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Network Transceivers under $25

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171 network transceivers under $25 from 10Gtek, Ebyte, H!Fiber.com and more. Most cost $5 to $21, and half cost less than $11.

Top brands: 10Gtek (28)Ebyte (28)Ipolex (9)

OpstranSpec score 7.0

SFP, 1 Speed, Multimode fiber, 850 nm

+LC duplex connector
+Multimode fiber, 850 nm wavelength
+1 Gbps speed in an SFP form factor
−Reach limited to 550 m
$13.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - Details
StephenchoSpec score 7.0

1 Speed, RJ45 copper, RJ45

+1 Gbps speed over copper Ethernet
+RJ45 port for Cat5e, Cat6, and Cat7 cables
+100 m reach for copper connections
−Limited to 1 Gbps speed
$23.29
as of 11/04/2026 06:07 PST - Details
Qsfptek

SFP+, 10 Speed, RJ45 copper, RJ45

+SFP+ to RJ45 copper connection for existing Ethernet cabling
+Supports 10 Gbps data rate
+Low working temperature rating
−Copper RJ45 medium limits reach compared with fiber
$22.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:09 PST - Details
Ebyte
+Dual-band 2.4 and 5.8 GHz operation
+USB interface connects to a computer easily
+MIMO design for multiple data streams
−USB form factor needs a host port
$6.19
as of 11/04/2026 06:07 PST - Details
Ebyte

Multimode fiber

+Supports UART serial port connection
+Includes AT command control
+Has button control for setup
−Multimode fiber medium is an unusual fit for wireless modules
$4.59
as of 11/04/2026 06:07 PST - Details
Ebyte
+27 dBm output power
+SMA antenna connector for external antennas
+Pin-to-pin compatible with nRF24L01+
−DIP form factor is larger than SMD modules
$4.58
as of 11/04/2026 06:06 PST - Details
Ebyte

Multimode fiber

+TLSR8258 chip supports ZigBee 3.0 wireless networking
+IPEX connector for attaching an external antenna
+Operates on the 2.4GHz band for wireless communication
−Multimode fiber medium stated, which conflicts with its wireless design
$4.55
as of 11/04/2026 06:06 PST - Details
Cdbairui

2 In the box

+Two modules included in one pack
+Ultra small stamp hole size for compact boards
+Supports RSSI signal strength reading
−Not an SFP fiber or copper optical module
$6.86
as of 11/04/2026 06:07 PST - Details
Atnsinc

2 In the box

+Two modules included in one pack
+Includes SMA antenna for improved reception
+Comes with breakout adapter for easy wiring
−Not an SFP fiber or copper optical module
$9.99
as of 11/04/2026 06:06 PST - Details
Ebyte
+Long 5000 m stated reach for wireless links
+Low power operation suits battery-powered deployments
+AT command control simplifies configuration
−Module needs external board and wiring to operate
$3.92
as of 11/04/2026 06:06 PST - Details
Ebyte
+Long 5000 m stated reach for wireless links
+Low power operation suits battery-powered deployments
+Serial port transmission for simple data links
−Module needs external board and wiring to operate
$6.59
as of 11/04/2026 06:07 PST - Details
Ebyte
+Small size fits compact designs
+Low power operation suits battery-powered deployments
+Stamp hole or IPEX antenna connection options
−Shorter 3500 m stated reach than long-range LoRa modules
$5.19
as of 11/04/2026 06:06 PST - Details
Ebyte
+3.5 km wireless range
+Small size for compact designs
+Low power operation
−Wireless module, not a fiber optic transceiver
$5.19
as of 11/04/2026 06:07 PST - Details
Ebyte
+3.5 km wireless range
+Low power operation
+Operates on 2.7 to 5.5 V DC supply
−Wireless module, not a fiber optic transceiver
$6.59
as of 11/04/2026 06:07 PST - Details
Iecables

Single-mode fiber, SC

+Converts 100TX Ethernet to 100FX fiber signals
+Single-mode fiber support with SC connector
+Stated reach of 40000 m for long-distance runs
−Converts between media rather than providing a direct port
$4.95
as of 11/04/2026 10:09 PST - Details
Intel

SFP, Multimode fiber

+SFP+ form factor for 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports
+Multimode fiber medium for short-reach links
+Intel branded Ethernet optics
−Multimode fiber limits maximum distance compared with single-mode
$19.99
as of 11/04/2026 06:06 PST - Details
Intellinet Network Solutions

SFP, 1 Speed, Multimode fiber, 850 nm

+LC duplex port for multimode fiber links
+850 nm wavelength for multimode fiber
+1 Gbps speed for standard gigabit links
−Multimode fiber limits distance compared with single-mode
$13.49
as of 11/04/2026 06:07 PST - Details
Wsoldma

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

+Duplex LC interface for fiber connections
+Single-mode fiber support for longer runs
+SFP form factor for standard ports
−Listed speed is 1 Gbps despite the 10 gigabit name
$7.79
as of 11/04/2026 10:09 PST - Details
Cdbairui

2 In the box

+Sold as a pack of 2 modules
+Rated for up to 3000 m reach
+Operates at 868 MHz with CMT2300A chip
$6.40
as of 11/04/2026 06:06 PST - Details
WsoldmaSpec score 7.7

SFP, 1 Speed, Single-mode fiber, LC

+Single-mode fiber for links up to 20 km
+Supports 1 Gbps speed in SFP form factor
+Dual LC connector for standard fiber patch cords
$9.39
as of 11/04/2026 10:09 PST - Details
EimsoahSpec score 7.7

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

+1310 nm wavelength for single-mode fiber links
+20 km reach for longer fiber runs
+LC connector for standard fiber patch cords
$10.49
as of 11/04/2026 10:09 PST - Details
EimsoahSpec score 7.7

SFP, 1 Speed, Single-mode fiber

+20 km reach over single-mode fiber
+1.25 Gbps speed for gigabit SFP ports
+Includes DDM function for monitoring
$11.49
as of 11/04/2026 10:09 PST - Details
JenivaintSpec score 7.7

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

+Supports 1.25 Gbps over single-mode fiber
+Long 20 km transmission distance
+Uses a 1310 nm wavelength
$10.66
as of 11/04/2026 10:09 PST - Details
KeensoSpec score 7.7

SFP, 1 Speed, Single-mode fiber

+Rated for up to 20 kilometers of reach
+Uses single-mode fiber for long-distance links
+SFP form factor fits standard SFP ports
$10.74
as of 11/04/2026 10:09 PST - Details
RedluxSpec score 7.7

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

+Long 20 km reach for single-mode fiber links
+1 Gbps speed on an SFP form factor
+Dual LC connector for standard fiber patching
$8.50
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - Details
TkowtbSpec score 7.7

1 Speed, Single-mode fiber

+Single-mode fiber medium for longer fiber links
+Rated for 20 km reach on the fiber link
+Dual fiber design uses a pair of fibers
$9.69
as of 11/04/2026 10:09 PST - Details
YaregelunSpec score 7.7

1 Speed, Single-mode fiber

+20 km single-mode reach
+1 Gbps speed for gigabit links
+Dual fiber design
$9.35
as of 11/04/2026 10:09 PST - Details

Compare specs

network transceiverForm factorSpeedMediumSpec scorePrice
SFP1RJ45 copper7.0$9.99
as of 11/04/2026 06:08 PST - Details
SFP1Multimode fiber7.0$13.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - Details
1RJ45 copper7.0$23.29
as of 11/04/2026 06:07 PST - Details
SFP+10RJ45 coppern/a$22.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:09 PST - Details
n/a$6.19
as of 11/04/2026 06:07 PST - Details
Multimode fibern/a$4.59
as of 11/04/2026 06:07 PST - Details
n/a$4.58
as of 11/04/2026 06:06 PST - Details
Multimode fibern/a$4.55
as of 11/04/2026 06:06 PST - Details
n/a$6.86
as of 11/04/2026 06:07 PST - Details
n/a$9.99
as of 11/04/2026 06:06 PST - Details

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