Name: ARRIS SURFboard SBG6580
Brand: Arris
SKU: caed5741-65e8-4f7c-8120-7b2142d7dc2f
Price: 69.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5.8 (6075 reviews)

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The ARRIS SURFboard SBG6580 is a two-in-one DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem + N300 WiFi Router that is compatible with major ISPs such as Comcast Xfinity, Time... more

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Neither ARRIS SURFboard SBG6580 nor Asus CM-16 were recommended by experts this month

On 2 Apr 2024 (16 days ago) we went through 60 Modem expert endorsements , however neither ARRIS SURFboard SBG6580 nor Asus CM-16 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 Arris Surfboard S33 or other critically acclaimed Modems of this month.

For reference, Arris Surfboard S33 received 6 endorsements this month, from Popular Mechanics (20 Oct 2023), Wirecutter (27 Mar 2024) Lifewire (26 Feb 2024) and 3 others.

Rank	Change	Price	Modem	Popular Mechanics	Wirecutter	Lifewire	approvedmodems.org	HighSpeedInternet	BestReviews	Networks Hardware	Tom's Guide	PC Guide	The Strategist
1	+1	$185	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.	2	1	4	2	-	-	-	1	4	-
N/A	N/A	$70	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	Check price	Asus CM-16	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

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As can be seen below, in Apr 2024 neither ARRIS SURFboard SBG6580 nor Asus CM-16 were recommended by key experts who publish Modems recommendations.

Rank	Change	Price	Modem	Popular Mechanics	Wirecutter	Lifewire	approvedmodems.org	HighSpeedInternet	BestReviews	Networks Hardware	Tom's Guide	PC Guide	The Strategist
1	+1	$185	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.	2	1	4	2	-	-	-	1	4	-
2	-1	$300	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.	5	-	2	-	3	-	2	-	1	-
3	+1	$129	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.	-	-	5	7	2	3	5	-	-	9
4	+1	$167	Netgear CM1000 The Netgear CM1000 modem is a high-performance device that supports fast and reliable internet connectivity for multiple users and is compatible with major cable internet providers.	-	-	-	5	-	4	-	-	3	1
5	+1	$150	Motorola MB8600 The Motorola MB8600 modem is a reliable and efficient device that supports high-speed internet up to 1 Gbps, but lacks built-in Wi-Fi and has poor customer support.	-	-	-	-	1	-	1	-	-	-
6	-3	$50	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
7	-	$240	Motorola MB8611 The Motorola MB8611 modem is a high-performance cable modem that offers ultra-fast DOCSIS 3.1 performance, multi-gigabit Ethernet speed, and fast streaming, conferencing, and gaming capabilities, making it a great option for users who require high-speed internet connectivity for multiple devices and applications.	-	-	3	1	-	-	-	-	-	-
8	-	$73	Arris Surfboard SB6183 The Arris SURFboard SB6183 is a reliable and fast cable modem that is compatible with most major cable internet providers, making it an excellent choice for home or small office use, but it does not have built-in Wi-Fi capabilities and only has one Ethernet port for connecting to a single device.	8	-	-	-	-	-	-	5	2	-
9	-	$33	Arris SURFboard SB6190 The Arris SURFboard SB6190 modem is a powerful and reliable device that supports high-speed internet connectivity for heavy streaming, gaming, and downloading large files, but users should be aware of potential issues with the processor and overheating.	-	-	1	-	-	-	-	-	-	7
10	-	$87	Motorola MB7621 The Motorola MB7621 modem is a reliable and efficient option for users who require fast and consistent internet speeds, compatible with major ISPs and ideal for users who want a reliable and fast internet connection without the need for built-in Wi-Fi or parental controls.	-	-	-	-	-	5	4	-	-	4
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From Seller:

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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From Seller:

DOCSIS 3.0 16x4 cable modem certified by Comcast Xfinity, Spectrum (legacy Time Warner Cable and Charter) and Cox
Save up to $120 per year on rental fees by owning your own cable modem
Supports downstream of up to 686Mbps and upstream of up to 131Mbps
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From Manufacturer Manufacturer-provided product description, urls and documents.

Official Urls:

EAN Numbers: 0021111226387, 0031112742106, 0031113342725, 0039517584949, 0043396313637, 0044111214970, 0045556007479, 0071021017056, 0088020590251, 0088021280830, 0088022195256, 0151903603550, 0163120539376, 0490560200222, 0606449071344, 0612572180402, 0612572183663, 0612572203590, 0612572212189, 0666672914351, 0713839943461, 0713839943492, 0719040107128, 0755263230496, 0763615975254, 0792137905951, 0971478562270, 0993172892521, 7123290430869, 7290105125958, 8851299222701

UPC Numbers: 021111226387, 031112742106, 031113342725, 039517584949, 043396313637, 044111214970, 045556007479, 071021017056, 088020590251, 088021280830, 088022195256, 151903603550, 163120539376, 490560200222, 606449071344, 612572180402, 612572183663, 612572203590, 612572212189, 666672914351, 713839943461, 713839943492, 719040107128, 755263230496, 763615975254, 792137905951, 971478562270, 993172892521

Model Numbers: SBG6580

Official Urls:

https://www.asus.com/us/networking/cm-16/ Report

EAN Numbers: 0889349367322

UPC Numbers: 889349367322

Model Numbers: CM-16

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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 Zoom 5341J or Netgear N450 .

ARRIS SURFboard SBG6580 is $45.04 more expensive than an average modem ($99).