Experts prefer Netgear CM400 over Motorola Surfboard SB6141
On 2 Apr 2024 (18 days ago) we went through 60 Modem expert endorsements .
Currently, Netgear CM400 received 1 endorsement from The Strategist (18 Feb 2021). Meanwhile, Motorola Surfboard SB6141 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  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | N/A | $68 |  Netgear CM400 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 |
| 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. | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 18 Feb 2021 The Strategist ranked Netgear CM400 as #3
Rank Modem Comment ... ... ... #3 out of 9 Netgear CM400 Best cable modem for easy setup... ... ... Source: nymag.com
Motorola Surfboard SB6141 
Netgear CM400 Customers like Netgear CM400 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 CM400
CS of 10 is similar to a 4.8 star review, CS of 0 is similar to a 2 star review.
Netgear CM400, the cheaper option, tends to get more favorable reviews than Motorola Surfboard SB6141.
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 CM400 receive customer reviews that average out above that median threshold.
| Motorola Surfboard SB6141 | |
| Netgear CM400 | |
| Median best-selling Modem |
Netgear CM400 is more popular than Motorola Surfboard SB6141
It's fairly safe to say that Netgear CM400 is a more popular modem than Motorola Surfboard SB6141, based on its 7,000+ 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 CM400 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 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 CM500 | $50 | 4 expert recommendations | Cheaper More Popular | |
 | Arris Surfboard SB6183 | $73 | 3 expert recommendations | Better Reviews | |
 | Arris SBG7400AC2 | $130 |
In comparison:
8.7 Great
| No expert recommendations | 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 | $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 [4]
- with a score: 1
- without a score: 3
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
Expert reviews [1]
- with a score: 0
- without a score: 1
- 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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- COMPATIBLE WITH ALL MAJOR CABLE INTERNET PROVIDERS: Including certification by Xfinity by Comcast, COX, and Spectrum. NOT compatible with Verizon, AT&T, CenturyLink, DSL providers, DirecTV, DISH and any bundled voice service.
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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 Arris SURFboard SB8200 or Arris SBG7400AC2 .
Motorola Surfboard SB6141 is $28.96 more expensive than the average modem ($99.99).
Netgear CM400 is a very popular and one of the cheaper options. It's in the top 3 bestselling modems and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Motorola MB7420 or Zyxel C1000Z .
Netgear CM400 is $31.66 less expensive than an average modem ($99.99).
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