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 Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge (W2020A) | HP 414X High Yield Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge (W2020X) | |
|---|---|---|
| Compatible Printers | HP Color LaserJet Pro M454dn HP Color LaserJet Pro M454dw HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M479fdw HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M479fdn | HP Color LaserJet Pro M454dn HP Color LaserJet Pro M454dw HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M479fdw HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M479fdn |
| Page Yield | Around 2,400 pages | Around 7,500 pages |
| Operating Temperature Range | 50°F to 90.5°F | 50°F to 90.5°F |
| Storage Temperature Range | -4°F to 104°F | -4°F to 104°F |
| Operating Humidity Range | 10% to 80% RH | 10% to 80% RH |
| Storage Humidity Range | 10% to 90% RH | 10% to 90% RH |
| Pricing | Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned) | Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned) |
HP 414A Cyan vs. HP 414X High Yield Cyan
| HP 414A Cyan Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge (W2021A) | HP 414X High Yield Cyan Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge (W2021X) | |
|---|---|---|
| Compatible Printers | HP Color LaserJet Pro M454dn HP Color LaserJet Pro M454dw HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M479fdw HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M479fdn | HP Color LaserJet Pro M454dn HP Color LaserJet Pro M454dw HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M479fdw HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M479fdn |
| Page Yield | Around 2,100 pages | Around 6,000 pages |
| Operating Temperature Range | 50°F to 90.5°F | 50°F to 90.5°F |
| Storage Temperature Range | -4°F to 104°F | -4°F to 104°F |
| Operating Humidity Range | 10% to 80% RH | 10% to 80% RH |
| Storage Humidity Range | 10% to 90% RH | 10% to 90% RH |
| Pricing | Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned) | Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned) |
HP 414A Magenta vs. HP 414X High Yield Magenta
| HP 414A Magenta Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge (W2023A) | HP 414X High Yield Magenta Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge (W2023X) | |
|---|---|---|
| Compatible Printers | HP Color LaserJet Pro M454dn HP Color LaserJet Pro M454dw HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M479fdw HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M479fdn | HP Color LaserJet Pro M454dn HP Color LaserJet Pro M454dw HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M479fdw HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M479fdn |
| Page Yield | Around 2,100 pages | Around 6,000 pages |
| Operating Temperature Range | 50°F to 90.5°F | 50°F to 90.5°F |
| Storage Temperature Range | -4°F to 104°F | -4°F to 104°F |
| Operating Humidity Range | 10% to 80% RH | 10% to 80% RH |
| Storage Humidity Range | 10% to 90% RH | 10% to 90% RH |
| Pricing | Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned) | Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned) |
HP 414A Yellow vs. HP 414X High Yield Yellow
| HP 414A Yellow Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge (W2022A) | HP 414X High Yield Yellow Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge (W2022X) | |
|---|---|---|
| Compatible Printers | HP Color LaserJet Pro M454dn HP Color LaserJet Pro M454dw HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M479fdw HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M479fdn | HP Color LaserJet Pro M454dn HP Color LaserJet Pro M454dw HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M479fdw HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M479fdn |
| Page Yield | Around 2,100 pages | Around 6,000 pages |
| Operating Temperature Range | 50°F to 90.5°F | 50°F to 90.5°F |
| Storage Temperature Range | -4°F to 104°F | -4°F to 104°F |
| Operating Humidity Range | 10% to 80% RH | 10% to 80% RH |
| Storage Humidity Range | 10% to 90% RH | 10% to 90% RH |
| Pricing | Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned) | Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned) |
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