Experts prefer Netgear CM1000 over ZyXEL C3000Z
On 2 Apr 2024 (22 days ago) we went through 60 Modem expert endorsements .
Currently, Netgear CM1000 received 4 endorsements from approvedmodems.org (29 Dec 2023), BestReviews (1 Oct 2023) PC Guide (1 Feb 2024) and 1 other. Meanwhile, ZyXEL C3000Z 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  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| N/A | N/A | $128 |  ZyXEL C3000Z | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- 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 - 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
Netgear CM1000 
ZyXEL C3000Z Customers like Netgear CM1000 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.
ZyXEL C3000Z
CS of 10 is similar to a 4.8 star review, CS of 0 is similar to a 2 star review.
Netgear CM1000, the pricier option, tends to get more favorable reviews than ZyXEL C3000Z.
As can be seen in the chart above, median best-selling modem receives a consumer score of 7.4 (good). Both Netgear CM1000 and ZyXEL C3000Z receive customer reviews that average out above that median threshold.
| Netgear CM1000 |
In comparison:
8.6 Great
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| ZyXEL C3000Z | |
| Median best-selling Modem |
Netgear CM1000 is more popular than ZyXEL C3000Z
It's fairly safe to say that Netgear CM1000 is a more popular modem than ZyXEL C3000Z, based on its 8,000+ 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 ZyXEL C3000Z | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Arris Surfboard S33 | $180 |
In comparison:
8.3 Great
| 6 expert recommendations | |
 | Motorola MB8600 | $145 |
In comparison:
8.3 Great
| 2 expert recommendations | More Popular |
 | Netgear Nighthawk CM1100 | $170 |
In comparison:
Netgear Nighthawk CM1100 ranks #22 out of 97. Very high levels of customer satisfaction. Go to rankings 8.3 Great
| No expert recommendations | More Popular |
 | Motorola MG7540 | $158 |
In comparison:
8.1 Great
| No expert recommendations | |
| 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 | $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:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
- 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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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).
ZyXEL C3000Z is a well-known and one of the more expensive options. It's in the top 3 bestselling modems and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Motorola Surfboard SB6141 or Arris SURFboard SB8200 .
ZyXEL C3000Z is $27.98 more expensive than an average modem ($99.99).
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