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Network Transceivers under $250

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14 network transceivers under $250 from HPC Optics, Fiber Mall, 10Gtek and more. Most cost $155 to $238, and half cost less than $177.

MxrnmrorqSpec score 7.3

10 Speed, Single-mode fiber, 1310 nm, LC

+Uses LC connectors, a common duplex fiber interface
+1310 nm wavelength
+Single-mode fiber for longer runs
−XFP form factor is larger than SFP+
$215.14
as of 11/04/2026 06:07 PST - Details
BfqtxlavkSpec score 7.3

10 Speed, Single-mode fiber

+Single-mode fiber medium for long-distance links
+Rated for 10 km reach
+Supports 10 Gbps data rate
−Requires single-mode fiber cabling
$197.52
as of 11/04/2026 10:09 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
xchSRYdgSpec score 7.1

10 Speed, Multimode fiber, 850 nm

+850 nm wavelength for multimode fiber links
+300 m reach for building-scale runs
+10 Gbps speed for 10G links
−Multimode only, not suitable for long single-mode runs
$154.86
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 7.3

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

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
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
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
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
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
$238.24
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - Details
SteloproadSpec score 7.1

10 Speed, Multimode fiber, 850 nm

+850 nm wavelength for multimode fiber links
+300 m reach over OM3 multimode fiber
+10 Gbps speed for 10GbE connections
$161.00
as of 11/04/2026 10:10 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

Compare specs

network transceiverForm factorSpeedMediumSpec scorePrice
10Single-mode fiber7.3$215.14
as of 11/04/2026 06:07 PST - Details
10Single-mode fiber7.3$197.52
as of 11/04/2026 10:09 PST - Details
10Multimode fiber7.1$157.83
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - Details
10Multimode fiber7.1$154.86
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+107.3$184.64
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - Details
SFP+10Multimode fibern/a$236.75
as of 11/04/2026 06:06 PST - Details
SFP+10Single-mode fiber8.1$169.99
as of 11/04/2026 06:07 PST - Details
SFP+10RJ45 copper7.1$248.00
as of 11/04/2026 06:07 PST - Details
10Multimode fiber7.1$157.83
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - Details

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