The difference between CF283A and CF283X Toner

V4ink Knowledge Base Updated: September 15, 2022

When we plan to order a new toner cartridge for our printer equipment, we always get into trouble when choose from standard yield and high yield toner cartridges.

We found that a lot of toner cartridges are look the similar both their model name and their appearance. For example: HP 83A and HP 83X. What is their difference? Let’s jump in and uncover the mystery.

Are they compatible with the same printer model?

HP 83A and 83X are both compatible with the following printer model: HP LaserJet Pro M201, M201dw, M225dn, M225dw.

But the CF283A also compatible with: HP LaserJet Pro MFP M125, MFP M125a, MFP M125nw, MFP M127fn, MFP M127fs, MFP M127fw. These are incompatible with CF283X.

Therefore, CF283A and CF283X can not be simply interchange. It depends on your printer model.

The difference between their page yield

Another difference of the HP 83A and 83X toner is their page yield.

As we all know, “X” means high yield and “A” means standard yield.

HP 83A standard yield toner prints 1,500 pages per cartridge.

HP 83X high yield toner prints 2,200 pages per cartridge.

CF283X high yield cartridge can prints 700 pages more than CF283A standard yield cartridge.

It indicates that version “X” has more printed pages, and is suitable for people with large print volume.

The difference between their service life

Generally speaking, the HP 83A and 83X Toner Cartridges can be stored for 24-36 months without being opened, but it is also affected by temperature and humidity.

In addition, the service life of the toner cartridge is generally determined by the page yield. The more page yield the toner cartridge can print, the longer their life service life. Therefore, the service life of 83X is 46% more than the 83A.

The difference between their cost per page

If you use HP LaserJet Pro M201, M201dw, M225dn, M225dw printers, you can choose from both 83A and 83X. Let’s take a look at their cost per page to see which one is more cost-effective.

	OEM HP 83A	OEM HP 83X
Cost	$72.99	$91.99
Page Yield	1500 pages	2200 pages
Cost per Page	4.87 cents	4.18 cents

The more page the high yield version prints, the less it cost. Therefore, the 83X toner will be more cost-effective than the 83A standard yield cartridge.

What is the best alternative for OEM 83A/83X cartridges?

V4ink compatible 83A and 83X toner cartridge is the best alternative for the originals. Since the v4ink compatible CF283A standard yield and CF283X high yield toner cartridge can compatible for more printer models, and their price are also affordable. You can get more printing page with less cost.

V4ink 83A and 83X compatible with the following printers:

v4ink 83A toner cartridge

v4ink 83X toner cartridge

HP Color LaserJet:

CP2025

CP2025n

CP2025dn

CP2025X

CM2320n

CM2320nf

CM2320fxi;

HP LaserJet Pro:

M351

M375nw

M451nw

M451dn

M451dw

M475dw

M475dn;

HP Color LaserJet Pro:

M476nw

M476dn

M476dw;

Canon imageCLASS:

LBP7200Cdn

7200Cd

7660Cdn

MF8330Cdn

MF8340Cdn

MF8350Cn

MF8380Cdw

MF8530Cdn

MF8570Cdw

MF722Cdw

MF724Cdw

725Cdn

MF726Cdw

MF727Cdw

728Cdw

729Cx

MF729Cdw Series

HP LaserJet Pro MFP:

M127

M127fs

M127fw

M127fn

M127fp;

MFP M125

M125nw

M125rnw;

M201

M201dw

M201n,

MFP M225

M225dn

M225dw

M225rdn;

Canon imageCLASS:

MF210

MF211w

MF212w

MF215

MF216n

MF217w

MF244dw

MF247dw

MF249dw,

MF222dw

MF224dw

MF226dn

MF227dw

MF229dw,

MF231

MF232w

MF236n

MF237w,

HP Laser Printers:

LBP151dw,

D570 Series

Price comparison of original 83A/83X and v4ink 83A/83X:

HP LaserJet Pro MFP:

M127/M127fs/M127fw/M127fn/M127fp;MFP M125/M125nw/M125rnw;M201/M201dw/M201n,MFP M225/M225dn/M225dw/M225rdn;

Canon imageCLASS:

MF210/MF211w/MF212w/MF215/MF216n/MF217w/ MF244dw/MF247dw/MF249dw, MF222dw/MF224dw/MF226dn/MF227dw/MF229dw, MF231/MF232w/MF236n/MF237w,

HP Laser Printers:

LBP151dw, D570 Series

Price comparison of original 83A/83X and v4ink 83A/83X:

	OEM 83A 1 Pack	OEM 83X 1 pack	v4ink 83A 1 pack	v4ink 83X 2 packs
Cost	$72.99	$91.99	$18.99	$29.99
Page Yield	1500 pages	2200 pages	1500 pages	2200 pages (4400 Total)
Cost per page	4.87 cents	4.18 cents	1.27 cents	0.68 cents

Quality assurance of v4ink products:

Both v4ink CF283A and CF283X compatible toner cartridge has been undergone a stringent quality screening procedure with regards to temperature range, life circle, humidity, drop test, meeting the industrial ISO/IEC19752 production specification. V4ink provide 2-year warranty with professional methodical support to ensure each customer have a joyful experience.

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