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Network Transceivers under $200

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16 network transceivers under $200 from HPC Optics, 10Gtek, 6COM and more. Most cost $116 to $189, and half cost less than $148.

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
BfqtxlavkSpec score 7.5

QSFP+, 40 Speed, Multimode fiber

+40 Gbps speed for high-bandwidth data links
+QSFP+ form factor for dense port layouts
+Multimode fiber with 100 m reach
−Reach limited to 100 m on multimode fiber
$189.98
as of 11/04/2026 10:09 PST - Details
xchSRYdgSpec score 7.5

40 Speed, Multimode fiber, 850 nm

+40 Gbps speed for high-bandwidth links
+Works with multimode fiber
+850 nm wavelength suits short-reach multimode links
−Short 100 m reach limits distance
$166.77
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - Details
BfqtxlavkSpec score 7.3

SFP28, 25 Speed, Multimode fiber

+25 Gbps speed in a compact SFP28 form factor
+Multimode fiber with 100 m reach
+Suited for short runs between nearby switches
−Reach limited to 100 m on multimode fiber
$152.58
as of 11/04/2026 10:10 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
xchSRYdgSpec score 7.1

10 Speed, Multimode fiber, LC

+Dual LC connector fits standard duplex fiber patch cords
+Multimode fiber for short-reach links
+100 m reach for rack-to-rack runs
−Limited to 100 m reach on multimode fiber
$157.83
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - Details
GenericSpec score 7.1

SFP+, 10 Speed, RJ45 copper, RJ45

+Uses an RJ45 connector for copper network cabling
+Supports 10 Gbps data speed over copper
+Rated for up to 30 meters of reach
−Copper reach limited to 30 meters
$192.00
as of 11/04/2026 06:07 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
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
xchSRYdgSpec score 7.1

10 Speed, Multimode fiber, LC

+Dual LC connector for standard duplex fiber
+10 Gbps speed for standard 10G connections
+Multimode fiber for shorter in-building runs
−Reach limited to 100 m on multimode fiber
$157.83
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - Details
xchSRYdgSpec score 7.1

10 Speed, Multimode fiber, LC

+Dual LC connector for standard duplex fiber
+10 Gbps speed for standard 10G connections
+Multimode fiber for shorter in-building runs
−Reach limited to 100 m on multimode fiber
$157.83
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
xchSRYdg

SFP+, Multimode fiber, 850 nm

+850 nm wavelength for multimode fiber links
+SFP+ form factor fits SFP+ ports
+Multimode fiber for shorter in-building runs
−Reach limited to 100 m on multimode fiber
$157.83
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
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
WttogtecSpec score 7.1

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

−80 reach or length: 75 of the 80 here have a higher reach or length
$124.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:09 PST - Details

Compare specs

network transceiverForm factorSpeedMediumSpec scorePrice
QSFP28100DAC cable8.3$104.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - Details
QSFP+40Multimode fiber7.5$189.98
as of 11/04/2026 10:09 PST - Details
40Multimode fiber7.5$166.77
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - Details
SFP2825Multimode fiber7.3$152.58
as of 11/04/2026 10:10 PST - Details
SFP+10RJ45 copper7.1$127.41
as of 11/04/2026 03:09 PST - Details
10Multimode fiber7.1$157.83
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - Details
SFP+10RJ45 copper7.1$192.00
as of 11/04/2026 06:07 PST - Details
SFP+107.1$134.01
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - Details
QSFP28100DAC cable8.3$115.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - Details
10Multimode fiber7.1$157.83
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - Details

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