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Network Transceivers under $150

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267 network transceivers under $150 from HPC Optics, 10Gtek, Elfcam and more. Most cost $61 to $135, and half cost less than $95.

Top brands: HPC Optics (26)10Gtek (4)

HPC OpticsSpec score 8.3

QSFP28, 100 Speed, Multimode fiber, 850 nm

+100G speed in a QSFP28 form factor
+Works with multimode fiber
+850 nm wavelength for multimode links
−100 m reach limits longer runs
$79.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:09 PST - Details
HPC OpticsSpec score 8.3

QSFP28, 100 Speed, Multimode fiber, 850 nm

+100G speed in a QSFP28 form factor
+Works with multimode fiber
+850 nm wavelength for multimode links
−100 m reach limits longer runs
$79.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - Details
HPC OpticsSpec score 8.3

QSFP28, 100 Speed, DAC cable

+100G speed for high-bandwidth stacking links
+Passive copper design with no optics needed
+3 m reach suits short rack-to-rack runs
−Limited to 3 m reach, short distances only
$104.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - Details
HPC OpticsSpec score 8.3

QSFP28, 100 Speed, Multimode fiber, 850 nm

+100 Gb/s speed for high-bandwidth links
+850 nm SR4 optics for short-reach multimode fiber
+QSFP28 form factor fits 100G switch ports
−Reach limited to 100 m on multimode fiber
$79.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - Details
HPC OpticsSpec score 8.3

QSFP28, 100 Speed, DAC cable

+100G QSFP28 end breaks out to four 25G ports
+Passive copper design with no optics needed
+1 m length suits close-proximity connections
−Limited to 1 m reach, very short distances only
$115.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - Details
HPC OpticsSpec score 8.3

QSFP28, 100 Speed, DAC cable

+100G speed for high-bandwidth links
+Passive copper design with no optics needed
+QSFP28 form factor fits 100G switch ports
−Limited to 0.5 m reach, very short distances only
$82.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - Details
HPC OpticsSpec score 8.3

QSFP28, 100 Speed, Multimode fiber, 850 nm

+100 Gb/s speed for high-bandwidth links
+850 nm SR4 optics for short-reach multimode fiber
+QSFP28 form factor fits 100G switch ports
−Reach limited to 100 m on multimode fiber
$79.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - Details
HPC OpticsSpec score 8.3

QSFP28, 100 Speed, Multimode fiber, 850 nm

+100 Gb/s speed for high-bandwidth links
+850 nm SR4 optics for short-reach multimode fiber
+QSFP28 form factor fits 100G switch ports
−Reach limited to 100 m on multimode fiber
$79.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - Details
HPC OpticsSpec score 8.3

QSFP28, 100 Speed, Multimode fiber, 850 nm

+100 Gbps speed on a QSFP28 form factor
+Multimode fiber with MPO/MTP connector
+Compatible with Ubiquiti equipment
−Requires multimode fiber cabling
$79.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - Details
MacroreerSpec score 8.3

QSFP28, 100 Speed, AOC cable

+100 Gbps speed for high-bandwidth links
+1 m length for short rack-to-rack connections
+Compatible with Cisco equipment
−Only 1 m reach, limited to very short links
$85.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - Details
GiqitckSpec score 7.8

SFP+, 10 Speed, Single-mode fiber, 2 In the box

+Pair of modules for a 60 km single-mode link
+Simplex LC connector on each module
+Supports 10 Gbps speed
−Requires two modules on opposite fiber strands
−Uses single-mode fiber only
$65.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:09 PST - Details
HPC OpticsSpec score 7.5

QSFP+, 40 Speed, DAC cable

+Breakout design splits one 40G port into four 10G links
+Direct-attach copper cable needs no separate optics
+1 m length suits connections within one rack
−Only 1 m reach limits placement between devices
−Passive copper cable is restricted to short distances
$98.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - Details
MxrnmrorqSpec score 7.5

QSFP+, 40 Speed

+Supports 40G speed for high-bandwidth fiber links
+Rated for up to 2 km reach
+Uses an MPO interface for fiber connection
−Requires compatible QSFP+ port on the host device
$125.50
as of 11/04/2026 06:07 PST - Details
MxrnmrorqSpec score 7.4

SFP, 2.5 Speed, Single-mode fiber, LC

+30 km reach over single-mode fiber
+2.5 Gbps speed for faster data transfer
+LC connector for standard fiber patch cords
−Single-fiber design requires a matched module at the far end
$125.50
as of 11/04/2026 06:07 PST - Details
GenericSpec score 7.3

SFP+, 10 Speed, Single-mode fiber

+10 Gb/s speed in SFP+ form factor
+20 km single-mode reach for longer links
+Single-mode fiber design for long-distance links
−Single-mode fiber only, no multimode support
$128.25
as of 11/04/2026 03:09 PST - Details
MxrnmrorqSpec score 7.2

SFP, 1 Speed, Single-mode fiber, 1310 nm

+Single-fiber design with TX1310 and RX1490 wavelengths
+SC connector for standard fiber patch cords
+SFP form factor fits SFP ports on compatible equipment
−Requires a matched transceiver at the far end of the link
$71.71
as of 11/04/2026 06:07 PST - Details
GESDSpec score 7.2

SFP, 1 Speed, Single-mode fiber, 10 In the box

+Pack of 10 modules for multiple ports
+Single-mode LC connector with 20 km reach
+1310 nm wavelength with DDM support
−Limited to 1 Gbps speed
$104.41
as of 11/04/2026 06:07 PST - Details
IsleleapSpec score 7.2

SFP+, 10 Speed, Single-mode fiber, 10 In the box

+Pack of 10 modules for multiple ports
+10 Gbps SFP+ speed
+1310 nm single-mode LC connector with DDM
−Single-mode fiber only, no multimode option
$74.98
as of 11/04/2026 03:09 PST - Details
BfqtxlavkSpec score 7.2

10 Speed, Single-mode fiber

+10 Gbps speed for high-throughput links
+10000 m stated reach on single-mode fiber
+Suited to longer campus or metro distances
−Single-mode fiber required for this module
$128.90
as of 11/04/2026 10:10 PST - Details
TRENDnetSpec score 7.2

SFP+, 10 Speed, RJ45 copper, 2 In the box

+10 Gbps speed for fast network links
+Two modules included in the pack
+Single-mode fiber reaches up to 10 km
−RJ45 copper medium limits reach compared to fiber
$94.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - Details
xchSRYdgSpec score 7.2

SFP+, 10 Speed, Single-mode fiber

+Supports both 1G and 10G operation
+SFP+ form factor fits common switch ports
+Uses single-mode fiber for long-distance links
−Limited to 10 km reach
$139.97
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - Details
Fiber MallSpec score 7.1

SFP+, 10 Speed, RJ45 copper, RJ45

+Copper RJ45 port for standard Ethernet cabling
+Works with Cisco and Meraki equipment
+10 Gbps speed
−Short 30 m reach limits placement
$53.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:09 PST - Details
10GtekSpec score 7.1

SFP, 1 Speed, Single-mode fiber, 10 In the box

+Ten-pack gives ten modules in one purchase
+1310 nm wavelength suits long-distance links
+Compatible with Cisco and Ubiquiti SFP ports
−Limited to 1G speed
$96.00
as of 11/04/2026 10:05 PST - Details
FttpvipsSpec score 7.1

SFP+, 10 Speed, Multimode fiber, 10 In the box

+Pack of 10 modules for multiple ports
+10 Gbps SFP+ speed
+400m reach over multimode fiber
−Multimode reach is shorter than single-mode options
$137.11
as of 11/04/2026 06:07 PST - Details
QiniyekSpec score 7.1

SFP+, 10 Speed, RJ45 copper, 4 In the box

+Four modules included in one pack
+Runs over RJ45 copper cable without fiber
+Supports 10 Gbps speeds in SFP+ form factor
−Copper reach limited to 30 m
$89.99
as of 11/04/2026 06:08 PST - Details
GenericSpec score 7.1

SFP+, 10 Speed, Multimode fiber, 850 nm

+10 Gbps speed for high-throughput links
+LC connector for standard fiber connections
+850 nm wavelength for multimode fiber
−Shorter 300 m reach limited to multimode fiber
$92.00
as of 11/04/2026 06:07 PST - Details
GESDSpec score 7.1

SFP+, 10 Speed, RJ45 copper, 4 In the box

+Four-unit pack for multiple ports
+10 Gbps speed over copper
+Works with CAT.6a and CAT.7 cabling
−Copper reach limited to 30 m
$127.41
as of 11/04/2026 03:09 PST - Details
QsfptekSpec score 7.1

SFP+, 10 Speed, RJ45 copper, 4 In the box

+Four-unit pack for multiple ports
+10 Gbps speed over copper
+Compatible with Cisco, TP-Link, MikroTik and Ubiquiti
−Copper reach limited to 30 m
$99.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:09 PST - Details

Compare specs

network transceiverForm factorSpeedMediumSpec scorePrice
QSFP28100Multimode fiber8.3$79.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:09 PST - Details
QSFP28100Multimode fiber8.3$79.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - Details
QSFP28100DAC cable8.3$104.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - Details
QSFP28100Multimode fiber8.3$79.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - Details
QSFP28100DAC cable8.3$115.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - Details
QSFP28100DAC cable8.3$82.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - Details
QSFP28100Multimode fiber8.3$79.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - Details
QSFP28100Multimode fiber8.3$79.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - Details
QSFP28100Multimode fiber8.3$79.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - Details
QSFP28100AOC cable8.3$85.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - Details

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