When looking into getting the HP 508 printer cartridges, you may have noticed that there is an A and X version. So, what are the main differences between the normal and high yield variants?
You can find out in this comparison guide between the HP 508A and HP 508X.
Quick Summary
You will be able to print out a little over twice as many pages with the HP 508X High Yield Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge when compared to the HP 508A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge.
The HP 508X High Yield Cyan Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge, HP 508X High Yield Magenta Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge and HP 508X High Yield Yellow Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge are also capable of printing nearly twice as many pages than the HP 508A Cyan Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge, HP 508A Magenta Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge and HP 508A Yellow Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge.
So, although the HP 508X is more expensive, you will get a better value in the long run as you won’t need to replace it as often as the HP 508A.
The two HP 508 versions are identical when it comes to operating humidity, operating temperature, storage humidity and storage temperature. Both also have the same recycled content percentage in addition to warranty coverage.
HP 508A vs. HP 508X Comparison Charts
You can check out Seeking Tech’s comparison tables for the HP508A and HP508X cartridges below.
HP 508A Black vs. HP 508X High Yield Black
| HP 508A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge | HP 508X High Yield Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge | |
|---|---|---|
| What's in the Box | Toner cartridge Recycling guide | Toner cartridge Recycling guide |
| Print Technology | Laser | Laser |
| Compatible Printers | HP Color LaserJet Enterprise M553dh (B5L27A#BGJ) HP Color LaserJet Enterprise M553dn (B5L25A#BGJ) HP Color LaserJet Enterprise M553n (B5L24A#BGJ) HP Color LaserJet Enterprise M553x (B5L26A#BGJ) HP Color LaserJet Enterprise Flow MFP M577z (B5L48A#BGJ) HP Color LaserJet Enterprise MFP M577dn (B5L46A#BGJ) HP Color LaserJet Enterprise MFP M577f (B5L47A#BGJ) | HP Color LaserJet Enterprise M553dh (B5L27A#BGJ) HP Color LaserJet Enterprise M553dn (B5L25A#BGJ) HP Color LaserJet Enterprise M553n (B5L24A#BGJ) HP Color LaserJet Enterprise M553x (B5L26A#BGJ) HP Color LaserJet Enterprise Flow MFP M577z (B5L48A#BGJ) HP Color LaserJet Enterprise MFP M577dn (B5L46A#BGJ) HP Color LaserJet Enterprise MFP M577f (B5L47A#BGJ) |
| Page Yield | Around 6,000 pages | Around 12,500 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 | 20% to 80% RH | 20% to 80% RH |
| Storage Humidity Range | 10% to 90% RH | 10% to 90% RH |
| Recycled Content in Cartridge | 14% | 14% |
| Warranty | HP Premium Protection Warranty | HP Premium Protection Warranty |
| Pricing | Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned) | Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned) |
HP 508A Cyan vs. HP 508X High Yield Cyan
| HP 508A Cyan Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge | HP 508X High Yield Cyan Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge | |
|---|---|---|
| What's in the Box | Toner cartridge Recycling guide | Toner cartridge Recycling guide |
| Print Technology | Laser | Laser |
| Compatible Printers | HP Color LaserJet Enterprise M553dh (B5L27A#BGJ) HP Color LaserJet Enterprise M553dn (B5L25A#BGJ) HP Color LaserJet Enterprise M553n (B5L24A#BGJ) HP Color LaserJet Enterprise M553x (B5L26A#BGJ) HP Color LaserJet Enterprise Flow MFP M577z (B5L48A#BGJ) HP Color LaserJet Enterprise MFP M577dn (B5L46A#BGJ) HP Color LaserJet Enterprise MFP M577f (B5L47A#BGJ) | HP Color LaserJet Enterprise M553dh (B5L27A#BGJ) HP Color LaserJet Enterprise M553dn (B5L25A#BGJ) HP Color LaserJet Enterprise M553n (B5L24A#BGJ) HP Color LaserJet Enterprise M553x (B5L26A#BGJ) HP Color LaserJet Enterprise Flow MFP M577z (B5L48A#BGJ) HP Color LaserJet Enterprise MFP M577dn (B5L46A#BGJ) HP Color LaserJet Enterprise MFP M577f (B5L47A#BGJ) |
| Page Yield | Around 5,000 pages | Around 9,500 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 | 20% to 80% RH | 20% to 80% RH |
| Storage Humidity Range | 10% to 90% RH | 10% to 90% RH |
| Recycled Content in Cartridge | 14% | 14% |
| Warranty | HP Premium Protection Warranty | HP Premium Protection Warranty |
| Pricing | Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned) | Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned) |
HP 508A Magenta vs. HP 508X High Yield Magenta
| HP 508A Magenta Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge | HP 508X High Yield Magenta Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge | |
|---|---|---|
| What's in the Box | Toner cartridge Recycling guide | Toner cartridge Recycling guide |
| Print Technology | Laser | Laser |
| Compatible Printers | HP Color LaserJet Enterprise M553dh (B5L27A#BGJ) HP Color LaserJet Enterprise M553dn (B5L25A#BGJ) HP Color LaserJet Enterprise M553n (B5L24A#BGJ) HP Color LaserJet Enterprise M553x (B5L26A#BGJ) HP Color LaserJet Enterprise Flow MFP M577z (B5L48A#BGJ) HP Color LaserJet Enterprise MFP M577dn (B5L46A#BGJ) HP Color LaserJet Enterprise MFP M577f (B5L47A#BGJ) | HP Color LaserJet Enterprise M553dh (B5L27A#BGJ) HP Color LaserJet Enterprise M553dn (B5L25A#BGJ) HP Color LaserJet Enterprise M553n (B5L24A#BGJ) HP Color LaserJet Enterprise M553x (B5L26A#BGJ) HP Color LaserJet Enterprise Flow MFP M577z (B5L48A#BGJ) HP Color LaserJet Enterprise MFP M577dn (B5L46A#BGJ) HP Color LaserJet Enterprise MFP M577f (B5L47A#BGJ) |
| Page Yield | Around 5,000 pages | Around 9,500 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 | 20% to 80% RH | 20% to 80% RH |
| Storage Humidity Range | 10% to 90% RH | 10% to 90% RH |
| Recycled Content in Cartridge | 14% | 14% |
| Warranty | HP Premium Protection Warranty | HP Premium Protection Warranty |
| Pricing | Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned) | Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned) |
HP 508A Yellow vs. HP 508X High Yield Yellow
| HP 508A Yellow Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge | HP 508X High Yield Yellow Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge | |
|---|---|---|
| What's in the Box | Toner cartridge Recycling guide | Toner cartridge Recycling guide |
| Print Technology | Laser | Laser |
| Compatible Printers | HP Color LaserJet Enterprise M553dh (B5L27A#BGJ) HP Color LaserJet Enterprise M553dn (B5L25A#BGJ) HP Color LaserJet Enterprise M553n (B5L24A#BGJ) HP Color LaserJet Enterprise M553x (B5L26A#BGJ) HP Color LaserJet Enterprise Flow MFP M577z (B5L48A#BGJ) HP Color LaserJet Enterprise MFP M577dn (B5L46A#BGJ) HP Color LaserJet Enterprise MFP M577f (B5L47A#BGJ) | HP Color LaserJet Enterprise M553dh (B5L27A#BGJ) HP Color LaserJet Enterprise M553dn (B5L25A#BGJ) HP Color LaserJet Enterprise M553n (B5L24A#BGJ) HP Color LaserJet Enterprise M553x (B5L26A#BGJ) HP Color LaserJet Enterprise Flow MFP M577z (B5L48A#BGJ) HP Color LaserJet Enterprise MFP M577dn (B5L46A#BGJ) HP Color LaserJet Enterprise MFP M577f (B5L47A#BGJ) |
| Page Yield | Around 5,000 pages | Around 9,500 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 | 20% to 80% RH | 20% to 80% RH |
| Storage Humidity Range | 10% to 90% RH | 10% to 90% RH |
| Recycled Content in Cartridge | 14% | 14% |
| 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 main toner cartridge, each version of the HP 508 also comes with a recycling guide.
Package Dimensions
The retail boxes are the same when it comes to physical size with measurements of 15.55 in x 5.79 in x 6.34 in.
Package Weight
As for the weight of the retail boxes, the X versions are a little heavier than the A versions.
You can check out the weight specifications for the packages below:
- HP 508A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge: Around 2.60 lbs.
- HP 508X High Yield Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge: Around 2.79 lbs.
- HP 508A Cyan Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge: Around 2.55 lbs.
- HP 508X High Yield Cyan Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge: Around 2.66 lbs.
- HP 508A Magenta Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge: Around 2.55 lbs.
- HP 508X High Yield Magenta Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge: Around 2.66 lbs.
- HP 508A Yellow Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge: Around 2.55 lbs.
- HP 508X High Yield Yellow Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge: Around 2.66 lbs.
Print Technology
Both the A and X version of the HP 508A utilize the laser printing technology.
Compatible Printers
The black, cyan, magenta and yellow cartridges of the HP 508A and HP 508X can be used with the following printers:
- HP Color LaserJet Enterprise M553dh (B5L27A#BGJ)
- HP Color LaserJet Enterprise M553dn (B5L25A#BGJ)
- HP Color LaserJet Enterprise M553n (B5L24A#BGJ)
- HP Color LaserJet Enterprise M553x (B5L26A#BGJ)
- HP Color LaserJet Enterprise Flow MFP M577z (B5L48A#BGJ)
- HP Color LaserJet Enterprise MFP M577dn (B5L46A#BGJ)
- HP Color LaserJet Enterprise MFP M577f (B5L47A#BGJ)
Page Yield
Page yield measures the capacity of a HP 508 cartridge in terms of the amount of paper it can print out before needing to be replaced.
According to internal testing done by HP, the HP 508X High Yield Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge has a yield that is 6,500 pages more than the HP 508A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge. In terms of percentage, this translates to an advantage of 108.33%.
The HP 508X High Yield Cyan Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge is capable of printing 4,500 more pages than the HP 508A Cyan Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge.
Moreover, the HP 508X High Yield Magenta Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge can also print out 4,500 more pages than the HP 508A Magenta Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge.
Furthermore, the HP 508X High Yield Yellow Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge can print 4,500 more pages than the HP 508A Yellow Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge.
Therefore, the high yield versions of the cyan, magenta and yellow cartridges have a 90% yield advantage over the normal versions.
All of the aforementioned yield tests were done using the ISO/IEC 19798 methodology.
You can check out the page yields below:
- HP 508A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge: Around 6,000 pages
- HP 508X High Yield Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge: Around 12,500 pages
- HP 508A Cyan Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge: Around 5,000 pages
- HP 508X High Yield Cyan Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge: Around 9,500 pages
- HP 508A Magenta Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge: Around 5,000 pages
- HP 508X High Yield Magenta Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge: Around 9,500 pages
- HP 508A Yellow Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge: Around 5,000 pages
- HP 508X High Yield Yellow Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge: Around 9,500 pages
Operating Temperature Range
The HP 508A and HP 508X have the same operating temperature range of 50°F to 90.5°F.
Storage Temperature Range
Both versions of the HP 508 also have identical storage temperature ranges at -4°F to 104°F.
Operating Humidity Range
For humidity, these Original LaserJet Toner Cartridges must be operated within a range of 20% to 80% RH.
Storage Humidity Range
For non-operation, you can store the A and X variants within a humidity range of 10% to 90% RH.
Recycled Content in Cartridge
Both the HP 508A and HP 508X are manufactured using 14% recycled content.
Warranty
The two versions of the HP 501 are protected under the HP Premium Protection Warranty, which guarantees that the cartridges will be free of defects.
Resources:
- https://www.hp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/hp-508a-black-original-laserjet-toner-cartridge
- https://www.hp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/hp-508x-high-yield-black-original-laserjet-toner-cartridge
- https://www.hp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/hp-508a-cyan-original-laserjet-toner-cartridge
- https://www.hp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/hp-508x-high-yield-cyan-original-laserjet-toner-cartridge
- https://www.hp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/hp-508a-magenta-original-laserjet-toner-cartridge
- https://www.hp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/hp-508x-high-yield-magenta-original-laserjet-toner-cartridge
- https://www.hp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/hp-508a-yellow-original-laserjet-toner-cartridge
- https://www.hp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/hp-508x-high-yield-yellow-original-laserjet-toner-cartridge