HP 55A vs 55X Toner
Which should you buy? If you print often, the 55X holds more toner and usually means fewer changes. If you print only occasionally, the 55A 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.
55A vs 55X at a glance
| Cartridge | Tier | Color | Yield | Our price | Cost per page | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HP 55A black | 55A | Black | see product page | $87.99 | see product page | Shop |
| HP 55X black | 55X | Black | about 12,500 pages (ISO) | $105.99 | $0.008 | Shop |
| HP CE255X black | 55X | Black | about 12,500 pages (ISO) | $150.00 | $0.012 | 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 55A and 55X are listed for the same HP printers, including HP LaserJet Enterprise 500 MFP M525DN, HP LaserJet Enterprise 500 MFP M525F, HP LaserJet Enterprise Flow M525C, HP LaserJet Pro MFP M521DN, HP LaserJet Pro MFP M521DX, HP LaserJet Pro MFP M521DZ, HP LaserJet P3010, HP LaserJet P3015, HP P3016, HP M525, P3015DN, M521DW, P3015D, and P3015N, and 2 other models listed on the product pages. Match the cartridge number on your empty cartridge to the product title before you order.
Our remanufactured and compatible options
We carry the 55A and 55X as remanufactured cartridges, all 100% post-tested, at up to 40% less than OEM:
HP 55A black · HP 55X black · HP CE255X black
Printing checks?
The same printers can print payroll and vendor checks if you swap in MICR toner. Banks need magnetic toner to read the numbers at the bottom of the check. Regular toner will not pass. See our MICR guide for CPA and payroll offices or the MICR printer finder.
| MICR cartridge | Our price | Shop |
|---|---|---|
| HP 55A (CE255A) MICR Toner, Remanufactured, for Check Printing - MICR Print Solutions | $364.99 | MICR |
| HP 55A (CE255A) MICR Toner, Remanufactured, for Check Printing - North American Remanufactured | $109.99 | MICR |
| HP 55X (CE255X) High Yield MICR Toner, Remanufactured, for Check Printing - MICR Print Solutions | $521.99 | MICR |
| HP 55X (CE255X) High Yield MICR Toner, Remanufactured, for Check Printing - North American Remanufactured | $160.99 | MICR |
Related pages
Printer guides: HP P3015; HP Pro MFP M521; HP Pro MFP M525. Browse the series collection: HP 55A and 55X Toner.
Frequently asked questions
Should I buy the 55A or the 55X?
If you print often, the 55X usually means fewer changes. If you print only occasionally, the 55A costs less upfront. Confirm the yield on the product page — we only publish a page count when that page states one.
Do the 55A and 55X 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.
Can these printers print checks?
Yes. Swap in the matching MICR cartridge linked above. Banks need magnetic (MICR) toner to read the routing and account line. Regular toner is enough only if that line is already printed on the check stock.
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.