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The Arris Surfboard S34 is a broadband gateway device supporting DOCSIS 3.1 technology, delivering speeds up to 1.2 Gbps and accommodating multiple downstream/upstream channels for high-speed internet connections within a home network.
Why this score
Current expert top pick, excellent multi-gig performance and enhanced uploads; premium pricing and limited long-term evidence restrain the score.
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The Netgear Nighthawk CM3000 is a wireless router utilizing the DOCSIS 3.1 standard and supporting speeds up to 300 Mbps downstream and 90 Mbps upstream, compatible with cable internet service providers.
The Arris Surfboard S33 is a broadband gateway device supporting DOCSIS 3.1 technology, delivering speeds up to 1.2 Gbps downstream and 300 Mbps upstream for residential internet connections utilizing compatible service providers’ networks.
Why this score
Strong expert recommendations and 4.6/5 from over 2,000 users; praised for speed and setup, with heat and price concerns.
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The NETGEAR Nighthawk CM2500 is a standalone DOCSIS 3.1 cable modem for residential cable internet service. It provides a 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet connection to a separate wireless router or mesh system and does not itself provide Wi-Fi or routing. The device is intended for cable plans that use a compa...
The ARRIS SURFboard SB6183 is a standalone DOCSIS 3.0 cable modem for residential broadband service. It uses 16 downstream and 4 upstream bonded channels and connects to a separate router or computer through Ethernet. The SB6183 does not include Wi-Fi, so a wireless network requires additional equip...
Why this score
Excellent historical reputation, 4.7/5 across thousands of reviews, stable performance and easy setup; now constrained by aging DOCSIS 3.0 hardware.
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The NETGEAR CM2000 is a standalone DOCSIS 3.1 cable modem in the Nighthawk product line. It has a 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet port for connecting to a separate router, mesh system, or computer and is designed for cable internet plans that support high-speed service. Because it is a modem rather than a wire...
Why this score
Strong expert marks for multi-gig performance and reliability; high price, single Ethernet port, and scattered failure reports temper acclaim.
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Buying the MB4600 is the most budget-friendly way to own a modem, suitable only for the most basic internet needs. It is a DOCSIS 3.0 device, meaning it will bottleneck any modern service plan above 300 Mbps. While ownership is appealing, the severe performance limitations mean this is only recommen...
The Netgear CGD24N is a Cat®6a Gigabit Ethernet DSL Modem/Router offering up to 300 Mbps speeds and supporting DOCSIS 3.1 technology for broadband internet connectivity within a home network environment.
Why this score
Serviceable older DOCSIS gateway with straightforward operation, but obsolete Wi-Fi N, provider-locked firmware, limited routing features, and poor modern-speed suitability.
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The Arris Surfboard SB6190 is a DOCSIS 3.1 cable modem supporting speeds up to 1.2 Gbps and accommodating up to eight LAN ports for wired network connections within a home or small business environment.
Why this score
Decent throughput overshadowed by the notorious Intel Puma 6 latency defect, DOCSIS 3.0 limitations, and declining ISP support.
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ARRIS SURFboard S34 currently leads the Cable Modem results with a displayed score of 9.12/10. This is an editorial ranking result for the items included on this page, not a universal verdict for every use case.
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