Experts recommend Arris Surfboard SB6183 more than Arris Surfboard SBG10
As of 3 Jan 2025, experts prefer Arris Surfboard SB6183 over Arris Surfboard SBG10, but both Modems have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, Arris Surfboard SB6183 received 3 recommendations: from PC Guide (1 Feb 2024), Tom's Guide (30 Oct 2024) and Popular Mechanics (19 Oct 2023). By contrast, Arris Surfboard SBG10 received only 1 recommendation from The Strategist (18 Feb 2021).
| Rank | Change | Price | Modem | PC Guide  | Lifewire  | Wirecutter  | Tom's Guide  | Networks Hardware  | BestReviews  | HighSpeedInternet  | homeowner.com  | Popular Mechanics  | The Strategist  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | - | $50 |  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. | 2 | - | - | 6 | - | - | - | - | 3 | - |
| 14 | N/A | $83 |  Arris Surfboard SBG10 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 1 Feb 2024 PC Guide ranked Arris Surfboard SB6183 as #2
Rank Modem Comment ... ... ... #2 out of 5 Arris Surfboard SB6183 Best Budget Cable Modem... ... ... Source: www.pcguide.com - On 30 Oct 2024 Tom's Guide ranked Arris Surfboard SB6183 as #6
Rank Modem Comment ... ... ... #6 out of 6 Arris Surfboard SB6183 Best cable modem for simplicitySource: www.tomsguide.com - On 19 Oct 2023 Popular Mechanics ranked Arris Surfboard SB6183 as #3
Rank Modem Comment ... ... ... #3 out of 8 Arris Surfboard SB6183 Best Budget... ... ... Source: www.popularmechanics.com - On 18 Feb 2021 The Strategist ranked Arris Surfboard SBG10 as #2
Rank Modem Comment ... ... ... #2 out of 9 Arris Surfboard SBG10 Best rated (less-expensive) cable modem... ... ... Source: nymag.com
After counting and adding up the 59 expert endorsements of the January rankings, Arris Surfboard SB6183 outranks Arris Surfboard SBG10. This is not to say that Arris Surfboard SBG10 is a bad option. Like Arris Surfboard SB6183, it is recommended by experts, but less.
As can be seen below, Arris Surfboard SB6183 is mentioned by key experts in Jan 2025, while Arris Surfboard SBG10 is not.
| Rank | Change | Price | Modem | PC Guide | Lifewire | Wirecutter | Tom's Guide | Networks Hardware | BestReviews | HighSpeedInternet | homeowner.com | Popular Mechanics | The Strategist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $180 |  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 | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | 2 | 2 | - |
| 2 | - | $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. | 1 | - | - | - | 2 | - | 3 | - | 6 | - |
| 3 | - | $45 |  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. | 5 | 3 | - | 2 | 3 | - | - | - | - | 6 |
| 4 | - | $140 |  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 | 3 | 2 | 7 | - | 9 |
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Expert reviews [8]
Total expert reviews: 8
- with a score: 2
- without a score: 6
| Highest score by MBReviews | 89 |
| Average score based on 8 reviews | 80 |
| Lowest score by TopTenReviews | 72 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
Expert reviews [2]
Total expert reviews: 2
- with a score: 0
- without a score: 2
From Seller:
- Tom's guide #1 cable Modem choice 2 years in a row. Compatible with major U.S. Cable Internet Providers including Cox, Spectrum, Xfinity & others. Not compatible with ATT, Verizon, CenturyLink or other DSL or Fiber internet providers.
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From Seller:
- A Trusted Name in Home Connectivity: Get high speeds, better coverage, and a two-in-one product! With the ARRIS SURFboard SBG10 Wi-Fi Cable Modem, you will increase your network capability and get fast streaming and downloading throughout your home. From a trusted brand with over 260 million modems sold and growing.
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