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Network Transceivers under $150

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27 network transceivers under $150 from HPC Optics, 10Gtek, Elfcam and more. Most cost $60 to $107, and half cost less than $80.

Top brands: HPC Optics (11)

ElfcamSpec score 8.3

QSFP28, 100 Speed, Multimode fiber, 850 nm

+100 Gbps speed in QSFP28 form factor
+850 nm wavelength for multimode fiber
+MTP/MPO-12 connector for parallel optics
−Multimode reach limited to 100 m
$59.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:05 PST - Details
PklzNetSpec score 8.3

QSFP28, 100 Speed, Multimode fiber, 2 In the box

+Two modules in one pack
+100 Gbps speed for QSFP28 ports
+Multimode fiber medium with MPO connector
−Short 100 m reach over multimode fiber
$72.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:09 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

+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
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
Mxrnmrorq

RJ45 copper, RJ45

+Provides an RJ45 copper interface for Ethernet cabling
+Rated for a 155 meter reach
+Works as a copper-to-fiber style interface option
−Operates at 155 Mbps, below gigabit speeds
$80.68
as of 11/04/2026 06:07 PST - Details
Mxrnmrorq

SFP

+SFP form factor fits standard SFP cages
+Rated for 100 m reach over the stated medium
+Converts optical signal to electrical signal
−100 m maximum reach is short for long campus runs
$80.68
as of 11/04/2026 06:07 PST - Details
Spec score 8.3

QSFP28, 100 Speed, Multimode fiber, 850 nm

+Delivers 100 Gbps over multimode fiber
+QSFP28 form factor for high-density 100G ports
+Uses MTP/MPO connectors
−Reaches only 100 m over multimode fiber
$59.90
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
+850 nm wavelength for multimode fiber links
+100 m reach on multimode fiber
−Limited to 100 m, shorter than single-mode options
$79.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:09 PST - Details
HPC OpticsSpec score 8.3

QSFP28, 100 Speed, Multimode fiber, 850 nm

+100 Gbps speed in a QSFP28 form factor
+Multimode fiber suits short in-rack and in-room runs
+850 nm wavelength for multimode operation
−Limited to 100 m reach
$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 in a QSFP28 form factor
+Multimode fiber suits short in-rack and in-room runs
+850 nm wavelength for multimode operation
−Limited to 100 m reach
$79.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 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, 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, 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 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
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
SpeedyFiberTXSpec score 8.3

QSFP28, 100 Speed, Multimode fiber, 4 In the box

+Pack of 4 modules for multi-port deployments
+100 Gbps speed in a QSFP28 form factor
+100 m reach on multimode fiber
$119.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:10 PST - Details
HPC OpticsSpec score 8.3

QSFP28, 100 Speed, Multimode fiber, 850 nm

+100G QSFP28 speed for high-bandwidth links
+Uses multimode fiber at 850 nm wavelength
+100m reach for connections across a data center
$79.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:09 PST - Details
QiniyekSpec score 8.3

QSFP28, 100 Speed, Multimode fiber, 850 nm

+100 Gbps speed in QSFP28 form factor
+850 nm wavelength for multimode fiber links
+MTP/MPO connector for multi-fiber links
$50.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - Details
Mxrnmrorq

SFP

+Uses the SFP form factor for compatible switch and router ports
+Rated for a 125 meter reach
+Built for a wide 125M to 2.67G rate range
$143.42
as of 11/04/2026 06:07 PST - Details
Fiber MallSpec score 8.3

QSFP28, 100 Speed, Multimode fiber, 850 nm

+100 speed: the highest speed of the 206 here
−100 reach or length: 92 of the 146 here have a higher reach or length
$60.88
as of 11/04/2026 03:09 PST - Details
LemspumSpec score 8.3

QSFP28, 100 Speed, Multimode fiber, 1 In the box

+100 speed: the highest speed of the 206 here
−100 reach or length: 92 of the 146 here have a higher reach or length
$76.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:09 PST - Details
OpstranSpec score 8.3

QSFP28, 100 Speed, Multimode fiber, 850 nm

+100 speed: the highest speed of the 206 here
−100 reach or length: 92 of the 146 here have a higher reach or length
$59.90
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - Details

Compare specs

network transceiverForm factorSpeedMediumSpec scorePrice
QSFP28100Multimode fiber8.3$59.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:05 PST - Details
QSFP28100Multimode fiber8.3$72.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:09 PST - Details
SFP+10Multimode fiber7.1$89.34
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - Details
10Multimode fiber7.1$89.34
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - Details
SFP+107.1$134.01
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - Details
SFP1RJ45 copper7.0$107.57
as of 11/04/2026 06:07 PST - Details
RJ45 coppern/a$80.68
as of 11/04/2026 06:07 PST - Details
SFPn/a$80.68
as of 11/04/2026 06:07 PST - Details
QSFP28100Multimode fiber8.3$59.90
as of 11/04/2026 03:09 PST - Details
QSFP28100Multimode fiber8.3$79.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:09 PST - Details

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