I have always had an HP printer and have always used HP 'Cartridges. I would never use any other. They seem to last a very long time and have excellent true colors.
Let's face it-we print more words than pictures on average so it truly pays to get the XL in the black cartridge. As the color ink cartridges run out you can replace them and still be using the XL black cartridge. It's always good to have an extra cartridge of each ink color so as to not run out at all then when you go to Staples to replenish your ink you recycle your old cartridges and get rewards credit--it's a win-win situation.
This ink drys very quickly. Most efficient just as toner. Cost less comes in XL size as well regular to maximize savings. Color ink makes photos look naturally clear. Ink levels can be seen on any device's printer computer IPad and any smartphone.
I always purchase the combo pack for my HP air printer. It saves me gas money on fewer trips to pick up individual cartridges and the combo pack is less expensive than buying the cartridges separately.