Experts prefer Netgear CM1000 over Technicolor C2100T
On 2 Apr 2024 (17 days ago) we went through 60 Modem expert endorsements .
Currently, Netgear CM1000 received 4 endorsements from approvedmodems.org (29 Dec 2023), BestReviews (1 Oct 2023) PC Guide (1 Feb 2024) and 1 other. Meanwhile, Technicolor C2100T did not receive any endorsements this month.
Rank | Change | Price | Modem | Popular Mechanics | Wirecutter | Lifewire | approvedmodems.org | HighSpeedInternet | BestReviews | Networks Hardware | Tom's Guide | PC Guide | The Strategist |
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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 |
N/A | N/A | $165 | Technicolor C2100T | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 29 Dec 2023 approvedmodems.org ranked Netgear CM1000 as #5
Rank Modem Comment ... ... ... #5 out of 8 Netgear CM1000 Best Gigabit Modem... ... ... Source: approvedmodems.org - On 1 Oct 2023 BestReviews ranked Netgear CM1000 as #4
Rank Modem Comment ... ... ... #4 out of 5 Netgear CM1000 Wide Compatible... ... ... Source: bestreviews.com - On 1 Feb 2024 PC Guide ranked Netgear CM1000 as #3
Rank Modem Comment ... ... ... #3 out of 4 Netgear CM1000 Best Mid-Range Cable Modem... ... ... Source: www.pcguide.com - On 18 Feb 2021 The Strategist ranked Netgear CM1000 as #1
Rank Modem Comment #1 out of 9 Netgear CM1000 Best-rated cable modem... ... ... Source: nymag.com
Customers like Netgear CM1000 way more
At ReviewFinder we prefer to focus on professional product reviews, because customer reviews can be disproportionately affected by unrelated factors such as delivery, specific seller listing problems, and, of course, fake reviews. With that said, below is the summary of consumer sentiment.
Netgear CM1000
CS of 10 is similar to a 4.8 star review, CS of 0 is similar to a 2 star review.
Netgear CM1000, the pricier option, tends to get more favorable reviews than Technicolor C2100T.
As can be seen in the chart above, median best-selling modem receives a consumer score of 7.4 (good). Netgear CM1000 ranks higher than that and Technicolor C2100T ranks lower than that.
Technicolor C2100T | |
Netgear CM1000 |
In comparison:
8.6 Great
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Median best-selling Modem |
Netgear CM1000 is more popular than Technicolor C2100T
It's fairly safe to say that Netgear CM1000 is a more popular modem than Technicolor C2100T, based on its 8,000+ reviews. Popularity is determined based on product sales. Note that older and cheaper products tend to sell more.
To consider
Table: Top compared alternatives for Technicolor C2100T and Netgear CM1000 | |||||
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Arris Surfboard S33 | $180 |
In comparison:
8.3 Great
| 6 expert recommendations | ||
Motorola MB8600 | $150 |
In comparison:
8.3 Great
| 2 expert recommendations | Cheaper More Popular | |
Motorola MG7540 | $168 |
In comparison:
8.1 Great
| No expert recommendations | ||
Motorola MT7711 | $155 |
In comparison:
8.3 Great
| No expert recommendations | Cheaper |
Rank | Change | Price | Modem | Popular Mechanics | Wirecutter | Lifewire | approvedmodems.org | HighSpeedInternet | BestReviews | Networks Hardware | Tom's Guide | PC Guide | The Strategist |
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1 | +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. | 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 |
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Expert reviews [8]
- with a score: 1
- without a score: 7
Score distribution:
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0-20 |
- Compatible with CenturyLink VDSL/ADSL2+ Services (Not compatible with fiber connections or ATT)
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- Compatible with all major cable internet providers with internet speed up to 1Gbps. Currently certified with Spectrum and Cox (up to 1Gbps), Xfinity (up to 800Mbps). Not compatible with Verizon, AT&T, CenturyLink, DSL providers, DirecTV, DISH and any bundled voice service.
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Technicolor C2100T is a well-known 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 Motorola MG7540 or Motorola MG7315 .
Technicolor C2100T is $65.77 more expensive than the average modem ($99).
Netgear CM1000 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 Motorola MG7540 or Motorola MG7315 .
Netgear CM1000 is $68 more expensive than the average modem ($99).