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Network Transceivers under $200

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42 network transceivers under $200 from HPC Optics, 10Gtek, 6COM and more. Most cost $108 to $199, and half cost less than $140.

Top brands: HPC Optics (5)

StarTech.comSpec score 8.0

SFP+, 10 Speed, Single-mode fiber, 1550 nm

+Long 80 km reach over single-mode fiber
+1550 nm wavelength for long-distance links
+10 Gbps speed for 10GbE connections
$147.99-5%Was: $155.11
as of 11/04/2026 10:10 PST - Details
6COMSpec score 7.3

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

+20000 reach or length: only 9 of 80 here have a higher reach or length
$100.69-5%Was: $105.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:09 PST - Details
GenericSpec score 7.3

SFP+, 10 Speed, Single-mode fiber, SC

+Single-mode fiber with 20 km listed reach
+10 Gbps XGS-PON speed in a SFP+ form factor
+SC APC connector for fiber access networks
−Works only in SFP+ ports that support its optics
$120.00
as of 11/04/2026 10:10 PST - Details
Fiber MallSpec score 7.6

QSFP+, 40 Speed, Single-mode fiber, 1310 nm

+40 Gbps speed for high-bandwidth fiber links
+Single-mode fiber with 10 km reach
+LC connector for standard duplex fiber cabling
−Limited to 10 km, shorter than the 40 km module
$189.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:10 PST - Details
6COMSpec score 8.4

QSFP28, 100 Speed, Single-mode fiber, LC

+100 Gbps speed in a QSFP28 form factor
+Single-mode LC connector with 10 km reach
+Compatible with Cisco QSFP-100G-LR4-S
−Single-mode fiber only
$194.10
as of 11/04/2026 03:09 PST - Details
6COMSpec score 8.4

QSFP28, 100 Speed, Single-mode fiber, 1310 nm

+100 Gb/s speed for high-bandwidth fiber links
+10 km single-mode reach for long-distance links
+1310 nm wavelength for single-mode fiber
−Requires single-mode fiber, not multimode
−Only 10 km maximum reach
$189.99
as of 11/04/2026 06:08 PST - Details
HPC OpticsSpec score 8.4

QSFP28, 100 Speed, Single-mode fiber

+100 Gbps speed for high-bandwidth network links
+Single-mode fiber for runs up to 10 km
+QSFP28 form factor for 100G ports
−Requires single-mode fiber cabling
$199.00
as of 11/04/2026 03:09 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
HPC OpticsSpec score 8.4

QSFP28, 100 Speed, Single-mode fiber, LC

+100 Gbps speed for high-bandwidth network links
+Single-mode fiber for runs up to 10 km
+LC connector for standard duplex fiber patching
−Requires single-mode fiber cabling
$199.00
as of 11/04/2026 03:09 PST - Details
HPC OpticsSpec score 8.4

QSFP28, 100 Speed, Single-mode fiber, 1310 nm

+100G speed for high-bandwidth links
+10 km reach for longer runs
+Single-mode fiber with LC duplex connector
−Requires single-mode fiber cabling
$199.00
as of 11/04/2026 03:09 PST - Details
HPC OpticsSpec score 8.4

QSFP28, 100 Speed, Single-mode fiber, 1310 nm

+100G speed for high-bandwidth links
+10 km reach for longer runs
+Single-mode fiber with LC duplex connector
−Requires single-mode fiber cabling
$199.00
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - Details
HPC OpticsSpec score 8.4

QSFP28, 100 Speed, Single-mode fiber, 1310 nm

+100 Gb/s speed for high-bandwidth links
+10 km reach over single-mode fiber
+1310 nm LR4 wavelength for long-distance links
−Requires single-mode fiber rather than multimode
$199.00
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 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
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
BfqtxlavkSpec score 7.2

10 Speed, Single-mode fiber

+Single-mode fiber medium for long-distance links
+Rated for 10 km reach
+Supports 10 Gbps data rate
−Requires single-mode fiber cabling
$197.52
as of 11/04/2026 10:09 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
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
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
xchSRYdg

Single-mode fiber

+Rated for an 80 km single-mode reach
+Supports DWDM channel 57 operation
+XFP form factor for 11.1G network links
−Long reach is unnecessary for short campus or office links
$113.16
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - Details
MxrnmrorqSpec score 8.3

SFP, 1 Speed, Single-mode fiber

+120 km reach for long-distance single-mode links
+DWDM wavelength suits multi-channel fiber networks
+SFP form factor fits standard SFP ports
$125.50
as of 11/04/2026 06:07 PST - Details
xchSRYdgSpec score 7.9

SFP, 1 Speed

+Operates at 1 Gbps speed for gigabit-class links
+Uses SFP form factor for compatible port installation
+Rated for 80 kilometer reach over optical fiber
$175.70
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - Details
MxrnmrorqSpec score 7.5

2.5 Speed, Single-mode fiber, 1310 nm

+Long 40 km reach for single-mode fiber links
+2.5 Gbps speed suits multi-gigabit networks
+1310 nm wavelength for single-mode fiber
$107.57
as of 11/04/2026 06:07 PST - Details
UxbptzflkSpec score 7.4

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

+Single-mode fiber for links up to 40 km
+Standard SFP form factor for 1.25 Gbps connections
+Pack of 5 pairs for multiple links
$150.48
as of 11/04/2026 06:07 PST - Details
xchSRYdgSpec score 7.4

1 Speed, Single-mode fiber, 1310 nm

+Single-mode fiber supports long distances
+1310 nm wavelength for single-mode links
+1 Gbps speed for gigabit links
$175.70
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - Details
BfqtxlavkSpec score 7.2

10 Speed, Single-mode fiber

+Single-mode fiber for long-distance links
+10 km reach for runs up to 10000 meters
+10 Gbps speed for high-bandwidth connections
$147.74
as of 11/04/2026 10:10 PST - Details
BfqtxlavkSpec score 7.2

10 Speed, Single-mode fiber

+10 Gbps speed for fast network links
+Single-mode fiber supports 10 km reach
+Suited for long-distance campus or metro links
$140.20
as of 11/04/2026 10:09 PST - Details
xchSRYdgSpec score 7.2

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

+Single-mode fiber supports long-distance links up to 15 km
+Operates at 1310 nm for single-mode fiber links
+SFP form factor fits standard SFP ports
$139.97
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - Details

Compare specs

network transceiverForm factorSpeedMediumSpec scorePrice
SFP+10Single-mode fiber8.0$147.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:10 PST - Details
SFP+10Single-mode fiber7.3$100.69
as of 11/04/2026 03:09 PST - Details
SFP+10Single-mode fiber7.3$120.00
as of 11/04/2026 10:10 PST - Details
QSFP+40Single-mode fiber7.6$189.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:10 PST - Details
QSFP28100Single-mode fiber8.4$194.10
as of 11/04/2026 03:09 PST - Details
QSFP28100Single-mode fiber8.4$189.99
as of 11/04/2026 06:08 PST - Details
QSFP28100Single-mode fiber8.4$199.00
as of 11/04/2026 03:09 PST - Details
SFP2.5Single-mode fiber7.4$125.50
as of 11/04/2026 06:07 PST - Details
QSFP28100Single-mode fiber8.4$199.00
as of 11/04/2026 03:09 PST - Details
QSFP28100Single-mode fiber8.4$199.00
as of 11/04/2026 03:09 PST - Details

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