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Why a modem that is nearly $100 more than one that seems equivalent?
I have to buy a new modem since my old one is dying. I have found three that are approved for my ISP/plan, one of them being Netgear CM2000. I have an Orbi RBR50 system that works great so the Netgear modem is on top of my list until I realize that it's nearly $100 more than the two others and my ISP (XFinity) says it doesn't matter, they are all the same. Is that the case? I need some arguments for shelling out $100 more for something that otherwise seems to be the same.
I need to act soon so please let me know why I should go Netgear again and spend the extra $100. I do not care about looks. The modem is hidden and just need to work.
I need to act soon so please let me know why I should go Netgear again and spend the extra $100. I do not care about looks. The modem is hidden and just need to work.
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not sure what the other 2 are so its tough to compare.
The CM2000 has a 2.5g port so you can connect a 2.5gig device to it for >1gig service. The RBR50 only supports up to gigabit speeds as it only has 10/100/1000mbps wan port.
So if you plan on upgrading to >1gig speeds (and upgrading routers), the cm2000 is the way to go. If you're not planning on upgrading past gigabit for the future (expected life span of modem/router) then something like the cm1000 or cm1100 would be able to saturate your router.
- The two other modems are the the ARRIS Surfboard S33 and Motorola MB8611. Looks like the CM2000 has dropped in price since yesterday so now the difference is "only" $50. They all have the same spec it seems. Probably the same chip although I can't find what's in the Netgear CM2000. I do not have any voice or TV services, only Internet.
I have an Orbi RBR50 router with one satellite. I'm really happy with that and it works very well.
According to Xfinity my plan is 1.2 Gbps down / 40 Gbps up and all three modems are listed as approved and compatible with my service. My dying modem is not.I've heard good things about the S33 but I haven't really heard anything on the MB8611
