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What’s the difference between the HP 37A, HP 37X and HP 37Y?

HP has three versions of the 37 toner cartridge. So, what are the main differences between the HP 37A, HP 37X and HP 37Y?

You can find out in this comparison guide between these three products.

Quick Summary

With the HP 37Y Extra High Yield Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge, you will be able to print out around 64% more pages than the HP 37X High Yield Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge as well as 272.73% more pages than the HP 37A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge.

So, while the Y version is the most expensive one, you will get a better value as you don’t need to replace it as often as the other two versions.

When comparing the two lesser capacity options, the HP 37X can print out approximately 127.27% more pages than the HP 37A.

HP 37A vs. HP 37X vs. HP 37Y Comparison Chart

You can check out Seeking Tech’s comparison tables for the three versions of the HP37 below.

HP 37A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge (CF237A)HP 37X High Yield Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge (CF237X)HP 37Y Extra High Yield Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge (CF237Y)
Package Dimensions14.96 in x 7.09 in x 10.63 in14.96 in x 7.09 in x 11.30 in14.96 in x 7.36 in x 14.41 in
Package WeightAround 5.72 lbs.Around 5.96 lbs.Around 8.29 lbs.
What's in the BoxToner Cartridge

Recycling guide
Toner Cartridge

Recycling guide
Toner Cartridge

Recycling guide
Print TechnologyLaserLaserLaser
Compatible PrintersHP LaserJet Enterprise Flow MFP M631h (J8J64A#BGJ)

HP LaserJet Enterprise Flow MFP M632z (J8J72A#BGJ)

HP LaserJet Enterprise M607dn (K0Q15A#BGJ)

HP LaserJet Enterprise M607n (K0Q14A#BGJ)

HP LaserJet Enterprise M608dn (K0Q18A#BGJ)

HP LaserJet Enterprise M608n (K0Q17A#BGJ)

HP LaserJet Enterprise M608x (K0Q19A#BGJ)

HP LaserJet Enterprise M609dn (K0Q21A#BGJ)

HP LaserJet Enterprise M609x (K0Q22A#BGJ)

HP LaserJet Enterprise MFP M632fht (J8J71A#BGJ)

HP LaserJet Enterprise MFP M631z (J8J65A#BGJ)

HP LaserJet Enterprise MFP M632h (J8J70A#BGJ)

HP LaserJet Enterprise MFP M633fh (J8J76A#BGJ)
HP LaserJet Enterprise Flow MFP M631h (J8J64A#BGJ)

HP LaserJet Enterprise Flow MFP M632z (J8J72A#BGJ)

HP LaserJet Enterprise M608dn (K0Q18A#BGJ)

HP LaserJet Enterprise M608n (K0Q17A#BGJ)

HP LaserJet Enterprise M608x (K0Q19A#BGJ)

HP LaserJet Enterprise M609dn (K0Q21A#BGJ)

HP LaserJet Enterprise M609x (K0Q22A#BGJ)

HP LaserJet Enterprise MFP M631z (J8J65A#BGJ)

HP LaserJet Enterprise MFP M632fht (J8J71A#BGJ)

HP LaserJet Enterprise MFP M632h (J8J70A#BGJ)

HP LaserJet Enterprise MFP M633fh (J8J76A#BGJ)
HP LaserJet Enterprise Flow MFP M632z (J8J72A#BGJ)

HP LaserJet Enterprise Flow MFP M631h (J8J64A#BGJ)

HP LaserJet Enterprise M608dn (K0Q18A#BGJ)

HP LaserJet Enterprise M608n (K0Q17A#BGJ)

HP LaserJet Enterprise M608x (K0Q19A#BGJ)

HP LaserJet Enterprise M609dn (K0Q21A#BGJ)

HP LaserJet Enterprise M609x (K0Q22A#BGJ)

HP LaserJet Enterprise MFP M631z (J8J65A#BGJ)

HP LaserJet Enterprise MFP M632fht (J8J71A#BGJ)

HP LaserJet Enterprise MFP M632h (J8J70A#BGJ)

HP LaserJet Enterprise MFP M633fh (J8J76A#BGJ)
Page Yield (Black and White)Around 11,000 pagesAround 25,000 pagesAround 41,000 pages
Operating Temperature Range59°F to 86°F59°F to 86°F59°F to 86°F
Storage Temperature Range-4°F to 104°F-4°F to 104°F-4°F to 104°F
Operating Humidity Range10% to 80% RH10% to 80% RH10% to 80% RH
Storage Humidity Range10% to 90% RH10% to 90% RH10% to 90% RH
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Package Dimensions

The retail package of the HP 37Y is the biggest out of this group, followed by the HP 37X. The HP 37A comes in the smallest box.

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

  • HP 37A: 14.96 in x 7.09 in x 10.63 in
  • HP 37X: 14.96 in x 7.09 in x 11.30 in
  • HP 37Y: 14.96 in x 7.36 in x 14.41 in

Package Weight

The retail box of the Y version is easily the heaviest out of the three, followed by the X version and then the A version.

You can check out the weight specifications below:

  • HP 37A: Around 5.72 lbs.
  • HP 37X: Around 5.96 lbs.
  • HP 37Y: Around 8.29 lbs.

What’s in the Box

The A, X and Y variants of the HP37 each comes with a toner cartridge and recycling guide in the box.

Print Technology

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

Compatible Printers

You can take a look at the lists of compatible printers for all three toner cartridges below:

HP 37A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge:

  • HP LaserJet Enterprise Flow MFP M631h (J8J64A#BGJ)
  • HP LaserJet Enterprise Flow MFP M632z (J8J72A#BGJ)
  • HP LaserJet Enterprise M607dn (K0Q15A#BGJ)
  • HP LaserJet Enterprise M607n (K0Q14A#BGJ)
  • HP LaserJet Enterprise M608dn (K0Q18A#BGJ)
  • HP LaserJet Enterprise M608n (K0Q17A#BGJ)
  • HP LaserJet Enterprise M608x (K0Q19A#BGJ)
  • HP LaserJet Enterprise M609dn (K0Q21A#BGJ)
  • HP LaserJet Enterprise M609x (K0Q22A#BGJ)
  • HP LaserJet Enterprise MFP M632fht (J8J71A#BGJ)
  • HP LaserJet Enterprise MFP M631z (J8J65A#BGJ)
  • HP LaserJet Enterprise MFP M632h (J8J70A#BGJ)
  • HP LaserJet Enterprise MFP M633fh (J8J76A#BGJ)

HP 37X High Yield Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge:

  • HP LaserJet Enterprise Flow MFP M631h (J8J64A#BGJ)
  • HP LaserJet Enterprise Flow MFP M632z (J8J72A#BGJ)
  • HP LaserJet Enterprise M608dn (K0Q18A#BGJ)
  • HP LaserJet Enterprise M608n (K0Q17A#BGJ)
  • HP LaserJet Enterprise M608x (K0Q19A#BGJ)
  • HP LaserJet Enterprise M609dn (K0Q21A#BGJ)
  • HP LaserJet Enterprise M609x (K0Q22A#BGJ)
  • HP LaserJet Enterprise MFP M631z (J8J65A#BGJ)
  • HP LaserJet Enterprise MFP M632fht (J8J71A#BGJ)
  • HP LaserJet Enterprise MFP M632h (J8J70A#BGJ)
  • HP LaserJet Enterprise MFP M633fh (J8J76A#BGJ)

HP 37Y Extra High Yield Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge:

  • HP LaserJet Enterprise Flow MFP M632z (J8J72A#BGJ)
  • HP LaserJet Enterprise Flow MFP M631h (J8J64A#BGJ)
  • HP LaserJet Enterprise M608dn (K0Q18A#BGJ)
  • HP LaserJet Enterprise M608n (K0Q17A#BGJ)
  • HP LaserJet Enterprise M608x (K0Q19A#BGJ)
  • HP LaserJet Enterprise M609dn (K0Q21A#BGJ)
  • HP LaserJet Enterprise M609x (K0Q22A#BGJ)
  • HP LaserJet Enterprise MFP M631z (J8J65A#BGJ)
  • HP LaserJet Enterprise MFP M632fht (J8J71A#BGJ)
  • HP LaserJet Enterprise MFP M632h (J8J70A#BGJ)
  • HP LaserJet Enterprise MFP M633fh (J8J76A#BGJ)

Page Yield (Black and White)

Page yield measures how many pages a full HP 37 cartridge is capable of printing out before it needs a replacement.

According to internal tests done by HP using the ISO/IEC 19752 methodology, the maximum yield for the HP 37X is around 16,000 pages higher than the HP 37X as well as 30,000 pages higher than the HP37A.

In terms of percentages, the Y version has a 64% yield advantage over the X version as well as a 272.73% advantage over the A version.

When you compared the HP 37A and HP 37X, the X variant is able to print 14,00 more pages, which translates to a 127.27% yield advantage.

You can check out the page yield specifications below:

  • HP 37A: Around 11,000 pages
  • HP 37X: Around 25,000 pages
  • HP 37Y: Around 41,000 pages

Operating Temperature Range

The HP 37A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge, HP 37X High Yield Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge and HP 37Y Extra High Yield Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge have the same recommended operating temperature range, which is from 59°F to 86°F.

Storage Temperature Range

The A, X and Y versions also have the same recommended storage temperature range, which is from -4°F to 104°F.

Operating Humidity Range

For humidity, these three toner cartridges need to be operated within a range of 10% to 80% RH.

Storage Humidity Range

For non-operation, you can store the HP 37A, HP 37X and HP 37Y within a humidity range of 10% to 90% RH.

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