Neither ARRIS SURFboard SBG6580 nor Motorola Surfboard SB6141 were recommended by experts this month
On 5 Mar 2024 (23 days ago) we went through 60 Modem expert endorsements , however neither ARRIS SURFboard SBG6580 nor Motorola Surfboard SB6141 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 Netgear Nighthawk CM2000 or other critically acclaimed Modems of this month.
For reference, Netgear Nighthawk CM2000 received 5 endorsements this month, from PC Guide (1 Feb 2024), Networks Hardware (2 Jul 2022) HighSpeedInternet (20 Dec 2023) and 2 others.
Rank | Change | Price | Modem | The Strategist | PC Guide | Tom's Guide | Networks Hardware | BestReviews | HighSpeedInternet | approvedmodems.org | Lifewire |
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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. | - | 1 | - | 2 | - | 3 | - | 2 | - | 4 |
N/A | N/A | $82 | 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 | $30 | Motorola Surfboard SB6141 The Motorola Surfboard SB6141 is a highly compatible and reliable modem that supports high-speed internet for streaming, gaming, and downloading large files. | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Curious to see this month's entire Modems ranking? It's here
Rank | Change | Price | Modem | The Strategist | PC Guide | Tom's Guide | Networks Hardware | BestReviews | HighSpeedInternet | approvedmodems.org
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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. | - | 1 | - | 2 | - | 3 | - | 2 | - | 4 |
2 | - | $198 | 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 | - | - | - | 2 | 4 | - | 2 |
3 | +2 | $56 | 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 | 1 | - |
4 | -1 | $100 | 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 | - | - |
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- 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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- 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet port to connect with router or computer
- DOCSIS 3.0 certified, capable of up to 343 Mbps and upload speeds up to 131 Mbps based on Cable provider service
- Compatible with all major CABLE providers like Comcast/Xfinity, Cox, Charter, Time Warner, Mediacom, Bright House. Call your ISP to verify compatibility
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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 Arris SURFboard SB8200 or Arris SURFboard AC1750 .
ARRIS SURFboard SBG6580 is $40.25 more expensive than an average modem ($99.99).
Motorola Surfboard SB6141 is a popular option at the bottom 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 Touchstone SB6183 or Arris TM722G/CT .
Motorola Surfboard SB6141 is $70 cheaper than the average modem ($99.99).