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V4ink Knowledge Base Updated: July 03, 2018

HP CF410a vs CF410x Toner, What Is the Difference?

When you see the CF410a and CF410x toner cartridge, are you confused because they have the same model? Do you know the difference between them? Compare their matching printer model and page yield at first.

HP CF410A Toner Cartridge:

Compatible printers: Color LaserJet Pro M452dn, Color LaserJet Pro M452nw, Color LaserJet Pro M452dw, Color LaserJet Pro MFP M477fdn, Color LaserJet Pro MFP M477fdw, Color LaserJet Pro MFP M477fnw

Page yield: 2,300 Pages 5% Coverage (Letter/A4)

Price at V4ink: $25.99

HP CF410X Toner Cartridge:

Compatible printers: Color LaserJet Pro M452dn, Color LaserJet Pro M452nw, Color LaserJet Pro M452dw, Color LaserJet Pro MFP M477fdn, Color LaserJet Pro MFP M477fdw, Color LaserJet Pro MFP M477fnw

Page yield: 6,500 Pages 5% Coverage (Letter/A4)

Price at V4ink: $46.99

As you can see from the above data, there is only a difference in page yield between cf410a and cf410x. In fact, all of HP toner cartridges have this feature. The suffix "A" for the cartridge model represents the standard yield, while the "X" stands for high yield.

A standard yield cartridge is the most common cartridge size on the market and usually prints a smaller number of pages compared to a high yield or extra high yield cartridge, and can be purchased at a cheaper price. If you don’t print often, standard cartridges are right for you. It wouldn’t make sense spending for the pricier larger version if you don’t really need that much toner.

A high yield (also called high capacity) cartridge contains more ink or toner than a standard printer cartridge, prints more pages, and is more expensive than standard yield cartridges. However, if you normally print a lot, getting a high yield cartridge is cheaper in the long run. There are many benefits of swapping your standard toner for a high yield toner cartridge particularly if you do a lot of printing in your business. The time could be saved with a toner that lasts a whole lot longer. As mentioned, buying high yield means less packaging and shipping costs which in turn means less transportation required and less fuel wasted, so perfect for those environmentally conscious when it comes to buying business supplies.

If you have a large demand for toner cartridges, then you are advised to purchase high yield toner cartridges. Regardless of price, environmental protection, time, high yield toner cartridges are a better choice. However, if your printing needs are small and the standard toner cartridge is sufficient, it is not recommended to switch to a high yield toner cartridge.