Neither Motorola Surfboard SB5101U nor Motorola Surfboard SB6141 were recommended by experts this month
On 2 Aug 2024 (13 days ago) we went through 58 Modem expert endorsements , however neither Motorola Surfboard SB5101U 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 Arris Surfboard S33 or other critically acclaimed Modems of this month.
For reference, Arris Surfboard S33 received 6 endorsements this month, from PC Guide (1 Feb 2024), Lifewire (30 Jul 2024) Wirecutter (27 Mar 2024) and 3 others.
| Rank | Change | Price | Modem | PC Guide  | Lifewire  | Wirecutter  | Tom's Guide  | Networks Hardware  | BestReviews  | HighSpeedInternet  | homeowner.com  | Popular Mechanics  | The Strategist  |
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| 1 | - | $196 |  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 | - |
| N/A | N/A | $49 |  Motorola Surfboard SB5101U | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| N/A | N/A | $129 |  Motorola Surfboard SB6141 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Curious to see this month's entire Modems ranking? It's here
As can be seen below, in Aug 2024 neither Motorola Surfboard SB5101U nor Motorola Surfboard SB6141 were recommended by key experts who publish Modems recommendations.
| Rank | Change | Price | Modem | PC Guide | Lifewire | Wirecutter | Tom's Guide | Networks Hardware | BestReviews | HighSpeedInternet | homeowner.com | Popular Mechanics | The Strategist |
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| 1 | - | $196 | 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
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| 2 | - | $195 |  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 | +1 | $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. | 5 | 3 | - | 3 | 3 | - | - | - | - | 6 |
| 4 | -1 | $168 |  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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No expert reviews linked yet for Motorola Surfboard SB5101U.
Expert reviews [4]
Total expert reviews: 4
- with a score: 1
- without a score: 3
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
From Seller:
- Item is Modem Only. Requires Cable Internet Service. Compatible with major U.S. Cable Providers.
- Internet download speeds up to 38 Mbps and upload speeds up to 30 Mbps based on your Cable provider service
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From Seller:
- 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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