HP 65 Ink and HP 65XL Ink Cartridges
The HP 65 ink and HP 65XL high-yield ink cartridges fit compact home printers in the DeskJet, ENVY and AMP series. They are available in standard-capacity and high-yield XL options, along with cost-effective compatible replacements. Our 4.8 Google Star rating shows that our customers consistently receive high-quality cartridges backed by reliable performance.
Printers Compatible with HP 65 Ink and HP 65XL Ink Cartridges
Match Your Printing Habits to the Right HP 65 or HP 65XL Ink Cartridge Pack
If all your colours are running low, the 2-Pack 65 Genuine (from $68.56) covers every colour in one order.
Want longer between reorders? The 2-Pack 65XL Genuine (from $156.07) gives the same full-colour coverage with a higher page yield per cartridge and also qualifies for free delivery.
If only one colour has run dry, there's no need to replace the rest - a single Genuine 65 cartridge (from $33.45) is the lowest-cost way to keep printing.
Watching the budget? Compatible cartridges match the fit and yield of genuine ink at a lower price, from $27.17 for a single 65XL cartridge or 3-pack 65XL for $79.14.
For a high-volume office, buying in bulk cuts the cost per unit further - the 4-Pack 65XL Compatible (from $83.02) works out cheapest per cartridge, while the 4-Pack 65 Genuine (from $135.72) is the equivalent option if you'd rather stick with official ink. The larger pack qualifies for free delivery.
Expected Page Output and Replacement Cycles
Page yields for HP 65 series cartridges are declared under ISO/IEC 24711 testing standards for inkjet systems. Standard HP 65 black yields roughly 120 pages and tri-colour yields 100 pages, whereas 65XL options deliver up to 300 pages each, effectively tripling printing capacity before replacement is needed.
| Cartridge Number | Type | Colour | Page Yield | Cost Per Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65 | Standard | Black | 120 | $0.28 |
| 65 | Standard | Colour | 100 | $0.37 |
| 65XL | High Yield | Black | 300 | $0.24 |
| 65XL | High Yield | Colour | 300 | $0.29 |
Cost Per Page = Total Cartridge Price ÷ Page Yield (at 5% coverage). Prices based on Genuine cartridges.
Choosing Between Genuine and Compatible Cartridges
Genuine HP 65 cartridges deliver original factory-formula inks, while third-party compatible replacements offer a significantly lower cost-per-page without compromising printing functionality. Under Australian Consumer Law, using compatible cartridges does not void your printer warranty. Review our genuine vs compatible cartridge guide to determine which product best suits your home printing setup.
How Most Users Manage Replacements
Because the HP 65 integrated printhead design houses the ink nozzles inside the cartridge itself, replacing a cartridge installs a completely fresh firing unit every time. If you print primarily black text documents, purchasing high-yield 65XL black units reduces the cost-per-page from 28 cents down to under 10 cents with compatible options. Standard 65 tri-colour cartridges suit rare, light colour jobs, but 65XL high-yield options prevent frequent replacement cycles caused by automated maintenance wipes. Compatible cartridges come with a money-back guarantee. View our full returns policy for complete details. Order your HP ink cartridges directly from our distribution centres in Perth, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, and Adelaide. Free delivery applies on all orders over $99 (conditions apply).
Pro Tip
Tri-colour cartridges combine Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow into a single unit. If just one colour runs dry during photo or graphic printing, the entire cartridge must be replaced even if ink remains in the other two reservoirs—printing in draft black-and-white mode preserves tri-colour levels longer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use an HP 65XL cartridge if my printer currently has a standard HP 65 installed?
Yes. HP 65 and 65XL cartridges share identical external dimensions and fit into the exact same physical slot inside your printer. The XL variant simply contains a larger ink reservoir inside the casing.
Why does my HP 65 tri-colour cartridge run out faster than the black cartridge?
Every time the printer runs automated head cleans or prints mixed graphics, all three colour chambers release ink. Because standard tri-colour cartridges contain only 100 pages worth of ink shared across three compartments, heavy use of one primary colour exhausts the entire unit quickly.
What happens if one colour in the HP 65 tri-colour cartridge runs out?
The printer will prompt you to replace the cartridge because it cannot mix accurate colours without all three channels present. You can bypass this temporarily by adjusting your driver settings to "Print in Greyscale" or "Black Ink Only" to keep printing until a replacement is installed.
