Neither ARRIS SURFboard SBG6580 nor Arris SURFboard AC1750 were recommended by experts this month
On 5 Mar 2024 (23 days ago) we went through 60 Modem expert endorsements , however neither ARRIS SURFboard SBG6580 nor Arris SURFboard AC1750 were included in any of those recommendations. Since neither Modem received a single endorsement, as far as expert recommendations go, it's technically a tie. We do, however, recommend taking a look at Netgear Nighthawk CM2000 or other critically acclaimed Modems of this month.
For reference, Netgear Nighthawk CM2000 received 5 endorsements this month, from PC Guide (1 Feb 2024), Networks Hardware (2 Jul 2022) HighSpeedInternet (20 Dec 2023) and 2 others.
Rank | Change | Price | Modem | The Strategist
| PC Guide | Tom's Guide | Networks Hardware | BestReviews | HighSpeedInternet | approvedmodems.org | Lifewire | Wirecutter | Popular Mechanics |
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1 | - | $250 | Netgear Nighthawk CM2000 The Netgear Nighthawk CM2000 is a high-speed cable modem that is compatible with all major cable internet providers, featuring DOCSIS 3.1 technology, 32x8 channel bonding, a powerful 1.5GHz dual-core Broadcom BCM3390 processor, and a 2.5 Gbps ethernet port, making it ideal for online gaming, streaming, and other high-bandwidth activities. | - | 1 | - | 2 | - | 3 | - | 2 | - | 4 |
N/A | N/A | $82 | ARRIS SURFboard SBG6580 The ARRIS SURFboard SBG6580 is a two-in-one DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem + N300 WiFi Router with a download speed of up to 343 Mbps, suitable for users with high internet usage needs, but with a mixed track record for reliability and inconsistent customer support. | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
N/A | N/A | $100 | Arris SURFboard AC1750 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Customers like Arris SURFboard AC1750 somewhat more
At ReviewFinder we prefer to focus on professional product reviews, because customer reviews can be disproportionately affected by unrelated factors such as delivery, specific seller listing problems, and, of course, fake reviews. With that said, below is the summary of consumer sentiment.
Arris SURFboard AC1750
CS of 10 is similar to a 4.8 star review, CS of 0 is similar to a 2 star review.
Arris SURFboard AC1750, the pricier option, tends to get more favorable reviews than ARRIS SURFboard SBG6580.
As can be seen in the chart above, median best-selling modem receives a consumer score of 7.4 (good). Both ARRIS SURFboard SBG6580 and Arris SURFboard AC1750 receive customer reviews that average out below that median threshold.
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ARRIS SURFboard SBG6580 is more popular than Arris SURFboard AC1750
It's fairly safe to say that ARRIS SURFboard SBG6580 is a more popular modem than Arris SURFboard AC1750, based on its 6,000+ reviews. Popularity is determined based on product sales. Note that older and cheaper products tend to sell more.
To consider
Table: Top compared alternatives for ARRIS SURFboard SBG6580 and Arris SURFboard AC1750 | |||||
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Netgear CM1000 | $145 |
In comparison:
8.6 Great
| 4 expert recommendations | More Popular Better Reviews | |
Motorola MB8600 | $131 |
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8.3 Great
| 2 expert recommendations | More Popular Better Reviews | |
Arris SURFboard SB8200 | $100 |
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Arris SURFboard SB8200 ranks #17 out of 97. Very high levels of customer satisfaction. Go to rankings 8.3 Great
| 6 expert recommendations | More Popular Better Reviews | |
Arris SBG7400AC2 | $130 |
In comparison:
8.7 Great
| No expert recommendations | Better Reviews |
Rank | Change | Price | Modem | The Strategist | PC Guide | Tom's Guide | Networks Hardware | BestReviews | HighSpeedInternet | approvedmodems.org | Lifewire | Wirecutter | Popular Mechanics |
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1 | - | $250 | Netgear Nighthawk CM2000 The Netgear Nighthawk CM2000 is a high-speed cable modem that is compatible with all major cable internet providers, featuring DOCSIS 3.1 technology, 32x8 channel bonding, a powerful 1.5GHz dual-core Broadcom BCM3390 processor, and a 2.5 Gbps ethernet port, making it ideal for online gaming, streaming, and other high-bandwidth activities. | - | 1 | - | 2 | - | 3 | - | 2 | - | 4 |
2 | - | $198 | Arris Surfboard S33 The Arris Surfboard S33 is a high-speed cable modem with combined download speeds up to 3.5 Gbps, 32 downstream x 8 upstream DOCSIS 3.0 bonded channels, and two Ethernet ports, making it ideal for users who require fast and reliable internet connectivity for gaming, streaming, and other data-intensive activities. | - | 4 | 1 | - | - | - | 2 | 4 | - | 2 |
3 | +2 | $56 | Netgear CM500 The Netgear CM500 modem offers high-speed internet access, easy setup and management, parental controls, and compatibility with major cable internet service providers, but its reliability has received mixed reviews and users should consider purchasing an extended warranty. | 6 | - | 3 | 3 | - | - | - | 6 | 1 | - |
4 | -1 | $100 | Arris SURFboard SB8200 The Arris SURFboard SB8200 is a high-performance cable modem that delivers fast and stable internet speeds of up to 2 Gbps, making it ideal for activities such as online gaming, streaming 4K video, or downloading large files, but requires a separate wireless router for Wi-Fi capability. | 9 | - | - | 5 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 5 | - | - |
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Expert reviews [6]
- with a score: 0
- without a score: 6
- Compatible with Comcast Xfinity, Time Warner Cable, Charter, Cox, Cablevision, and more. Requires Cable Internet Service
- Not compatible with: Verizon, AT&T, or CenturyLink. 802.11n Wi-Fi. Wi-Fi speeds up to 300 Mbps per band. DOCSIS speeds up to 343 Mbps
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- Compatible with Comcast Xfinity, Time Warner Cable, Charter, Cox, Cablevision, and more. Call provider if not listed here. Requires Cable Internet Service and approved for plans up to 343 Mbps
- Not compatible with: Verizon, AT&T, or Centurylink
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ARRIS SURFboard SBG6580 is a very popular and one of the more expensive options. It's in the top 3 bestselling modems and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Arris SURFboard SB8200 or Hitron CODA .
ARRIS SURFboard SBG6580 is $40.25 more expensive than an average modem ($99.99).
Arris SURFboard AC1750 is a popular option in the middle of the modems price range. It's in the top 3 bestselling modems and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Hitron CODA or Arris Touchstone TM1602A .
Arris SURFboard AC1750 price is about the same as the price of the average modem ($99.99).