What’s the difference between the HP 64A and HP 64X?

When picking up the HP 64, you may have noticed that you have two options. So, what are the main differences between the HP 64A and HP 64X?

You can find out in this comparison for these two HP Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridges.

Quick Summary

When compared to the HP 64A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge, the HP 64X High Yield Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge should be able to print out 2.4 times as many pages.

So, although the X version does cost more upfront, it does provide a better value over the A version as you won’t have to replace the HP 64X as often as the HP 64A.

The two HP 64 versions are identical when it comes to operating temperature range, storage temperature range, operating humidity range, storage humidity range, and recycled content being used.

HP 64A vs. HP 64X Comparison Chart

You can take a look at Seeking Tech’s comparison table for the HP 64A and HP 64X below.

What’s in the Box

Along with the main toner cartridge, both versions of the HP 64 also includes a guide to properly recycle the product.

You can take a look at the content included inside each box below:

HP 64A:

• HP 64A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge (CC364A)
• Recycling Guide

HP 64X:

• HP 64X High Yield Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge (CC364X)
• Recycling Guide

Package Dimensions

When it comes to the size of the package, the X version is taller than the A version. The two boxes have the same width and depth.

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

• HP 64A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge: 15.39” x 7.60” x 11.81”
• HP 64X High Yield Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge: 15.39” x 7.60” x 12.87″

Package Weight

The X variant of the HP 64 is also heavier than the A variant.

You can check out the weight specifications below:

• HP 64A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge: 5.43 lbs.
• HP 64X High Yield Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge: 7.34 lbs.

Compatible Printers

You can take a look at the compatible HP printers for both cartridges in this versus guide below:

HP 64A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge:

• HP LaserJet P4014n Printer (CB507A)
• HP LaserJet P4015n Printer (CB509A)
• HP LaserJet P4515n (CB514A)

HP 64X High Yield Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge:

• HP LaserJet P4015n Printer (CB509A)
• HP LaserJet P4515n Printer (CB514A)

Print Technology

When it comes to the technology being used for printing, both the A and X versions of the HP 64 use laser.

Page Yield for Black and White Pages

Page yield measures how many pages the HP 64A and HP 64X are capable of printing out before needing to be replaced.

According to internal tests done by HP, the X version is also to print around 14,000 more pages when compared to the A version.

In terms of percentages, the HP 64X gas a 140% yield advantage.

These tests were done using the ISO/IEC 19752 methodology.

You can check out the page yields for the two versions below:

• HP 64A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge: Around 10,000 pages
• HP 64X High Yield Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge: Around 24,000 pages

Operating Temperature Range

The A and X variants of the HP 64 are identical when it comes to the recommended operating temperature range, which is from 50°F to 90.5°F.

Storage Temperature Range

For non-operation, you can store these printer replacement cartridges within a temperature range of -4°F to 104°F.

Operating Humidity Range

When it comes to humidity, the HP 64A and HP 64X must be within 20% RH to 80% RH when being used.

Storage Humidity Range

For non-operation, the Hewlett-Packard products in this comparison guide can be stored within a humidity range of 10% RH to 90% RH.

Recycled Content in Cartridge

The HP 64A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge and HP 64X High Yield Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge each uses 16% of recycled content in the cartridge.