HP 218A vs 218X Toner
Which should you buy? If you print often, the 218X is usually the better buy: about 3,200 pages at $96.99, or about $0.030 per page, versus about $0.052 per page for the 218A. If you print only occasionally, the 218A costs less upfront ($66.99 vs $96.99). 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.
218A vs 218X at a glance
| Cartridge | Tier | Color | Yield | Our price | Cost per page | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HP 218A black, new chip | 218A | Black | about 1,300 pages | $66.99 | $0.052 | Shop |
| HP 218A black, reused OEM chip | 218A | Black | about 1,300 pages | $45.43 | $0.035 | Shop |
| HP 218X black, new chip | 218X | Black | about 3,200 pages | $96.99 | $0.030 | Shop |
| HP 218X black, reused OEM chip | 218X | Black | about 3,200 pages | $81.99 | $0.026 | Shop |
| HP 218A cyan, new chip | 218A | Cyan | about 1,200 pages | $78.99 | $0.066 | Shop |
| HP 218A cyan, reused OEM chip | 218A | Cyan | about 1,200 pages | $48.70 | $0.041 | Shop |
| HP 218X cyan, new chip | 218X | Cyan | about 2,500 pages | $112.99 | $0.045 | Shop |
| HP 218X cyan, reused OEM chip | 218X | Cyan | about 2,500 pages | $97.99 | $0.039 | Shop |
| HP 218A magenta, new chip | 218A | Magenta | about 1,200 pages | $78.99 | $0.066 | Shop |
| HP 218A magenta, reused OEM chip | 218A | Magenta | about 1,200 pages | $57.99 | $0.048 | Shop |
| HP 218X magenta, new chip | 218X | Magenta | about 2,500 pages | $112.99 | $0.045 | Shop |
| HP 218X magenta, reused OEM chip | 218X | Magenta | about 2,500 pages | $97.99 | $0.039 | Shop |
| HP 218A yellow, new chip | 218A | Yellow | about 1,200 pages | $78.99 | $0.066 | Shop |
| HP 218A yellow, reused OEM chip | 218A | Yellow | about 1,200 pages | $57.99 | $0.048 | Shop |
| HP 218X yellow, new chip | 218X | Yellow | about 2,500 pages | $112.99 | $0.045 | Shop |
| HP 218X yellow, reused OEM chip | 218X | Yellow | about 2,500 pages | $97.99 | $0.039 | 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 218A and 218X are listed for the same HP printers, including HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301FDW, HP Color LaserJet Pro 3201DW, HP 3201, and HP 3301. Match the cartridge number on your empty cartridge to the product title before you order.
Our remanufactured and compatible options
We carry the 218A and 218X as remanufactured cartridges, all 100% post-tested, at up to 40% less than OEM:
HP 218A black, new chip · HP 218A black, reused OEM chip · HP 218X black, new chip · HP 218X black, reused OEM chip · HP 218A cyan, new chip · HP 218A cyan, reused OEM chip · HP 218X cyan, new chip · HP 218X cyan, reused OEM chip · HP 218A magenta, new chip · HP 218A magenta, reused OEM chip · HP 218X magenta, new chip · HP 218X magenta, reused OEM chip · HP 218A yellow, new chip · HP 218A yellow, reused OEM chip · HP 218X yellow, new chip · HP 218X yellow, reused OEM chip
Related pages
Printer guides: HP Color Pro 3201; HP Color Pro MFP 3301. Browse the series collection: HP toner.
Frequently asked questions
Should I buy the 218A or the 218X?
If you print often, the 218X usually means fewer changes and a lower cost per page ($0.030 vs $0.052 on the options compared above). If you print only occasionally, the 218A costs less upfront. Confirm the yield on the product page — we only publish a page count when that page states one.
Do the 218A and 218X 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.