Neither Motorola MG7700 nor ZyXEL C3000Z were recommended by experts this month
On 2 Apr 2024 (22 days ago) we went through 60 Modem expert endorsements , however neither Motorola MG7700 nor ZyXEL C3000Z 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) Lifewire (26 Feb 2024) and 3 others.
| Rank | Change | Price | Modem | Popular Mechanics  | Wirecutter  | Lifewire  | approvedmodems.org  | HighSpeedInternet  | BestReviews  | Networks Hardware  | Tom's Guide  | PC Guide  | The Strategist  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | - |
| N/A | N/A | $216 |  Motorola MG7700 The Motorola MG7700 modem/router combo is a reliable and compatible option for households with cable internet subscriptions, offering high-speed internet connections, parental controls, and user-friendly features. | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| N/A | N/A | $128 |  ZyXEL C3000Z | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Motorola MG7700 
ZyXEL C3000Z Customers like Motorola MG7700 noticeably 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.
ZyXEL C3000Z
CS of 10 is similar to a 4.8 star review, CS of 0 is similar to a 2 star review.
Motorola MG7700, the pricier option, tends to get more favorable reviews than ZyXEL C3000Z.
As can be seen in the chart above, median best-selling modem receives a consumer score of 7.4 (good). Both Motorola MG7700 and ZyXEL C3000Z receive customer reviews that average out above that median threshold.
| Motorola MG7700 |
In comparison:
8.3 Great
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| ZyXEL C3000Z | |
| Median best-selling Modem |
Motorola MG7700 is more popular than ZyXEL C3000Z
It's fairly safe to say that Motorola MG7700 is a more popular modem than ZyXEL C3000Z, based on its 5,000+ 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 Motorola MG7700 and ZyXEL C3000Z | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Netgear Nighthawk CM2000 | $250 |
In comparison:
Netgear Nighthawk CM2000 ranks #25 out of 97. Very high levels of customer satisfaction. Go to rankings 8.1 Great
| 5 expert recommendations | More Popular |
 | Arris SURFboard SB8200 | $130 |
In comparison:
Arris SURFboard SB8200 ranks #17 out of 97. Very high levels of customer satisfaction. Go to rankings 8.3 Great
| 6 expert recommendations | More Popular |
 | Arris Surfboard S33 | $180 |
In comparison:
8.3 Great
| 6 expert recommendations | |
 | Motorola MB8611 | $276 |
In comparison:
8.3 Great
| 2 expert recommendations | More Popular |
| Rank | Change | Price | Modem | Popular Mechanics | Wirecutter
| Lifewire | approvedmodems.org | HighSpeedInternet | BestReviews | Networks Hardware | Tom's Guide | PC Guide | The Strategist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | $250 |  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 | $130 |  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 [7]
- with a score: 2
- without a score: 5
| Highest score by Lifewire | 96 |
| Average score based on 7 reviews | 87 |
| Lowest score by approvedmodems.org | 78 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
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Motorola MG7700 is a very popular option at the top 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 Xfinity TG862G-CT or Asus CM-32 .
Motorola MG7700 is $116 more expensive than the average modem ($99.99).
ZyXEL C3000Z is a well-known and one of the more expensive options. It's in the top 3 bestselling modems and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Motorola Surfboard SB6141 or Arris SURFboard SB8200 .
ZyXEL C3000Z is $27.98 more expensive than an average modem ($99.99).
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