Neither Technicolor TC8717T nor TP-Link Archer C5 were recommended by experts this month
On 2 Apr 2024 (16 days ago) we went through 60 Modem expert endorsements , however neither Technicolor TC8717T nor TP-Link Archer C5 were included in any of those recommendations. Since neither Modem received a single endorsement, as far as expert recommendations go, it's technically a tie. We do, however, recommend taking a look at Arris Surfboard S33 or other critically acclaimed Modems of this month.
For reference, Arris Surfboard S33 received 6 endorsements this month, from Popular Mechanics (20 Oct 2023), Wirecutter (27 Mar 2024) Lifewire (26 Feb 2024) and 3 others.
| 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 | $185 |  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 | - |
| N/A | N/A | $25 |  Technicolor TC8717T | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| N/A | N/A | $90 |  TP-Link Archer C5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Technicolor TC8717T 
TP-Link Archer C5 
| 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 | $185 | 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 | $300 |  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 | $129 |  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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- Compatible with some ISP's
- Wi-Fi Router
- Download speeds up to 34 Mbps
- 4 port Gigabit Wired Router
- 2 VoIP lines
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- Supports 802.11ac, the next generation of Wi-Fi
- 1.2Gbps of total available bandwidth
- Simultaneous dual band networks, 2.4GHz (300Mbps) and 5GHz (867Mbps)
- Two external dual band antennas for faster, more reliable wireless performance at greater distances
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Technicolor TC8717T is a well-known and one of the most affordable options. It's in the top 3 bestselling modems and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Arris TM822g or Arris TM902A .
Technicolor TC8717T is $74 less expensive than an average modem ($99).
TP-Link Archer C5 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 Surfboard SBG10 or Arris TM804G .
TP-Link Archer C5 is $9.27 cheaper than the average modem ($99).
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