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Experts prefer Arris SURFboard SB8200 over Technicolor TC8717T
On 2 Apr 2024 (24 days ago) we went through 60 Modem expert endorsements .
Currently, Arris SURFboard SB8200 received 6 endorsements from Lifewire (26 Feb 2024), approvedmodems.org (29 Dec 2023) HighSpeedInternet (20 Dec 2023) and 3 others. Meanwhile, Technicolor TC8717T did not receive any endorsements this month.
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Endorsement summary:
- On 26 Feb 2024
Lifewire ranked Arris SURFboard SB8200 as #5 Rank Modem Comment ... ... ... #5 out of 6 Arris SURFboard SB8200 Best Value... ... ... Source: www.lifewire.com - On 29 Dec 2023
approvedmodems.org ranked Arris SURFboard SB8200 as #7 Rank Modem Comment ... ... ... #7 out of 8 Arris SURFboard SB8200 Best Value for Money... ... ... Source: approvedmodems.org - On 20 Dec 2023
HighSpeedInternet ranked Arris SURFboard SB8200 as #2 Rank Modem Comment ... ... ... #2 out of 5 Arris SURFboard SB8200 Best value... ... ... Source: www.highspeedinternet.com - On 1 Oct 2023
BestReviews ranked Arris SURFboard SB8200 as #3 Rank Modem Comment ... ... ... #3 out of 5 Arris SURFboard SB8200 Customer Favorite... ... ... Source: bestreviews.com - On 2 Jul 2022
Networks Hardware
ranked Arris SURFboard SB8200 as #5 Rank Modem Comment ... ... ... #5 out of 9 Arris SURFboard SB8200 Runner Up... ... ... Source: networkshardware.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
Arris SURFboard SB8200 
Technicolor TC8717T 
| Rank | Change | Price | Modem | Popular Mechanics  | Wirecutter  | Lifewire | approvedmodems.org | HighSpeedInternet | BestReviews | Networks Hardware | Tom's Guide  | PC Guide  | The Strategist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | +1 | $190 |  Arris Surfboard S33
| 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 | - | - | - | 1 | 4 | - |
| 2 | -1 | $250 |  Netgear Nighthawk CM2000 | 5 | - | 2 | - | 3 | - | 2 | - | 1 | - |
| 3 | +1 | $125 |  Arris SURFboard SB8200 | - | - | 5 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 5 | - | - | 9 |
| 4 | +1 | $157 |  Netgear CM1000 | - | - | - | 5 | - | 4 | - | - | 3 | 1 |
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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:
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- 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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- Compatible with some ISP's
- Wi-Fi Router
- Download speeds up to 34 Mbps
- 4 port Gigabit Wired Router
- 2 VoIP lines
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Arris SURFboard SB8200 is a very popular option on the higher end of the price range. It's in the top 3 bestselling modems and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as ZyXEL C3000Z or Motorola Surfboard SB6141 .
Arris SURFboard SB8200 is $25 more expensive than the average modem ($99.99).
Technicolor TC8717T is a well-known and one of the most affordable options. It's in the top 3 bestselling modems and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Arris TM902A or Arris TM822g .
Technicolor TC8717T is $74.99 less expensive than an average modem ($99.99).
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