What’s the difference between HP 87A and HP 87X?

When purchasing the HP 87, you have two options. So, what are the main differences between the A and X versions?

You can find out in this versus guide between the two toner cartridges.

Quick Summary

When compared to the HP 87A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge, the HP 87X High Yield Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge is able to print approximately a little more than twice the number of pages.

The two versions are identical when it comes to recommended operating temperature range, operating humidity range, storage temperature range and storage humidity range.

So, while the HP 87A Black Original is more affordable, you will get more value with the HP 87X High Yield Black Original as the X version should last as least twice as long.

HP 87A vs. HP 87X Comparison Chart

You can take a look at Seeking Tech’s comparison table for the HP 87 variants below.

Print Technology

Both the A and X models of the HP 87 utilize the laser printing technology.

Compatible Printers

The HP 87A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge and HP 87X High Yield Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge are compatible with the following printers:

• HP LaserJet Pro M501dn (J8H61A#BGJ)
• HP LaserJet Enterprise Flow MFP M527z (F2A78A#BGJ)
• HP LaserJet Enterprise M506n (F2A68A#BGJ)
• HP LaserJet Enterprise M506dn (F2A69A#BGJ)
• HP LaserJet Enterprise M506x (F2A70A#BGJ)
• HP LaserJet Enterprise MFP M527dn (F2A76A#BGJ)
• HP LaserJet Enterprise MFP M527f (F2A77A#BGJ)

Page Yield

Page yield is a measurement of the capacity for the HP 87 in terms of the number of pages it is capable of printing out before needing to be replaced.

Based on internal tests, the HP 87X High Yield Black can print around 9,150 more pages when compared to the HP 87A Black.

In terms of percentages, the high yield version has a 103.39% capacity advantage over the regular version of the toner cartridges.

Both toner cartridges were tested using the ISO/IEC 19752 standards.

You can take a look at the page yield specifications for both versions below:

• HP 87A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge: Around 8,550 pages
• HP 87X High Yield Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge: Around 18,000 pages

Operating Temperature Range

The HP 87A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge and HP 87X High Yield Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge have the same operating temperature range requirement at 50°F to 90.5°F.

Storage Temperature Range

The A and X variants of the HP87 also have identical storage temperature range requirements at -4°F to 104°F.

Operating Humidity Range

Furthermore, the two Laser Jet toner cartridges need to be operated within a humidity range of 20% to 80% RH.

Storage Humidity Range

The two products also require a storage humidity range of 10% to 90% RH.

What’s in the Box

Both of the products in this comparison comes with a toner cartridge in addition to a recycling guide.

Package Dimensions

The X version of the HP87 has bigger packaging when compared to the A version.

You can take a look at the full measurements for each box below:

HP 87A Black Original: 14.25 in x 4.02 in x 8.94 in

HP 87X High Yield Black Original: 14.69 in x 4.80 on x 11.06 in

Package Weight

The package box for the HP87 X is also heavier than the HP87 A.

You can check out the weight specifications below:

• HP 87A Black Original: Around 2.71 lbs.
• HP 87X High Yield Black Original: Around 3.63 lbs.

Warranty

The HP 87A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge and HP 87X High Yield Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge are both covered under the HP Premium Protection Warranty.

This coverage guarantees that the cartridge will be defect-free.

Resources:

• https://store.hp.com/us/en/pdp/hp-87a-black-original-laserjet-toner-cartridge
• https://store.hp.com/us/en/pdp/hp-87x-high-yield-black-original-laserjet-toner-cartridge