Neither Hitron CGNM-2250 nor Netgear R6230 were recommended by experts this month
On 2 May 2024 (16 days ago) we went through 61 Modem expert endorsements , however neither Hitron CGNM-2250 nor Netgear R6230 were included in any of those recommendations. Since neither Modem received a single endorsement, as far as expert recommendations go, it's technically a tie. We do, however, recommend taking a look at Arris Surfboard S33 or other critically acclaimed Modems of this month.
For reference, Arris Surfboard S33 received 6 endorsements this month, from Popular Mechanics (20 Oct 2023), Wirecutter (27 Mar 2024) Tom's Guide (26 Mar 2024) and 3 others.
| Rank | Change | Price | Modem | The Strategist  | Popular Mechanics  | Wirecutter  | Tom's Guide  | Networks Hardware  | BestReviews  | HighSpeedInternet  | approvedmodems.org  | Lifewire  | PC Guide  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $197 |  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 | 1 | - | - | - | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| N/A | N/A | $150 |  Hitron CGNM-2250 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| N/A | N/A | Check price |  Netgear R6230 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Hitron CGNM-2250 
Netgear R6230 
| Rank | Change | Price | Modem | The Strategist | Popular Mechanics | Wirecutter | Tom's Guide | Networks Hardware | BestReviews | HighSpeedInternet | approvedmodems.org | Lifewire | PC Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $197 | 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 | 1 | - | - | - | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| 2 | - | $279 |  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. | - | 8 | - | - | 2 | - | 3 |
- | 2 | 1 |
| 3 | - | $128 |  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. | 9 | - | - | - | 5 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 5 | - |
| 4 | - | $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. | 1 | - | - | - | - | 4 | - | 5 | - | 3 |
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- DOCSIS 3.0 compliant and DOCSIS 3.0 certified
- Wi-Fi Access Point with 3x3 802.11n+802.11ac dual band MIMO internal antennas
- Integrated DLNA Media Server with support for video, audio and image serving
- Two USB 2.0 host, supporting Network Attached Storage (NAS) functionality
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Hitron CGNM-2250 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 Arris SURFboard SBG6900-AC or Linksys CG7500 AC1900 .
Hitron CGNM-2250 is $50 more expensive than the average modem ($99.99).
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