Neither Motorola Surfboard SB6141 nor Netgear 4G LTE were recommended by experts this month
On 2 Apr 2024 (21 days ago) we went through 60 Modem expert endorsements , however neither Motorola Surfboard SB6141 nor Netgear 4G LTE 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 | $129 |  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. | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| N/A | N/A | $80 |  Netgear 4G LTE | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Motorola Surfboard SB6141 
Netgear 4G LTE Customers like Netgear 4G LTE and Motorola Surfboard SB6141 about the same
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 4G LTE
CS of 10 is similar to a 4.8 star review, CS of 0 is similar to a 2 star review.
Both Netgear 4G LTE and Motorola Surfboard SB6141 have very similar good customer reviews.
As can be seen in the chart above, median best-selling modem receives a consumer score of 7.4 (good). Both Motorola Surfboard SB6141 and Netgear 4G LTE receive customer reviews that average out above that median threshold.
| Motorola Surfboard SB6141 | |
| Netgear 4G LTE | |
| Median best-selling Modem |
Netgear 4G LTE is more popular than Motorola Surfboard SB6141
It's fairly safe to say that Netgear 4G LTE is a more popular modem than Motorola Surfboard SB6141, based on its 3,000+ 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 Surfboard SB6141 and Netgear 4G LTE | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Motorola MB8600 | $150 |
In comparison:
 8.3 Great
| 2 expert recommendations | More Popular Better Reviews |
 | Arris SBG7400AC2 | $135 |
In comparison:
8.7 Great
| No expert recommendations | More Popular Better Reviews |
 | 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 Better Reviews |
 | Netgear Nighthawk R6900P AC1900 | $140 |
7.8 Good
| No expert recommendations | More Popular Better Reviews |
| 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 | $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. | - | - | 5 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 5 | - | - | 9 |
| 4 | +1 | $165 |  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 [4]
- with a score: 1
- without a score: 3
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
- 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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- Use as your primary Internet connection in areas that do not have strong broadband service
- Ideal for rural homes or homes that do not have strong broadband service.
- Connect the LTE modem to your WiFi router and share connection with all your WiFi and wired devices.
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Motorola Surfboard SB6141 is a popular option on the higher 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 ZyXEL C3000Z or Arris SBG7400AC2 .
Motorola Surfboard SB6141 is $28.96 more expensive than the average modem ($99.99).
Netgear 4G LTE is a 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 Linksys CM3024 or Arris TM804G .
Netgear 4G LTE is $125.01 more expensive than the average modem ($99.99).
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