HP 201A vs 201X Toner
Which should you buy? If you print often, the 201X holds more toner and usually means fewer changes. If you print only occasionally, the 201A costs less upfront. Compare yield and cost per page in the table below — we only list a page count when the product page states one. Every remanufactured cartridge is 100% post-tested and priced at up to 40% less than OEM.
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HP Original is the Gold Standard. We also carry remanufactured cartridges that replace the OEM cartridge number in the product title.
201A vs 201X at a glance
| Cartridge | Tier | Color | Yield | Our price | Cost per page | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HP 201A black | 201A | Black | OEM-rated about 1,500 pages (ISO) | $85.99 | $0.057 | Shop |
| HP 201X black | 201X | Black | see product page | $110.99 | see product page | Shop |
| HP 201A cyan | 201A | Cyan | see product page | $99.99 | see product page | Shop |
| HP 201X cyan | 201X | Cyan | see product page | $118.99 | see product page | Shop |
| HP 201A magenta | 201A | Magenta | see product page | $99.99 | see product page | Shop |
| HP 201X magenta | 201X | Magenta | see product page | $118.99 | see product page | Shop |
| HP 201A yellow | 201A | Yellow | see product page | $99.99 | see product page | Shop |
| HP 201X yellow | 201X | Yellow | see product page | $118.99 | see product page | Shop |
Cost per page uses the yield stated on each product page and our current price. If a page count is not listed on the product page, we do not estimate one.
Which printers do they fit?
Both the 201A and 201X are listed for the same HP printers, including HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M277DW and HP Color LaserJet Pro M252DW. Match the cartridge number on your empty cartridge to the product title before you order.
Our remanufactured and compatible options
We carry the 201A and 201X as remanufactured cartridges, all 100% post-tested, at up to 40% less than OEM:
HP 201A black · HP 201X black · HP 201A cyan · HP 201X cyan · HP 201A magenta · HP 201X magenta · HP 201A yellow · HP 201X yellow
Related pages
Printer guides: HP Color Pro M252 M277. Browse the series collection: HP 201A 201X Toner.
Frequently asked questions
Should I buy the 201A or the 201X?
If you print often, the 201X usually means fewer changes. If you print only occasionally, the 201A costs less upfront. Confirm the yield on the product page — we only publish a page count when that page states one.
Do the 201A and 201X fit the same printers?
Yes. Both are listed for the same HP printers. Match the cartridge number on your empty cartridge to the product title and confirm your exact model on the product page.
How is yield listed here?
Yield is copied from each product page. If that page confirms an ISO figure, we say so. Otherwise we say “about X pages,” or “see product page” when no page count is listed.
Is this an OEM HP cartridge?
No. HP Original is the Gold Standard. The cartridges linked here are remanufactured replacements for the OEM cartridge number in the product title. Every cartridge is 100% post-tested and priced at up to 40% less than OEM.
Do you offer local pickup?
No. Every order is drop shipped, and we ship nationwide with free ground shipping.