Experts recommend Netgear CM400 more than Netgear Nighthawk C7800
As of 2 Apr 2024, experts prefer Netgear CM400 over Netgear Nighthawk C7800, but both Modems have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, Netgear CM400 received 1 recommendation: from The Strategist (18 Feb 2021). Netgear Nighthawk C7800 was also endorsed 1 times: by Networks Hardware (2 Jul 2022). However, experts generally ranked Netgear Nighthawk C7800 lower than Netgear CM400 in their articles, which caused it to rank lower in ReviewFinder ranking.
| Rank | Change | Price | Modem | Popular Mechanics  | Wirecutter  | Lifewire  | approvedmodems.org  | HighSpeedInternet  | BestReviews  | Networks Hardware  | Tom's Guide  | PC Guide  | The Strategist  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | N/A | Check price | 
Netgear CM400 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 |
| 25 | N/A | $390 |  Netgear Nighthawk C7800 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 6 | - | - | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 2 Jul 2022 Networks Hardware ranked Netgear Nighthawk C7800 as #6
Rank Modem Comment ... ... ... #6 out of 9 Netgear Nighthawk C7800 Best Value... ... ... Source: networkshardware.com - 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
After counting and adding up the 60 expert endorsements of the April rankings, Netgear CM400 outranks Netgear Nighthawk C7800. This is not to say that Netgear Nighthawk C7800 is a bad option. Like Netgear CM400, it is recommended by experts, but less.
Netgear Nighthawk C7800 
Netgear CM400 
| Rank | Change | Price | Modem | Popular Mechanics | Wirecutter | Lifewire | approvedmodems.org | HighSpeedInternet | BestReviews | Networks Hardware | Tom's Guide | PC Guide | The Strategist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | +1 | $190 |  Arris Surfboard S33 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 | - | - | - | 1 | 4 | - |
| 2 | -1 | $250 |  Netgear Nighthawk CM2000 | 5 | - | 2 | - | 3 | - | 2 | - | 1 | - |
| 3 | +1 | $125 |  Arris SURFboard SB8200 | - | - | 5 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 5 | - | - | 9 |
| 4 | +1 | $157 |  Netgear CM1000 | - | - | - | 5 | - | 4 | - | - | 3 | 1 |
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Expert reviews [8]
- with a score: 3
- without a score: 5
| Highest score by Networks Hardware | 80 |
| Average score based on 8 reviews | 77 |
| Lowest score by approvedmodems.org | 72 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
Expert reviews [1]
- with a score: 0
- without a score: 1
- COMPATIBLE WITH ALL MAJOR CABLE INTERNET PROVIDERS: Including certification by Xfinity by Comcast and COX. NOT compatible with Spectrum, Verizon, AT&T, CenturyLink, DSL providers, DirecTV, DISH and any bundled voice service
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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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Netgear Nighthawk C7800 is a popular option in the middle of the modems price range. It's in the top 3 bestselling modems and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as TP-LINK TD-8616 or Arris SURFboard SBG6900-AC .
Netgear Nighthawk C7800 is $10 more expensive than an average modem ($99.99).
Netgear CM400 is a very popular and one of the cheapest options. It's in the top 3 bestselling modems and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Netgear CG3000D or Frontier Fios G1100 .
Netgear CM400 is $84 less expensive than an average modem ($99.99).
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