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Network Transceivers under $250

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57 network transceivers under $250 from HPC Optics, Fiber Mall, 10Gtek and more. Most cost $158 to $230, and half cost less than $182.

Top brands: HPC Optics (6)

xchSRYdgSpec score 8.3

2.5 Speed, Single-mode fiber

+Rated for 80 kilometer reach over single-mode fiber
+Operates at 2.5 Gbps speed for gigabit-class links
+Designed for CWDM wavelength operation per the name
$238.24
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - Details
xchSRYdgSpec score 8.3

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
UxbptzflkSpec score 7.7

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 7.7

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 7.3

SFP28, 25 Speed, Multimode fiber

+25Gb speed for high-bandwidth network links
+SFP28 form factor for 25Gb port compatibility
+Multimode fiber with 100 m reach for short runs
$215.01
as of 11/04/2026 10:09 PST - Details
xchSRYdgSpec score 7.3

SFP+, 10 Speed

+SFP+ form factor fits standard 10G SFP+ ports
+Rated for 10 km reach over fiber
+Delivers 10 Gbps transmission speed
$184.64
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - Details
Bfqtxlavk

Multimode fiber, 850 nm

+32G speed for high-bandwidth fiber channels
+850 nm wavelength matches multimode fiber links
+Multimode fiber medium suits short-distance links
$160.11
as of 11/04/2026 10:10 PST - Details

SFP+, 10 Speed, Multimode fiber

+10 Gbps speed for fast short-range links
+SFP+ form factor fits standard SFP+ ports
+Multimode fiber medium for short-reach runs
$236.75
as of 11/04/2026 06:06 PST - Details
Bfqtxlavk

Single-mode fiber

+Uses single-mode fiber for long-distance links
+Supports 32G Fibre Channel speed
+Rated for a 10 km reach
$160.11
as of 11/04/2026 10:10 PST - Details
Bfqtxlavk

QSFP28, 25 Speed, Multimode fiber

+25 Gbps speed for fast short-reach links
+QSFP28 form factor for dense port layouts
+Multimode fiber suits short data center runs
$159.58
as of 11/04/2026 10:10 PST - Details
Bfqtxlavk

Multimode fiber

+Multimode fiber module for short-reach links
+Works with SNF7122, SFN8522PLUS and X2522 network cards
+Network card optical module for dedicated adapters
$247.30
as of 11/04/2026 10:09 PST - Details
Bfqtxlavk

QSFP28, 100 Speed, Multimode fiber

+Delivers 100 Gbps data speed
+Uses QSFP28 form factor
+Multimode fiber design for shorter runs
$160.11
as of 11/04/2026 10:09 PST - Details
Mxrnmrorq

1 Speed, Single-mode fiber, LC

+LC connector suits common fiber patch cords
+Supports 1 Gbps speed for gigabit links
+Single-mode fiber suits longer-distance connections
$224.10
as of 11/04/2026 06:07 PST - Details
Mxrnmrorq

SFP, 1 Speed, RJ45 copper, RJ45

+RJ45 copper interface connects to standard Ethernet cabling
+Supports 1 Gbps speed
+SFP form factor fits SFP ports
$179.28
as of 11/04/2026 06:07 PST - Details
xchSRYdg

1 Speed

+Operates at 1 Gbps speed for gigabit-class links
+Covers 155M and 1000M operating rates per the name
+Rated for 20 kilometer reach per the name
$193.57
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - Details
xchSRYdg

SFP, 1 Speed

+Uses SFP form factor for compatible port installation
+Operates at 1 Gbps speed for gigabit-class links
+Rated for 80 kilometer reach per the name
$193.57
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - Details
Bfqtxlavk

SFP+

+Uses the SFP+ form factor for compatible port types
−Specifications list only the form factor, leaving the rest unstated
$158.50
as of 11/04/2026 10:10 PST - Details
Bfqtxlavk

Multimode fiber

+Uses multimode fiber for short-distance links
+Includes multiple compatible part numbers in the title
−Specifications do not list the speed or reach
$209.90
as of 11/04/2026 10:09 PST - Details
Mxrnmrorq

1 Speed, Single-mode fiber

+Single-mode fiber medium for longer-distance links
+Rated at 1 Gbps speed
$188.24
as of 11/04/2026 06:07 PST - Details
Bfqtxlavk

Multimode fiber

+Multimode fiber medium for shorter-distance links
+32G SW designation indicates 32 Gb short-wave operation
$214.74
as of 11/04/2026 10:10 PST - Details
10GtekSpec score 8.4

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

+100 speed: the highest speed of the 44 here
+10000 reach or length: only 5 of 36 here have a higher reach or length
$159.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:09 PST - Details
QsfptekSpec score 8.1

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

+60000 reach or length: only 2 of 36 here have a higher reach or length
$169.99
as of 11/04/2026 06:07 PST - Details
10GtekSpec score 7.1

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

−30 reach or length: 32 of the 36 here have a higher reach or length
$153.00
as of 11/04/2026 03:09 PST - Details
OpstranSpec score 7.1

SFP, 1 Speed, Multimode fiber, 10 In the box

−1 speed: 34 of the 44 here have a higher speed
$169.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - Details

Compare specs

network transceiverForm factorSpeedMediumSpec scorePrice
2.5Single-mode fiber8.3$238.24
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - Details
SFP18.3$175.70
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - Details
SFP1Single-mode fiber7.7$150.48
as of 11/04/2026 06:07 PST - Details
1Single-mode fiber7.7$175.70
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - Details
SFP2825Multimode fiber7.3$215.01
as of 11/04/2026 10:09 PST - Details
SFP+107.3$184.64
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - Details
Multimode fibern/a$160.11
as of 11/04/2026 10:10 PST - Details
SFP+10Multimode fibern/a$236.75
as of 11/04/2026 06:06 PST - Details
Single-mode fibern/a$160.11
as of 11/04/2026 10:10 PST - Details
QSFP2825Multimode fibern/a$159.58
as of 11/04/2026 10:10 PST - Details

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