Lowest purchase price
$56.95
Price $56.95 · checked · before sales tax
CompAndSave
CompAndSave replacement for HP 218A Black (W2180A)
Chip not stated
CompAndSave Compatible
Compatible HP 218 toner compared
What non-HP HP 218 toner costs now, what each seller states as yield and how much that saves per page against Original HP. 34 products from 8 brands at 7 stores, each with its exact product page.
Content updated:
Current market overview
Featured picks per measurable criterion
Purchase price, cost per page and review evidence stay separate decisions. A product with conflicting listing data is never featured.
CompAndSave Lowest cost / 100 pages (seller yield)
$1.87
Price $59.95 · checked · before sales tax
CompAndSave
CompAndSave replacement for HP 218X Black (W2180X)
Chip not stated
CompAndSave Most reviewed listing
4.1/5 · 30 reviews
Price $105.59 · checked · before sales tax
INKFUN
INKFUN compatible 218X 4-pack (K/C/M/Y) with chip
Chip included
Walmart Sold by Inkfun US
4.1/5 · 30 reviewsReviews of this exact listing
Original HP or compatible?
W2180X · checked prices · before sales tax
Original HP
HP 218X Black
$114.89
- Yield (HP, ISO)
- ~3,200 pages
- Per 100 pages
- $3.59
- Retailer
- Best Buy (sold by Staples, Inc.)
Compatible / remanufactured
Lowest purchase price
$59.95CompAndSave
~3,200 pages per seller · $1.87 / 100 pages · CompAndSave · Chip not stated
View dealUpfront difference
$54.94
47.8% lower purchase price
Difference per page
47.8%
based on stated yields
What we compared
6
priced compatible products for W2180X, 5 with a stated yield
Original HP
- Yield measured under the ISO method HP uses.
- Not affected by HP's dynamic security.
- HP's warranty on the cartridge itself.
Compatible / remanufactured
- Clearly lower purchase price, often lower per page too.
- Yield and chip details are seller claims, not tested by us.
- A firmware update can block non-HP chips — chip states explained.
Full compatible product comparison
Choose capacity and color. Every price stays tied to its exact product, and every per-page figure uses that product's own stated yield — never HP's.
Not included: Amazon compatible listings (no approved Amazon price feed, and chip/yield claims could not be verified per listing) and LD Products / 4inkjets (their sites blocked our checks on 2026-09-23).
Capacity
Color / pack
No compatible product in this combination yet.
Compatible for W2180A: product, price, yield, chip and evidence
2 exact products · 2 brands · 2 with a seller-stated yield · prices before sales tax
Original HP benchmark
W2180A · Staples
HP-stated yield about 1,300 pages (ISO/IEC 19798)
$78.89
$6.07 / 100 pages
| Product · retailer · seller | Price & shipping | Seller yield · cost | Chip · guarantee · reviews | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 CompAndSaveCompatible (new vs reman not stated) · replaces W2180A CompAndSave | $56.95 Free standard shipping (contiguous U.S.) · before sales tax Price checked $21.94 (28%) less than the Original HP benchmark | ~1,300 pages $4.38 / 100 pages CompAndSave ("Approximate page yield" in the product specifications) | Chip not stated The CompAndSave product page does not say whether a chip is included. CompAndSave states a full refund within 10 days of delivery and refunds or store credit up to 365 days. | View deal |
 True Color Toner (TCT)New compatible · replaces W2180A  True Color Toner | $62.99 Shipping not verified · sales tax at checkout Price checked $15.90 (20%) less than the Original HP benchmark | ~1,300 pages $4.85 / 100 pages True Color Toner ("Page Yield" in the product description) | Chip included The listing title says "With CHIP". HP+ / "e" printers: True Color Toner states it is "not currently compatible with '-e' suffix / Enterprise series printers". See the True Color Toner refund/return policy linked from the store. | View deal |
CompAndSave
Compatible · replaces W2180A
$56.95
CompAndSave Lowest priceLowest cost per pageChip not statedFree standard shipping (contiguous U.S.) · before sales tax
~1,300 pages (seller) · $4.38 / 100 pages
$21.94 (28%) less than the Original HP benchmark
The CompAndSave product page does not say whether a chip is included.
CompAndSave states a full refund within 10 days of delivery and refunds or store credit up to 365 days.
View dealPrice checked September 24, 2026
True Color Toner (TCT)
Compatible · replaces W2180A
$62.99
True Color Toner Chip includedShipping not verified · sales tax at checkout
~1,300 pages (seller) · $4.85 / 100 pages
$15.90 (20%) less than the Original HP benchmark
The listing title says "With CHIP".
HP+ / "e" printers: True Color Toner states it is "not currently compatible with '-e' suffix / Enterprise series printers".
See the True Color Toner refund/return policy linked from the store.
View dealPrice checked September 23, 2026
Compatible for W2181A: product, price, yield, chip and evidence
2 exact products · 2 brands · 2 with a seller-stated yield · prices before sales tax
Original HP benchmark
W2181A · Staples
HP-stated yield about 1,200 pages (ISO/IEC 19798)
$92.89
$7.74 / 100 pages
| Product · retailer · seller | Price & shipping | Seller yield · cost | Chip · guarantee · reviews | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 CompAndSaveCompatible (new vs reman not stated) · replaces W2181A CompAndSave | $56.95 Free standard shipping (contiguous U.S.) · before sales tax Price checked $35.94 (39%) less than the Original HP benchmark | ~1,200 pages $4.75 / 100 pages CompAndSave ("Approximate page yield" in the product specifications) | Chip not stated The CompAndSave product page does not say whether a chip is included. CompAndSave states a full refund within 10 days of delivery and refunds or store credit up to 365 days. | View deal |
 True Color Toner (TCT)New compatible · replaces W2181A True Color Toner | $62.99 Shipping not verified · sales tax at checkout Price checked $29.90 (32%) less than the Original HP benchmark | ~1,200 pages $5.25 / 100 pages True Color Toner ("Page Yield" in the product description) | Chip included The listing title says "With CHIP". HP+ / "e" printers: True Color Toner states it is "not currently compatible with '-e' suffix / Enterprise series printers". See the True Color Toner refund/return policy linked from the store. | View deal |
CompAndSave
Compatible · replaces W2181A
$56.95
CompAndSave Lowest priceLowest cost per pageChip not statedFree standard shipping (contiguous U.S.) · before sales tax
~1,200 pages (seller) · $4.75 / 100 pages
$35.94 (39%) less than the Original HP benchmark
The CompAndSave product page does not say whether a chip is included.
CompAndSave states a full refund within 10 days of delivery and refunds or store credit up to 365 days.
View dealPrice checked September 24, 2026
True Color Toner (TCT)
Compatible · replaces W2181A
$62.99
True Color Toner Chip includedShipping not verified · sales tax at checkout
~1,200 pages (seller) · $5.25 / 100 pages
$29.90 (32%) less than the Original HP benchmark
The listing title says "With CHIP".
HP+ / "e" printers: True Color Toner states it is "not currently compatible with '-e' suffix / Enterprise series printers".
See the True Color Toner refund/return policy linked from the store.
View dealPrice checked September 23, 2026
Compatible for W2182A: product, price, yield, chip and evidence
2 exact products · 2 brands · 2 with a seller-stated yield · prices before sales tax
Original HP benchmark
W2182A · Staples
HP-stated yield about 1,200 pages (ISO/IEC 19798)
$92.89
$7.74 / 100 pages
| Product · retailer · seller | Price & shipping | Seller yield · cost | Chip · guarantee · reviews | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 CompAndSaveCompatible (new vs reman not stated) · replaces W2182A CompAndSave | $56.95 Free standard shipping (contiguous U.S.) · before sales tax Price checked $35.94 (39%) less than the Original HP benchmark | ~1,200 pages $4.75 / 100 pages CompAndSave ("Approximate page yield" in the product specifications) | Chip not stated The CompAndSave product page does not say whether a chip is included. CompAndSave states a full refund within 10 days of delivery and refunds or store credit up to 365 days. | View deal |
 True Color Toner (TCT)New compatible · replaces W2182A True Color Toner | $62.99 Shipping not verified · sales tax at checkout Price checked $29.90 (32%) less than the Original HP benchmark | ~1,200 pages $5.25 / 100 pages True Color Toner ("Page Yield" in the product description) | Chip included The listing title says "With CHIP". HP+ / "e" printers: True Color Toner states it is "not currently compatible with '-e' suffix / Enterprise series printers". See the True Color Toner refund/return policy linked from the store. | View deal |
CompAndSave
Compatible · replaces W2182A
$56.95
CompAndSave Lowest priceLowest cost per pageChip not statedFree standard shipping (contiguous U.S.) · before sales tax
~1,200 pages (seller) · $4.75 / 100 pages
$35.94 (39%) less than the Original HP benchmark
The CompAndSave product page does not say whether a chip is included.
CompAndSave states a full refund within 10 days of delivery and refunds or store credit up to 365 days.
View dealPrice checked September 24, 2026
True Color Toner (TCT)
Compatible · replaces W2182A
$62.99
True Color Toner Chip includedShipping not verified · sales tax at checkout
~1,200 pages (seller) · $5.25 / 100 pages
$29.90 (32%) less than the Original HP benchmark
The listing title says "With CHIP".
HP+ / "e" printers: True Color Toner states it is "not currently compatible with '-e' suffix / Enterprise series printers".
See the True Color Toner refund/return policy linked from the store.
View dealPrice checked September 23, 2026
Compatible for W2183A: product, price, yield, chip and evidence
2 exact products · 2 brands · 2 with a seller-stated yield · prices before sales tax
Original HP benchmark
W2183A · Staples
HP-stated yield about 1,200 pages (ISO/IEC 19798)
$92.89
$7.74 / 100 pages
| Product · retailer · seller | Price & shipping | Seller yield · cost | Chip · guarantee · reviews | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 CompAndSaveCompatible (new vs reman not stated) · replaces W2183A CompAndSave | $56.95 Free standard shipping (contiguous U.S.) · before sales tax Price checked $35.94 (39%) less than the Original HP benchmark | ~1,200 pages $4.75 / 100 pages CompAndSave ("Approximate page yield" in the product specifications) | Chip not stated The CompAndSave product page does not say whether a chip is included. CompAndSave states a full refund within 10 days of delivery and refunds or store credit up to 365 days. | View deal |
 True Color Toner (TCT)New compatible · replaces W2183A True Color Toner | $62.99 Shipping not verified · sales tax at checkout Price checked $29.90 (32%) less than the Original HP benchmark | ~1,200 pages $5.25 / 100 pages True Color Toner ("Page Yield" in the product description) | Chip included The listing title says "With CHIP". HP+ / "e" printers: True Color Toner states it is "not currently compatible with '-e' suffix / Enterprise series printers". See the True Color Toner refund/return policy linked from the store. | View deal |
CompAndSave
Compatible · replaces W2183A
$56.95
CompAndSave Lowest priceLowest cost per pageChip not statedFree standard shipping (contiguous U.S.) · before sales tax
~1,200 pages (seller) · $4.75 / 100 pages
$35.94 (39%) less than the Original HP benchmark
The CompAndSave product page does not say whether a chip is included.
CompAndSave states a full refund within 10 days of delivery and refunds or store credit up to 365 days.
View dealPrice checked September 24, 2026
True Color Toner (TCT)
Compatible · replaces W2183A
$62.99
True Color Toner Chip includedShipping not verified · sales tax at checkout
~1,200 pages (seller) · $5.25 / 100 pages
$29.90 (32%) less than the Original HP benchmark
The listing title says "With CHIP".
HP+ / "e" printers: True Color Toner states it is "not currently compatible with '-e' suffix / Enterprise series printers".
See the True Color Toner refund/return policy linked from the store.
View dealPrice checked September 23, 2026
Compatible HP 218A 4-packs
2 exact products · 2 brands · 0 with a seller-stated yield · prices before sales tax
Original HP benchmark
HP 218A 4-pack · Best Buy (sold by Staples, Inc.)
$353.89
| Product · retailer · seller | Price & shipping | Seller yield · cost | Chip · guarantee · reviews | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 CompAndSaveCompatible (new vs reman not stated) · replaces HP 218A 4-pack CompAndSave | $211.96 Free standard shipping (contiguous U.S.) · before sales tax Price checked $141.93 (40%) less than the Original HP benchmark | Black ~1,300 · colors ~1,200 each Depends on your color mix CompAndSave ("Approximate page yield" in the product specifications) | Chip not stated The CompAndSave product page does not say whether a chip is included. CompAndSave states a full refund within 10 days of delivery and refunds or store credit up to 365 days. | View deal |
 True Color Toner (TCT)New compatible · replaces HP 218A 4-pack True Color Toner | $216.99 Shipping not verified · sales tax at checkout Price checked $136.90 (39%) less than the Original HP benchmark | Black ~1,300 · colors ~1,200 each Depends on your color mix True Color Toner ("Page Yield" in the product description) | Chip included The listing title says "With CHIP". HP+ / "e" printers: True Color Toner states it is "not currently compatible with '-e' suffix / Enterprise series printers". See the True Color Toner refund/return policy linked from the store. | View deal |
CompAndSave
Compatible · replaces HP 218A 4-pack
$211.96
CompAndSave Lowest priceChip not statedFree standard shipping (contiguous U.S.) · before sales tax
Black ~1,300 · colors ~1,200 each (seller) · cost depends on your mix
$141.93 (40%) less than the Original HP benchmark
The CompAndSave product page does not say whether a chip is included.
CompAndSave states a full refund within 10 days of delivery and refunds or store credit up to 365 days.
View dealPrice checked September 24, 2026
True Color Toner (TCT)
Compatible · replaces HP 218A 4-pack
$216.99
True Color Toner Chip includedShipping not verified · sales tax at checkout
Black ~1,300 · colors ~1,200 each (seller) · cost depends on your mix
$136.90 (39%) less than the Original HP benchmark
The listing title says "With CHIP".
HP+ / "e" printers: True Color Toner states it is "not currently compatible with '-e' suffix / Enterprise series printers".
See the True Color Toner refund/return policy linked from the store.
View dealPrice checked September 23, 2026
Compatible for W2180X: product, price, yield, chip and evidence
6 exact products · 6 brands · 5 with a seller-stated yield · prices before sales tax
Original HP benchmark
W2180X · Best Buy (sold by Staples, Inc.)
HP-stated yield about 3,200 pages (ISO/IEC 19798)
$114.89
$3.59 / 100 pages
| Product · retailer · seller | Price & shipping | Seller yield · cost | Chip · guarantee · reviews | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 CompAndSaveCompatible (new vs reman not stated) · replaces W2180X CompAndSave | $59.95 Free standard shipping (contiguous U.S.) · before sales tax Price checked $54.94 (48%) less than the Original HP benchmark | ~3,200 pages $1.87 / 100 pages CompAndSave ("Approximate page yield" in the product specifications) | Chip not stated The CompAndSave product page does not say whether a chip is included. CompAndSave states a full refund within 10 days of delivery and refunds or store credit up to 365 days. | View deal |
 Swift InkNew compatible · replaces W2180X  Swift Ink | $59.99 Free standard shipping · before sales tax Price checked $54.90 (48%) less than the Original HP benchmark | ~3,200 pages $1.87 / 100 pages Swift Ink (page yield in the product title and description) | Chip included The listing says "With Chip". 24-month guarantee (Swift Ink). | View deal |
 True Color Toner (TCT)New compatible · replaces W2180X True Color Toner | $82.99 Shipping not verified · sales tax at checkout Price checked $31.90 (28%) less than the Original HP benchmark | ~3,200 pages $2.59 / 100 pages True Color Toner ("Page Yield" in the product description) | Chip included The listing title says "With CHIP". HP+ / "e" printers: True Color Toner states it is "not currently compatible with '-e' suffix / Enterprise series printers". See the True Color Toner refund/return policy linked from the store. | View deal |
 Clover ImagingRemanufactured · replaces W2180X Walmart Sold by Toner Cartridge Store | $91.99 Free standard shipping · before sales tax Price checked $22.90 (20%) less than the Original HP benchmark | Not stated Not calculable Not stated as a number on the listing (it claims to "meet or exceed HP brand" page yield). | Chip included The listing title says "Reused OEM Chip". Returns follow the policy shown on the listing (seller-specific). | View deal |
 Quill RemanufacturedRemanufactured · replaces W2180X  Quill | $98.99 Free standard shipping · before sales tax Price checked $15.90 (14%) less than the Original HP benchmark | ~3,200 pages $3.09 / 100 pages Quill ("Prints up to 3,200 pages" in the product title) | Chip not stated The Quill listing does not mention a chip. 2-year defect guarantee; lifetime satisfaction warranty (Quill brand). | View deal |
 Staples RemanufacturedRemanufactured · replaces W2180X  Staples | $75.99 Free standard shipping · before sales tax Price checked $38.90 (34%) less than the Original HP benchmark | ~3,200 pages $2.37 / 100 pages Staples (page yield in the product highlights) | Chip included Staples: "includes a recycled HP chip that has been securely reset"; the chip does not support toner-low messaging, and the printer may report a "reused" or "non-HP" cartridge. 100% performance guarantee (Staples brand). 1.8/5 · 6 reviewsReviews shared across listing variants | View deal |
CompAndSave
Compatible · replaces W2180X
$59.95
CompAndSave Lowest priceLowest cost per pageChip not statedFree standard shipping (contiguous U.S.) · before sales tax
~3,200 pages (seller) · $1.87 / 100 pages
$54.94 (48%) less than the Original HP benchmark
The CompAndSave product page does not say whether a chip is included.
CompAndSave states a full refund within 10 days of delivery and refunds or store credit up to 365 days.
View dealPrice checked September 24, 2026
Swift Ink
Compatible · replaces W2180X
$59.99
Swift Ink Chip includedFree standard shipping · before sales tax
~3,200 pages (seller) · $1.87 / 100 pages
$54.90 (48%) less than the Original HP benchmark
The listing says "With Chip".
24-month guarantee (Swift Ink).
View dealPrice checked September 23, 2026
True Color Toner (TCT)
Compatible · replaces W2180X
$82.99
True Color Toner Chip includedShipping not verified · sales tax at checkout
~3,200 pages (seller) · $2.59 / 100 pages
$31.90 (28%) less than the Original HP benchmark
The listing title says "With CHIP".
HP+ / "e" printers: True Color Toner states it is "not currently compatible with '-e' suffix / Enterprise series printers".
See the True Color Toner refund/return policy linked from the store.
View dealPrice checked September 23, 2026
Clover Imaging
Remanufactured · replaces W2180X
$91.99
Walmart Sold by Toner Cartridge Store
Chip includedFree standard shipping · before sales tax
Not stated (seller) · cost per page not calculable
$22.90 (20%) less than the Original HP benchmark
The listing title says "Reused OEM Chip".
Returns follow the policy shown on the listing (seller-specific).
View dealPrice checked September 23, 2026
Quill Remanufactured
Remanufactured · replaces W2180X
$98.99
Quill Chip not statedFree standard shipping · before sales tax
~3,200 pages (seller) · $3.09 / 100 pages
$15.90 (14%) less than the Original HP benchmark
The Quill listing does not mention a chip.
2-year defect guarantee; lifetime satisfaction warranty (Quill brand).
View dealPrice checked September 23, 2026
Staples Remanufactured
Remanufactured · replaces W2180X
$75.99
Staples Chip includedFree standard shipping · before sales tax
~3,200 pages (seller) · $2.37 / 100 pages
$38.90 (34%) less than the Original HP benchmark
Staples: "includes a recycled HP chip that has been securely reset"; the chip does not support toner-low messaging, and the printer may report a "reused" or "non-HP" cartridge.
100% performance guarantee (Staples brand).
View deal1.8/5 · 6 reviewsReviews shared across listing variantsPrice checked September 24, 2026
Compatible for W2181X: product, price, yield, chip and evidence
4 exact products · 4 brands · 4 with a seller-stated yield · prices before sales tax
Original HP benchmark
W2181X · Staples
HP-stated yield about 2,500 pages (ISO/IEC 19798)
$133.89
$5.36 / 100 pages
| Product · retailer · seller | Price & shipping | Seller yield · cost | Chip · guarantee · reviews | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 CompAndSaveCompatible (new vs reman not stated) · replaces W2181X CompAndSave | $59.95 Free standard shipping (contiguous U.S.) · before sales tax Price checked $73.94 (55%) less than the Original HP benchmark | ~2,500 pages $2.40 / 100 pages CompAndSave ("Approximate page yield" in the product specifications) | Chip not stated The CompAndSave product page does not say whether a chip is included. CompAndSave states a full refund within 10 days of delivery and refunds or store credit up to 365 days. | View deal |
 Swift InkNew compatible · replaces W2181X Swift Ink | $59.99 Free standard shipping · before sales tax Price checked $73.90 (55%) less than the Original HP benchmark | ~2,500 pages $2.40 / 100 pages Swift Ink (page yield in the product title and description) | Chip included The listing says "With Chip". 24-month guarantee (Swift Ink). | View deal |
 True Color Toner (TCT)New compatible · replaces W2181X True Color Toner | $82.99 Shipping not verified · sales tax at checkout Price checked $50.90 (38%) less than the Original HP benchmark | ~2,500 pages $3.32 / 100 pages True Color Toner ("Page Yield" in the product description) | Chip included The listing title says "With CHIP". HP+ / "e" printers: True Color Toner states it is "not currently compatible with '-e' suffix / Enterprise series printers". See the True Color Toner refund/return policy linked from the store. | View deal |
 Staples RemanufacturedRemanufactured · replaces W2181X Staples | $87.99 Free standard shipping · before sales tax Price checked $45.90 (34%) less than the Original HP benchmark | ~2,500 pages $3.52 / 100 pages Staples (page yield in the product highlights) | Chip included Staples: "includes a recycled HP chip that has been securely reset"; the chip does not support toner-low messaging, and the printer may report a "reused" or "non-HP" cartridge. 100% performance guarantee (Staples brand). 1.8/5 · 6 reviewsReviews shared across listing variants | View deal |
CompAndSave
Compatible · replaces W2181X
$59.95
CompAndSave Lowest priceLowest cost per pageChip not statedFree standard shipping (contiguous U.S.) · before sales tax
~2,500 pages (seller) · $2.40 / 100 pages
$73.94 (55%) less than the Original HP benchmark
The CompAndSave product page does not say whether a chip is included.
CompAndSave states a full refund within 10 days of delivery and refunds or store credit up to 365 days.
View dealPrice checked September 24, 2026
Swift Ink
Compatible · replaces W2181X
$59.99
Swift Ink Chip includedFree standard shipping · before sales tax
~2,500 pages (seller) · $2.40 / 100 pages
$73.90 (55%) less than the Original HP benchmark
The listing says "With Chip".
24-month guarantee (Swift Ink).
View dealPrice checked September 23, 2026
True Color Toner (TCT)
Compatible · replaces W2181X
$82.99
True Color Toner Chip includedShipping not verified · sales tax at checkout
~2,500 pages (seller) · $3.32 / 100 pages
$50.90 (38%) less than the Original HP benchmark
The listing title says "With CHIP".
HP+ / "e" printers: True Color Toner states it is "not currently compatible with '-e' suffix / Enterprise series printers".
See the True Color Toner refund/return policy linked from the store.
View dealPrice checked September 23, 2026
Staples Remanufactured
Remanufactured · replaces W2181X
$87.99
Staples Chip includedFree standard shipping · before sales tax
~2,500 pages (seller) · $3.52 / 100 pages
$45.90 (34%) less than the Original HP benchmark
Staples: "includes a recycled HP chip that has been securely reset"; the chip does not support toner-low messaging, and the printer may report a "reused" or "non-HP" cartridge.
100% performance guarantee (Staples brand).
View deal1.8/5 · 6 reviewsReviews shared across listing variantsPrice checked September 24, 2026
Compatible for W2182X: product, price, yield, chip and evidence
4 exact products · 4 brands · 4 with a seller-stated yield · prices before sales tax
Original HP benchmark
W2182X · Staples
HP-stated yield about 2,500 pages (ISO/IEC 19798)
$133.89
$5.36 / 100 pages
| Product · retailer · seller | Price & shipping | Seller yield · cost | Chip · guarantee · reviews | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 CompAndSaveCompatible (new vs reman not stated) · replaces W2182X CompAndSave | $59.95 Free standard shipping (contiguous U.S.) · before sales tax Price checked $73.94 (55%) less than the Original HP benchmark | ~2,500 pages $2.40 / 100 pages CompAndSave ("Approximate page yield" in the product specifications) | Chip not stated The CompAndSave product page does not say whether a chip is included. CompAndSave states a full refund within 10 days of delivery and refunds or store credit up to 365 days. | View deal |
 Swift InkNew compatible · replaces W2182X Swift Ink | $59.99 Free standard shipping · before sales tax Price checked $73.90 (55%) less than the Original HP benchmark | ~2,500 pages $2.40 / 100 pages Swift Ink (page yield in the product title and description) | Chip included The listing says "With Chip". 24-month guarantee (Swift Ink). | View deal |
 True Color Toner (TCT)New compatible · replaces W2182X True Color Toner | $82.99 Shipping not verified · sales tax at checkout Price checked $50.90 (38%) less than the Original HP benchmark | ~2,500 pages $3.32 / 100 pages True Color Toner ("Page Yield" in the product description) | Chip included The listing title says "With CHIP". HP+ / "e" printers: True Color Toner states it is "not currently compatible with '-e' suffix / Enterprise series printers". See the True Color Toner refund/return policy linked from the store. | View deal |
 Staples RemanufacturedRemanufactured · replaces W2182X Staples | $87.99 Free standard shipping · before sales tax Price checked $45.90 (34%) less than the Original HP benchmark | ~2,500 pages $3.52 / 100 pages Staples (page yield in the product highlights) | Chip included Staples: "includes a recycled HP chip that has been securely reset"; the chip does not support toner-low messaging, and the printer may report a "reused" or "non-HP" cartridge. 100% performance guarantee (Staples brand). 1.8/5 · 6 reviewsReviews shared across listing variants | View deal |
CompAndSave
Compatible · replaces W2182X
$59.95
CompAndSave Lowest priceLowest cost per pageChip not statedFree standard shipping (contiguous U.S.) · before sales tax
~2,500 pages (seller) · $2.40 / 100 pages
$73.94 (55%) less than the Original HP benchmark
The CompAndSave product page does not say whether a chip is included.
CompAndSave states a full refund within 10 days of delivery and refunds or store credit up to 365 days.
View dealPrice checked September 24, 2026
Swift Ink
Compatible · replaces W2182X
$59.99
Swift Ink Chip includedFree standard shipping · before sales tax
~2,500 pages (seller) · $2.40 / 100 pages
$73.90 (55%) less than the Original HP benchmark
The listing says "With Chip".
24-month guarantee (Swift Ink).
View dealPrice checked September 23, 2026
True Color Toner (TCT)
Compatible · replaces W2182X
$82.99
True Color Toner Chip includedShipping not verified · sales tax at checkout
~2,500 pages (seller) · $3.32 / 100 pages
$50.90 (38%) less than the Original HP benchmark
The listing title says "With CHIP".
HP+ / "e" printers: True Color Toner states it is "not currently compatible with '-e' suffix / Enterprise series printers".
See the True Color Toner refund/return policy linked from the store.
View dealPrice checked September 23, 2026
Staples Remanufactured
Remanufactured · replaces W2182X
$87.99
Staples Chip includedFree standard shipping · before sales tax
~2,500 pages (seller) · $3.52 / 100 pages
$45.90 (34%) less than the Original HP benchmark
Staples: "includes a recycled HP chip that has been securely reset"; the chip does not support toner-low messaging, and the printer may report a "reused" or "non-HP" cartridge.
100% performance guarantee (Staples brand).
View deal1.8/5 · 6 reviewsReviews shared across listing variantsPrice checked September 24, 2026
Compatible for W2183X: product, price, yield, chip and evidence
4 exact products · 4 brands · 4 with a seller-stated yield · prices before sales tax
Original HP benchmark
W2183X · Staples
HP-stated yield about 2,500 pages (ISO/IEC 19798)
$133.89
$5.36 / 100 pages
| Product · retailer · seller | Price & shipping | Seller yield · cost | Chip · guarantee · reviews | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 CompAndSaveCompatible (new vs reman not stated) · replaces W2183X CompAndSave | $59.95 Free standard shipping (contiguous U.S.) · before sales tax Price checked $73.94 (55%) less than the Original HP benchmark | ~2,500 pages $2.40 / 100 pages CompAndSave ("Approximate page yield" in the product specifications) | Chip not stated The CompAndSave product page does not say whether a chip is included. CompAndSave states a full refund within 10 days of delivery and refunds or store credit up to 365 days. | View deal |
 Swift InkNew compatible · replaces W2183X Swift Ink | $59.99 Free standard shipping · before sales tax Price checked $73.90 (55%) less than the Original HP benchmark | ~2,500 pages $2.40 / 100 pages Swift Ink (page yield in the product title and description) | Chip included The listing says "With Chip". 24-month guarantee (Swift Ink). | View deal |
 True Color Toner (TCT)New compatible · replaces W2183X True Color Toner | $82.99 Shipping not verified · sales tax at checkout Price checked $50.90 (38%) less than the Original HP benchmark | ~2,500 pages $3.32 / 100 pages True Color Toner ("Page Yield" in the product description) | Chip included The listing title says "With CHIP". HP+ / "e" printers: True Color Toner states it is "not currently compatible with '-e' suffix / Enterprise series printers". See the True Color Toner refund/return policy linked from the store. | View deal |
 Staples RemanufacturedRemanufactured · replaces W2183X Staples | $87.99 Free standard shipping · before sales tax Price checked $45.90 (34%) less than the Original HP benchmark | ~2,500 pages $3.52 / 100 pages Staples (page yield in the product highlights) | Chip included Staples: "includes a recycled HP chip that has been securely reset"; the chip does not support toner-low messaging, and the printer may report a "reused" or "non-HP" cartridge. 100% performance guarantee (Staples brand). 1.8/5 · 6 reviewsReviews shared across listing variants | View deal |
CompAndSave
Compatible · replaces W2183X
$59.95
CompAndSave Lowest priceLowest cost per pageChip not statedFree standard shipping (contiguous U.S.) · before sales tax
~2,500 pages (seller) · $2.40 / 100 pages
$73.94 (55%) less than the Original HP benchmark
The CompAndSave product page does not say whether a chip is included.
CompAndSave states a full refund within 10 days of delivery and refunds or store credit up to 365 days.
View dealPrice checked September 24, 2026
Swift Ink
Compatible · replaces W2183X
$59.99
Swift Ink Chip includedFree standard shipping · before sales tax
~2,500 pages (seller) · $2.40 / 100 pages
$73.90 (55%) less than the Original HP benchmark
The listing says "With Chip".
24-month guarantee (Swift Ink).
View dealPrice checked September 23, 2026
True Color Toner (TCT)
Compatible · replaces W2183X
$82.99
True Color Toner Chip includedShipping not verified · sales tax at checkout
~2,500 pages (seller) · $3.32 / 100 pages
$50.90 (38%) less than the Original HP benchmark
The listing title says "With CHIP".
HP+ / "e" printers: True Color Toner states it is "not currently compatible with '-e' suffix / Enterprise series printers".
See the True Color Toner refund/return policy linked from the store.
View dealPrice checked September 23, 2026
Staples Remanufactured
Remanufactured · replaces W2183X
$87.99
Staples Chip includedFree standard shipping · before sales tax
~2,500 pages (seller) · $3.52 / 100 pages
$45.90 (34%) less than the Original HP benchmark
Staples: "includes a recycled HP chip that has been securely reset"; the chip does not support toner-low messaging, and the printer may report a "reused" or "non-HP" cartridge.
100% performance guarantee (Staples brand).
View deal1.8/5 · 6 reviewsReviews shared across listing variantsPrice checked September 24, 2026
Compatible HP 218X 4-packs
5 exact products · 5 brands · 0 with a seller-stated yield · prices before sales tax
Original HP benchmark
HP 218X 4-pack · Best Buy (sold by Staples, Inc.)
$511.89
| Product · retailer · seller | Price & shipping | Seller yield · cost | Chip · guarantee · reviews | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 INKFUNNew compatible · replaces HP 218X 4-pack Walmart Sold by Inkfun US | $105.59 Shipping not verified · sales tax at checkout Price checked $406.30 (79%) less than the Original HP benchmark | Black ~3,200 · colors ~2,500 each Depends on your color mix INKFUN ("up to 3200 pages per black, 2500 per colour at 5% coverage" in the Walmart listing) | Chip included The listing says "With Chip". Free 90-day returns (as shown on the Walmart listing). 4.1/5 · 30 reviewsReviews of this exact listing | View deal |
 CompAndSaveCompatible (new vs reman not stated) · replaces HP 218X 4-pack CompAndSave | $229.80 Free standard shipping (contiguous U.S.) · before sales tax Price checked $282.09 (55%) less than the Original HP benchmark | Black ~3,200 · colors ~2,500 each Depends on your color mix CompAndSave ("Approximate page yield" in the product specifications) | Chip not stated The CompAndSave product page does not say whether a chip is included. CompAndSave states a full refund within 10 days of delivery and refunds or store credit up to 365 days. | View deal |
 Swift InkNew compatible · replaces HP 218X 4-pack Swift Ink | $229.99 Free standard shipping · before sales tax Price checked $281.90 (55%) less than the Original HP benchmark | Black ~3,200 · colors ~2,500 each Depends on your color mix Swift Ink (page yield in the product title and description) | Chip included The listing says "With Chip". 24-month guarantee (Swift Ink). | View deal |
 True Color Toner (TCT)New compatible · replaces HP 218X 4-pack True Color Toner | $293.99 Shipping not verified · sales tax at checkout Price checked $217.90 (43%) less than the Original HP benchmark | Black ~3,200 · colors ~2,500 each Depends on your color mix True Color Toner ("Page Yield" in the product description) | Chip included The listing title says "With CHIP". HP+ / "e" printers: True Color Toner states it is "not currently compatible with '-e' suffix / Enterprise series printers". See the True Color Toner refund/return policy linked from the store. | View deal |
 KIXUNYNew compatible · replaces HP 218X 4-pack Walmart Sold by Clickwise HK | $94.87 Shipping not verified · sales tax at checkout Price checked $417.02 (81%) less than the Original HP benchmark | Not stated Not calculable KIXUNY (Walmart listing) — contradictory, see data conflict. | Chip not stated The title says "with Chip", but the description also gives chip-removal-tool steps and calls it compatible for "International HP 218X". Free 90-day returns (as shown on the Walmart listing). 3.8/5 · 15 reviewsReviews of this exact listing Not featured: The listing states both 1,500 and 2,500 pages per colour cartridge and mixes "with chip" with chip-transfer instructions. No cost per page is computed and it is never a featured pick. | View deal |
INKFUN
Compatible · replaces HP 218X 4-pack
$105.59
Walmart Sold by Inkfun US
Lowest priceMost reviewedChip includedShipping not verified · sales tax at checkout
Black ~3,200 · colors ~2,500 each (seller) · cost depends on your mix
$406.30 (79%) less than the Original HP benchmark
The listing says "With Chip".
Free 90-day returns (as shown on the Walmart listing).
View deal4.1/5 · 30 reviewsReviews of this exact listingPrice checked September 23, 2026
CompAndSave
Compatible · replaces HP 218X 4-pack
$229.80
CompAndSave Chip not statedFree standard shipping (contiguous U.S.) · before sales tax
Black ~3,200 · colors ~2,500 each (seller) · cost depends on your mix
$282.09 (55%) less than the Original HP benchmark
The CompAndSave product page does not say whether a chip is included.
CompAndSave states a full refund within 10 days of delivery and refunds or store credit up to 365 days.
View dealPrice checked September 24, 2026
Swift Ink
Compatible · replaces HP 218X 4-pack
$229.99
Swift Ink Chip includedFree standard shipping · before sales tax
Black ~3,200 · colors ~2,500 each (seller) · cost depends on your mix
$281.90 (55%) less than the Original HP benchmark
The listing says "With Chip".
24-month guarantee (Swift Ink).
View dealPrice checked September 24, 2026
True Color Toner (TCT)
Compatible · replaces HP 218X 4-pack
$293.99
True Color Toner Chip includedShipping not verified · sales tax at checkout
Black ~3,200 · colors ~2,500 each (seller) · cost depends on your mix
$217.90 (43%) less than the Original HP benchmark
The listing title says "With CHIP".
HP+ / "e" printers: True Color Toner states it is "not currently compatible with '-e' suffix / Enterprise series printers".
See the True Color Toner refund/return policy linked from the store.
View dealPrice checked September 23, 2026
KIXUNY
Compatible · replaces HP 218X 4-pack
$94.87
Walmart Sold by Clickwise HK
Chip not statedShipping not verified · sales tax at checkout
Not stated (seller) · cost per page not calculable
$417.02 (81%) less than the Original HP benchmark
The title says "with Chip", but the description also gives chip-removal-tool steps and calls it compatible for "International HP 218X".
Free 90-day returns (as shown on the Walmart listing).
3.8/5 · 15 reviewsReviews of this exact listingNot featured: conflicting listing data.
View dealPrice checked September 23, 2026
Compatible HP 218X color 3-packs
1 exact product · 1 brand · 0 with a seller-stated yield · prices before sales tax
Original HP benchmark
HP 218X color 3-pack · Walmart (sold by eToner)
$474.99
| Product · retailer · seller | Price & shipping | Seller yield · cost | Chip · guarantee · reviews | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 True Color Toner (TCT)New compatible · replaces HP 218X color 3-pack True Color Toner | $224.99 Shipping not verified · sales tax at checkout Price checked $250.00 (53%) less than the Original HP benchmark | colors ~2,500 each Depends on your color mix True Color Toner ("Page Yield" in the product description) | Chip included The listing title says "With CHIP". HP+ / "e" printers: True Color Toner states it is "not currently compatible with '-e' suffix / Enterprise series printers". See the True Color Toner refund/return policy linked from the store. | View deal |
True Color Toner (TCT)
Compatible · replaces HP 218X color 3-pack
$224.99
True Color Toner Lowest priceChip includedShipping not verified · sales tax at checkout
colors ~2,500 each (seller) · cost depends on your mix
$250.00 (53%) less than the Original HP benchmark
The listing title says "With CHIP".
HP+ / "e" printers: True Color Toner states it is "not currently compatible with '-e' suffix / Enterprise series printers".
See the True Color Toner refund/return policy linked from the store.
View dealPrice checked September 23, 2026
Compatible sets
Four-color and color-only sets, each with the yields its seller states for black and for color — never added into one number.
Compatible HP 218X 4-packs
5 exact products · 5 brands · 0 with a seller-stated yield · prices before sales tax
Original HP benchmark
HP 218X 4-pack · Best Buy (sold by Staples, Inc.)
$511.89
| Product · retailer · seller | Price & shipping | Seller yield · cost | Chip · guarantee · reviews | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
INKFUNNew compatible · replaces HP 218X 4-pack Walmart Sold by Inkfun US | $105.59 Shipping not verified · sales tax at checkout Price checked $406.30 (79%) less than the Original HP benchmark | Black ~3,200 · colors ~2,500 each Depends on your color mix INKFUN ("up to 3200 pages per black, 2500 per colour at 5% coverage" in the Walmart listing) | Chip included The listing says "With Chip". Free 90-day returns (as shown on the Walmart listing). 4.1/5 · 30 reviewsReviews of this exact listing | View deal |
CompAndSaveCompatible (new vs reman not stated) · replaces HP 218X 4-pack CompAndSave | $229.80 Free standard shipping (contiguous U.S.) · before sales tax Price checked $282.09 (55%) less than the Original HP benchmark | Black ~3,200 · colors ~2,500 each Depends on your color mix CompAndSave ("Approximate page yield" in the product specifications) | Chip not stated The CompAndSave product page does not say whether a chip is included. CompAndSave states a full refund within 10 days of delivery and refunds or store credit up to 365 days. | View deal |
Swift InkNew compatible · replaces HP 218X 4-pack Swift Ink | $229.99 Free standard shipping · before sales tax Price checked $281.90 (55%) less than the Original HP benchmark | Black ~3,200 · colors ~2,500 each Depends on your color mix Swift Ink (page yield in the product title and description) | Chip included The listing says "With Chip". 24-month guarantee (Swift Ink). | View deal |
True Color Toner (TCT)New compatible · replaces HP 218X 4-pack True Color Toner | $293.99 Shipping not verified · sales tax at checkout Price checked $217.90 (43%) less than the Original HP benchmark | Black ~3,200 · colors ~2,500 each Depends on your color mix True Color Toner ("Page Yield" in the product description) | Chip included The listing title says "With CHIP". HP+ / "e" printers: True Color Toner states it is "not currently compatible with '-e' suffix / Enterprise series printers". See the True Color Toner refund/return policy linked from the store. | View deal |
KIXUNYNew compatible · replaces HP 218X 4-pack Walmart Sold by Clickwise HK | $94.87 Shipping not verified · sales tax at checkout Price checked $417.02 (81%) less than the Original HP benchmark | Not stated Not calculable KIXUNY (Walmart listing) — contradictory, see data conflict. | Chip not stated The title says "with Chip", but the description also gives chip-removal-tool steps and calls it compatible for "International HP 218X". Free 90-day returns (as shown on the Walmart listing). 3.8/5 · 15 reviewsReviews of this exact listing Not featured: The listing states both 1,500 and 2,500 pages per colour cartridge and mixes "with chip" with chip-transfer instructions. No cost per page is computed and it is never a featured pick. | View deal |
INKFUN
Compatible · replaces HP 218X 4-pack
$105.59
Walmart Sold by Inkfun US
Lowest priceMost reviewedChip includedShipping not verified · sales tax at checkout
Black ~3,200 · colors ~2,500 each (seller) · cost depends on your mix
$406.30 (79%) less than the Original HP benchmark
The listing says "With Chip".
Free 90-day returns (as shown on the Walmart listing).
View deal4.1/5 · 30 reviewsReviews of this exact listingPrice checked September 23, 2026
CompAndSave
Compatible · replaces HP 218X 4-pack
$229.80
CompAndSave Chip not statedFree standard shipping (contiguous U.S.) · before sales tax
Black ~3,200 · colors ~2,500 each (seller) · cost depends on your mix
$282.09 (55%) less than the Original HP benchmark
The CompAndSave product page does not say whether a chip is included.
CompAndSave states a full refund within 10 days of delivery and refunds or store credit up to 365 days.
View dealPrice checked September 24, 2026
Swift Ink
Compatible · replaces HP 218X 4-pack
$229.99
Swift Ink Chip includedFree standard shipping · before sales tax
Black ~3,200 · colors ~2,500 each (seller) · cost depends on your mix
$281.90 (55%) less than the Original HP benchmark
The listing says "With Chip".
24-month guarantee (Swift Ink).
View dealPrice checked September 24, 2026
True Color Toner (TCT)
Compatible · replaces HP 218X 4-pack
$293.99
True Color Toner Chip includedShipping not verified · sales tax at checkout
Black ~3,200 · colors ~2,500 each (seller) · cost depends on your mix
$217.90 (43%) less than the Original HP benchmark
The listing title says "With CHIP".
HP+ / "e" printers: True Color Toner states it is "not currently compatible with '-e' suffix / Enterprise series printers".
See the True Color Toner refund/return policy linked from the store.
View dealPrice checked September 23, 2026
KIXUNY
Compatible · replaces HP 218X 4-pack
$94.87
Walmart Sold by Clickwise HK
Chip not statedShipping not verified · sales tax at checkout
Not stated (seller) · cost per page not calculable
$417.02 (81%) less than the Original HP benchmark
The title says "with Chip", but the description also gives chip-removal-tool steps and calls it compatible for "International HP 218X".
Free 90-day returns (as shown on the Walmart listing).
3.8/5 · 15 reviewsReviews of this exact listingNot featured: conflicting listing data.
View dealPrice checked September 23, 2026
Compatible HP 218X color 3-packs
1 exact product · 1 brand · 0 with a seller-stated yield · prices before sales tax
Original HP benchmark
HP 218X color 3-pack · Walmart (sold by eToner)
$474.99
| Product · retailer · seller | Price & shipping | Seller yield · cost | Chip · guarantee · reviews | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
True Color Toner (TCT)New compatible · replaces HP 218X color 3-pack True Color Toner | $224.99 Shipping not verified · sales tax at checkout Price checked $250.00 (53%) less than the Original HP benchmark | colors ~2,500 each Depends on your color mix True Color Toner ("Page Yield" in the product description) | Chip included The listing title says "With CHIP". HP+ / "e" printers: True Color Toner states it is "not currently compatible with '-e' suffix / Enterprise series printers". See the True Color Toner refund/return policy linked from the store. | View deal |
True Color Toner (TCT)
Compatible · replaces HP 218X color 3-pack
$224.99
True Color Toner Lowest priceChip includedShipping not verified · sales tax at checkout
colors ~2,500 each (seller) · cost depends on your mix
$250.00 (53%) less than the Original HP benchmark
The listing title says "With CHIP".
HP+ / "e" printers: True Color Toner states it is "not currently compatible with '-e' suffix / Enterprise series printers".
See the True Color Toner refund/return policy linked from the store.
View dealPrice checked September 23, 2026
Compatible HP 218A 4-packs
2 exact products · 2 brands · 0 with a seller-stated yield · prices before sales tax
Original HP benchmark
HP 218A 4-pack · Best Buy (sold by Staples, Inc.)
$353.89
| Product · retailer · seller | Price & shipping | Seller yield · cost | Chip · guarantee · reviews | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
CompAndSaveCompatible (new vs reman not stated) · replaces HP 218A 4-pack CompAndSave | $211.96 Free standard shipping (contiguous U.S.) · before sales tax Price checked $141.93 (40%) less than the Original HP benchmark | Black ~1,300 · colors ~1,200 each Depends on your color mix CompAndSave ("Approximate page yield" in the product specifications) | Chip not stated The CompAndSave product page does not say whether a chip is included. CompAndSave states a full refund within 10 days of delivery and refunds or store credit up to 365 days. | View deal |
True Color Toner (TCT)New compatible · replaces HP 218A 4-pack True Color Toner | $216.99 Shipping not verified · sales tax at checkout Price checked $136.90 (39%) less than the Original HP benchmark | Black ~1,300 · colors ~1,200 each Depends on your color mix True Color Toner ("Page Yield" in the product description) | Chip included The listing title says "With CHIP". HP+ / "e" printers: True Color Toner states it is "not currently compatible with '-e' suffix / Enterprise series printers". See the True Color Toner refund/return policy linked from the store. | View deal |
CompAndSave
Compatible · replaces HP 218A 4-pack
$211.96
CompAndSave Lowest priceChip not statedFree standard shipping (contiguous U.S.) · before sales tax
Black ~1,300 · colors ~1,200 each (seller) · cost depends on your mix
$141.93 (40%) less than the Original HP benchmark
The CompAndSave product page does not say whether a chip is included.
CompAndSave states a full refund within 10 days of delivery and refunds or store credit up to 365 days.
View dealPrice checked September 24, 2026
True Color Toner (TCT)
Compatible · replaces HP 218A 4-pack
$216.99
True Color Toner Chip includedShipping not verified · sales tax at checkout
Black ~1,300 · colors ~1,200 each (seller) · cost depends on your mix
$136.90 (39%) less than the Original HP benchmark
The listing title says "With CHIP".
HP+ / "e" printers: True Color Toner states it is "not currently compatible with '-e' suffix / Enterprise series printers".
See the True Color Toner refund/return policy linked from the store.
View dealPrice checked September 23, 2026
Is compatible right for you?
Five short questions, one recommendation with its reasoning and buying links.
Choose at least one priority and answer the HP+ question.
What do A and X mean for compatibles?
What "A" and "X" mean for compatibles
Black cartridges from 2 sellers that offer both a 218A and a 218X replacement
| Seller | 218A replacementstated yield | 218X replacementstated yield | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Original HPISO method | ~1,300 | ~3,200 | X is 2.5× as large |
| CompAndSave (CompAndSave)seller's claim | ~1,300 | ~3,200 | X is 2.5× as large |
| True Color Toner (TCT) (True Color Toner)seller's claim | ~1,300 | ~3,200 | X is 2.5× as large |
With Original HP, A is standard yield and X high yield — X holds about 2.5 times the black toner. Every seller in this table states exactly HP's A/X figures for its own replacements.
For compatibles the letter is first of all a compatibility code: which HP cartridge it replaces. Compare the stated yield and the price of the concrete product. These yields are the seller's claims, not tested by 218toner.com.
What exactly is "compatible" toner?
A compatible cartridge is made by a company other than HP to work in place of an Original HP 218A or 218X. It is not a refill: it is a complete cartridge with its own toner and a chip that emulates the HP chip. A remanufactured cartridge is a used HP shell that was cleaned, refilled and fitted with a chip — sometimes the reused original chip. Both are non-HP supplies to your printer. More in remanufactured HP 218.
Chip status: four states, not two
We record what each listing actually says about the chip, instead of guessing:
| Chip status | What it means | Products here |
|---|---|---|
| Chip included | Ready to install according to the seller. That is not a guarantee it keeps working after an HP firmware update. | 22 |
| Move your old HP chip over | Sold without a chip: you move the chip from your empty HP cartridge before installing — extra handling and risk. | 0 |
| No chip | Sold without a chip: not usable on its own in an HP 218 printer. | 0 |
| Chip not stated | The listing does not say whether a chip is included, so we do not treat it as ready to install. | 12 |
Details and what to do in each case: HP 218 chip vs no chip.
Compatible toner and dynamic security
HP labels the 3201dw, MFP 3301sdw and MFP 3301fdw dynamic security enabled printers. HP says such printers may block cartridges with non-HP chips or circuitry, now or after a future firmware update. In practice:
- Often the printer accepts the cartridge straight away.
- Sometimes a "non-HP" or "used/counterfeit" notice appears first that you can acknowledge.
- An HP firmware update can tighten the check, so a cartridge that worked before can be refused later.
Checklist before you buy compatible HP 218
- Return route. Choose a seller that takes back a cartridge that does not work. We show the return window where the listing states it.
- Who sells it? On Walmart, Newegg, Best Buy or Amazon Marketplace you buy from a third-party seller, not from the platform. The seller's name is next to every price in our tables.
- Exact code and capacity. Check A vs X, the color code (W2180–W2183) and the stated yield — it differs by brand, and a "218X-compatible" yield is the seller's claim, not HP's.
- Chip status. "Chip included" is the easy case; "transfer original chip" means you move the chip from your empty HP cartridge; "unclear" means the listing does not say.
- Spare original. Keep one Original HP cartridge to rule out problems quickly.
Chip states on this page: Chip included 22 · Move your old HP chip over 0 · No chip 0 · Chip not stated 12. Prices before sales tax.
Prefer Original HP after all? See HP 218A, HP 218X or the individual OEM codes.
Frequently asked questions about compatible HP 218 toner
Do compatible or remanufactured cartridges work in an HP 218 printer?
Often, but with a real risk. HP labels the 3201dw and 3301 models "dynamic security enabled": HP says such printers are intended to work only with cartridges that have new or reused HP chips, and that firmware updates can block other cartridges — including ones that work today.
Remanufactured cartridges that reuse an HP chip (Staples, Clover) and compatibles with their own chip (Swift Ink, True Color Toner, INKFUN) are sold for these printers. We have not tested any of them; we report what each seller states and what its return policy is.
What does "dynamic security" mean on an HP 218 printer?
It is HP's name for printers that check the chip or circuitry of each cartridge. HP's U.S. support document says dynamic-security printers are intended to work only with cartridges that have new or reused HP chips or circuitry, and that firmware updates can block cartridges with non-HP chips — including ones that work today.
HP's U.S. product pages call the 3201dw, MFP 3301sdw and MFP 3301fdw "dynamic security enabled"; no HP page was found for the Costco 3301cdw. With Original HP 218 toner you will not notice it; it matters when you consider compatible or remanufactured cartridges.
Can a firmware update block my compatible toner?
Yes. HP states that firmware updates "can also block cartridges using a non-HP chip or modified or non-HP circuitry from working in the printer, including cartridges that work today." Most HP printers can be set to notify you before installing updates instead of updating automatically; HP notes that services like Instant Ink require automatic updates.
If you rely on compatibles, keep a spare Original HP black cartridge and buy from a seller with a clear return or replacement policy.
What does the chip on a toner cartridge do?
The chip tells the printer which cartridge is installed and tracks the toner level. On dynamic-security printers it is also what the printer checks before it accepts the cartridge.
For compatibles we show four chip states from the listing: chip included; no chip; move your old HP chip over; chip not stated. Only "chip included" counts as ready to install, and none of them guarantees the cartridge survives a later HP firmware update.
What is the difference between remanufactured and compatible toner?
A remanufactured cartridge is a used Original HP cartridge that has been cleaned, refilled and re-chipped or reset — Staples and Quill sell their own. Staples says its remanufactured 218X reuses a reset HP chip, does not support toner-low messages and may make the printer report a "reused" or "non-HP" cartridge.
A compatible ("new-build") cartridge is made new by a third party with its own chip. Both are non-HP supplies for warranty purposes; the reused-HP-chip route is the one HP itself says dynamic security does not target.
Does compatible toner void my HP printer warranty?
No — HP says using a non-HP cartridge does not void the HP Limited Warranty or an HP support contract. However, HP also says any printer failure or damage caused by a non-HP cartridge is not covered.
Separately, check the cartridge's own guarantee: Swift Ink states 24 months, Quill states a 2-year defect guarantee for its brand, Staples a 100% performance guarantee, and marketplace listings follow the seller's return window.
My compatible toner used to work and now it doesn't. Why?
The most likely explanation is a firmware update: HP says updates can block cartridges with non-HP chips, "including cartridges that work today." Check your printer's firmware update history. Contact the seller — many compatible sellers offer a replacement chip or cartridge — and keep an Original HP cartridge as a fallback.
Why is my toner not recognized?
Start with the physical checks: remove the cartridge, make sure all packing tape and the protective cover are off, and reseat it firmly in the slot whose color chip matches the cartridge. A dirty or damaged chip contact can also cause it.
If it is a compatible or remanufactured cartridge that stopped being accepted after an update, the likely cause is dynamic security — contact the seller for a replacement or refund. An Original HP cartridge that is still rejected needs HP support.
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Dynamic security printers are intended to work only with cartridges that have new or reused HP chips or circuitry; firmware updates can block cartridges with non-HP chips, "including cartridges that work today". Instant Ink and HP ePrint require automatic firmware updates. Using a non-HP cartridge does not void the HP Limited Warranty, but damage caused by it is not covered.
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Our own rules: cost per page = checked price ÷ the yield stated for THAT product (HP's ISO figure for originals, the seller's own figure for compatibles). Prices are before sales tax. Estimates are labeled as such.
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