Netgear Nighthawk CM3000 vs Hitron CODA57 Cable Modem

The CODA57 is the better pick for most shoppers, provided their cable provider is on its short compatibility list. It matches the CM3000's 2.5 Gbps download ceiling but doubles the upload ceiling to 2 Gbps and adds switchable mid/high-split upstream tuning. The Netgear CM3000 wins on provider breadth, port count and brand support, but its 1 Gbps upload cap and limited 2.5G port make it the weaker fit for multi-gig plans. Owners of the CODA57 report easy setup and strong speeds with mesh systems; the CM3000 has a longer track record but fewer recent owner reports.

• Choose the Netgear Nighthawk CM3000 if your cable provider is not on the CODA57's short list, or if you want three LAN ports and a widely supported brand name.
• Choose the CODA57 if you are on Astound, Breezeline, GCI or Midco and want the higher upload ceiling and mid/high-split tuning for a multi-gig plan.