Comparison
HP 67 vs 67XL: difference, yield and cost
67 and 67XL fit the same printers and print equally well. The difference is the amount of ink — and so the cost per page.
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The HP 67 range comes in two capacities: HP 67 (standard) and HP 67XL (high yield). Both fit the same HP DeskJet and ENVY printers and give the same print quality. The practical difference is the amount of ink — and whether that pays off per page depends entirely on the current retailer price divided by the stated yield.
The difference in one table
HP 67 vs HP 67XL — key figures
- Capacity class
- 67 Standard yield 67XL High yield (XL)
- Black yield (ISO/IEC 24711)
- 67 Approx. 120 pages 67XL Approx. 240 pages
- Tri-color yield (ISO/IEC 24711)
- 67 Approx. 100 pages 67XL Approx. 200 pages
- Part numbers
- 67 3YM56AN (black) · 3YM55AN (tri-color) 67XL 3YM57AN (black) · 3YM58AN (tri-color)
- Cartridge changes
- 67 More frequent 67XL Less frequent
- Cost per page
- 67 Depends on current price ÷ yield 67XL Depends on current price ÷ yield
- Upfront price
- 67 Compare current offers 67XL Compare current offers
| Measure | HP 67 | HP 67XL |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity class | Standard yield | High yield (XL) |
| Black yield (ISO/IEC 24711) | Approx. 120 pages | Approx. 240 pages |
| Tri-color yield (ISO/IEC 24711) | Approx. 100 pages | Approx. 200 pages |
| Part numbers | 3YM56AN (black) · 3YM55AN (tri-color) | 3YM57AN (black) · 3YM58AN (tri-color) |
| Cartridge changes | More frequent | Less frequent |
| Cost per page | Depends on current price ÷ yield | Depends on current price ÷ yield |
| Upfront price | Compare current offers | Compare current offers |
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Difference per color (part numbers and yield)
| Color | 67 standard yield | 67XL high yield |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 3YM56AN Approx. 120 pages | 3YM57AN Approx. 240 pages |
| Tri-color | 3YM55AN Approx. 100 pages | 3YM58AN Approx. 200 pages |
What does it cost per page right now?
Cost per page = cartridge price ÷ stated yield. Below we work that out per color using the lowest checked price we currently find at US retailers, before sales tax — no example figures.
| Color | 67 price | 67 per page | 67XL price | 67XL per page | Lower cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | $22.89 Staples · approx. 120 pages | 19.1¢ | $35.89 Staples · approx. 240 pages | 15.0¢ | XL · 22% |
| Tri-color | $23.89 Staples · approx. 100 pages | 23.9¢ | $36.89 Staples · approx. 200 pages | 18.4¢ | XL · 23% |
Current result
At the currently checked prices, 67XL has the lower cost per page for 2 of 2 compared colors. This is a snapshot; the result can change when retailer prices change.
Extra 67 → XL price and capacity
- Black: +$13.00 for 120 extra stated pages
- Tri-color: +$13.00 for 100 extra stated pages
Cost per 100 black pages: 67 $19.08 · 67XL $14.95. The yield is HP's stated figure under ISO/IEC 24711 with continuous printing; actual yield can vary considerably.
Ready to compare the actual offers?
The calculation above uses the latest checked prices. The 67 and 67XL pages show current retailer options by cartridge.
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Assumption: black pages use the black cartridge, color pages the tri-color cartridge; yield = HP's figure (ISO/IEC 24711). In practice a color page often uses some black too and cleaning cycles use ink, so treat the result as a lower bound. You buy whole cartridges, so the calculator rounds up per year. Prices are before sales tax.
Current prices per Original HP cartridge
HP Store US, Staples and Walmart prices were read live from the exact product page. Target and Amazon.com are listed too, but without an amount: Target's price service blocked our check, and we only show Amazon prices via Amazon's own API.
Original HP 67 cartridges
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HP 67 Black
3YM56AN · approx. 120 pages
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HP 67 Tri-color
3YM55AN · approx. 100 pages
Original HP 67XL cartridges
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HP 67XL Black
3YM57AN · approx. 240 pages
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HP 67XL Tri-color
3YM58AN · approx. 200 pages
Can you mix HP 67 and HP 67XL?
Yes. The printer checks each position (black or tri-color) for a valid cartridge; standard or XL makes no difference to it. You can switch at any time without changing settings. HP even sells one such mix as a single box: the 67XL Black + 67 Tri-color combo (3YP30AN).
When does HP 67 suit you better?
HP 67 usually costs less per purchase and can make sense with light use. Always check the current price and your expected yearly spend.
When does HP 67XL suit you better?
HP 67XL holds more ink and needs changing less often. Whether it's also cheaper follows only from the current price, HP's yield and the number of whole cartridges you need.
Singles or a 2-pack?
If you need black and tri-color at (almost) the same time, the original HP 67 2-pack (3YP29AN) may be cheaper than two standard singles — compare the current prices. HP doesn't sell a 67XL 2-pack in the US.
HP 67 2-pack (black + tri-color) — prices
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Walmart Original HP Lowest checked product price Seller: Walmart.com
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HP Store Original HP Checked yesterday: September 27, 2026
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Original HP Checked yesterday: September 27, 2026
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Target Original HP Price at retailer
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Original and remanufactured compared
Seller yield claims are not independent tests. The badges show which products are explicitly described as remanufactured and which are sold only as compatible.
Original HP reference offers
Direct, checked original offers for a like-for-like check. Compatible and remanufactured products stay separate below.
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HP 67 Black
3YM56AN
View offer$22.89
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HP 67 Tri-color
3YM55AN
View offer$23.89
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HP 67XL Black
3YM57AN
View offer$35.89
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HP 67XL Tri-color
3YM58AN
View offer$36.89
| Product | Stated pages | Price | Original HP 67XL, same composition | Retailer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DoorStepInk remanufactured 67XXL Black + Tri-color Remanufactured 1× black + 1× tri-color · remanufactured | black 400 · color 200 | $38.99 checked September 27, 2026 | $72.78 black 240 · color 200 pages | At Walmart |
Also on sale, without a stated page yield
The seller gives no page yield; we don't convert milliliters into pages, so there's no cost comparison.
- onn. remanufactured 67XL high-yield Black Remanufactured Walmart's own onn. brand, sold by Walmart.com. $21.63 At Walmart
- onn. remanufactured 67XL high-yield Tri-color Remanufactured Walmart's own onn. brand, sold by Walmart.com. $23.84 At Walmart
- DoorStepInk remanufactured 67 Black (made in the USA) Remanufactured $12.99 At Walmart
- DoorStepInk remanufactured 67 Tri-color (made in the USA) Remanufactured $11.99 At Walmart
FAQ: 67 or 67XL
Should I buy HP 67 or HP 67XL?
67 and 67XL fit the same printers and print equally well. The difference is the amount of ink: HP states about 120 pages (black) and 100 pages (tri-color) for the standard cartridges, and about 240 and 200 pages for the XL versions (ISO/IEC 24711, continuous printing). Whether XL is cheaper per page depends only on the current price divided by that yield — we work that out with the prices checked now, not with a rule of thumb.
Can I use an HP 67 and an HP 67XL in the same printer?
Yes. The printer checks each position (black or tri-color) for a valid cartridge; standard or XL makes no difference to it. A common combination is XL for the color you use up fastest and standard for the other — HP even sells that pairing as one box (3YP30AN: 67XL Black + 67 Tri-color).
Is the HP 67 2-pack (3YP29AN) cheaper than two single cartridges?
The official 2-pack 3YP29AN contains one standard black and one standard tri-color cartridge. Whether it's cheaper than buying them separately depends on the current pack price versus the sum of the single prices — compare both before you buy. HP doesn't sell an HP 67XL 2-pack in the US; its US-only combo 3YP30AN pairs one 67XL Black with one standard 67 Tri-color.
How do I work out the cost per page of an HP 67 cartridge?
Cost per page = cartridge price ÷ stated page yield. For HP 67 Black (3YM56AN, about 120 pages) and HP 67XL Black (3YM57AN, about 240 pages), divide each current price by its yield. HP's yield is an average under ISO/IEC 24711 with continuous printing; with occasional printing or lots of color photos your real yield can differ.
Will I always get HP 67's stated page yield?
Not necessarily. HP's figure (120/100/240/200 pages) is an average measured under ISO/IEC 24711 by printing a test document continuously. Occasional printing, cleaning cycles after long idle periods and pages with heavy color coverage all reduce the real yield compared with HP's figure.
What are the official HP 67 part numbers?
HP 67 Black is 3YM56AN, HP 67 Tri-color is 3YM55AN, HP 67XL Black is 3YM57AN and HP 67XL Tri-color is 3YM58AN. The official 2-packs are 3YP29AN (standard black + tri-color) and 3YP30AN (67XL black + standard 67 tri-color).
Is HP 67 the same as HP 305?
HP sells the same cartridge positions under a regional number: HP 67 in North America and HP 305 in Europe, with the same stated yields. Don't mix up the regions, though: HP Support says compatibility errors can occur when a cartridge is made for a different country/region, and a printer moved from another region may need a regionalization reset from HP Support. For a printer bought in the US, buy HP 67 (part numbers ending in AN).
Why don't you show a price for Amazon.com?
We only show Amazon prices from Amazon's own product API. Until that is connected, we link to the exact Amazon listing without an amount rather than publishing a figure we read off the page, which goes out of date quickly.
Sources (4)
- Retailer HP 67 product pages at Staples, Walmart, Target and Amazon.com — Staples · Walmart · Target · Amazon.com
Price, stock and part number per exact listing, read live; includes HP's US-only 67XL/67 2-pack (3YP30AN) and the onn. and DoorStepInk remanufactured cartridges on Walmart.com.
Checked: September 27, 2026
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Official product pages for 3YM56AN, 3YM55AN, 3YM57AN, 3YM58AN and the 2-pack 3YP29AN: part number, UPC, page yield (~120, ~100, ~240, ~200 pages), price and free shipping.
Checked: September 27, 2026
- Standard ISO/IEC 24711: method for determining ink cartridge yield — International Organization for Standardization
The measurement behind HP's stated yield for the HP 67 series.
Checked: September 22, 2026
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Cost per page = current product price ÷ stated yield, per color position; shipping and sales tax are not included.
Checked: September 27, 2026
Facts from HP and standards bodies are labeled as such. Calculations (cost per page and annual cost) are estimates by the 67ink.com editorial team. Last reconciled on .