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Network Transceivers under $500

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4 network transceivers under $500. Prices run $416 to $446.

HPC Optics

QSFP28, 100 Speed, Single-mode fiber

+100G speed for high-bandwidth network links
+Single-mode fiber for links up to 10 km
+QSFP28 form factor for dense 100G port use
−Single-mode fiber needed; not for short multimode runs
$425.00
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - Details
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QSFP28, 100 Speed, Single-mode fiber, 1310 nm

+100G speed for high-bandwidth data center links
+QSFP28 form factor for dense port layouts
+Single-mode fiber medium for longer-distance runs
−Single-mode fiber only, so multimode cabling cannot be used
$446.70
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - Details
Qsfptek

QSFP28, 100 Speed, Single-mode fiber, 2 In the box

+100 speed: the highest speed of the 8 here
$415.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - Details
Fiber Mall

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

+Delivers 100 Gbps over single-mode fiber
+Reaches up to 20 km over single-mode fiber
+Uses LC connectors for common fiber patch cords
$429.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:09 PST - Details

Compare specs

network transceiverForm factorSpeedMediumSpec scorePrice
QSFP28100Single-mode fibern/a$425.00
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - Details
QSFP28100Single-mode fibern/a$446.70
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - Details
QSFP28100Single-mode fibern/a$415.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - Details
QSFP28100Single-mode fibern/a$429.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:09 PST - Details

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