Experts recommend Netgear Nighthawk CM2000 more than Arris SURFboard SB8200
As of 3 Jan 2025, experts prefer Netgear Nighthawk CM2000 over Arris SURFboard SB8200, but both Modems have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, Netgear Nighthawk CM2000 received 4 recommendations: from PC Guide (1 Feb 2024), Networks Hardware (2 Jul 2022) HighSpeedInternet (15 Jul 2024) and 1 other. By contrast, Arris SURFboard SB8200 received only 5 recommendations from Networks Hardware (2 Jul 2022), BestReviews (1 Jul 2024) HighSpeedInternet (15 Jul 2024) and 2 others.
| Rank | Change | Price | Modem | PC Guide  | Lifewire  | Wirecutter  | Tom's Guide  |
Networks Hardware  | BestReviews  | HighSpeedInternet  | homeowner.com  | Popular Mechanics  | The Strategist  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | - |
| 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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Endorsement summary:
- On 2 Jul 2022 Networks Hardware ranked Netgear Nighthawk CM2000 as #2 and Arris SURFboard SB8200 as #5
Rank Modem Comment ... ... ... #2 out of 9 Netgear Nighthawk CM2000 Best Performer... ... ... #5 out of 9 Arris SURFboard SB8200 Runner Up... ... ... Source: networkshardware.com - On 15 Jul 2024 HighSpeedInternet ranked Arris SURFboard SB8200 as #2 and Netgear Nighthawk CM2000 as #3
Rank Modem Comment ... ... ... #2 out of 5 Arris SURFboard SB8200 Best value#3 out of 5 Netgear Nighthawk CM2000 Best for gaming... ... ... Source: www.highspeedinternet.com - On 1 Jul 2024 BestReviews ranked Arris SURFboard SB8200 as #3
Rank Modem Comment ... ... ... #3 out of 5 Arris SURFboard SB8200 Customer Favorite... ... ... Source: bestreviews.com - On 10 Oct 2024 homeowner.com ranked Arris SURFboard SB8200 as #7
Rank Modem Comment ... ... ... #7 out of 8 Arris SURFboard SB8200 Best Value for Money... ... ... Source: www.homeowner.com - On 18 Feb 2021 The Strategist ranked Arris SURFboard SB8200 as #9
Rank Modem Comment ... ... ... #9 out of 9 Arris SURFboard SB8200 Best Docsis 3.1 cable modemSource: nymag.com - On 1 Feb 2024 PC Guide ranked Netgear Nighthawk CM2000 as #1
Rank Modem Comment #1 out of 5 Netgear Nighthawk CM2000 Best Cable Modem... ... ... Source: www.pcguide.com - On 19 Oct 2023 Popular Mechanics ranked Netgear Nighthawk CM2000 as #6
Rank Modem Comment ... ... ... #6 out of 8 Netgear Nighthawk CM2000 Best Premium... ... ... Source: www.popularmechanics.com
After counting and adding up the 59 expert endorsements of the January rankings, Netgear Nighthawk CM2000 outranks Arris SURFboard SB8200. This is not to say that Arris SURFboard SB8200 is a bad option. Like Netgear Nighthawk CM2000, it is recommended by experts, but less.
As can be seen below, Netgear Nighthawk CM2000 outranks Arris SURFboard SB8200 by 2 positions. This indicates that, as of 3 Jan 2025, Netgear Nighthawk CM2000 is more critically acclaimed than Arris SURFboard SB8200.
| 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 [18]
Total expert reviews: 18
- with a score: 6
- without a score: 12
| Highest score by Techaeris | 95 |
| Average score based on 18 reviews | 86 |
| Lowest score by approvedmodems.org | 66 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
Expert reviews [3]
Total expert reviews: 3
- with a score: 3
- without a score: 0
| Highest score by Networks Hardware | 88 |
| Average score based on 3 reviews | 82 |
| Lowest score by approvedmodems.org | 76 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
From Seller:
- A Trusted Name in Home Connectivity: Better connectivity, better speed. The ARRIS SURFboard SB8200 DOCSIS 3.1 Cable Modem is designed to bring you superior connectivity, increase your network capability and provide faster streaming and downloading throughout your home. From a trusted brand with over 260 million modems sold and growing. .Telephone Port : None. HD Multi-Media Streaming : Yes.
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From Seller:
- Compatible with major cable internet providers including Xfinity, Spectrum, Cox and more. NOT compatible with Verizon, AT andT, CenturyLink, DSL providers, DirecTV, DISH and any bundled voice service
- Best for cable provider plans up to 2.5Gbps
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