What’s the difference between the HP 89A, HP 89X and HP 89Y?

If you are looking into getting the HP 89, then you would most likely run into three versions. So, what are the main differences between the A, X and Y variants?

You can find out in this comparison guide between the black toner cartridges.

Quick Summary

The HP 89Y Extra High Yield Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge is able to print approximately two times as many pages as the HP 89X High Yield Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge as well as four times as many pages as the HP 89A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge.

The HP 89X High Yield Black can print around twice as many pages when compared directly against the HP 89A Black.

So, while you have to pay more upfront, the HP 89Y Extra High Yield will end up providing better value in the long run as you don’t have to replace the Y version as often as the A and X versions.

HP 89A vs. HP 89X vs. HP 89Y Comparison Chart

You can check out Seeking Tech’s comparison table for the A, X and Y versions of the HP89 cartridge below.

Compatible Printers

The HP 89A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge, HP 89X High Yield Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge and HP 89Y Extra High Yield Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge are compatible with the following printers:

• HP LaserJet Enterprise Flow MFP M528z (1PV67A#BGJ)
• HP LaserJet Enterprise Flow MFP M528c (1PV66A#BGJ)
• HP LaserJet Enterprise MFP M528dn (1PV64A#BGJ)
• HP LaserJet Enterprise MFP M528f (1PV65A#BGJ)
• HP LaserJet Enterprise M507dn (1PV87A#BGJ)
• HP LaserJet Enterprise M507n (1PV86A#BGJ)
• HP LaserJet Enterprise M507x (1PV88A#BGJ)

Package Dimensions

The Y version of the HP 89 comes with bigger packaging when compared to the X and A versions.

You can take a look at the measurements, which is displayed as Width x Depth x Height, for the retail boxes below:

• HP 89A: 14.25 in x 4.02 in x 7.80 in
• HP 89X: 14.25 in x 4.02 in x 8.94 in
• HP 89Y: 14.69 in x 4.80 in x 11.06 in

Package Weight

The HP 89 Y also has the heaviest package weight out of this group, followed by the HP 89 X. The HP 89 A is the lightest.

You can find the weight specifications for the retail boxes below:

• HP 89A: 2.46 lbs.
• HP 89X: 2.97 lbs.
• HP 89Y: 4.20 lbs.

What’s in the Box

Each box of the 89A, 89X and 89Y comes with a toner cartridge in addition to a recycling guide.

Print Technology

The three HP cartridges in this versus guide use the laser printing technology.

Page Yield

Page Yield is a statistic that estimates the capacity of the toner cartridge in terms of how many pages it can print before you have to replace it.

According to internal tests done by HP using the ISO/IEC 19752 method, the HP 89Y is the clear winner as it can print approximately 10,000 more pages than the HP 89X as well as 15,000 more pages than the HP 89A.

In terms of percentages, the HP 89Y has a 100% yield advantage over the HP 89X and 300% yield advantage over the HP 89A.

When you compare the A and X versions, the HP 89X can print 5,000 more pages than the HP 89A. So, the X variant has a 100% yield advantage over the A variant.

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

• HP 89A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge: Around 5,000 pages
• HP 89X High Yield Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge: Around 10,000 pages
• HP 89Y Extra High Yield Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge: Around 20,000 pages

Operating Temperature Range

HP recommends that the 89A, 89X and 89Y should be operated within a temperature range of 50°F to 90.5°F.

Storage Temperature Range

For storage, you can store all three versions within a temperature range of -4°F to 104°F.

Operating Humidity Range

When it comes to operating humidity, the 89A, 89X and 89Y should be operating within 20% to 80% RH.

Storage Humidity Range

For storage, these toner cartridges from HP needs to be stored at a humidity range within 10% to 90% RH.

Warranty

The HP 89A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge, HP 89X High Yield Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge and HP 89Y Extra High Yield Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge each comes with the HP Premium Protection Warranty, which will cover for any defects.

Resources:

• https://store.hp.com/us/en/pdp/hp-89a-black-original-laserjet-toner-cartridge
• https://store.hp.com/us/en/pdp/hp-89x-high-yield-black-original-laserjet-toner-cartridge
• https://store.hp.com/us/en/pdp/hp-89y-extra-high-yield-black-original-laserjet-toner-cartridge