Neither ARRIS SURFboard SBG6580 nor Motorola SB6120 were recommended by experts this month
On 2 Apr 2024 (16 days ago) we went through 60 Modem expert endorsements , however neither ARRIS SURFboard SBG6580 nor Motorola SB6120 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  |
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| 1 | +1 | $185 |  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 | $70 |  ARRIS SURFboard SBG6580 The ARRIS SURFboard SBG6580 is a two-in-one DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem + N300 WiFi Router with a download speed of up to 343 Mbps, suitable for users with high internet usage needs, but with a mixed track record for reliability and inconsistent customer support. | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| N/A | N/A | $80 |  Motorola SB6120 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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ARRIS SURFboard SBG6580 
Motorola SB6120 Customers like Motorola SB6120 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.
Motorola SB6120
CS of 10 is similar to a 4.8 star review, CS of 0 is similar to a 2 star review.
Motorola SB6120, the pricier option, tends to get more favorable reviews than ARRIS SURFboard SBG6580.
As can be seen in the chart above, median best-selling modem receives a consumer score of 7.4 (good). Motorola SB6120 ranks higher than that and ARRIS SURFboard SBG6580 ranks lower than that.
| ARRIS SURFboard SBG6580 | |
| Motorola SB6120 |
In comparison:
8.1 Great
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| Median best-selling Modem |
ARRIS SURFboard SBG6580 is more popular than Motorola SB6120
It's fairly safe to say that ARRIS SURFboard SBG6580 is a more popular modem than Motorola SB6120, based on its 6,000+ 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 ARRIS SURFboard SBG6580 and Motorola SB6120 | |||||
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 | Motorola MB8600 | $150 |
In comparison:
8.3 Great
| 2 expert recommendations | More Popular Better Reviews |
 | Arris SURFboard SB8200 | $129 |
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 Better Reviews |
 | Netgear CM1000 | $167 |
In comparison:
8.6 Great
| 4 expert recommendations | More Popular Better Reviews |
 | Arris Surfboard SB6183 | $73 | 3 expert recommendations | ||
| 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 | $185 | 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 [6]
- with a score: 0
- without a score: 6
- Compatible with Comcast Xfinity, Time Warner Cable, Charter, Cox, Cablevision, and more. Requires Cable Internet Service
- Not compatible with: Verizon, AT&T, or CenturyLink. 802.11n Wi-Fi. Wi-Fi speeds up to 300 Mbps per band. DOCSIS speeds up to 343 Mbps
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- Designed to provide a cost effective, next generation technology to offer a high speed residential or commercial service tier. Item is Cable MODEM ONLY
- User-friendly online diagnostics and bonded channel status page
- Read more
ARRIS SURFboard SBG6580 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 Zoom 5341J or Netgear N450 .
ARRIS SURFboard SBG6580 is $45.04 more expensive than an average modem ($99).
Motorola SB6120 is a 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 Netgear C6250 or Arris Touchstone DG2460 .
Motorola SB6120 is $19.12 cheaper than the average modem ($99).
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