HP 210A vs 210X Toner
Which should you buy? If you print often, the 210X is usually the better buy: about 7,500 pages at $152.99, or about $0.020 per page, versus about $0.040 per page for the 210A. If you print only occasionally, the 210A costs less upfront ($80.42 vs $152.99). 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.
210A vs 210X at a glance
| Cartridge | Tier | Color | Yield | Our price | Cost per page | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HP 210A black, new chip | 210A | Black | about 2,000 pages | $80.42 | $0.040 | Shop |
| HP 210A black, reused OEM chip | 210A | Black | about 2,000 pages | $65.42 | $0.033 | Shop |
| HP 210X black, new chip | 210X | Black | about 7,500 pages | $152.99 | $0.020 | Shop |
| HP 210X black, reused OEM chip | 210X | Black | about 7,500 pages | $118.99 | $0.016 | Shop |
| HP 210A cyan, new chip | 210A | Cyan | about 1,800 pages | $87.47 | $0.049 | Shop |
| HP 210A cyan, reused OEM chip | 210A | Cyan | about 1,800 pages | $72.47 | $0.040 | Shop |
| HP 210X cyan, new chip | 210X | Cyan | about 5,500 pages | $167.99 | $0.031 | Shop |
| HP 210X cyan, reused OEM chip | 210X | Cyan | about 5,500 pages | $130.99 | $0.024 | Shop |
| HP 210A magenta, new chip | 210A | Magenta | about 1,800 pages | $87.47 | $0.049 | Shop |
| HP 210A magenta, reused OEM chip | 210A | Magenta | about 1,800 pages | $72.47 | $0.040 | Shop |
| HP 210X magenta, new chip | 210X | Magenta | about 5,500 pages | $167.99 | $0.031 | Shop |
| HP 210X magenta, reused OEM chip | 210X | Magenta | about 5,500 pages | $130.99 | $0.024 | Shop |
| HP 210A yellow, new chip | 210A | Yellow | about 1,800 pages | $87.47 | $0.049 | Shop |
| HP 210A yellow, reused OEM chip | 210A | Yellow | about 1,800 pages | $72.47 | $0.040 | Shop |
| HP 210X yellow, new chip | 210X | Yellow | about 5,500 pages | $167.99 | $0.031 | Shop |
| HP 210X yellow, reused OEM chip | 210X | Yellow | about 5,500 pages | $130.99 | $0.024 | 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 210A and 210X are listed for the same HP printers, including HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 4301DN, HP Color LaserJet Pro 4201DN, HP 4201, and HP 4301. Match the cartridge number on your empty cartridge to the product title before you order.
Our remanufactured and compatible options
We carry the 210A and 210X as remanufactured cartridges, all 100% post-tested, at up to 40% less than OEM:
HP 210A black, new chip · HP 210A black, reused OEM chip · HP 210X black, new chip · HP 210X black, reused OEM chip · HP 210A cyan, new chip · HP 210A cyan, reused OEM chip · HP 210X cyan, new chip · HP 210X cyan, reused OEM chip · HP 210A magenta, new chip · HP 210A magenta, reused OEM chip · HP 210X magenta, new chip · HP 210X magenta, reused OEM chip · HP 210A yellow, new chip · HP 210A yellow, reused OEM chip · HP 210X yellow, new chip · HP 210X yellow, reused OEM chip
Related pages
Printer guides: HP Color Pro 4201; HP Color Pro MFP 4301. Browse the series collection: HP toner.
Frequently asked questions
Should I buy the 210A or the 210X?
If you print often, the 210X usually means fewer changes and a lower cost per page ($0.020 vs $0.040 on the options compared above). If you print only occasionally, the 210A costs less upfront. Confirm the yield on the product page — we only publish a page count when that page states one.
Do the 210A and 210X 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.