The 2.5GbE and 10GbE switches are reasonably priced — one 2.5GbE model is only $130 — and are designed for advanced users that need faster wired network speeds as they use multi-gig NAS, Wi-Fi 6 access points, and other bandwidth-hungry devices.
Source: Cheap 2.5GbE & 10GbE Switches Come to the U.S., Starting at $130 | Tom’s Hardware