Hitron CODA56 Cable Modem vs NETGEAR Nighthawk CM1000 Cable Modem

Buy the Hitron CODA56 if your cable plan goes above 1 Gbps or you want faster uploads. Its 2.5 Gbps port and 1 Gbps upload ceiling are the real difference; the CM1000 caps both directions at 1 Gbps. Both are modem-only DOCSIS 3.1 units that need a separate router, and both rate well with owners for quick self-activation. The CM1000 has the longer track record and slightly higher owner rating, but it is the older design and cannot use multi-gig plans.

• Choose the Hitron CODA56 if you are on a multi-gig or high-upload cable plan and want a modem that will not bottleneck it.
• Choose the NETGEAR CM1000 if your plan tops out at 1 Gbps and you want a proven, widely certified modem.