HP 87A vs 87X Toner
Which should you buy? If you print often, the 87X holds more toner and usually means fewer changes. If you print only occasionally, the 87A 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.
We drop ship nationwide. There is no local pickup.
HP Original is the Gold Standard. We also carry remanufactured cartridges that replace the OEM cartridge number in the product title.
87A vs 87X at a glance
| Cartridge | Tier | Color | Yield | Our price | Cost per page | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HP 87A black | 87A | Black | see product page | $137.99 | see product page | Shop |
| HP 87X black | 87X | Black | see product page | $138.99 | 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 87A and 87X are listed for the same HP printers, including HP LaserJet Managed Flow MFP E52545C, HP LaserJet Enterprise MFP M527C, HP LaserJet Enterprise M506N, HP LaserJet Managed E50045DW, HP LaserJet Managed M506DNM, HP LaserJet Managed M506XM, HP LaserJet Pro M501DN, HP E50045, MFP E52545DN, M527DN, M501N, M506X, M527F, and M527Z. Match the cartridge number on your empty cartridge to the product title before you order.
Our remanufactured and compatible options
We carry the 87A and 87X as remanufactured cartridges, all 100% post-tested, at up to 40% less than OEM:
Related pages
Printer guides: HP M501 M506; HP Pro MFP M527. Browse the series collection: HP 87A and 87X Toner.
Frequently asked questions
Should I buy the 87A or the 87X?
If you print often, the 87X usually means fewer changes. If you print only occasionally, the 87A costs less upfront. Confirm the yield on the product page — we only publish a page count when that page states one.
Do the 87A and 87X 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.