HP 305A vs 305X Toner
Which should you buy? If you print often, the 305X is usually the better buy: OEM-rated about 4,000 pages (ISO) at $80.99, or about $0.020 per page, versus about $0.035 per page for the 305A. If you print only occasionally, the 305A costs less upfront ($76.99 vs $80.99). 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.
305A vs 305X at a glance
| Cartridge | Tier | Color | Yield | Our price | Cost per page | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HP 305A black | 305A | Black | OEM-rated about 2,200 pages (ISO) | $76.99 | $0.035 | Shop |
| HP 305X black | 305X | Black | OEM-rated about 4,000 pages (ISO) | $80.99 | $0.020 | Shop |
| HP 305A cyan | 305A | Cyan | OEM-rated about 2,600 pages (ISO) | $77.99 | $0.030 | Shop |
| HP 305A magenta | 305A | Magenta | OEM-rated about 2,600 pages (ISO) | $77.99 | $0.030 | Shop |
| HP 305A yellow | 305A | Yellow | OEM-rated about 2,600 pages (ISO) | $77.99 | $0.030 | 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 305A and 305X are listed for the same HP printers, including HP LaserJet Pro 300 Color MFP M375NW, HP LaserJet Pro 400 Color MFP M475DN, HP LaserJet Pro 300 Color MFP M375, HP LaserJet Pro 400 Color MFP M475, HP LaserJet Pro 400 Color M451DN, HP LaserJet Pro 400 Color M451NW, HP LaserJet Pro 300 Color M351, HP LaserJet Pro 400 Color M451, MFP M475DW, and M451DW. Match the cartridge number on your empty cartridge to the product title before you order.
Our remanufactured and compatible options
We carry the 305A and 305X as remanufactured cartridges, all 100% post-tested, at up to 40% less than OEM:
HP 305A black · HP 305X black · HP 305A cyan · HP 305A magenta · HP 305A yellow
Related pages
Printer guides: HP Color Pro M451 M475. Browse the series collection: HP 305A and 305X Toner.
Frequently asked questions
Should I buy the 305A or the 305X?
If you print often, the 305X usually means fewer changes and a lower cost per page ($0.020 vs $0.035 on the options compared above). If you print only occasionally, the 305A costs less upfront. Confirm the yield on the product page — we only publish a page count when that page states one.
Do the 305A and 305X 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.