HP 63 vs HP 63XL Ink Cartridges
The HP 63 and HP 63XL are among the most popular ink cartridges in South Africa, fitting a huge family of HP Deskjet and HP Envy printers. This guide explains the difference between the standard HP 63 and the high-yield HP 63XL so you can choose the right one — and tells you where to buy genuine HP ink in South Africa with fast nationwide delivery.
Which printers use HP 63 ink?
The HP 63 (black: F6U63AE, tri-colour: F6U64AE) and HP 63XL (black: F6U65AE, tri-colour: F6U66AE) fit the HP Deskjet 1110, 1112, 2130, 2132, 3630, 3632, 3633, 3634, 3636, 3637, 3638, 3639, 4720, 4722 and HP Envy 4520, 4522, 4523, 4524, 4526, 4527, 4528, 4529, 5530, 5532, 5533, 5534, 5535, 5536, 5537, 5538, 5539, 5640, 5642, 5643, 5644, 5646 and HP OfficeJet 3830, 3831, 3832, 3833, 3834, 3836, 3838, 4650, 4652, 4654, 4655, 4656, 4657, 4658, 4659 and HP Tango printers. If your printer takes HP 63 ink, it will also take the XL versions — the only difference is page yield.
HP 63 vs HP 63XL: page yield and cost per page
The standard HP 63 black cartridge prints about 190 pages and the tri-colour about 165 pages. The high-yield HP 63XL black prints about 480 pages and the tri-colour about 330 pages. Because the XL cartridges cost only a little more than the standard ones but print two to three times as many pages, the HP 63XL is almost always the better value if you print regularly. For light home printing, the standard HP 63 is fine.
Original vs compatible HP 63 cartridges
Original (OEM) HP 63 cartridges carry the HP brand, are covered by the printer warranty and deliver consistent print quality. Compatible or remanufactured cartridges are cheaper up front but can vary in quality and yield. At Bonolo Online we stock 100% genuine original ink and toner cartridges sourced from official South African distributors, so you always get warranty-safe products with consistent page yields.
Buying HP ink in South Africa
When you search for HP 63 or HP 63XL ink in South Africa, look for a supplier that offers genuine cartridges, competitive pricing, secure payment (credit card, instant EFT, PayFast, Payflex) and fast nationwide delivery. Bonolo Online delivers to all nine provinces and backs every order with guaranteed genuine products.
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Frequently asked questions
Is HP 63XL compatible with my printer that takes HP 63?
Yes. If your printer uses HP 63 ink, it also works with HP 63XL — the XL is simply the high-yield version with a larger ink supply.
How many pages does an HP 63 cartridge print?
The standard HP 63 black prints about 190 pages and tri-colour about 165 pages. The high-yield HP 63XL black prints about 480 pages and tri-colour about 330 pages.
Where can I buy original HP 63 ink in South Africa?
Bonolo Online sells 100% genuine original HP ink and toner with fast nationwide delivery across South Africa. Search our shop for the exact model that fits your printer.
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