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Network Transceivers under $100

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9 network transceivers under $100 from 10Gtek, HPC Optics, Ebyte and more. Most cost $14 to $64, and half cost less than $20.

Top brands: 10Gtek (7)

TP-LinkSpec score 7.5

SFP28, 25 Speed, Single-mode fiber, LC

+Hot-pluggable SFP28 module with LC single-mode connector
+Rated for up to 10 km reach over single-mode fiber
+25 Gbps speed for demanding high-bandwidth links
−Requires single-mode fiber cabling, not compatible with copper runs
$64.99
as of 11/04/2026 06:08 PST - Details
10GtekSpec score 7.3

SFP28, 25 Speed, Multimode fiber, 850 nm

+Supports 25 Gbps over multimode fiber
+Duplex LC connector for fiber links
+Listed for Ubiquiti equipment
−Multimode reach is limited to 100 meters
$19.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:05 PST - Details
10GtekSpec score 7.3

SFP28, 25 Speed, DAC cable

+Supports 25 Gbps over direct attach copper
+Passive design needs no separate optics
+Listed for Juniper equipment
−Reach is limited to 0.5 meters
$13.99
as of 11/04/2026 06:08 PST - Details
10GtekSpec score 7.3

SFP28, 25 Speed, Multimode fiber

+SFP28 form factor for 25G links
+Multimode fiber medium for short-reach optical runs
+Supports 25 Gbps data rate
−Requires compatible multimode fiber cabling
$19.99
as of 11/04/2026 06:06 PST - Details
Fiber MallSpec score 7.5

SFP28, 25 Speed, Single-mode fiber, 1310 nm

+25 Gbps speed for SFP28 ports
+10 km reach over single-mode fiber
+1310 nm wavelength with LC connector
$69.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:09 PST - Details
10GtekSpec score 7.3

SFP28, 25 Speed, DAC cable

+25G speed over passive copper cable
+Short 2 m reach for nearby equipment
+Passive direct attach design
−Limited to 2 m reach
$13.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:09 PST - Details
10GtekSpec score 7.5

SFP28, 25 Speed, Single-mode fiber, 1310 nm

+Supports 25 Gbps over single-mode fiber
+Reaches up to 10 kilometers
+Duplex LC connector for fiber links
$22.99
as of 11/04/2026 06:06 PST - Details
10GtekSpec score 7.3

SFP28, 25 Speed, DAC cable

+25 speed: only 44 of 288 here have a higher speed
−2 reach or length: 216 of the 274 here have a higher reach or length
$17.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:08 PST - Details
10GtekSpec score 7.3

SFP28, 25 Speed, DAC cable

+25 speed: only 44 of 288 here have a higher speed
−0.5 reach or length: 250 of the 274 here have a higher reach or length
$13.99
as of 11/04/2026 06:06 PST - Details

Compare specs

network transceiverForm factorSpeedMediumSpec scorePrice
SFP2825Single-mode fiber7.5$64.99
as of 11/04/2026 06:08 PST - Details
SFP2825Multimode fiber7.3$19.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:05 PST - Details
SFP2825DAC cable7.3$13.99
as of 11/04/2026 06:08 PST - Details
SFP2825Multimode fiber7.3$19.99
as of 11/04/2026 06:06 PST - Details
SFP2825Single-mode fiber7.5$69.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:09 PST - Details
SFP2825DAC cable7.3$13.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:09 PST - Details
SFP2825Single-mode fiber7.5$22.99
as of 11/04/2026 06:06 PST - Details
SFP2825DAC cable7.3$17.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:08 PST - Details
SFP2825DAC cable7.3$13.99
as of 11/04/2026 06:06 PST - Details

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