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HP 203X High Yield Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge vs HP 81A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge

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  • 41specifications compared
  • 33differ
  • 8identical
  • 6known for one product only

Key differences

The HP 81A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge has 7,300 pages more black toner page yield than the HP 203X High Yield Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge (10500 pages vs 3200 pages). The HP 81A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge has 10 - 80% more operating relative humidity (H-H) than the HP 203X High Yield Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge (20 - 80% vs 10 - 80%). The HP 81A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge has 28 mm more width than the HP 203X High Yield Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge (391 mm vs 363 mm). Cartridge capacity: High (XL) Yield on the HP 203X High Yield Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge, Standard Yield on the HP 81A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge. OEM code: CF540X on the HP 203X High Yield Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge, CF281A on the HP 81A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge.

  • Black toner page yield
    • 203X High Yield Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge:3200 pages
    • 81A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge:10500 pages
  • Cartridge capacity
    • 203X High Yield Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge:High (XL) Yield
    • 81A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge:Standard Yield
  • OEM code
    • 203X High Yield Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge:CF540X
    • 81A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge:CF281A
  • Country of origin
    • 203X High Yield Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge:Japan
    • 81A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge:China, Japan
  • HP segment
    • 203X High Yield Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge:Small medium business
    • 81A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge:Business
  • Operating relative humidity (H-H)
    • 203X High Yield Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge:10 - 80%
    • 81A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge:20 - 80%
  • Operating temperature (T-T)
    • 203X High Yield Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge:15 - 30 °C
    • 81A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge:10 - 32.5 °C
  • Storage relative humidity (H-H)
    • 203X High Yield Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge:10 - 90%
    • 81A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge:20 - 80%

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Comparison of 203X High Yield Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge, 81A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge
47 specifications
Features6 differ
Printing coloursBlackBlack
Brand compatibilityHPHP
CompatibilityDiffersHP 203 toner cartridges work with: HP LaserJet Pro M254, M280, M281HP 81 toner cartridges work with: HP LaserJet Enterprise M604, M605, M606, M630, M632 HP OfficeJet Pro 8730
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Black toner cartridges quantity11
Black toner page yieldDiffers3200 pages10500 pages
Cartridge capacityDiffersHigh (XL) YieldStandard Yield
OEM codeDiffersCF540XCF281A
Country of originDiffersJapanChina, Japan
HP segmentDiffersSmall medium businessBusiness
Overall recycled contentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16%
Operational conditions3 differ
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs10 - 80%20 - 80%
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs15 - 30 °C10 - 32.5 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs10 - 90%20 - 80%
Storage temperature (T-T)-20 - 40 °C-20 - 40 °C
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers363 mm391 mm
DepthDiffers102 mm193 mm
HeightDiffers111 mm300 mm
WeightDiffers550 g1.71 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers363 mm391 mm
Package depthDiffers102 mm193 mm
Package heightDiffers111 mm300 mm
Package weightDiffers770 g2.47 kg
Package typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBox
Sustainability1 differ
Total carbon footprint (kg of CO2e)Differs4.59.9
Brand-specific features1 differ
HP GTIN (EAN/UPC)Differs190781107125887758147894
Other featuresidentical
Print technologyLaserLaser
Recycling guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
UNSPSC-code4410310344103103
Technical details1 differ
Box contentsDiffersToner cartridge; Recycling guide1 Cartridge
Logistics data13 differ
Harmonized System (HS) code8443999084439990
Maximum number of stacking cartonsDiffers40 pc(s)12 pc(s)
Master (outer) cases per pallet layerDiffers27 pc(s)15 pc(s)
Master (outer) cases per pallet layer (EU)Differs21 pc(s)12 pc(s)
Master (outer) cases per palletDiffers270 pc(s)45 pc(s)
Layers per palletDiffers10 pc(s)3 pc(s)
Products per palletDiffers270 pc(s)45 pc(s)
Products per pallet (EU)Differs189 pc(s)36 pc(s)
Pallet gross widthKnown for one110 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross lengthKnown for one94.2 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross heightKnown for one125.4 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross weightDiffers228 kg131.7 kg
Pallet weight (EU)Differs166 kg109.4 kg
Pallet dimensions (W x D x H)Differs1100 x 942 x 1254 mm1173 x 965 x 1044 mm
Pallet dimensions (W x D x H) (imperial)Differs1099.8 x 942.3 x 1254.8 mm (43.3 x 37.1 x 49.4")1173.5 x 965.2 x 1043.9 mm (46.2 x 38 x 41.1")
Pallet size (EU)Differs1100 x 734 x 1148 mm1173 x 772 x 1049 mm
Pallet weight (imperial)Differs227.7 kg (502 lbs)131.3 kg (289.5 lbs)

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