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Experts recommend Netgear Nighthawk C7800 more than Netgear Nighthawk C7000
As of 2 Apr 2024, experts prefer Netgear Nighthawk C7800 over Netgear Nighthawk C7000, but both Modems have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, Netgear Nighthawk C7800 received 1 recommendation: from Networks Hardware (2 Jul 2022). Netgear Nighthawk C7000 was also endorsed 1 times: by Networks Hardware (2 Jul 2022). However, experts generally ranked Netgear Nighthawk C7000 lower than Netgear Nighthawk C7800 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
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25 | N/A | $390 | Netgear Nighthawk C7800 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 6 | - | - | - |
33 | N/A | $200 | Netgear Nighthawk C7000 The Netgear Nighthawk C7000 router is a reliable and high-performing option for medium-sized homes or offices with up to 30 devices, offering parental controls, double firewall protection, and a guest network feature for added security. | - | - | - | - | - | - | 9 | - | - | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 2 Jul 2022 Networks Hardware ranked Netgear Nighthawk C7800 as #6 and Netgear Nighthawk C7000 as #9
Rank Modem Comment ... ... ... #6 out of 9 Netgear Nighthawk C7800 Best Value... ... ... #9 out of 9 Netgear Nighthawk C7000 Runner UpSource: networkshardware.com
After counting and adding up the 60 expert endorsements of the April rankings, Netgear Nighthawk C7800 outranks Netgear Nighthawk C7000. This is not to say that Netgear Nighthawk C7000 is a bad option. Like Netgear Nighthawk C7800, it is recommended by experts, but less.
Customers like Netgear Nighthawk C7000 noticeably 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 Nighthawk C7000
CS of 10 is similar to a 4.8 star review, CS of 0 is similar to a 2 star review.
Netgear Nighthawk C7000, the cheaper option, tends to get more favorable reviews than Netgear Nighthawk C7800.
As can be seen in the chart above, median best-selling modem receives a consumer score of 7.4 (good). Both Netgear Nighthawk C7800 and Netgear Nighthawk C7000 receive customer reviews that average out above that median threshold.
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In comparison:
Netgear Nighthawk C7000 ranks #5 out of 97. Very high levels of customer satisfaction. Go to rankings 8.7 Great
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Netgear Nighthawk C7000 is more popular than Netgear Nighthawk C7800
It's fairly safe to say that Netgear Nighthawk C7000 is a more popular modem than Netgear Nighthawk C7800, based on its 10,000+ 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 Netgear Nighthawk C7800 and C7000 | |||||
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Netgear Nighthawk CM2000 | $300 |
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 | ||
Netgear Nighthawk C7100V | $430 | No expert recommendations | |||
Motorola MG7550 | $119 |
In comparison:
8.7 Great
| No expert recommendations | Cheaper | |
Arris Surfboard S33 | $185 |
In comparison:
8.3 Great
| 6 expert recommendations | Cheaper |
Rank | Change | Price | Modem | Popular Mechanics | Wirecutter | Lifewire | approvedmodems.org | HighSpeedInternet | BestReviews | Networks Hardware | Tom's Guide | PC Guide | The Strategist |
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1 | +1 | $185 | 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 [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 |
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Expert reviews [13]
- with a score: 5
- without a score: 8
Highest score by notontop.com | 100 |
Average score based on 13 reviews | 90 |
Lowest score by approvedmodems.org | 80 |
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- 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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- Save monthly rental fees: Model C7000 replaces your cable modem and Wi-Fi router, saving you up to 168 dollars/year in equipment rental fees.
- Speeds by carrier: Xfinity (up to 800Mbps), Cox (up to 500Mbps), Spectrum (up to 400Mbps).
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Netgear Nighthawk C7800 is a popular and one of the most expensive options. It's in the top 3 bestselling modems and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Netgear Nighthawk C7100V or Motorola MT8733 .
Netgear Nighthawk C7800 is $329 more expensive than an average modem ($99).
Netgear Nighthawk C7000 is a very popular and one of the most expensive options. It's in the top 3 bestselling modems and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Arris Touchstone TG1672G or Motorola B12 .
Netgear Nighthawk C7000 is $100.99 more expensive than an average modem ($99).