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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)

MxrnmrorqSpec score 7.1

2.5 Speed, Single-mode fiber, 1310 nm

+10 km single-mode reach for longer links
+1310 nm wavelength for single-mode fiber
+2.5 Gb/s speed for 2.5G links
−Only 2.5 Gb/s, slower than 10G modules
$80.68
as of 11/04/2026 06:07 PST - Details
BfqtxlavkSpec score 7.1

1 Speed, Single-mode fiber, 1310 nm

+Single-mode fiber supports 10 km reach
+1310 nm wavelength for long-distance links
+Single-mode design for long-distance runs
−Lower 1.25 Gb speed than 10 Gb modules
$97.15
as of 11/04/2026 10:10 PST - Details
BfqtxlavkSpec score 7.1

10 Speed, 850 nm

+Operates at 850 nm wavelength for multimode links
+Reaches up to 300 m over fiber
+Supports 10 Gb per second data speed
−Limited to 300 m reach for longer runs
$54.09
as of 11/04/2026 10:10 PST - Details
xchSRYdgSpec score 7.1

10 Speed, Multimode fiber, 850 nm

+850 nm wavelength for multimode fiber links
+300 m reach for building-scale runs
+10 Gbps speed for 10G links
−Multimode only, not suitable for long single-mode runs
$122.10
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - Details
HPC OpticsSpec score 7.1

SFP+, 10 Speed, DAC cable

+10G speed in a compact SFP+ form factor
+Direct-attach copper cable needs no separate optics
+3 m length covers connections across adjacent racks
−Passive copper cable is restricted to short distances
−Only 3 m reach limits longer runs
$54.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - Details
HPC OpticsSpec score 7.1

SFP+, 10 Speed, DAC cable

+SFP+ form factor for 10G connections
+Passive DAC cable needs no separate optics
+5 m reach covers a wider range of placements
−Copper DAC cannot run over long distances
$57.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:09 PST - Details
HPC OpticsSpec score 7.1

SFP+, 10 Speed, DAC cable

+10G speed for standard SFP+ connections
+Passive copper design with no optics needed
+5 m reach covers longer in-rack runs
−Limited to 5 m reach, short distances only
$57.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - Details
MxrnmrorqSpec score 7.1

1 Speed, Single-mode fiber, LC

+Single-mode fiber medium for long-distance links
+Supports 1.25 Gbps speed
+LC connector for fiber patching
−CSFP form factor differs from standard SFP ports
$125.50
as of 11/04/2026 06:07 PST - Details
xchSRYdgSpec score 7.1

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

+Long 10 km reach over single-mode fiber
+Standard SFP form factor
+1310 nm wavelength for single-mode links
−1 Gbps speed is slower than 10G modules
$113.16
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - Details
xchSRYdgSpec score 7.1

SFP+, 10 Speed, Multimode fiber, 850 nm

+850 nm wavelength for multimode fiber links
+10 Gbps speed for standard 10G connections
+SFP+ form factor fits SFP+ ports
−Reach limited to 150 m on multimode fiber
$89.34
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - Details
xchSRYdgSpec score 7.1

10 Speed, Multimode fiber, 850 nm

+850 nm wavelength for multimode fiber links
+10 Gbps speed for standard 10G connections
+150 m reach for in-building multimode runs
−Reach limited to 150 m on multimode fiber
$89.34
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - Details
xchSRYdgSpec score 7.1

SFP+, 10 Speed, Multimode fiber, 850 nm

+850 nm wavelength for multimode fiber links
+10 Gbps speed for standard 10G connections
+SFP+ form factor fits SFP+ ports
−Reach limited to 150 m on multimode fiber
$80.41
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - Details
xchSRYdgSpec score 7.1

SFP+, 10 Speed, Multimode fiber

+SFP+ form factor for compatible switch ports
+Multimode fiber with 300 meter reach
+Supports 10 Gbps data speed
−Limited to 300 meters, unlike single-mode options
$119.12
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - Details
xchSRYdgSpec score 7.1

SFP+, 10 Speed, Multimode fiber

+SFP+ form factor for compatible switch ports
+Multimode fiber with 300 meter reach
+Supports 10 Gbps data speed
−Limited to 300 meters, unlike single-mode options
$119.12
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - Details
xchSRYdgSpec score 7.1

SFP+, 10 Speed, Multimode fiber

+SFP+ form factor for compatible switch ports
+Multimode fiber with 300 meter reach
+Supports 10 Gbps data speed
−Limited to 300 meters, unlike single-mode options
$119.12
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - Details
xchSRYdgSpec score 7.1

SFP+, 10 Speed, Multimode fiber

+SFP+ form factor for compatible switch ports
+Multimode fiber with 300 meter reach
+Supports 10 Gbps data speed
−Limited to 300 meters, unlike single-mode options
$122.10
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - Details
xchSRYdgSpec score 7.1

SFP+, 10 Speed, Multimode fiber

+SFP+ form factor for compatible switch ports
+Multimode fiber with 300 meter reach
+Supports 10 Gbps data speed
−Limited to 300 meters, unlike single-mode options
$122.10
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - Details
xchSRYdgSpec score 7.1

SFP+, 10 Speed

+Operates at 10 Gbps speed for fast data transfer
+Uses SFP+ form factor for compatible port installation
+Rated for 100 meter reach over optical fiber
−Shorter 100 meter reach than long-distance modules
$134.01
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - Details
xchSRYdgSpec score 7.1

SFP+, 10 Speed

+Operates at 10 Gbps speed for fast data transfer
+Uses SFP+ form factor for compatible port installation
+Rated for 300 meter reach over optical fiber
−Shorter 300 meter reach than long-distance modules
$148.90
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - Details
xchSRYdgSpec score 7.1

SFP+, 10 Speed, Multimode fiber, 850 nm

+10G speed in a compact SFP+ form factor
+Multimode fiber medium suits shorter in-building runs
+850 nm wavelength specified for the module
−Reach limited to 300 m, shorter than single-mode options
$122.10
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - Details
FttpvipsSpec score 7.0

SFP, 1 Speed, RJ45 copper, 2 In the box

+Two SFP modules in one pack
+850 nm wavelength for multimode fiber
+550 m reach over multimode fiber
−Copper RJ45 medium limits the module to copper connections
$59.71
as of 11/04/2026 06:08 PST - Details
MxrnmrorqSpec score 7.0

SFP, 1 Speed, Multimode fiber, 850 nm

+Operates at 1G speed over SFP form factor
+Reaches up to 550 m over multimode fiber
+Uses 850 nm wavelength
−Shorter 550 m multimode reach than single-mode options
$80.68
as of 11/04/2026 06:07 PST - Details
MxrnmrorqSpec score 7.0

SFP, 1 Speed, RJ45 copper, RJ45

+RJ45 copper interface connects to standard Ethernet cabling
+Supports 1.25 Gbps speed
+SFP form factor fits SFP ports
−Copper reach limited to 100 m
$107.57
as of 11/04/2026 06:07 PST - Details
TimaxkSpec score 7.0

SFP, 1 Speed, Multimode fiber, 10 In the box

+Pack of 10 modules for multiple switch ports
+LC connector for standard fiber patch cords
+Lists compatibility with Cisco, Ubiquiti and MikroTik
−Multimode reach is shorter than single-mode links
$73.99
as of 11/04/2026 06:07 PST - Details
Bfqtxlavk

SFP+, 10 Speed, Multimode fiber

+SFP+ form factor for 10G links
+Multimode fiber medium for short-reach optical runs
+Supports 10 Gbps data rate
−Requires compatible multimode fiber cabling
$54.09
as of 11/04/2026 10:10 PST - Details
Bfqtxlavk

SFP+, 10 Speed, Multimode fiber

+10 Gb/s speed for SFP+ ports
+SFP+ form factor for standard 10G ports
+Multimode fiber for short-reach links
−Limited to multimode fiber distances
$53.01
as of 11/04/2026 10:10 PST - Details
Bfqtxlavk

SFP+, 10 Speed, Multimode fiber

+SFP+ form factor for 10 Gbps network connections
+Multimode fiber medium for short-distance links
+Supports 10 Gbps data speed
−Multimode fiber limits reach compared with single-mode
$75.89
as of 11/04/2026 10:10 PST - Details

Compare specs

network transceiverForm factorSpeedMediumSpec scorePrice
2.5Single-mode fiber7.1$80.68
as of 11/04/2026 06:07 PST - Details
1Single-mode fiber7.1$97.15
as of 11/04/2026 10:10 PST - Details
107.1$54.09
as of 11/04/2026 10:10 PST - Details
10Multimode fiber7.1$122.10
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - Details
SFP+10DAC cable7.1$54.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - Details
SFP+10DAC cable7.1$57.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:09 PST - Details
SFP+10DAC cable7.1$57.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - Details
SFP+10DAC cable7.1$59.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - Details
1Single-mode fiber7.1$125.50
as of 11/04/2026 06:07 PST - Details
SFP1Single-mode fiber7.1$113.16
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - Details

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