HP 67 vs HP 67XL: Which Ink Cartridge Should You Buy?

Quick answer: the HP 67XL holds roughly twice the ink of the standard HP 67 — about 240 pages vs 120 for black and 200 vs 100 for tri-color, according to HP's rated yields — and fits the exact same printers. Buy the 67XL if you print more than a few pages a week; it lowers your cost per page and means fewer cartridge changes. The standard 67 only makes sense if you print rarely, because unused ink can dry out. Castle Ink sells the HP 67XL Black and HP 67XL Tri-Color as remanufactured cartridges.

What Is the Difference Between HP 67 and HP 67XL?

Only the amount of ink. The cartridges are the same size and shape, use the same slots and work in the same printers. The "XL" version is filled with more ink and rated for more pages.

*HP's rated yields, measured with the ISO/IEC 24711 standard and continuous printing. Real-world pages vary with what you print — a page of photos uses far more ink than a page of text. See how long ink cartridges last.

Is HP 67XL Worth It?

For most people, yes. Here's the simple test: divide the price by the page yield to get cost per page.

• Castle Ink's remanufactured 67XL Black is $32.95 for about 240 pages — under 14 cents a page.
• The remanufactured 67XL Tri-Color is $34.95 for about 200 pages — about 17 cents a page.
• Buying both? The HP 67XL Black & Tri-Color 2-Pack is $59.95 — about $8 less than buying the two separately.

Check the current price of any standard 67 against those numbers. Because the XL doubles the pages, it almost always wins on cost per page, and you swap cartridges half as often. (Prices shown were current when this guide was published and may change.)

When the standard HP 67 makes sense: you print a handful of pages a month, or you only need a cartridge to finish a single job. Ink that sits for many months can dry in the nozzles, so a bigger cartridge isn't a bargain if it expires before you use it — see do ink cartridges dry out?.

Which Printers Use HP 67 and HP 67XL?

Both cartridges fit the same printers, including:

• HP DeskJet 2700 series — 2710, 2710e, 2720, 2720e, 2722, 2722e, 2723, 2724, 2732, 2734e, 2742e, 2752, 2752e, 2755, 2755e (see what ink the HP DeskJet 2700 uses)
• HP DeskJet Plus 4100 series — 4120, 4122, 4130, 4140, 4152, 4155, 4158 (see HP DeskJet 4100 and DeskJet Plus 4155)
• HP ENVY 6000 series — 6020, 6030, 6052, 6055, 6075 (see HP ENVY 6000 and ENVY 6055)
• HP ENVY Pro 6400 series — 6420, 6452, 6455, 6458, 6475 (see HP ENVY 6400)
• HP DeskJet 1255

Not on the list? Look up your model on the Find Ink by Printer page.

Important: HP+ and "e" Printers

If your printer model ends in "e" (for example, DeskJet 2755e or ENVY 6055e) and you activated HP+ during setup, it is locked to Original HP ink. HP+ printers reject remanufactured and compatible cartridges, and HP+ can't be switched off once enabled. If you didn't enroll in HP+, "e" printers accept compatible cartridges like any other model. Firmware updates can also change cartridge behavior — see printer firmware updates and third-party ink.

Instant Ink cartridges are also different: they're tied to an active HP Instant Ink subscription and stop working if you cancel. Compare the costs in HP Instant Ink vs compatible cartridges.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use HP 67XL in place of HP 67?

Yes. The 67XL is a direct, higher-capacity replacement for the 67 in every printer that takes the 67.

Can I mix a 67 and a 67XL in the same printer?

Yes. You can run a 67XL black with a standard 67 tri-color, or any other combination.

Is the HP 67XL cartridge bigger?

No — the outside dimensions are the same. The XL simply contains more ink.

Does the 67XL print better quality?

No. Print quality is the same; only the number of pages changes.

Why does my new printer's cartridge run out so fast?

Printers usually ship with "setup" cartridges that hold less ink than a standard 67, and some of that ink is used to prime the printhead. Your first replacement will last noticeably longer.

What's the difference between HP 67 and HP 65 or HP 63?

They're different cartridge families for different printers and aren't interchangeable. The 63 fits many older DeskJet and ENVY models — see HP 63 vs HP 63XL.

My printer says the 67 cartridge is not compatible. What now?

Remove and reseat the cartridge, clean the copper contacts with a dry lint-free cloth, and restart the printer. If you have an HP+ printer, see the warning above. Other fixes are in the printer troubleshooting center.

How can I tell if my 67 cartridge is low?

Check the ink level in the HP Smart app or on the printer, then print our free test page to see which color is fading.

Still choosing a printer? Our HP DeskJet 2855e review covers one of the most popular HP 67 printers, including what it really costs to run.

Shop HP 67XL at Castle Ink

• Remanufactured HP 67XL Black (3YM57AN) — $32.95
• Remanufactured HP 67XL Tri-Color (3YM58AN) — $34.95
• HP 67XL Black & Tri-Color 2-Pack — $59.95 (best value)

Every cartridge is backed by Castle Ink's 100% satisfaction guarantee. Browse all HP ink cartridges, or if you'd rather have Original HP cartridges, find HP 67XL on Amazon. Thinking about a printer with cheaper ink? See printers with the cheapest ink.

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