HP-compatible ink cartridges, 68XL
Product description
Where it shines
The XL-rated black and tri-color cartridges are the main draw: each is listed for up to 650 pages at 5% coverage. That can make this two-cartridge pack a practical way to restock both black text printing and color output without buying them separately.
The pack includes one black cartridge, one tri-color cartridge, and a user guide. For example, you could print a few pages of school forms in black, then switch to a color chart or family photo without having to source a second cartridge. The page-yield figures are estimates based on 5% coverage, so pages with heavier ink coverage may use ink faster.
Highlights
This is a non-OEM replacement pack listed for certain HP Envy 6100e and 6500e series printers, including the 6155e, 6555e, 6165e, 6152e, 6558e, 6120e, 6130e, 6132e, 6520e, and 6530e. It also lists compatibility with DeskJet models 2923, 2925, 2942, 2952, 2955, 4322, 4327, 4352, 4355, and 4358, among others named in the product details. Match your exact printer model against the compatibility list before ordering, sharing the HP name alone does not establish compatibility.
It’s a great fit if you want black and color replacements in one pack and your printer is one of the listed models. If you prioritize manufacturer-branded supplies, this is a different buying approach: the cartridges are explicitly identified as non-OEM. I’d also treat the stated yield as a comparison point, not a promise for every kind of print job. Without having tried it, I can’t verify how consistently a specific printer will recognize these cartridges.
Cleaning & care
The product instructions say not to touch the chip or ink nozzles, since contact or a clogged printhead can interfere with printing. If a cartridge is not recognized or does not function properly, the listed troubleshooting steps include cleaning the cartridge and printer contacts with the accompanying eraser and checking printer settings for proper recognition. Those steps may help with contact or setup issues, but they do not establish that every recognition problem will be resolved.
Buying verdict
The useful detail here is the combination of two cartridge colors and the same listed maximum yield for each: up to 650 pages at 5% coverage. That makes the pack worth considering for routine mixed printing if your exact printer appears in the compatibility list and you are comfortable choosing a non-OEM replacement. It’s not for you if you need an OEM cartridge, or if your printer model is not explicitly covered. For a printer that is listed, the pack offers a straightforward way to replace black and tri-color ink together, for a model that is missing from the list, don’t rely on the 68 or 68XL label alone.