hp 504a vs 504x — same HP black toner family for Color LaserJet CP3525 and CM3530 MFP. The only real difference is page yield (and cost per page).
504A (CE250A) is the standard-yield black — about 5,000 pages. Buy this when print volume is moderate.
504X (CE250X) is the high-yield black — about 10,500 pages. Same fit. Fewer swaps. Better cost per page if the printer runs hard.
| Feature | 504A (CE250A) | 504X (CE250X) |
|---|---|---|
| Black yield | ~5,000 | ~10,500 |
| Best for | Moderate office volume | Heavy / shared printers |
| Printers | Color LaserJet CP3525 / CP3525n / CP3525dn / CP3525x · CM3530 / CM3530fs MFP | |
This comparison is black A vs black X only. A 504A color 4-pack exists in the same family, but it is not this vs — and there is no 504X 4-pack to invent. Not 507A / 508A / 655A. Read the label on the cartridge already in the printer.
We sell a compatible 504A black (CE250A) and a compatible 504X high-yield black (CE250X), chips installed.
When to buy which: replace black toner more than a couple of times a year, or the printer is shared → start with 504X (about 2× the pages). Lighter duty → 504A is enough. If the label says 504X / CE250X, stay on X unless you intentionally want fewer pages per cartridge.
FAQ
What is hp 504a vs 504x in one sentence?
Same Color LaserJet CP3525 / CM3530 printers; 504A black is standard yield (~5,000), 504X black is high yield (~10,500).
Are 504A and 504X for the same printers?
Yes. Same family. Only the black yield changes.
Is there a 504X 4-pack?
No. This article compares the black CE250A and CE250X singles only.
Does compatible toner void the printer warranty?
Using a third-party cartridge does not by itself void HP’s limited printer warranty. Damage HP attributes to a non-HP cartridge is a different question.
Ready to order: compatible HP 504A black or compatible HP 504X black.