Motorola MG8702 Cable Modem + Wi-Fi Router vs NETGEAR Nighthawk CAX30S

The NETGEAR Nighthawk CAX30S is the better pick for most people. It uses Wi-Fi 6 with 6 streams and a dual-core 1.5GHz processor, while the Motorola MG8702 runs older Wi-Fi 5 (AC3200) on a dual-band design. Both are DOCSIS 3.1 modems approved for Comcast Xfinity, Cox and Charter Spectrum, so the modem side is a wash. Owners of the Motorola rate it around 4.1 out of 5 and praise easy setup, but it lacks Wi-Fi 6 and its warranty terms are unclear. Step up to the Nighthawk if you have Wi-Fi 6 devices or a fast plan.

• Choose the Motorola MG8702 if you want a simple, proven DOCSIS 3.1 combo for a mid-tier cable plan and your devices are all Wi-Fi 5 or older.
• Choose the NETGEAR Nighthawk CAX30S if you have Wi-Fi 6 phones and laptops, a plan above a gigabit, or a busy household with many connected devices.