Canon vs HP Ink & Toner
Side-by-side price-per-page comparison across 328 tracked products.
As of August 2026, HP runs a median of $0.049/page across 260 tracked products while Canon runs a median of $0.077/page across 68 products on BuyPerUnit. HP is roughly 36% cheaper per page on the median.
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Speedy Inks Remanufactured Ink Cartridge Replacement for HP 82 CH565A (Black) Compatible with the following HP Printer Model Printer models111 pages · $9.99 · newegg
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Which Should You Buy?
Based on current pricing data, HP runs cheaper per page overall at a median of $0.049/page compared to Canon's $0.077/page, roughly 36% less per page on the median.
HP's best deal is the Speedy Inks Remanufactured Ink Cartridge Replacement for HP 82 CH565A (Black) Compatible with the following HP Printer Model Printer models (111 pages) at $0.0031/page, while Canon's cheapest option is the Canon - 055 H XL High-Yield Toner Cartridge - Black (7.6K pages) at $0.023/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 August 2026, HP runs a median of $0.049/page across 260 tracked in-stock products, compared to Canon at $0.077/page across 68 products. HP is roughly 36% cheaper per page on the median.
Canon vs HP toner: which is cheaper per page?
Canon toner runs a median of $0.053/page, from 28 tracked toner cartridges. HP toner runs a median of $0.025/page, from 117 tracked toner cartridges.
How many Canon and HP ink and toner products does BuyPerUnit track?
BuyPerUnit currently tracks 68 in-stock Canon products and 260 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 $0.023/page ($177.99 for 7.6K pages).
What is the cheapest HP ink or toner per page?
The cheapest HP option BuyPerUnit tracks is the Speedy Inks Remanufactured Ink Cartridge Replacement for HP 82 CH565A (Black) Compatible with the following HP Printer Model Printer models at $0.0031/page ($9.99 for 111 pages).