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Network Transceivers under $250

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3 network transceivers under $250 from HPC Optics, Fiber Mall, 10Gtek and more. Prices run $167 to $189.

Fiber MallSpec score 7.7

QSFP+, 40 Speed, Single-mode fiber, 1310 nm

+40 Gbps speed for high-bandwidth fiber links
+Single-mode fiber with 10 km reach
+LC connector for standard duplex fiber cabling
−Limited to 10 km, shorter than the 40 km module
$189.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:10 PST - Details
BfqtxlavkSpec score 7.5

QSFP+, 40 Speed, Multimode fiber

+40 Gbps speed for high-bandwidth data links
+QSFP+ form factor for dense port layouts
+Multimode fiber with 100 m reach
−Reach limited to 100 m on multimode fiber
$189.98
as of 11/04/2026 10:09 PST - Details
xchSRYdgSpec score 7.5

40 Speed, Multimode fiber, 850 nm

+40 Gbps speed for high-bandwidth links
+Works with multimode fiber
+850 nm wavelength suits short-reach multimode links
−Short 100 m reach limits distance
$166.77
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - Details

Compare specs

network transceiverForm factorSpeedMediumSpec scorePrice
QSFP+40Single-mode fiber7.7$189.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:10 PST - Details
QSFP+40Multimode fiber7.5$189.98
as of 11/04/2026 10:09 PST - Details
40Multimode fiber7.5$166.77
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - Details

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