Experts recommend Netgear CM600 more than Netgear Nighthawk CM1200
As of 3 Jan 2025, experts prefer Netgear CM600 over Netgear Nighthawk CM1200, but both Modems have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, Netgear CM600 received 1 recommendation: from Tom's Guide (30 Oct 2024). Netgear Nighthawk CM1200 was also endorsed 1 times: by HighSpeedInternet (15 Jul 2024). However, experts generally ranked Netgear Nighthawk CM1200 lower than Netgear CM600 in their articles, which caused it to rank lower in ReviewFinder ranking.
| Rank | Change | Price | Modem | PC Guide  | Lifewire  | Wirecutter  | Tom's Guide  | Networks Hardware  | BestReviews  | HighSpeedInternet  |
homeowner.com  | Popular Mechanics  | The Strategist  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | N/A | Check price |  Netgear CM600 | - | - | - | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 19 | N/A | Check price |  Netgear Nighthawk CM1200 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | - | - | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 30 Oct 2024 Tom's Guide ranked Netgear CM600 as #4
Rank Modem Comment ... ... ... #4 out of 6 Netgear CM600 Best cable modem for gigabit internet... ... ... Source: www.tomsguide.com - On 15 Jul 2024 HighSpeedInternet ranked Netgear Nighthawk CM1200 as #4
Rank Modem Comment ... ... ... #4 out of 5 Netgear Nighthawk CM1200 Best for business... ... ... Source: www.highspeedinternet.com
After counting and adding up the 59 expert endorsements of the January rankings, Netgear CM600 outranks Netgear Nighthawk CM1200. This is not to say that Netgear Nighthawk CM1200 is a bad option. Like Netgear CM600, it is recommended by experts, but less.
As can be seen below, in Jan 2025 neither Netgear CM600 nor Netgear Nighthawk CM1200 were recommended by key experts who publish Modems recommendations.
| Rank | Change | Price | Modem | PC Guide | Lifewire | Wirecutter | Tom's Guide | Networks Hardware | BestReviews | HighSpeedInternet | homeowner.com | Popular Mechanics | The Strategist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $189 |  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 | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | 2 | 2 | - |
| 2 | - | $220 |  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 | - | 6 | - |
| 3 | - | $45 |  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. |
5 | 3 | - | 2 | 3 | - | - | - | - | 6 |
| 4 | - | $158 |  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 | 3 | 2 | 7 | - | 9 |
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Expert reviews [10]
Total expert reviews: 10
- with a score: 2
- without a score: 8
| Highest score by TopTenReviews | 90 |
| Average score based on 10 reviews | 88 |
| Lowest score by dongknows.com | 87 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
87
An Excellent Sub-Gigabit Cable Modem
While the Netgear CM600 is not new and doesn’t support cutting edge technology like DOCSIS 3.1, Multi-Gig, or WAN Link Aggregation, it’s an excellent modem to get for those with a sub-Gigabit cable broadband connection.
+ pros
- Fast and reliable performance for sub-Gigabit broadband
- Supported by multiple cable providers
- Affordable and relatively compact
- Clear status lights, useful web interface
- cons
- No Gig+ or Multi-Gig support
- No WAN Link Aggregation
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Expert reviews [6]
Total expert reviews: 6
- with a score: 0
- without a score: 6
the Netgear CM1200 is designed to offer on-screen setup and activation. You simply connect the cable modem to your existing coax cable and complete the process by utilizing the user’s manual.
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From Seller:
- Compatible with Comcast Xfinity, Time Warner Cable, Charter, Cox, Cablevision, and more. Requires Cable Internet Service
- Not compatible with: Verizon, AT&T, or CenturyLink
- Cable Modem only (no WiFi router).Memory: 8 MB NOR flash and 128 MB RAM
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From Seller:
- 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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