Experts recommend Netgear CM1000 more than Netgear CM400
As of 2 Apr 2024, experts prefer Netgear CM1000 over Netgear CM400, but both Modems have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, Netgear CM1000 received 4 recommendations: from approvedmodems.org (29 Dec 2023), BestReviews (1 Oct 2023) PC Guide (1 Feb 2024) and 1 other. By contrast, Netgear CM400 received only 1 recommendation from The Strategist (18 Feb 2021).
| Rank | Change | Price | Modem | Popular Mechanics  | Wirecutter  | Lifewire  | approvedmodems.org  | HighSpeedInternet  | BestReviews  | Networks Hardware  | Tom's Guide
 | PC Guide  | The Strategist  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 16 | N/A | Check price |  Netgear CM400 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 18 Feb 2021 The Strategist ranked Netgear CM1000 as #1 and Netgear CM400 as #3
Rank Modem Comment #1 out of 9 Netgear CM1000 Best-rated cable modem... ... ... #3 out of 9 Netgear CM400 Best cable modem for easy setup... ... ... Source: nymag.com - On 29 Dec 2023 approvedmodems.org ranked Netgear CM1000 as #5
Rank Modem Comment ... ... ... #5 out of 8 Netgear CM1000 Best Gigabit Modem... ... ... Source: approvedmodems.org - On 1 Oct 2023 BestReviews ranked Netgear CM1000 as #4
Rank Modem Comment ... ... ... #4 out of 5 Netgear CM1000 Wide Compatible... ... ... Source: bestreviews.com - On 1 Feb 2024 PC Guide ranked Netgear CM1000 as #3
Rank Modem Comment ... ... ... #3 out of 4 Netgear CM1000 Best Mid-Range Cable Modem... ... ... Source: www.pcguide.com
After counting and adding up the 60 expert endorsements of the April rankings, Netgear CM1000 outranks Netgear CM400. This is not to say that Netgear CM400 is a bad option. Like Netgear CM1000, it is recommended by experts, but less.
Netgear CM1000
Netgear CM400 
| 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 | $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 | $130 |  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: 1
- without a score: 7
Score distribution:
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Expert reviews [1]
- with a score: 0
- without a score: 1
- Compatible with all major cable internet providers with internet speed up to 1Gbps. Currently certified with Spectrum and Cox (up to 1Gbps), Xfinity (up to 800Mbps). Not compatible with 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 CM1000 is a very 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 Motorola MG7315 or Technicolor C2100T .
Netgear CM1000 is $67.01 more expensive than the 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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