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Network Transceivers under $25

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39 network transceivers under $25 from 10Gtek, Ebyte, H!Fiber.com and more. Most cost $4 to $19, and half cost less than $8.

Top brands: Ebyte (15)10Gtek (4)

Ebyte
+3500 m stated reach for wireless links
+Operates from 2.7 to 5.5 V DC supply
+Stamp hole form factor for board mounting
−Module needs external board and wiring to operate
$6.59
as of 11/04/2026 06:07 PST - Details
QsfptekSpec score 7.1

SFP+, 10 Speed, Multimode fiber, 850 nm

+850 nm wavelength for multimode fiber links
+Multimode reach up to 300 m
+SFP+ form factor for 10 Gbps Ethernet ports
$8.49-6%Was: $8.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:08 PST - Details
LynxcelSpec score 7.0

SFP, 1 Speed, Multimode fiber, 2 In the box

+550 m reach over multimode fiber
+Dual LC connector for standard fiber patching
+Two-pack for multiple links
−Multimode fiber only, not for long single-mode runs
$14.83-5%Was: $15.61
as of 11/04/2026 06:08 PST - Details
OREISpec score 7.0

SFP, 1 Speed, Multimode fiber, 850 nm

+1 Gbps speed for gigabit links
+LC duplex connector for standard fiber patch cords
+850 nm wavelength for multimode fiber
−Short 550 m reach limits distance
$19.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:10 PST - Details
ROBOfiberSpec score 7.1

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

+Single-strand BiDi design saves fiber strands
+2 km reach for campus links
+LC connector and DDM support listed
−Single-strand operation limits links to 2 km
$19.50
as of 11/04/2026 10:10 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
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
Cable MattersSpec score 7.0

SFP, 1 Speed, Multimode fiber, 2 In the box

+Two-pack for multiple gigabit fiber links
+Up to 550 m reach over multimode fiber
+850 nm wavelength for multimode operation
−Multimode fiber only, limited to 550 m
$24.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:05 PST - Details
AvagoSpec score 7.1

SFP+, 10 Speed, Multimode fiber, 850 nm

+Carries 10 Gbps for short-distance links
+850 nm wavelength suits multimode links
+SFP+ form factor for 10G ports
−Reach limited to 300 m
$18.25
as of 11/04/2026 10:09 PST - Details
HPC OpticsSpec score 7.1

SFP+, 10 Speed, Multimode fiber, 850 nm

+Reaches up to 300 meters over multimode fiber
+Compatible with Ubiquiti equipment
+10 Gbps speed for SFP+ ports
−Requires multimode fiber cabling
$24.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - Details
GESDSpec score 7.0

SFP, 1 Speed, Multimode fiber, 850 nm

+Multimode fiber option for short links
+1 Gbps speed on LC connector
+850 nm wavelength with DDM
−Shorter 550 m reach than single-mode options
$14.41
as of 11/04/2026 03:09 PST - Details
DimiksSpec score 7.0

SFP, 1 Speed, Multimode fiber, 850 nm

+1 Gbps speed for standard gigabit links
+550 m reach over multimode fiber
+DOM/DDM monitoring support listed
−Shorter 550 m reach than single-mode modules
$8.00
as of 11/04/2026 10:09 PST - Details
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
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
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
GESDSpec score 7.2

SFP+, 10 Speed, Multimode fiber, 850 nm

+LC connector for standard fiber patch cords
+850 nm wavelength for multimode fiber links
+Multimode reach up to 400 m
$14.41
as of 11/04/2026 06:06 PST - Details
OlycomSpec score 7.1

SFP+, 10 Speed, Multimode fiber, 850 nm

+LC connector for standard fiber patch cords
+850 nm wavelength for multimode fiber links
+Multimode reach up to 300 m
$15.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:09 PST - Details
WtsfoptcSpec score 7.1

SFP+, 10 Speed, Multimode fiber, 2 In the box

+Two modules included in the pack
+Uses LC connectors, a common duplex fiber interface
+Multimode fiber works with existing short-run cabling
$23.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:09 PST - Details
10GtekSpec score 7.1

SFP+, 10 Speed, Multimode fiber, 850 nm

+10G speed for standard server and switch links
+Multimode fiber with up to 300 m reach
+850 nm wavelength for short-distance fiber links
$15.29
as of 11/04/2026 03:09 PST - Details
H!Fiber.comSpec score 7.0

SFP, 1 Speed, Multimode fiber, 2 In the box

+Two-pack gives two modules in one purchase
+Lists compatibility with Mikrotik and Ubiquiti devices
+Operates at 1.25 Gbps over an 850 nm wavelength
$14.99
as of 11/04/2026 06:06 PST - Details
WaveshareSpec score 7.0

SFP, 1 Speed, Multimode fiber, LC

+Uses LC connectors for fiber links
+Supports hot-swappable operation
+Supports multimode fiber at 1 Gbps
$19.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:09 PST - Details
Ebyte
+Dual-band 2.4G and 5.8G wireless operation
+RTL8811CU chip supports WiFi communication
+Designed for high-speed wireless data transfer
$4.13
as of 11/04/2026 06:06 PST - Details
Ebyte
+Bluetooth LE 5.0 with master and slave modes
+Low-power design for battery use
+Small size for compact builds
$4.69
as of 11/04/2026 06:07 PST - Details

Compare specs

network transceiverForm factorSpeedMediumSpec scorePrice
n/a$6.59
as of 11/04/2026 06:07 PST - Details
SFP+10Multimode fiber7.1$8.49
as of 11/04/2026 10:08 PST - Details
SFP1Multimode fiber7.0$14.83
as of 11/04/2026 06:08 PST - Details
SFP1Multimode fiber7.0$19.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:10 PST - Details
SFP1Single-mode fiber7.1$19.50
as of 11/04/2026 10:10 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$3.92
as of 11/04/2026 06:06 PST - Details
SFP1Multimode fiber7.0$24.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:05 PST - Details

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