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HP 219A or 219X: which one makes more sense?

Both capacities fit the same supported printers, but their purchase price and yield differ sharply. We compare current prices and cost per page to show when 219X earns back its higher upfront cost.

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HP 219A and HP 219X are two capacity classes in the same regional toner family. The useful comparison has two parts: price divided by stated yield for cost per page, and whole cartridges required for your annual cash spend.

Comparison of HP 219A and HP 219X stated page yields by colour
HP-stated page yields by colour and capacity under ISO/IEC 19798 with continuous printing.

HP 219A and 219X at a glance

Capacity class
219A Standard yield 219X High yield
Black yield (ISO/IEC 19798)
219A Approx. 1,300 pages 219X Approx. 3,200 pages
Yield per colour (ISO/IEC 19798)
219A Approx. 1,200 pages 219X Approx. 2,500 pages
OEM codes
219A W2190A · W2191A · W2192A · W2193A 219X W2190X · W2191X · W2192X · W2193X
Cartridge changes
219A More frequent 219X Less frequent
Cost per page
219A Depends on current price ÷ yield 219X Depends on current price ÷ yield
Upfront price
219A Compare current offers 219X Compare current offers
Practical choice
219A Lower upfront spend 219X Fewer cartridge changes

Already leaning one way? Check current prices and available options for each capacity.

See current HP 219A prices See current HP 219X prices

OEM codes and stated yields by colour

Original HP OEM codes and stated yields
Colour 219A standard yield 219X high yield
Black W2190A Approx. 1,300 pages W2190X Approx. 3,200 pages
Cyan W2191A Approx. 1,200 pages W2191X Approx. 2,500 pages
Yellow W2192A Approx. 1,200 pages W2192X Approx. 2,500 pages
Magenta W2193A Approx. 1,200 pages W2193X Approx. 2,500 pages

What does each option cost per page now?

The table uses the lowest currently checked UK product price for each exact original HP OEM code. Delivery is not silently treated as free when its cost is unknown.

Calculated with the lowest checked product price for each cartridge (checked on 12 October 2026). Yield = HP-stated ISO yield.
Colour 219A price 219A per page 219X price 219X per page Lower cost
Black £60.05 Cartridge Save · approx. 1,300 pages 4.6p £84.47 Cartridge Save · approx. 3,200 pages 2.6p 219X · 43%
Cyan £69.86 Cartridge Save · approx. 1,200 pages 5.8p £105.12 Cartridge Save · approx. 2,500 pages 4.2p 219X · 28%
Yellow £69.50 Cartridge Save · approx. 1,200 pages 5.8p £98.15 Cartridge Save · approx. 2,500 pages 3.9p 219X · 32%
Magenta £69.95 Cartridge Save · approx. 1,200 pages 5.8p £98.12 Cartridge Save · approx. 2,500 pages 3.9p 219X · 33%

Current result

At the currently checked prices, 219X has the lower cost per page for 4 of 4 compared colours. This is a snapshot; the result can change when retailer prices change.

Extra A → X price and capacity

  • Black: +£24.42 for 1,900 extra stated pages
  • Cyan: +£35.26 for 1,300 extra stated pages
  • Yellow: +£28.65 for 1,300 extra stated pages
  • Magenta: +£28.17 for 1,300 extra stated pages

Cost per 100 black pages: 219A £4.62 · 219X £2.64. The yield is HP's stated figure under ISO/IEC 19798 with continuous printing; actual yield can vary considerably.

Ready to compare the actual offers?

The calculation above uses the latest checked prices. The 219A and 219X pages show current retailer options by cartridge.

Check HP 219A prices Check HP 219X prices

Annual toner-cost calculator

The inputs are pre-filled with the lowest checked UK original-toner prices from 12 October 2026. Adjust them to the prices you can actually buy.

pages/month
What do you mainly print?

Pages per year

4,800

2,880 black · 1,920 colour

Per month with 219X

£40.36

average toner cost

Per year with 219X

£484.30

2× black cartridge

HP 219A and HP 219X for the print volume entered.
Measure219A219Xrecommended
Black cartridge price£60.05£84.47
Black yield (HP, ISO)1,300 pages3,200 pages
Cost per 100 pages£13.74£10.09
Cost per month£54.95£40.36
Cost per year£659.36£484.30
Black cartridges per year4×2×
Colour sets per year (C+M+Y)2×1×
Replace black roughly every3.0 months6.0 months

Result

HP 219X (high yield)

With these prices, 219X costs £484 per year versus £659 for 219A — a difference of about £175. You buy 2 black cartridge(s) per year instead of 4.

See current HP 219X pricesCompare HP 219A prices too

Estimate. Cartridge counts are rounded up because you buy whole cartridges. Costs use HP's stated ISO yields and the prices entered, excluding delivery. Actual yield depends on document content, coverage and settings. How we calculate.

Compare exact current offers

Original HP 219A cartridges

Original HP 219X cartridges

Can you mix 219A and 219X?

Yes. Capacity is selected per colour, so you can use 219X black with 219A colour cartridges. This can suit a print mix that consumes black more quickly.

When 219A can be the better fit

Choose it when a lower purchase amount matters or a slowly used colour would remain installed for a long time. Confirm with the current prices and annual calculator.

When 219X can be the better fit

Choose it when fewer replacements matter. Its higher yield does not guarantee the lowest spend: the current price and your whole-cartridge requirement decide that.

What about multipacks?

If several colours need replacing together, compare the 219A multipack with the 219X multipack and separate cartridges.

219A multipacks

Compatible HP 219A four-colour set

A separate compatible product with its own seller-stated yield and evidence

2 of 4 retailers with a checked price

  • Lowest checked price

    £144.68
    Not calculable Calculate your own mix

    VAT included · Free delivery (conditions apply)

    Cartridge Save

    Cartridge Save own-brand

    Check current delivery time with the retailer

    View deal Last checked ·
  • £244.99
    Not calculable Calculate your own mix

    VAT included · Delivery cost unknown

    The Cartridge Centre

    The Cartridge Centre Premium Compatible

    Check current delivery time with the retailer

    View deal Last checked ·

Additional retailer option · no price in our database

Amazon.co.uk

amazon.co.uk

Targeted Amazon search results for this product; Amazon.co.uk shows the current price.

Check price at Amazon.co.uk

Not yet checked by us — price at retailer

Comparison of 2 retailers with a checked price. Delivery charges are unknown for at least one retailer, so ranking uses product price before delivery. How we compare →

219X multipacks

Compatible HP 219X four-colour set

A separate compatible product with its own seller-stated yield and evidence

2 of 4 retailers with a checked price

  • Lowest checked price

    £210.92
    Not calculable Calculate your own mix

    VAT included · Free delivery (conditions apply)

    Cartridge Save

    Cartridge Save own-brand

    Check current delivery time with the retailer

    View deal Last checked ·
  • £270.99
    Not calculable Calculate your own mix

    VAT included · Delivery cost unknown

    The Cartridge Centre

    The Cartridge Centre Premium Compatible

    Check current delivery time with the retailer

    View deal Last checked ·

Additional retailer option · no price in our database

Amazon.co.uk

amazon.co.uk

Targeted Amazon search results for this product; Amazon.co.uk shows the current price.

Check price at Amazon.co.uk

Not yet checked by us — price at retailer

Comparison of 2 retailers with a checked price. Delivery charges are unknown for at least one retailer, so ranking uses product price before delivery. How we compare →

How to make the decision

  1. Confirm the exact regional OEM-code family in your printer documentation or on the cartridge being replaced.
  2. Compare current A and X prices against their own HP-stated yields.
  3. Check whole-cartridge annual spend, not only a fractional cost estimate.
  4. If considering compatible toner, compare that exact product with its own seller-stated yield and evidence.

Questions about HP 219A and 219X

What is the difference between HP 219A and HP 219X?

A identifies HP's standard-yield capacity and X its high-yield capacity. HP states approximately 1,300 versus 3,200 pages for black and 1,200 versus 2,500 pages for each colour, using ISO/IEC 19798 with continuous printing.

Is there a monthly page count at which 219X becomes cheaper?

No fixed page count determines cost per page. That comparison is current price divided by stated yield. Monthly volume instead changes how many whole cartridges you buy, total annual spend and replacement frequency.

Should I choose lower upfront cost or fewer replacements?

Use both views. Compare cost per page for long-run efficiency, then use the annual calculator to see the number of whole cartridges and total spend for your actual print volume.

Sources (4)

  • Manufacturer HP Store UK — HP 219 toner product pages — HP Inc.

    Official UK product pages for W2190A–W2193X, used to verify product identity, OEM code and the UK manufacturer offer.

    Checked: 12 September 2026

  • Manufacturer HP LaserJet toner cartridges — stated page yield — HP Inc.

    HP states the yield of the HP 219 series, including black, under ISO/IEC 19798 with continuous printing and notes that actual yield can vary considerably with printed content.

    Checked: 7 September 2026

  • Standard ISO/IEC 19798 — page-yield measurement for colour toner cartridges — International Organization for Standardization

    The standard behind stated toner-cartridge page yields. HP applies this method to the whole HP 219 series, including the black cartridges.

    Checked: 28 August 2026

  • Our method 219toner.com — how we compare — 219toner.com

    Cost per page = checked price including VAT ÷ the stated page yield of that exact product. Ranking follows price, never commission.

    Checked: 12 September 2026

Facts from HP and standards bodies are labelled as such. Calculations (cost per page and annual cost) are estimates by the 219toner.com editorial team. Last reconciled on .