Ipolex Network Transceivers under $50

3 Ipolex network transceivers under $50. Prices run $10 to $23.

IpolexSpec score 8.3

SFP, 1 Speed, Single-mode fiber, 2 In the box

+Pack of two modules for a matched pair

+Single-mode fiber supports up to 20 km reach

+Bidirectional 1550/1310 nm design uses one fiber strand

−Requires single-mode fiber rather than multimode

$23.99

as of 11/04/2026 06:07 PST - Details

IpolexSpec score 7.0

SFP, 1 Speed, DAC cable

+Short 0.5 m length for connecting nearby devices

+Passive copper cable needs no separate optics

+Compatible with Cisco and Ubiquiti devices

−Only 0.5 m reach limits placement to nearby equipment

$9.99

as of 11/04/2026 06:07 PST - Details

IpolexSpec score 7.0

SFP, 1 Speed, RJ45 copper, RJ45

+Converts an SFP slot to RJ45 copper Ethernet

+Supports 1 Gbps speed over copper

+Copper reach of 6.1 meters

−Short 6.1 meter copper reach

$9.99

as of 11/04/2026 06:06 PST - Details

Compare specs

Form factor	Speed	Medium	Spec score	Price
SFP	1	Single-mode fiber	8.3	$23.99 as of 11/04/2026 06:07 PST - Details
SFP	1	DAC cable	7.0	$9.99 as of 11/04/2026 06:07 PST - Details
SFP	1	RJ45 copper	7.0	$9.99 as of 11/04/2026 06:06 PST - Details

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