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Network Transceivers under $250

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4 network transceivers under $250 from HPC Optics, Fiber Mall, 10Gtek and more. Prices run $153 to $249.

HPC OpticsSpec score 8.3

QSFP28, 100 Speed, AOC cable

+100 Gbps speed for high-bandwidth links
+1-meter active optical cable for short connections
+QSFP28 form factor for compatible switch ports
−Fixed 1-meter length limits cable routing options
$249.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:09 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
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
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
$248.00
as of 11/04/2026 06:07 PST - Details

Compare specs

network transceiverForm factorSpeedMediumSpec scorePrice
QSFP28100AOC cable8.3$249.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:09 PST - Details
SFP+10RJ45 copper7.1$192.00
as of 11/04/2026 06:07 PST - Details
SFP+10RJ45 copper7.1$153.00
as of 11/04/2026 03:09 PST - Details
SFP+10RJ45 copper7.1$248.00
as of 11/04/2026 06:07 PST - Details

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