hp 655a vs 655x — same HP black toner family for Color LaserJet Enterprise M652 / M653 and MFP M681 / M682. The only real difference is page yield (and cost per page).
655A (CF450A) is the standard-yield black — about 12,500 pages. Buy this when print volume is moderate.
655X (CF450X) is the high-yield black — about 27,000 pages. Same fit. Fewer swaps. Better cost per page if the printer runs hard.
| Feature | 655A (CF450A) | 655X (CF450X) |
|---|---|---|
| Black yield | ~12,500 | ~27,000 |
| Best for | Moderate office volume | Heavy / shared printers |
| Printers | Color LaserJet Enterprise M652 / M653 · MFP M681 / Flow M681 / M682 | |
This comparison is black A vs black X only. Color 655A / 655X singles and 4-packs exist in the same family, but they are not this vs. Not 507A / 508A / 312A. Read the label on the cartridge already in the printer.
We sell a compatible 655A black (CF450A) and a compatible 655X high-yield black (CF450X), chips installed.
When to buy which: replace black toner more than a couple of times a year, or the printer is shared → start with 655X (about 2× the pages). Lighter duty → 655A is enough. If the label says 655X / CF450X, stay on X unless you intentionally want fewer pages per cartridge.
FAQ
What is hp 655a vs 655x in one sentence?
Same Color LaserJet Enterprise M652 / M653 / MFP M681 / M682 printers; 655A black is standard yield (~12,500), 655X black is high yield (~27,000).
Are 655A and 655X for the same printers?
Yes. Same family. Only the black yield changes.
Is this a color 4-pack comparison?
No. This article compares the black CF450A and CF450X 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 655A black or compatible HP 655X black.