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HP 305XL black (3YM62AE): compare prices
Original HP high-yield black ink cartridge from the HP 305 range.
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HP 305XL black — prices by retailer
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Cartridge Save Original HP Lowest checked product price Last checked: 23 September 2026
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Original HP Checked yesterday: 27 September 2026
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Original HP Checked yesterday: 27 September 2026
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HP Store Original HP Last checked: 23 September 2026
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Argos Original HP Last checked: 23 September 2026
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Specifications from HP
| OEM code | 3YM62AE |
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| Colour | black |
| Capacity | XL (high yield) |
| Stated yield | approx. 240 pages |
| Test standard | ISO/IEC 24711 (HP, continuous printing) |
| Print technology | HP thermal inkjet, pigment ink |
| Dimensions (HP) | 113 × 37 × 115 mm |
HP's yield is an average with continuous printing under ISO/IEC 24711. Photos, large areas of colour, cleaning cycles and long idle periods all reduce the real yield.
When is XL the better choice?
XL holds roughly twice as much ink as the standard cartridge. Whether that's cheaper per page depends only on the current price divided by the yield — the box above works it out. More: HP 305 vs 305XL.
Fits these printers
HP lists the 305 family for these models, among others. Always check the full model name on your printer.
- HP DeskJet 2300 2320
- HP DeskJet 2700 2710 · 2720 · 2721 · 2722 · 2723 · 2724
- HP DeskJet 2700e 2710e · 2720e · 2721e · 2722e · 2723e
- HP DeskJet 2800e 2810e · 2820e · 2821e · 2822e · 2823e · 2825e · 2827e · 2842e
- HP DeskJet Plus 4100 4110 · 4120 · 4122 · 4130
- HP DeskJet 4100e 4110e · 4120e · 4122e · 4130e
- HP DeskJet 4200e 4210e · 4220e · 4222e · 4227e · 4230e
- HP ENVY 6000 6010 · 6020 · 6022 · 6030 · 6032
- HP ENVY 6000e 6010e · 6020e · 6022e · 6030e · 6032e
- HP ENVY Pro 6400 6420 · 6422 · 6430 · 6432
- HP ENVY 6400e 6420e · 6430e · 6432e
Alternative cartridges
These cartridges from other brands are sold as replacements for HP 305/305XL. Yields and chip claims come from the seller; 305-ink.com hasn't tested them. Each product has its own row with its own figures.
Original HP reference offers
Direct, checked original offers for a like-for-like check. Compatible and remanufactured products stay separate below.
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HP 305 Black
3YM61AE
View offer£13.99
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HP 305 Tri-colour
3YM60AE
View offer£13.99
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HP 305XL Black
3YM62AE
View offer£19.86
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HP 305XL Tri-colour
3YM63AE
View offer£18.19
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| Product | Stated pages | Price | Original HP 305XL, same composition | Retailer |
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| Cartridge Save Premium 305XL Tri-colour (remanufactured) Remanufactured 1× tri-colour · remanufactured | colour 375 | £13.64 checked 23 September 2026 | £18.19 colour 200 pages | At Cartridge Save |
| Cartridge Save Premium 305XL Black (remanufactured) Remanufactured 1× black · remanufactured | black 650 | £14.89 checked 23 September 2026 | £19.86 black 240 pages | At Cartridge Save |
| TonerGiant compatible HP 305XL black Compatible 1× black · compatible | black 240 | £17.15 checked 27 September 2026 | £19.86 black 240 pages | At |
| Premium compatible HP 305XL black Compatible 1× black · compatible | black 240 | £19.99 checked 27 September 2026 | £19.86 black 240 pages | At  The Cartridge Centre |
| Cartridge Save Premium 305XL 2-pack (black + tri-colour, remanufactured) Remanufactured 1× black + 1× tri-colour · remanufactured | black 650 · colour 375 | £28.39 checked 23 September 2026 | £38.05 black 240 · colour 200 pages | At Cartridge Save |
| TonerGiant compatible HP 305XL black + tri-colour multipack Compatible 1× black + 1× tri-colour · compatible | black 240 · colour 200 | £30.86 checked 27 September 2026 | £38.05 black 240 · colour 200 pages | At |
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Questions about the HP 305XL black
Should I buy HP 305 or HP 305XL?
305 and 305XL fit the same printers and print equally well. The difference is the amount of ink: HP states about 120 pages (black) and 100 pages (tri-colour) for the standard cartridges, and about 240 and 200 pages for the XL versions (ISO/IEC 24711, continuous printing). Whether XL is cheaper per page depends only on the current price divided by that yield — we work that out with the prices checked now, not with a rule of thumb.
Can I use an HP 305 and an HP 305XL in the same printer?
Yes. The printer checks each position (black or tri-colour) for a valid cartridge; standard or XL makes no difference to it. A common combination is XL for the colour you use up fastest and standard for the other.
Is the HP 305 2-pack (6ZD17AE) cheaper than two single cartridges?
The official 2-pack 6ZD17AE contains one standard black and one standard tri-colour cartridge. Whether it's cheaper than buying them separately depends on the current pack price versus the sum of the single prices — compare both before you buy. There is also an official 305XL 2-pack (6ZA94AE); UK retailers sell it, but HP Store UK's own page for it returned an error on 23 September 2026.
How do I work out the cost per page of an HP 305 cartridge?
Cost per page = cartridge price ÷ stated page yield. For HP 305 black (3YM61AE, about 120 pages) and HP 305XL black (3YM62AE, about 240 pages), divide each current price by its yield. HP's yield is an average under ISO/IEC 24711 with continuous printing; with occasional printing or lots of colour photos your real yield can differ.
Will I always get HP 305's stated page yield?
Not necessarily. HP's figure (120/100/240/200 pages) is an average measured under ISO/IEC 24711 by printing a test document continuously. Occasional printing, cleaning cycles after long idle periods and pages with heavy colour coverage all reduce the real yield compared with HP's figure.
Sources (5)
- Retailer HP 305 product pages at HP Store UK, Argos, Cartridge Save and Amazon.co.uk — HP Store UK · Argos · Cartridge Save · Amazon.co.uk
Price, availability and delivery per exact listing, read live.
Checked: 23 September 2026
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Official product pages for 3YM61AE, 3YM60AE, 3YM62AE, 3YM63AE and 6ZD17AE: codes, yields, prices and reviews.
Checked: 23 September 2026
- Standard ISO/IEC 24711: method for determining ink cartridge yield — International Organization for Standardization
The measurement behind HP's stated yield for the HP 305 series.
Checked: 22 September 2026
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Checked: 23 September 2026
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Product pages of the DeskJet 2820e/2822e/2823e/4220e/4230e and ENVY 6420e with HP's statements on dynamic security and HP+; the successors DeskJet 2920/4320e and ENVY 6120e/6122e/6532e list HP 308 as the replacement cartridge.
Checked: 23 September 2026
Facts from HP and standards bodies are labelled as such. Calculations (cost per page and annual cost) are estimates by the 305-ink.com editorial team. Last reconciled on .