Experts prefer Netgear CM500 over Motorola MT7711
On 2 Apr 2024 (17 days ago) we went through 60 Modem expert endorsements .
Currently, Netgear CM500 received 4 endorsements from Lifewire (26 Feb 2024), Networks Hardware (2 Jul 2022) Tom's Guide (26 Mar 2024) and 1 other. Meanwhile, Motorola MT7711 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  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | -3 | $50 |  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. | - | - | 6 | - | - | - | 3 | 3 | - | 6 |
| N/A | N/A | $155 |  Motorola MT7711 The Motorola MT7711 modem-router combo is a reliable and efficient device that offers fast internet speeds and built-in Wi-Fi with AC1900 dual-band technology, making it an ideal choice for households with heavy internet usage and small businesses that require reliable and fast internet connectivity. | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 26 Feb 2024 Lifewire ranked Netgear CM500 as #6
Rank Modem Comment ... ... ... #6 out of 6 Netgear CM500 Basic OptionSource: www.lifewire.com - On 2 Jul 2022 Networks Hardware ranked Netgear CM500 as #3
Rank Modem Comment ... ... ... #3 out of 9 Netgear CM500 Best Budget-Friendly... ... ... Source: networkshardware.com - On 26 Mar 2024 Tom's Guide ranked Netgear CM500 as #3
Rank Modem Comment ... ... ... #3 out of 5 Netgear CM500 Best value cable modem... ... ... Source: www.tomsguide.com - On 18 Feb 2021 The Strategist ranked Netgear CM500 as #6
Rank Modem Comment ... ... ... #6 out of 9 Netgear CM500 Best cable modem for streaming video on multiple devices... ... ... Source: nymag.com
Motorola MT7711 
Netgear CM500 Customers like Motorola MT7711 somewhat 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 CM500
CS of 10 is similar to a 4.8 star review, CS of 0 is similar to a 2 star review.
Motorola MT7711, the pricier option, tends to get more favorable reviews than Netgear CM500.
As can be seen in the chart above, median best-selling modem receives a consumer score of 7.4 (good). Both Motorola MT7711 and Netgear CM500 receive customer reviews that average out above that median threshold.
| Motorola MT7711 |
In comparison:
8.3 Great
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| Netgear CM500 | |
| Median best-selling Modem |
Netgear CM500 is more popular than Motorola MT7711
It's fairly safe to say that Netgear CM500 is a more popular modem than Motorola MT7711, based on its 10,000+ 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 MT7711 and Netgear CM500 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Arris SURFboard SB6190 | $33 | 2 expert recommendations | Cheaper | |
 | Netgear CM1000 | $167 |
In comparison:
8.6 Great
| 4 expert recommendations | Better Reviews |
 | Arris Surfboard S33 | $180 |
In comparison:
8.3 Great
| 6 expert recommendations | |
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Motorola MB8600 | $150 |
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 | $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 [3]
- with a score: 0
- without a score: 3
Expert reviews [8]
- with a score: 4
- without a score: 4
| Highest score by Approved Modems | 90 |
| Average score based on 8 reviews | 80 |
| Lowest score by approvedmodems.org | 62 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
- THREE-IN-ONE CABLE MODEM, AC1900 ROUTER, AND XFINITY COMPATIBLE VOICE PORTS - Includes 24X8 DOCSIS 3. 0 cable modem, AC1900 Dual Band (2. 4GHz and 5GHz) Gigabit Router, four Gigabit (GigE) Ethernet ports, and two XFINITY Voice compatible phone ports. This product is approved by Comcast for Xfinity Internet and Voice, and recommended by Comcast for XFINITY Internet service speeds up to 400 Mbps.
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- Save monthly rental fees: Model CM500 replaces your cable modem, saving you up to $168/yr in equipment rental fees.
- Speeds by carrier: Spectrum (up to 400Mbps), Xfinity (up to 200Mbps), Cox (up to 150Mbps).
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Motorola MT7711 is a very popular 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 Netgear Nighthawk CM1100 or Arris Surfboard SVG2482AC .
Motorola MT7711 is $56 more expensive than an average modem ($99).
Netgear CM500 is a very popular option on the lower 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 Surfboard SB5101U or Arris Touchstone DG1670A .
Netgear CM500 is $49.01 cheaper than the average modem ($99).
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