°F.

Operating Humidity Range

Furthermore, the two Laser Jet toner cartridges need to be operated within a humidity range of 20% to 80% RH.

Storage Humidity Range

The two products also require a storage humidity range of 10% to 90% RH.

What’s in the Box

Both of the products in this comparison comes with a toner cartridge in addition to a recycling guide.

Package Dimensions

The X version of the HP87 has bigger packaging when compared to the A version.

You can take a look at the full measurements for each box below:

HP 87A Black Original: 14.25 in x 4.02 in x 8.94 in

HP 87X High Yield Black Original: 14.69 in x 4.80 on x 11.06 in

Package Weight

The package box for the HP87 X is also heavier than the HP87 A.

You can check out the weight specifications below:

• HP 87A Black Original: Around 2.71 lbs.
• HP 87X High Yield Black Original: Around 3.63 lbs.

Warranty

The HP 87A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge and HP 87X High Yield Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge are both covered under the HP Premium Protection Warranty.

This coverage guarantees that the cartridge will be defect-free.

Resources:

• https://store.hp.com/us/en/pdp/hp-87a-black-original-laserjet-toner-cartridge
• https://store.hp.com/us/en/pdp/hp-87x-high-yield-black-original-laserjet-toner-cartridge

When purchasing the HP 30, you will come across two options with the HP 30A and HP 30X. So, what are the differences between these two?

You can find out in this comparison guide for the two black toner cartridges.

Quick Summary

When compared to the HP 30A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge, the HP 30X High Yield Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge is able to print out over twice as many pages.

Otherwise, the two products are the same when it comes to compatible printers, temperature ranges, humidity ranges and warranty coverage.

Overall, we recommend getting the 30X and 30A. While the X version of the HP30 costs more upfront, you will end up getting a better value as it will last much longer than the A version.

HP 30A vs. HP 30X Comparison Chart

You can take a look at Seeking Tech’s comparison table for the two HP 30 Black LaserJet Toner Cartridges below.

Compatible Printers

The HP 30A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge and HP 30X High Yield Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge are compatible with the following printers:

• HP LaserJet Pro M203dw (G3Q47A#BGJ)
• HP LaserJet Pro MFP M227fdn (G3Q79A#BGJ)
• HP LaserJet Pro MFP M227fdw (G3Q75A#BGJ)

Print Technology

Both the HP 30A and HP 30X utilize the laser printing technology.

Page Yield

According to internal tests done by HP using the ISO/IEC 19752 method, the HP 30X High Yield Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge is able to print approximately 1,900 more pages than the HP 30A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge.

As a result, the HP 30X High Yield Black has a 118.75% advantage over the HP 30A Black.

You can check out the page yield test results below:

• HP 30A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge: 1,600 pages
• HP 30X High Yield Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge: 3,500 pages

Operating Temperature Range

The 30X High Yield Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge and 30A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge have a recommended operating temperature range of 59°F to 90.5°F.

Storage Temperature Range

The two toner cartridges are also identical when it comes to temperature range for storage as the products need to be stored at -4°F to 104°F.

Operating Humidity Range

Furthermore, the HP30A and HP30X have to be operated at a humidity range of 20% to 80% RH.

Storage Humidity Range

Finally, the same toner cartridges have a recommended storage humidity range of 0% to 95% RH.

Package Dimensions

The 30A and 30X have the same packaging dimensions, which is 14.09 in x 4.25 in x 5.30 in.

Package Weight

The X version of the toner cartridge weighs a little bit more when compared to the A version.

You can check out the weight specifications below:

• HP 30A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge: Around 1.08 lb.
• HP 30X High Yield Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge: Around 1.22 lb.

Warranty

The two toner cartridges are covered under the HP Premium Protection Warranty, which means both should be defects-free.

What’s in the Box

In addition to the actual toner cartridge, both products also come with a recycling guide.

Resources:

• https://store.hp.com/us/en/pdp/hp-30a-black-original-laserjet-toner-cartridge
• https://store.hp.com/us/en/pdp/hp-30x-high-yield-black-original-laserjet-toner-cartridge

The HP 414A and HP 414X are two similar printer cartridges. So, what are the main differences between these?

You can find out in this comparison guide for the HP 414 LaserJet Toner Cartridges.

Quick Summary

With the HP 414X High Yield Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge, you can print around more than 3 times as many pages when compared to the HP 414A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge.

You can also print nearly 3 times as many pages with the HP 414X High Yield Cyan, HP 414X High Yield Magenta and HP 414X High Yield Yellow than the HP 414A Cyan, HP 414A Magenta and HP 414A Yellow.

Overall, we recommend picking up the HP 414X over the HP 414A. Although more expensive, the X versions of the cartridges will last much longer than the A version.

HP 414A vs. HP 414X Comparison Charts

You can find Seeking Tech’s comparison tables for the A and X versions of the HP 414 below.

HP 414A Black vs. HP 414X High Yield Black

HP 414A Cyan vs. HP 414X High Yield Cyan

HP 414A Magenta vs. HP 414X High Yield Magenta

HP 414A Yellow vs. HP 414X High Yield Yellow

HP 414A and HP 414X Compatible Printers

You can check out a list of compatible printers for the HP 414A Black, HP 414X High Yield Black, HP 414A Cyan, HP 414X High Yield Cyan, HP 414A Magenta, HP 414X High Yield Magenta, HP 414A Yellow and HP 414X High Yield Yellow Original LaserJet Toner Cartridges below:

• HP Color LaserJet Pro M454dn
• HP Color LaserJet Pro M454dw
• HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M479fdw
• HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M479fdn

Page Yield

When it comes to page yields, you will be able to print around 5,100 more pages with the HP 414X High Yield Black Original when compared to the HP 414A Black Original. Thus, the X version of the black cartridge has a 212.5% advantage over the A version.

You will also get approximately 3,900 more pages with the HP 414X High Yield Cyan Original than the HP 414A Cyan Original.

Furthermore, the HP 414X High Yield Magenta can print around 3,900 more pages than the HP 414A Magenta Original.

Finally, the HP 414X High Yield Yellow Original can print approximately 3,900 more pages when compared to the HP 414X High Yield Yellow Original.

Thus, the X versions have a 185.7% advantage over the A versions for the cyan, magenta and yellow cartridges.

The toner cartridges were tested using the ISO/IEC 19798. The actual yield may vary depending on a number of factors such as content being printed on the pages.

You can take a look at the page yield specifications below:

• HP 414A Black Original: Around 2,400 pages
• HP 414X High Yield Black Original: Around 7,500 pages

• HP 414A Cyan Original: Around 2,100 pages
• HP 414X High Yield Cyan Original: Around 6,000 pages

• HP 414A Magenta Original: Around 2,100 pages
• HP 414X High Yield Magenta Original: Around 6,000 pages

• HP 414A Yellow Original: Around 2,100 pages
• HP 414X High Yield Yellow Original: Around 6,000 pages

Operating Temperature Range

The HP 414A Black Original, HP 414X High Yield Black Original, HP 414A Cyan Original, HP 414X High Yield Cyan Original, HP 414A Magenta Original, HP 414A Yellow Original and HP 414X High Yield Yellow Original Toner Cartridges have a recommended temperature range of 50°F to 90.5°F.

Storage Temperature Range

These toner cartridges also have a recommended storage temperature range from -4°F to 104°F.

Operating Humidity Range

For humidity, all color variants of the HP 414A and HP 414X have a recommended operating range of 10% to 80% RH.

Storage Humidity Range

The toner cartridges also require a humidity range of 10% to 90% RH for storage.

Resources:

• https://store.hp.com/us/en/pdp/hp-414a-black-original-laserjet-toner-cartridge
• https://store.hp.com/us/en/pdp/hp-414x-high-yield-black-original-laserjet-toner-cartridge
• https://store.hp.com/us/en/pdp/hp-414a-cyan-original-laserjet-toner-cartridge
• https://store.hp.com/us/en/pdp/hp-414x-high-yield-cyan-original-laserjet-toner-cartridge
• https://store.hp.com/us/en/pdp/hp-414a-magenta-original-laserjet-toner-cartridge
• https://store.hp.com/us/en/pdp/hp-414x-high-yield-magenta-original-laserjet-toner-cartridge
• https://store.hp.com/us/en/pdp/hp-414a-yellow-original-laserjet-toner-cartridge
• https://store.hp.com/us/en/pdp/hp-414x-high-yield-yellow-original-laserjet-toner-cartridge

If you are buying the HP 201, you can choose between the A version or the X version. So, what are the differences between these two toner cartridges?

You can find out in this comparison guide for the HP201.

Quick Summary

When compared to the HP 201X High Yield Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge, you should be able to print nearly twice as many pages than the HP 201A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge.

You can also print 72.93% more pages with the HP 201X High Yield Cyan Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge, HP 201X High Yield Magenta Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge and HP 201X High Yield Yellow Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge when compared to the HP 201A Cyan Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge, HP 201A Magenta Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge and HP 201A Yellow Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge.

Therefore, we recommend picking up the X versions. Although a little bit more expensive, these high yield cartridges end up offering a better value as you will be able to print a lot more pages than the regular A versions.

HP 201A vs. HP 201X Comparison Charts

You can take a look at Seeking Tech’s comparison tables for the HP 201A and HP 201X below.

HP 201A Black vs. HP 201X High Yield Black

HP 201A Cyan vs. HP 201X High Yield Cyan

HP 201A Magenta vs. HP 201X High Yield Magenta

HP 201A Yellow vs. HP 201X High Yield Yellow

HP 201A and HP 201X Compatible Printers

The HP 201A Black, HP 201X High Yield Black, HP 201A Cyan, HP 201X High Yield Cyan, HP 201A Magenta, HP 201X High Yield Magenta, HP 201A Yellow and HP 201X High Yield Yellow Original LaserJet Toner Cartridges are compatible with the following printers:

• HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M252dw
• HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M277dw
• HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M277c6
• HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 277dw

Print Technology

The HP 201A and HP 201X both utilize the laser printer technology.

Page Yield

When it comes to page yield, the HP 201X High Yield Black can print around 1,380 more pages than the HP 201A Black. In terms of percentages, the X version has a 97.18% advantage.

The HP 201X High Yield Cyan can print out approximately 970 more pages when compared to the HP 201A Cyan.

The HP 201X High Yield Magenta can also print around 970 more pages than the HP 201A Magenta.

Finally, the HP 201X High Yield Yellow is able to print out approximately 970 more pages when compared to the HP 201A Yellow.

So, the X versions of the Cyan, Magenta and Yellow cartridges have a 72.93% advantage over the A versions.

These tests for the HP 201 were done internally by HP using the ISO/IEC 19798 method.

You can take a look at the page yield specs below:

• HP 201A Black: Around 1,420 pages
• HP 201X High Yield Black: Around 2,800 pages

• HP 201A Cyan: Around 1,330 pages
• HP 201X High Yield Cyan: Around 2,300 pages

• HP 201A Magenta: Around 1,330 pages
• HP 201X High Yield Magenta: Around 2,300 pages

• HP 201A Yellow: Around 1,330 pages
• HP 201X High Yield Yellow: Around 2,300 pages

Operating Temperature Range

The HP 201A and HP 201X have the same recommended operating temperature range of 59°F to 86°F.

Storage Temperature Range

For non-operation, you can store these cartridges in a recommended range of -4°F to 104°F.

Operating Humidity Range

The A and X versions of the HP201 needs to be operated within a humidity range of 10% to 80% RH.

Storage Humidity Range

The toner cartridges also have to be stored within a humidity range of 10% to 95% RH when not in use.

Package Dimensions

The HP 201A and HP 201X have the same size in terms of packaging.

You can take a look at the full measurements below:

• 14.29 in x 3.78 in x 4.37 in

Package Weight

The package weight is also the same as both are around 1.65 lbs.

What’s in the Box

Along with the toner cartridge, both the 201A and 201X also include a recycling guide.

Warranty

The HP 201A and HP 201X are covered under the HP Premium Protection Warranty, which means that the cartridges should be defect free.

Resources:

• https://store.hp.com/us/en/pdp/hp-201a-black-original-laserjet-toner-cartridge
• https://store.hp.com/us/en/pdp/hp-201a-cyan-original-laserjet-toner-cartridge
• https://store.hp.com/us/en/pdp/hp-201x-high-yield-cyan-original-laserjet-toner-cartridge
• https://store.hp.com/us/en/pdp/hp-201a-magenta-original-laserjet-toner-cartridge
• https://store.hp.com/us/en/pdp/hp-201x-high-yield-magenta-original-laserjet-toner-cartridge
• https://store.hp.com/us/en/pdp/hp-201a-yellow-original-laserjet-toner-cartridge
• https://store.hp.com/us/en/pdp/hp-201x-high-yield-yellow-original-laserjet-toner-cartridge