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Experts prefer Motorola MB8600 over Motorola SurfBoard SB6121

On 5 Mar 2024 (24 days ago) we went through 60 Modem expert endorsements .

Currently, Motorola MB8600 received 2 endorsements from Networks Hardware (2 Jul 2022) and HighSpeedInternet (20 Dec 2023). Meanwhile, Motorola SurfBoard SB6121 did not receive any endorsements this month.

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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.
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Endorsement summary:

  • On 2 Jul 2022 Networks Hardware ranked Motorola MB8600 as #1
    Rank Modem Comment
    #1 out of 9 Motorola MB8600
    Best Overall
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  • On 20 Dec 2023 HighSpeedInternet ranked Motorola MB8600 as #1
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    #1 out of 5 Motorola MB8600
    Best overall
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Critic Consensus Common points from expert reviews summarized.
As can be seen below, Motorola MB8600 is mentioned by key experts in Mar 2024, while Motorola SurfBoard SB6121 is not.
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The Strategist
PC Guide
Tom's Guide
Networks Hardware
BestReviews
HighSpeedInternet
approvedmodems.org
Lifewire
Wirecutter
Popular Mechanics
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Expert Reviews There are people on the Internet whose job is to review products. Below are their opinions.
No expert reviews linked yet for Motorola SurfBoard SB6121.

Expert reviews [9]

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Total expert reviews: 9
  • with a score: 4
  • without a score: 5
Highest score by Don't Waste Your Money
88
Average score based on 9 reviews
84
Lowest score by approvedmodems.org
76

Score distribution:

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From Seller:
  • Top Internet Speeds for all Multi-gigabit Speed Tiers - Wirecutter recommends this model as the best cable modem for people using Gigabit Internet plans. Built-in DOCSIS 3.1 and DOCSIS 3.0 32x8 capabilities give top Internet speeds for all cable Internet services.
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Video Reviews Most popular unboxing/review videos.
No video reviews linked yet for Motorola SurfBoard SB6121.
Motorola Ultra Fast DOCSIS 3.1 Cable Modem Review | Model MB8600
Review by Jay Rule
Popular! 31K views!
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Review - MOTOROLA MB8600 DOCSIS 3.1 Cable Modem 6 Gbps - Would I Recommend?
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1-17-20 - Unboxing Motorola MB8600 DOCSIS 3.1 cable modem
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From Manufacturer Manufacturer-provided product description, urls and documents.
No manufacturer information linked for Motorola SurfBoard SB6121.
EAN Numbers: 0042822162221, 0042822163204, 0855631006170
UPC Numbers: 042822162221, 042822163204, 855631006170
Model Numbers: MB8600, MB8600-10
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Motorola MB8600 is a top selling option in the middle of the modems price range. It's a #1 bestseller in modems category and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Arris SURFboard SB8200 or Arris SBG7400AC2 .

Motorola MB8600 is $30.99 more expensive than an average modem ($99.99).

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