Experts recommend Netgear CM600 more than Netgear Nighthawk CM1200
As of 6 Jun 2024, 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 (9 May 2024). Netgear Nighthawk CM1200 was also endorsed 1 times: by HighSpeedInternet (20 Dec 2023). 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 | The Strategist  | Popular Mechanics
 | Wirecutter  | Tom's Guide  | Networks Hardware  | BestReviews  | HighSpeedInternet  | approvedmodems.org  | Lifewire  | PC Guide  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | N/A | $150 |  Netgear CM600 | - | - | - | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 19 | N/A | Check price |  Netgear Nighthawk CM1200 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | - | - | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 9 May 2024 Tom's Guide ranked Netgear CM600 as #4
Rank Modem Comment ... ... ... #4 out of 5 Netgear CM600 Best cable modem for gigabit internet... ... ... Source: www.tomsguide.com - On 20 Dec 2023 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 61 expert endorsements of the June 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.
Netgear CM600 
Netgear Nighthawk CM1200 
| Rank | Change | Price | Modem | The Strategist | Popular Mechanics | Wirecutter | Tom's Guide | Networks Hardware | BestReviews | HighSpeedInternet | approvedmodems.org | Lifewire | PC Guide |
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| 1 | - | $200 |  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 | 1 | - | - | - | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| 2 | - | $238 |  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. | - | 4 | - | - | 2 | - | 3 | - | 2 | 1 |
| 3 | - | $150 |  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 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 5 | - |
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4 | - | $160 |  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 | - | - | - | - | 4 | - | 5 | - | 3 |
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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:
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| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
Expert reviews [6]
- with a score: 0
- without a score: 6
- 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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- 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 CM600 is a popular 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 Hitron CGNM-2250 or Netgear C6250 .
Netgear CM600 is $50 more expensive than an average modem ($99.99).
Netgear Nighthawk CM1200 is a popular option in the middle of the modems price range. It's in the top 3 bestselling modems and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Arris Touchstone TM1602A or CenturyLink Zyxel C1100Z .
Netgear Nighthawk CM1200 is $4 more expensive than the average modem ($99.99).
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