Netgear Nighthawk CM3000 vs ARRIS SURFboard S33 Cable Modem

Buy the ARRIS SURFboard S33 if you want a small, simple modem that most owners call easy to set up and stable. Buy the Netgear Nighthawk CM3000 if you need more wired ports or a second network jack, since it has one 2.5G and two 1G LAN ports against the S33's one 2.5G and one 1G. Both are DOCSIS 3.1 modems with 32x8 DOCSIS 3.0 bonding and no built-in Wi-Fi or voice. The S33 has more owner feedback and a stronger track record on reliability; the CM3000 is the more flexible unit for a wired setup.

• Choose the Nighthawk CM3000 if you want three LAN ports and link aggregation for a wired home network.
• Choose the SURFboard S33 if you want a compact modem with a proven record of easy setup and stable performance.