What’s the difference between the HP 64 and HP 64XL?

There are two versions of the HP 64 Black/Tri-color Original Ink Cartridge as you can pick between regular and high yield. So, what are the main differences between these replacement cartridges?

You can find out in this comparison guide.

Quick Summary

When compared to the HP 64 Black Original Ink Cartridge, you can print 3 times as many pages with the HP 64XL High Yield Tri-color Original Ink Cartridge.

The HP 64XL High Yield Black Original Ink Cartridge can also print a little bit over 2 1/2 times more pages than the HP 64 Tri-color Original Ink Cartridge.

As a result, you will get better value with the high yield versions even though both costs more upfront when compared to the regular versions.

HP64 vs. HP64XL Comparison Chart

You can take a look Seeking Tech’s comparison tables for the HP 64 and HP 64 XL below.

HP 64 Black vs. HP 64 XL Black

HP 64 Tri-color vs. HP 64 XL Tri-color

HP 64 and HP 64XL Compatible Printers

You can check out the printers that are compatible with the HP 64 Black Original Ink Cartridge, HP 64 Tri-color Original Ink Cartridge, HP 64XL High Yield Black Original Ink Cartridge and HP 64XL High Yield Tri-color Original Ink Cartridge below:

• HP ENVY 5542 All-in-One Printer

• HP ENVY Photo 6252 All-in-One Printer
• HP ENVY Photo 6255 All-in-One Printer
• HP ENVY Photo 6258 All-in-One Printer
• HP ENVY Photo 7155 All-in-One Printer
• HP ENVY Photo 7158 All-in-One Printer
• HP ENVY Photo 7164 All-in-One Printer
• HP ENVY Photo 7855 All-in-One Printer
• HP ENVY Photo 7858 All-in-One Printer
• HP ENVY Photo 7864 All-in-One Printer

• HP Tango X with Charcoal Linen Cover
• HP Tango X with Indigo Linen Cover

Package Dimensions

The packages for these replacement cartridges come in the same size.

You can find the full measurements, which is shown as Width x Depth x Height, below:

• 4.49 in x 1.43 in x 4.05 in

Package Weight

When it comes to the weight of the package, the HP 64XL Black is the heaviest of the group, followed by the HP 64XL Tri-color and then the HP 64 Tri-color. The HP 64 Black is the lightest.

You can find the weight specifications for the packages below:

• HP 64 Black: Around 0.11 lb.
• HP 64 Tri-color: Around 0.12 lb.
• HP 64XL High Yield Black: 0.14 lb.
• HP 64XL High Yield Tri-color: 0.13 lb.

Page Yield

As for printing pages, internal tests by HP show that the HP 64XL High Yield Black Original Ink Cartridge can print 400 more pages than the HP 64 Black Original Ink Cartridge. So, the high yield version will last three times longer than the regular version.

The HP 64XL High Yield Tri-color Original Ink Cartridge can also print 250 more pages than the HP 64 Tri-color Original Ink Cartridge. Thus, the high yield version will last a little over 2 1/2 times longer than the regular cartridge.

These tests were done using the HP Envy 7800 All-In-One Printer.

You can take a look at the page yields for the ink replacement cartridges below:

• HP 64 Black: Around 200 pages
• HP 64 Tri-color: Around 165 pages
• HP 64XL High Yield Black: Around 600 pages
• HP 64XL High Yield Tri-color: Around 415 pages

Ink Drop

The HP 64 and HP 64XL have the same ink drop specifications, which you can find below:

• Black: 12 pl
• Tri-color: 6.4 pl HDW, 3 pl LDW

Ink Types

For ink types, the HP 64 Black and HP 64XL High Yield Black utilize pigment while the HP 64 Tri-color and HP 64XL High Yield Tri-color utilize dye.

Operating Temperature Range

The regular and high yield variants of the HP 64 and HP 64 XL have the same range when it comes to operating temperature, which is from 59°F to 90°F.

Storage Temperature Range

Furthermore, both products also have the same range when it comes to storage temperature, which is from -40°F to 140°F.

Operating and Storage Humidity Ranges

Last but not least, the two versions have identical operating and storage humidity ranges at 20% to 80% RH.

Resources:

• https://store.hp.com/us/en/pdp/hp-64-black-original-ink-cartridge
• https://store.hp.com/us/en/pdp/hp-64-tri-color-original-ink-cartridge
• https://store.hp.com/us/en/pdp/hp-64xl-high-yield-black-original-ink-cartridge
• https://store.hp.com/us/en/pdp/hp-64xl-high-yield-tri-color-original-ink-cartridge