What’s the difference between the HP 61 and HP 61 XL?

With the HP 61 ink cartridge, you can pick between the regular edition and the high yield edition. So, what are the main differences between these?

You can find out in this comparison guide for the two versions.

Quick Summary

When compared to the HP 61 Black Original Ink Cartridge, the HP 61XL High Yield Black Original Ink Cartridge is able to print around 2 ½ times more pages.

The HP 61XL High Yield Tri-color Original Ink Cartridge is also able to print twice the number of pages than the HP 61 Tri-color Original Ink Cartridge.

So, which more expensive, you will end up getting a better value with the XL high yield editions of the HP 61.

If you are interested, you can purchase any of the aforementioned printer ink replacement cartridges on Amazon with the following links:

• HP 61 Black Original Ink Cartridge (CH561WN)
• HP 61XL High Yield Black Original Ink Cartridge (CH563WN)

• HP 61 Tri-color Original Ink Cartridge (CH562WN)
• HP 61XL High Yield Tri-color Original Ink Cartridge (CH564WN)

HP 61 vs. HP 61 XL Comparison Chart

You can find Seeking Tech’s comparison tables for the two versions of the HP61 below.

HP 61 Black vs. HP 61XL High Yield Black

HP 61 Tri-color vs. HP 61XL High Yield Tri-color

HP 61 Compatible Printers

The HP61 Black Original Ink Cartridge, HP61XL High Yield Black Original Ink Cartridge, HP61 Tri-color Original Ink Cartridge and HP61XL High Yield Tri-color Original Ink Cartridge are compatible with the following printers:

• HP Deskjet 1000
• HP Deskjet 1010
• HP Deskjet 1012
• HP Deskjet 1050
• HP Deskjet 1055
• HP Deskjet 1056
• HP Deskjet 1510
• HP Deskjet 1512
• HP Deskjet 1514
• HP Deskjet 1051
• HP Deskjet 2050
• HP Deskjet 2510
• HP Deskjet 2512
• HP Deskjet 2514
• HP Deskjet 2540
• HP Deskjet 2541
• HP Deskjet 2542
• HP Deskjet 2544
• HP Deskjet 3000
• HP Deskjet 3050
• HP Deskjet 3051
• HP Deskjet 3052
• HP Deskjet 3054
• HP Deskjet 3056
• HP Deskjet 3510
• HP Deskjet 3511
• HP Deskjet 3512

• HP ENVY 4500
• HP ENVY 4501
• HP ENVY 4502
• HP ENVY 4504
• HP ENVY 4505
• HP ENVY 5530
• HP ENVY 5531
• HP ENVY 5532
• HP ENVY 5534
• HP ENVY 5535
• HP ENVY 5539

• HP Officejet 2620
• HP Officejet 2621
• HP Officejet 4630
• HP Officejet 4632
• HP Officejet 4635

Package Dimensions

The packages that came with HP 61 and HP 61 XL are the same size with the following measurements:

• 4.49 in x 1.43 in x 4.05 in

Package Weight

For the packaging weight, the HP 61 Black and HP 61XL High Yield Black are identical while the HP 61 Tri-color and HP 61XL High Yield Tri-color are also identical.

You can find the weight specifications below:

• HP 61 Black: Around 0.12 lb.
• HP 61XL High Yield Black: Around 0.12 lb.

• HP 61 Tri-color: Around 0.13 lb.
• HP 61XL High Yield Tri-color: Around 0.13 lb.

Ink Type

When it comes to ink types, the HP 61 Black and HP 61 XL High Yield Black use pigment while the HP 61 Tri-color and HP 61 XL High Yield Tri-color use dye.

Ink Drop

The HP 61 Black and HP 61XL High Yield Black also have the same ink drop specs.

Furthermore, the HP 61 Tri-color and HP 61 XL High Yield Tri-color have the same ink drop range that is dependent on what print mode and speed are being used.

You can find the ink drop specs below:

• HP 61 Black and HP 61XL High Yield Black: 13.5 pl
• HP 61 Tri-color and HP 61 XL High Yield Tri-color: 2.3 pl to 8.5 pl

Page Yield

The high yield versions of the HP 61 have a big advantage over the regular versions when it comes to the number of pages that can be printed.

When internally tested using the HP Deskjet 2050 All-in-One Printer Series (J510), the HP 61XL High Yield Black Cartridge is able to print approximately 290 more pages, which is 152.63% more, than the HP 61 Black Cartridge.

The HP 61XL High Yield Tri-color Cartridge can also print 165 more pages, which is 100% more, than the HP 61 Tri-color Cartridge.

You can find the page yield estimates for each product below:

• HP 61 Black: Around 190 pages
• HP 61XL High Yield Black: Around 480 pages

• HP 61 Tri-color: Around 165 pages
• HP 61XL High Yield Tri-color: Around 330 pages

Operating Temperature Range

The HP 61 Black, HP 61XL High Yield Black, HP 61 Tri-color and HP 61XL High Yield Tri-color have the same operating temperature range, which is at 59°F to 90°F.

Storage Temperature Range

The printer ink cartridges have identical storage temperature ranges, which is at -40°F to 140°F.

Operating Humidity Range

The add-on products have the same operating humidity ranges at 20% to 80% RH.

Storage Humidity Range

Last but not least, the storage humidity ranges are also the same at 20% to 80% RH.

Resources:

• https://store.hp.com/us/en/pdp/hp-61-black-original-ink-cartridge-p-ch561wn-140–1
• https://store.hp.com/us/en/pdp/hp-61xl-high-yield-black-original-ink-cartridge-p-ch563wn-140–1
• https://store.hp.com/us/en/pdp/hp-61-tri-color-original-ink-cartridge-p-ch562wn-140–1
• https://store.hp.com/us/en/pdp/hp-61xl-high-yield-tri-color-original-ink-cartridge-p-ch564wn-140–1