What’s the difference between the HP 83A and HP 83X?

If you are looking into getting a HP 83 printer cartridge replacement, you may run into two variants. So, what are the main differences between the A and X versions of this product?

You can find out in our comparison guide for the HP 83A and HP 83X.

Quick Summary

The HP 83X High Yield Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge is able to print around 700 more pages than the HP 83A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge.

Thus, while the HP 83X costs more upfront, the X variant will provide better value as you won’t need to replace it as often as the A variant.

Both versions have identical operating temperature ranges, operating humidity ranges, storage temperature ranges as well as storage humidity ranges.

Last but not least, the A version contains slightly more recycled materials when compared to the X version of the HP83.

HP 83A vs. HP 83X Comparison Chart

You can take a look at our comparison table for the A and X variants of the HP83 below.

Package Dimensions

The retail boxes for the two versions are identical when it comes to physical size as both have the same width, depth and height.

You can check out the measurements for the packages below:

• 14.76 in x 4.45 in x 4.92 in

Package Weight

When it comes to weight, the HP 83A package is a little bit heavier when compared to the HP 83X package.

You can find the weight specifications below:

• HP 83A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge: Around 1.83 lb.
• HP 83X High Yield Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge: Around 1.74 lb.

What’s in the Box

The retail boxes for both HP 83 products comes with a toner cartridge in addition to a recycling guide documentation.

Compatible Printers

The HP 83A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge and HP 83X High Yield Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge are compatible with the following printers:

• HP LaserJet Pro MFP M127fn (CZ181A#BGJ)
• HP LaserJet Pro MFP M127fw (CZ183A#BGJ)
• HP LaserJet Pro M201dw (CF456A#BGJ)
• HP LaserJet Pro MFP M225dn (CF484A#BGJ)
• HP LaserJet Pro MFP M225dw (CF485A#BGJ)

Print Technology

Both the A and X variants of the HP83 use laser as the printing technology.

Page Yield (Black and White)

Page yield is a statistic that estimates the amount of capacity for the HP 83 cartridge in terms of how many black and white pages it is capable of printing.

According to HP’s internal testing, the maximum page yield for the HP 83X High Yield Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge is approximately 700 pages more than the HP 83A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge.

This translates to a 46.67% yield advantage for the X version.

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

You can check out the page yield specs below:

• HP 83A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge: Around 1,500 pages
• HP 83X High Yield Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge: Around 2,200 pages

Operating Temperature Range

The HP 83A and HP 83X have the same operating temperature range at 59°F to 77°F.

Storage Temperature Range

For non-operation, you have to store both cartridges within a temperature range of -4°F to 104°F.

Operating Humidity Range

The HP 83A Black Original LaserJet Toner and HP 83X High Yield Black Original LaserJet Toner also needs to be operated within a humidity range of 20% to 80% RH.

Storage Humidity Range

The two products also have identical non-operating humidity ranges as you can store both within a range of 10% to 90% RH.

Recycled Content in Cartridge

The A variant of the HP 83 contains slightly more recycled content, making it more friendly for the environment, when compared to the X variant.

You can check out the percentages of recycle materials used for both products below:

• HP 83A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge: 28%
• HP 83X High Yield Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge: 27%

Warranty

These cartridges come with the HP Premium Protection Warranty, which will cover any potential defects.

Resources:

• https://store.hp.com/us/en/pdp/hp-83a-black-original-laserjet-toner-cartridge
• https://store.hp.com/us/en/pdp/hp-83x-high-yield-black-original-laserjet-toner-cartridge