Canon vs HP Ink & Toner
Side-by-side price-per-page comparison across 300 tracked products.
As of September 2026, HP runs a median of $0.047/page across 233 tracked products while Canon runs a median of $0.077/page across 67 products on BuyPerUnit. HP is roughly 39% cheaper per page on the median.
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SuppliesMAX Compatible Replacement for HP Laser Jet Enterprise M605DN/M605N/M605X/M606DN/M606X/M625DW/M630DN/M630Z Black High Yield Toner Cartridge25K pages · $44.99 · newegg
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Which Should You Buy?
Based on current pricing data, HP runs cheaper per page overall at a median of $0.047/page compared to Canon's $0.077/page, roughly 39% less per page on the median.
HP's best deal is the SuppliesMAX Compatible Replacement for HP Laser Jet Enterprise M605DN/M605N/M605X/M606DN/M606X/M625DW/M630DN/M630Z Black High Yield Toner Cartridge (25K pages) at $0.0018/page, while Canon's cheapest option is the Canon - 055 H XL High-Yield Toner Cartridge - Black (7.6K pages) at $0.021/page.
Price per page is a starting point, not the whole picture. OEM cartridges carry a warranty guarantee that compatible cartridges don't, and printer compatibility varies by model. Check individual product pages before buying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Canon or HP cheaper per page for ink and toner?
As of September 2026, HP runs a median of $0.047/page across 233 tracked in-stock products, compared to Canon at $0.077/page across 67 products. HP is roughly 39% cheaper per page on the median.
Canon vs HP toner: which is cheaper per page?
Canon toner runs a median of $0.052/page, from 27 tracked toner cartridges. HP toner runs a median of $0.027/page, from 130 tracked toner cartridges.
How many Canon and HP ink and toner products does BuyPerUnit track?
BuyPerUnit currently tracks 67 in-stock Canon products and 233 in-stock HP products in printer ink and toner, ranked by price per page.
What is the cheapest Canon ink or toner per page?
The cheapest Canon option BuyPerUnit tracks is the Canon - 055 H XL High-Yield Toner Cartridge - Black at $0.021/page ($160.99 for 7.6K pages).
What is the cheapest HP ink or toner per page?
The cheapest HP option BuyPerUnit tracks is the SuppliesMAX Compatible Replacement for HP Laser Jet Enterprise M605DN/M605N/M605X/M606DN/M606X/M625DW/M630DN/M630Z Black High Yield Toner Cartridge at $0.0018/page ($44.99 for 25K pages).