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Experts recommend Netgear CM1000 more than Netgear Nighthawk C7000
As of 5 Mar 2024, experts prefer Netgear CM1000 over Netgear Nighthawk C7000, but both Modems have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, Netgear CM1000 received 4 recommendations: from The Strategist (18 Feb 2021), PC Guide (1 Feb 2024) BestReviews (1 Oct 2023) and 1 other. By contrast, Netgear Nighthawk C7000 received only 1 recommendation from Networks Hardware (2 Jul 2022).
Rank | Change | Price | Modem | The Strategist | PC Guide | Tom's Guide | Networks Hardware | BestReviews | HighSpeedInternet | approvedmodems.org | Lifewire | Wirecutter | Popular Mechanics |
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5 | -1 | $145 | 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. | 1 | 3 | - | - | 4 | - | 5 | - | - | - |
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 18 Feb 2021 The Strategist ranked Netgear CM1000 as #1
Rank Modem Comment #1 out of 9 Netgear CM1000 Best-rated cable modem... ... ... Source: nymag.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 - 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 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 2 Jul 2022 Networks Hardware ranked Netgear Nighthawk C7000 as #9
Rank Modem Comment ... ... ... #9 out of 9 Netgear Nighthawk C7000 Runner UpSource: networkshardware.com
After counting and adding up the 60 expert endorsements of the March rankings, Netgear CM1000 outranks Netgear Nighthawk C7000. This is not to say that Netgear Nighthawk C7000 is a bad option. Like Netgear CM1000, it is recommended by experts, but less.
Customers like Netgear Nighthawk C7000 a bit 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 pricier option, tends to get more favorable reviews than Netgear CM1000.
As can be seen in the chart above, median best-selling modem receives a consumer score of 7.4 (good). Both Netgear CM1000 and Netgear Nighthawk C7000 receive customer reviews that average out above that median threshold.
Netgear CM1000 |
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8.6 Great
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Netgear Nighthawk C7000 |
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 CM1000
It's fairly safe to say that Netgear Nighthawk C7000 is a more popular modem than Netgear CM1000, 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 CM1000 and Nighthawk C7000 | |||||
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Motorola MB8600 | $131 |
In comparison:
8.3 Great
| 2 expert recommendations | Cheaper More Popular | |
Arris SURFboard SB8200 | $100 |
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 | Cheaper More Popular | |
Arris SBG7400AC2 | $130 |
In comparison:
8.7 Great
| No expert recommendations | Cheaper | |
Motorola MG7700 | $150 |
In comparison:
8.3 Great
| No expert recommendations |
Rank | Change | Price | Modem | The Strategist | PC Guide | Tom's Guide | Networks Hardware | BestReviews | HighSpeedInternet | approvedmodems.org | Lifewire | Wirecutter | Popular Mechanics |
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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. | - | 1 | - | 2 | - | 3 | - | 2 | - | 4 |
2 | - | $198 | 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. | - | 4 | 1 | - | - | - | 2 | 4 | - | 2 |
3 | +2 | $56 | Netgear CM500 The Netgear CM500 modem offers high-speed internet access, easy setup and management, parental controls, and compatibility with major cable internet service providers, but its reliability has received mixed reviews and users should consider purchasing an extended warranty. | 6 | - | 3 | 3 | - | - | - | 6 | 1 | - |
4 | -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. | 9 | - | - | 5
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Expert reviews [8]
- with a score: 1
- without a score: 7
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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 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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- 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 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 Linksys CM3024 or CenturyLink Zyxel C1100Z .
Netgear CM1000 is $44.96 more expensive than the average modem ($99.99).
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 Surfboard S33 or Motorola MG7540 .
Netgear Nighthawk C7000 is $100 more expensive than an average modem ($99.99).