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Network Transceivers under $300

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9 network transceivers under $300 from HPC Optics, Qsfptek and Fiber Mall. Most cost $250 to $299, and half cost less than $280.

Top brands: HPC Optics (5)

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BrandHPC Optics5Fiber Mall1Opstran1Qsfptek1
Form factorQSFP289
Speed1009106254132.51401
MediumAOC cable5Single-mode fiber3DAC cable1
Reach or lengthUnder 3052,000 to 10,000110,000 and up3
Wavelength1310 nm3
ConnectorLC2
PriceUnder $2502$250 & above7
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OpstranSpec score 8.4

QSFP28, 100 Speed, DAC cable, 1310 nm

+100 Gbps QSFP28 transceiver for high-capacity links
+Rated for 10 km reach at 1310 nm wavelength
+DDM monitoring and duplex LC single-mode connector
−Listed medium is DAC cable, which conflicts with the optical LC connector
$299.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:10 PST - Details
QsfptekSpec score 8.4

QSFP28, 100 Speed, Single-mode fiber, LC

+100 Gbps speed for high-throughput links
+LC connector for standard duplex fiber patching
+Includes digital diagnostics monitoring
−10 km reach limits it to shorter links
$269.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - Details
HPC OpticsSpec score 8.3

QSFP28, 100 Speed, AOC cable

+100G QSFP28 speed for high-bandwidth links
+10m reach for longer rack-to-rack runs
+Active optical cable with fixed, pre-attached ends
−Fixed 10m length offers no flexibility for shorter runs
$295.00
as of 11/04/2026 03:09 PST - Details
Fiber MallSpec score 8.3

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

+Delivers 100 Gbps over single-mode fiber
+Reaches up to 2 km over single-mode fiber
+QSFP28 form factor for high-density 100G ports
$219.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:10 PST - Details
HPC OpticsSpec score 8.3

QSFP28, 100 Speed, AOC cable

+100G QSFP28 speed for high-bandwidth links
+3m reach suits short within-rack connections
+Active optical cable with fixed, pre-attached ends
−Fixed 3m length limits use to nearby equipment
$274.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:09 PST - Details
HPC OpticsSpec score 8.3

QSFP28, 100 Speed, AOC cable

+100G QSFP28 speed for high-bandwidth links
+5m reach covers adjacent-rack connections
+Active optical cable with fixed, pre-attached ends
−Fixed 5m length offers no flexibility for shorter runs
$280.00
as of 11/04/2026 03:09 PST - Details
HPC OpticsSpec score 8.3

QSFP28, 100 Speed, AOC cable

+100G QSFP28 speed for high-bandwidth links
+10m reach for longer rack-to-rack runs
+Active optical cable with fixed, pre-attached ends
−Fixed 10m length offers no flexibility for shorter runs
$295.00
as of 11/04/2026 03:09 PST - Details
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 8.4

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

+QSFP28 form factor for 100G links
+Single-mode fiber for 10 km reach
+1310 nm wavelength for long-distance transmission
$299.95
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - Details

Compare specs

network transceiverForm factorSpeedMediumSpec scorePrice
QSFP28100DAC cable8.4$299.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:10 PST - Details
QSFP28100Single-mode fiber8.4$269.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - Details
QSFP28100AOC cable8.3$295.00
as of 11/04/2026 03:09 PST - Details
QSFP28100Single-mode fiber8.3$219.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:10 PST - Details
QSFP28100AOC cable8.3$274.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:09 PST - Details
QSFP28100AOC cable8.3$280.00
as of 11/04/2026 03:09 PST - Details
QSFP28100AOC cable8.3$295.00
as of 11/04/2026 03:09 PST - Details
QSFP28100AOC cable8.3$249.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:09 PST - Details
QSFP28100Single-mode fiber8.4$299.95
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - Details

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