Best Fibre Transceivers Compared in 2026

These five transceivers are compared on compatibility as stated, fibre mode, wavelength, speed class, reach, connector and price. The group includes 10G and 25G Ethernet modules plus a GPON C+ SFP, with multimode and singlemode fibre options. Reach and wavelength details are not confirmed for every unit, so buyers should check the exact specifications against their equipment before purchasing. Verify each module against the target equipment.

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Winner

Lanview Huawei 02313JFQ Compatible 25GBase-ESR Optical Transceiver-SFP

The Lanview Huawei 02313JFQ compatible 25GBase-ESR SFP28 at £53.94 is the lowest priced option here and a practical starting point, rather than a pick for every network.

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Product	Brand	Price	Retailers	Listed product details	Memory capacity	Network speed
Lanview Huawei 02313JFQ Compatible 25GBase-ESR Optical Transceiver-SFP	Lanview	£53.94	PCHub	Lanview Huawei 02313JFQ Compatible 25GBase-ESR Optical Transceiver-SFP28-25G Multi-mode(850nm.0.2km&OM3.0.3km&OM4.LC) network transceiver module Fiber optic	Not listed	Not listed
Tripp Lite N286-10G-LR-S Cisco-Compatible SFP-10G-LR-S SFP+ Transceive	Tripp Lite	£148.96	PCHub	Tripp Lite N286-10G-LR-S Cisco-Compatible SFP-10G-LR-S SFP+ Transceiver - 10GBase-LR. DDM. Singlemode LC. 1310 nm. 10 km (6.1 mi.)	Not listed	Not listed
StarTech.com Cisco Meraki MA-SFP-10GB-LR Compatible SFP+ Module - 10GB	StarTech.com	£209.84	PCHub	StarTech.com Cisco Meraki MA-SFP-10GB-LR Compatible SFP+ Module - 10GBASE-LR - 10GbE Single Mode Fiber SMF Optic Transceiver - 10GE Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ - LC 10km - 1310nm - DDM Cisco Meraki MS225. MX400. MS250	10GB	10GbE
AddOn Networks Zhone MXK-GPON-SFP-C+-RSSI Compatible TAA 2.4Gbs/1.2Gbs	AddOn Networks	£246.40	PCHub	AddOn Networks Zhone MXK-GPON-SFP-C+-RSSI Compatible TAA 2.4Gbs/1.2Gbs-GPON C+ SFP Transceiver (SMF. 1490nmTx/1310nmRx. 20km. SC. -40 to 85C)	Not listed	Not listed
Cisco 10GBASE-SR S-Class SFP Module for 10 Gigabit Ethernet Deployment	Cisco	£371.41	PCHub	Cisco 10GBASE-SR S-Class SFP Module for 10 Gigabit Ethernet Deployments. Hot Swappable. 5-Year Standard Warranty (SFP-10G-SR-S=)	Not listed	Not listed

1. Lanview Huawei 02313JFQ Compatible 25GBase-ESR Optical Transceiver-SFP

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Price shown £53.94

A 25G multimode SFP28 transceiver listed as Huawei 02313JFQ compatible, with 850nm wavelength and LC connector.

The Lanview Huawei 02313JFQ compatible 25GBase-ESR SFP28 operates at 850nm over multimode fibre, with an LC connector.

Its listed reach is 0.2 km with OM3 fibre and 0.3 km with OM4 fibre, the shortest reach figures stated in this roundup.

Benchmark

Geekbench does not benchmark the primary function of Lanview Huawei 02313JFQ Compatible 25GBase-ESR Optical Transceiver-SFP. Its scores measure the processor or graphics device in the test computer, not this product.

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Optical transceiver link testing

Measure optical transmit power, receiver sensitivity, error rate and link stability over the specified fibre type and distance.

A comparable third-party result for Lanview Huawei 02313JFQ Compatible 25GBase-ESR Optical Transceiver-SFP is not included here. See Ethernet link technology overview explains the relevant test or benchmark method.

At £53.94 this is the cheapest transceiver in the roundup.

Product specifications
Specification	Information
Brand	Lanview
Price	£53.94
Listed product details	Lanview Huawei 02313JFQ Compatible 25GBase-ESR Optical Transceiver-SFP28-25G Multi-mode(850nm.0.2km&OM3.0.3km&OM4.LC) network transceiver module Fiber optic

Compatible hardware

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What we like

Lowest price in the roundup
25G speed class
Multimode fibre with LC connector

What we don't like

Shortest reach figures in the roundup
Compatibility stated only against the named Huawei model

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2. Tripp Lite N286-10G-LR-S Cisco-Compatible SFP-10G-LR-S SFP+ Transceive

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Price shown £148.96

A Cisco-compatible SFP+ transceiver supporting 10GBase-LR over singlemode fibre, with DDM and a 10 km reach.

The Tripp Lite N286-10G-LR-S is listed as Cisco-compatible, supporting 10GBase-LR over singlemode fibre with an LC connector.

It operates at 1310nm with a 10 km reach and includes DDM, matching the wavelength and reach figures of the StarTech unit in this roundup.

Benchmark

Geekbench does not benchmark the primary function of Tripp Lite N286-10G-LR-S Cisco-Compatible SFP-10G-LR-S SFP+ Transceive. Its scores measure the processor or graphics device in the test computer, not this product.

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Optical transceiver link testing

Measure optical transmit power, receiver sensitivity, error rate and link stability over the specified fibre type and distance.

A comparable third-party result for Tripp Lite N286-10G-LR-S Cisco-Compatible SFP-10G-LR-S SFP+ Transceive is not included here. See Ethernet link technology overview explains the relevant test or benchmark method.

At £148.96 this is the lower priced of the two 10GBase-LR modules in the roundup.

Product specifications
Specification	Information
Brand	Tripp Lite
Price	£148.96
Listed product details	Tripp Lite N286-10G-LR-S Cisco-Compatible SFP-10G-LR-S SFP+ Transceiver - 10GBase-LR. DDM. Singlemode LC. 1310 nm. 10 km (6.1 mi.)

Compatible hardware

Check against Network switchesVerify the switch accepts the module coding, speed, fibre mode and connector.
Check against Network adaptersMatch the module form factor and supported transceiver to the adapter.
Check against Fibre cablesMatch fibre mode, connector, wavelength and reach at both ends of the link.

What we like

Cheapest 10GBase-LR unit in the roundup
Singlemode fibre with 10 km listed reach
DDM included

What we don't like

Compatibility stated generally as Cisco-compatible rather than named models
10G speed class is below the 25G Lanview module

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3. StarTech.com Cisco Meraki MA-SFP-10GB-LR Compatible SFP+ Module - 10GB

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Price shown £209.84

A singlemode SFP+ transceiver supporting 10GBASE-LR, with named compatibility for Cisco Meraki MS225, MX400 and MS250 models.

The StarTech.com Cisco Meraki MA-SFP-10GB-LR compatible SFP+ supports 10GBASE-LR over singlemode fibre with an LC connector and 10 km reach.

It operates at 1310nm with DDM included, and the listing names Cisco Meraki MS225, MX400 and MS250 as compatible models.

Benchmark

Geekbench does not benchmark the primary function of StarTech.com Cisco Meraki MA-SFP-10GB-LR Compatible SFP+ Module - 10GB. Its scores measure the processor or graphics device in the test computer, not this product.

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Optical transceiver link testing

Measure optical transmit power, receiver sensitivity, error rate and link stability over the specified fibre type and distance.

A comparable third-party result for StarTech.com Cisco Meraki MA-SFP-10GB-LR Compatible SFP+ Module - 10GB is not included here. See Ethernet link technology overview explains the relevant test or benchmark method.

At £209.84 this is priced above the Tripp Lite 10GBase-LR unit but below the AddOn and Cisco units.

Product specifications
Specification	Information
Brand	StarTech.com
Price	£209.84
Memory capacity	10GB
Network speed	10GbE
Listed product details	StarTech.com Cisco Meraki MA-SFP-10GB-LR Compatible SFP+ Module - 10GBASE-LR - 10GbE Single Mode Fiber SMF Optic Transceiver - 10GE Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ - LC 10km - 1310nm - DDM Cisco Meraki MS225. MX400. MS250

Compatible hardware

Check against Network switchesVerify the switch accepts the module coding, speed, fibre mode and connector.
Check against Network adaptersMatch the module form factor and supported transceiver to the adapter.
Check against Fibre cablesMatch fibre mode, connector, wavelength and reach at both ends of the link.

What we like

Named compatibility with specific Meraki models
Singlemode fibre with 10 km listed reach
DDM included

What we don't like

Higher price than the equivalent Tripp Lite unit
Compatibility limited to the named models in the listing

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4. AddOn Networks Zhone MXK-GPON-SFP-C+-RSSI Compatible TAA 2.4Gbs/1.2Gbs

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Price shown £246.40

A GPON C+ SFP transceiver with separate transmit and receive wavelengths, a 20km reach and an extended temperature range.

The AddOn Networks Zhone MXK-GPON-SFP-C+-RSSI is a TAA listed GPON C+ SFP transceiver compatible with a named Zhone model, using SMF fibre and an SC connector.

It transmits at 2.4 Gbps and receives at 1.2 Gbps, with a 1490nm transmit and 1310nm receive wavelength, a 20km reach and an operating range of -40 to 85C.

Benchmark

Geekbench does not benchmark the primary function of AddOn Networks Zhone MXK-GPON-SFP-C+-RSSI Compatible TAA 2.4Gbs/1.2Gbs. Its scores measure the processor or graphics device in the test computer, not this product.

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Optical transceiver link testing

Measure optical transmit power, receiver sensitivity, error rate and link stability over the specified fibre type and distance.

A comparable third-party result for AddOn Networks Zhone MXK-GPON-SFP-C+-RSSI Compatible TAA 2.4Gbs/1.2Gbs is not included here. See Ethernet link technology overview explains the relevant test or benchmark method.

At £246.40 this is priced above three other units but below the Cisco module.

Product specifications
Specification	Information
Brand	AddOn Networks
Price	£246.40
Listed product details	AddOn Networks Zhone MXK-GPON-SFP-C+-RSSI Compatible TAA 2.4Gbs/1.2Gbs-GPON C+ SFP Transceiver (SMF. 1490nmTx/1310nmRx. 20km. SC. -40 to 85C)

Compatible hardware

Check against Network switchesVerify the switch accepts the module coding, speed, fibre mode and connector.
Check against Network adaptersMatch the module form factor and supported transceiver to the adapter.
Check against Fibre cablesMatch fibre mode, connector, wavelength and reach at both ends of the link.

What we like

Only GPON transceiver in the roundup
Extended operating temperature range stated
Longest reach figure in the roundup

What we don't like

Compatibility stated only against the named Zhone model
Uses an SC connector, while LC is listed for both 10GBase-LR units

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5. Cisco 10GBASE-SR S-Class SFP Module for 10 Gigabit Ethernet Deployment

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Price shown £371.41

A Cisco 10GBASE-SR S-Class SFP module listed for 10 Gigabit Ethernet deployment, described as hot swappable and covered by a 5-year standard warranty.

The Cisco 10GBASE-SR S-Class SFP module is described for 10 Gigabit Ethernet deployment and is listed as hot swappable, model SFP-10G-SR-S.

The supplied listing does not state its reach, wavelength or fibre mode, and these should not be inferred from the model name.

Benchmark

Geekbench does not benchmark the primary function of Cisco 10GBASE-SR S-Class SFP Module for 10 Gigabit Ethernet Deployment. Its scores measure the processor or graphics device in the test computer, not this product.

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Optical transceiver link testing

Measure optical transmit power, receiver sensitivity, error rate and link stability over the specified fibre type and distance.

A comparable third-party result for Cisco 10GBASE-SR S-Class SFP Module for 10 Gigabit Ethernet Deployment is not included here. See Ethernet link technology overview explains the relevant test or benchmark method.

At £371.41 this is the most expensive transceiver in the roundup.

Product specifications
Specification	Information
Brand	Cisco
Price	£371.41
Listed product details	Cisco 10GBASE-SR S-Class SFP Module for 10 Gigabit Ethernet Deployments. Hot Swappable. 5-Year Standard Warranty (SFP-10G-SR-S=)

Compatible hardware

Check against Network switchesVerify the switch accepts the module coding, speed, fibre mode and connector.
Check against Network adaptersMatch the module form factor and supported transceiver to the adapter.
Check against Fibre cablesMatch fibre mode, connector, wavelength and reach at both ends of the link.

What we like

5-year standard warranty stated
Hot swappable design listed
Cisco branded S-Class module

What we don't like

Highest price in the roundup
Reach, wavelength and fibre mode not stated in the listing

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