Experts prefer Netgear CM1000 over Hitron CGNM-2250
On 3 Jan 2025 (11 months ago) we went through 59 Modem expert endorsements .
Currently, Netgear CM1000 received 3 endorsements from PC Guide (1 Feb 2024), BestReviews (1 Jul 2024) and The Strategist (18 Feb 2021). Meanwhile, Hitron CGNM-2250 did not receive any endorsements this month.
| Rank | Change | Price | Modem | PC Guide | Lifewire | Wirecutter | Tom's Guide | Networks Hardware | BestReviews | HighSpeedInternet | homeowner.com | Popular Mechanics | The Strategist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | - | $170 | 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. | 3 | - | - | - | - | 4 | - | - |
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| N/A | N/A | $150 | Hitron CGNM-2250 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 1 Feb 2024
PC Guide ranked Netgear CM1000 as #3 Rank Modem Comment ... ... ... #3 out of 5 Netgear CM1000 Best Mid-Range Cable Modem... ... ... Source: www.pcguide.com - On 1 Jul 2024
BestReviews ranked Netgear CM1000 as #4 Rank Modem Comment ... ... ... #4 out of 5 Netgear CM1000 Wide Compatible... ... ... Source: bestreviews.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
| 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]
- with a score: 1
- without a score: 7
| Highest score by dongknows.com | 88 |
| Average score based on 8 reviews | 88 |
| Lowest score by dongknows.com | 88 |
Score distribution:
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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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- 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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