Cheapest Reliable Alternative to HP 58A (CF258A) Toner
Quick Answer
The cheapest reliable alternative to HP 58A (CF258A) toner is a remanufactured cartridge with a working chip. Our Remanufactured 58A, Reused OEM Chip is $94.99 (about 3.2¢ per page at 3,000 pages). For the lowest cost per page, the Remanufactured 58X, Reused OEM Chip is $114.99 (about 1.1¢ per page at 10,000 pages). Skip the ~$9 no-chip clones: in HP printers like the M404 and M428 they often trigger cartridge errors, show no toner level, or stop printing after a firmware update.
Last updated: October 28, 2026
Three ways to replace HP 58A, compared
| Option | Price | Yield (ISO) | Cost per page | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reman 58A, Reused OEM Chip (SKU 201431PR) | $94.99 | 3,000 | ~3.2¢ | Lowest upfront reliable price |
| Reman 58A, New Chip (SKU 201431P) | $109.99 | 3,000 | ~3.7¢ | Fresh chip, reliable |
| Reman 58X High Yield, Reused OEM Chip (SKU 201432PR) | $114.99 | 10,000 | ~1.1¢ | Our pick for best value |
| Reman 58X High Yield, New Chip (SKU 201432P) | $139.48 | 10,000 | ~1.4¢ | Fresh chip, high yield |
| No-chip / chip-less clone | ~$9 (market) | claimed 3,000 | low on paper | Skip for office use |
| OEM HP 58A | Highest | 3,000 | Highest | Reliable, but OEM HP 58A typically costs much more |
1) Remanufactured with a working chip (our pick for reliability)
Each cartridge is a genuine HP shell that has been cleaned, refilled and tested, with either a new chip or the reused original chip. A working chip means the printer recognizes the cartridge, reports toner levels and keeps printing after firmware updates. Choose Reused OEM Chip for the lowest price; choose New Chip if you prefer a fresh chip. Shop all options in the HP 58A and 58X toner collection.
2) No-chip / chip-less clones (~$9) — why offices should skip them
The $9 no-chip cartridge is cheap because it leaves out the part HP printers rely on. Without a chip, HP printers such as the M404 and M428 commonly show "cartridge problem" or "supply not detected" messages, display no toner level, and may refuse to print after an automatic firmware update. Workarounds involve reusing an old chip or blocking updates. For a busy office, one failed cartridge, a service call or a day of downtime wipes out the savings.
3) OEM HP 58A — highest cost
Original HP 58A works fine but OEM HP 58A typically costs much more than a remanufactured cartridge with the same 3,000-page ISO yield.
Printer fit and chip notes
These cartridges fit HP printers that use 58A/58X toner, including the M404, M406, M428 and M430 series, as listed on each product page. Firmware: chipped remanufactured cartridges are designed to be recognized with toner level reporting; if your printer has just updated, check the product page notes or contact us.
Printing payroll or checks?
For MICR check printing, see our MICR toner guide and the HP 58A MICR toner (SKU 201528P, $155.99) or MICR 58A (SKU MCR58AM, $303.99).
FAQ
What is the cheapest reliable alternative to HP 58A?
The Remanufactured 58A, Reused OEM Chip at $94.99. If your printer takes 58X, the Reused OEM Chip 58X at $114.99 gives the lowest cost per page (~1.1¢).
New Chip vs Reused Chip — what is the difference?
Both are remanufactured and tested. Reused Chip keeps the original HP chip and costs less ($94.99 for 58A); New Chip uses a newly installed chip ($109.99 for 58A).
Why not buy the $9 no-chip cartridge?
No-chip clones often cause cartridge errors, no toner-level reading and print stoppages after firmware updates in HP printers like the M404 and M428. The upfront saving rarely survives the downtime.
Will these work in my HP M404 or M428?
Yes. Our 58A and 58X remanufactured cartridges list the M404, M406, M428 and M430 series on their product pages. 58X fits the same printers as 58A with more than three times the yield.