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.
| HP 305A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge (CE410A) | HP 305X High Yield Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge (CE410X) | |
|---|---|---|
| What's in the Box | Toner Cartridge Recycling Guide | Toner Cartridge Recycling Guide |
| Package Dimensions | 15.16 x 4.29 x 4.92 in | 15.16 x 4.29 x 4.92 in |
| Package Weight | 1.98 lb. | 1.98 lb. |
| Compatible 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) | 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 | Laser | Laser |
| Page Yield (Black and White) | Around 2,090 pages | Around 4,000 pages |
| Operating Temperature Range | 59°F to 77°F | 59°F to 77°F |
| Storage Temperature Range | -4°F to 104°F | -4°F to 104°F |
| Operating Humidity Range | 20% to 80% RH | 20% to 80% RH |
| Storage Humidity Range | 10% to 90% | 10% to 90% |
| Recycled Content in Cartridge | 19% | 17% |
| Warranty | HP Premium Protection Warranty | HP Premium Protection Warranty |
| Pricing | Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned) | Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned) |
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.
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