Best Toner Cartridges October 2026
Finding the right toner cartridge ensures crisp prints and keeps your laser printer running smoothly. This guide highlights top-ranked options across leading brands, comparing page yields, pack sizes, and printer compatibility. Use this independent overview to pick the best match for your home or office setup.
Last updated: 6 October 2026
Toner Cartridges: Top 5
1
HP 305A (Black)
from £40.9711 stores
from £40.97
11 stores
2
Brother TN-243 (Black/Cyan/Magenta/Gul)
from £144.9911 stores
from £144.99
11 stores
3
HP 117A (Magenta)
from £42.9512 stores
from £42.95
12 stores
4
HP 410X (Black)
from £133.448 stores
from £133.44
8 stores
5
Brother TN-2410 (Black)
from £19.5412 stores
from £19.54
12 stores
The HP 305A Black cartridge is designed for select HP LaserJet Pro 300 and 400 series color printers. It delivers up to 2,200 monochrome pages for standard office printing needs. You get consistent text quality and dependable fit in compatible HP laser devices.
Pros
Yields up to 2,200 pages
Fits multiple HP LaserJet Pro models
Official HP monochrome cartridge
Cons
Single black cartridge only
Lower yield than high-capacity X models
The Brother TN-243 multipack includes black, cyan, magenta, and yellow toner cartridges in a single package. Each unit offers an estimated yield of 1,000 pages for everyday document and color printing. It provides an all-in-one solution when your Brother printer needs a full set replacement.
Pros
Full 4-pack with black and color toners
Includes Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow
Convenient complete set replacement
Cons
Modest yield of 1,000 pages per color
Requires replacing full sets more often
The HP 117A Magenta cartridge is a dedicated color toner for compatible HP color laser printers. It produces up to 700 pages of vibrant color graphics and images. It is ideal for users who need to replenish only their magenta supply without buying a full multipack.
Pros
Original HP magenta toner
Designed for color laser printers
Compact single-pack cartridge
Cons
Low yield of 700 pages
Contains only one color
The HP 410X Black cartridge is a high-capacity option engineered for heavy monochrome printing demands. It offers an impressive yield of up to 6,500 pages, making it well-suited for busy workgroups. It fits a variety of HP Color LaserJet Pro M452 and M477 series devices.
Pros
High yield of 6,500 pages
Fewer cartridge swaps needed
Works with HP Color LaserJet Pro M452 and M477
Cons
Monochrome black toner only
Larger upfront investment than standard yield
The Brother TN-2410 is a standard black toner cartridge delivering up to 1,200 pages of crisp monochrome text. It is designed for everyday printing in compact Brother laser printers. This single-pack replacement keeps daily document workflow simple and dependable.
Pros
Yields up to 1,200 pages
Standard-capacity black toner
Genuine Brother cartridge
Cons
Only prints in black
Lower capacity than high-yield Brother options
Compare specifications
| Color | Black | Black, Yellow, Cyan, Magenta | Magenta | Black | Black |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compatible printer(s) | HP LaserJet Pro 300 M375nw, HP LaserJet Pro 400 M475dn, HP LaserJet Pro 400 Color M451dn, HP LaserJet Pro 400 Color M451dw, HP LaserJet Pro 400 Color M451nw, HP LaserJet Pro 400 M475dw, HP LaserJet Pro 300 M351A | — | — | HP Color LaserJet Pro M477fdw, HP Color LaserJet Pro M477fnw, HP Color LaserJet Pro M452dn, HP Color LaserJet Pro M452nw, HP Color LaserJet Pro M477fdn | — |
How we create the list
The ranking is updated monthly and is based on data we collect from our own platform. Products that rank highly are popular among our users while also maintaining high quality according to editorial expert assessments. Specifically, we weigh how many users follow the product via price alerts or lists, how it is rated by experts and users, as well as how much traffic it generates to stores and how well it is represented in retail. The texts on this page are AI-generated and created to give you a quick and clear overview. No products are paid placements – the ranking is driven solely by data.
