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Network Transceivers under $300

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6 network transceivers under $300 from HPC Optics, Qsfptek and Fiber Mall. Most cost $220 to $299, and half cost less than $264.

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
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
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
UxbptzflkSpec score 7.7

SFP, 1 Speed, Single-mode fiber, 1310 nm

+Reaches up to 40 km over single-mode fiber
+Operates at 1310 nm wavelength
+Standard SFP form factor at 1 Gbps
$271.26
as of 11/04/2026 06:07 PST - Details
xchSRYdgSpec score 7.5

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

+40 Gbps speed for high-bandwidth links
+QSFP+ form factor for 40G ports
+Single-mode fiber supports longer runs
$256.11
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 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
10Single-mode fiber7.3$215.14
as of 11/04/2026 06:07 PST - Details
QSFP28100Single-mode fiber8.3$219.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:10 PST - Details
SFP1Single-mode fiber7.7$271.26
as of 11/04/2026 06:07 PST - Details
QSFP+40Single-mode fiber7.5$256.11
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - Details
QSFP28100Single-mode fiber8.4$299.95
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - Details

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