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Rating 4 out of 5 stars with 48 reviews

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    Rating 4.1 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.1 out of 5 stars

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79%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers enjoy the overall performance of the SURFboard G20 DOCSIS 3.1 Cable Modem & Wi-Fi 6 Router Combo, noting a faster and more reliable connection. They also appreciate the connectivity, highlighting the easy setup and consistent connection. However, some customers have reported experiencing difficulty during the initial setup process.

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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Fast with excellent wifi range

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great cable modem for Xfinity cable. Fast with great range

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Just enough for the job.

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Needed a new Modem/Router as the one I had before hand was aging and was losing support in terms of software updates, and overall just needed something better to support the growing amount of devices I have at home. I've been with this this SURFboard for maybe only a few weeks at this point and I gotta say it's handling well. With just enough ethernet ports to support the only wired devices (two desktops) and a good handling of bandwidth for all the wireless stuff. My only gripe was that I had to call my service provider to activate, which is just an extra step in the process to the setup that kinda made me groan because I never had to do that before with any other unit I've had. Otherwise I can't complain too much. It's doing a fantastic job so far!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent choice in a combination router/modem!

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great combination modem and router. Saves space from the old setup. Needed this to take advantage of the current internet speed. Easy setup and works great!

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Connectivity

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    A good update from an older Arris

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    After trying to connect this unit to my Xfinity service, I ended up first calling Xfinity for help (they had messed up my service due to a move) and then calling Arris because the Xfinity tech messed up the setup by not following Arris instructions. HOWEVER, Arris totally fixed the Xfinity oopsie and got me up and running. I bought this modem/wifi to replace an older one that no longer worked with Xfinity. I am pleased. Connectivity is faster and the thinking dots are now minimal rather than constant. Arris tech service was really patient and qualified, identifying the problem and fixing it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance
    Cons mentioned:
    Setup

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Arris router

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Difficult to set up ring cameras, everything else setup ok. Yellow light blinking on back, suppose to be green but still works.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good combo modem

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I thought this combo modem for my college student. Easy to connect once we realized we needed to buy an Ethernet cable not included. We do get to FaceTime however he has to go outside to make a call? No connection inside his place? We’re told it’s a dead spot? Anyhow he can game and use internet with no issues. Thats my reason for 4 stars

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance
    Cons mentioned:
    Setup

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Modem + Router

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    2 in 1 already. Had difficulty setting up at first because this is a newer model but works perfect eventually.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Works as Intended

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Was hoping I would get more range based on the pictures and reviews I saw. But it's about what my last Arris Surfboard was able to put out. Set up with Xfinity was a pain in the behind, but that was on Xfinity support not the Arris team.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    modem

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Replaced modem due to age of previous one which was about 8 years old

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Product for Great Price Only @ Best Buy!

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Amazing unit! Reliable, efficient and latest security features in place for privacy concerns. Works well with Xfinity! In essence, a great buy and worth every $. Additionally, Best Buy ensure to live up to their promise of their price match guarantee and made it possible to purchase it for the lowest market price directly sold by competitive sellers. Kudos to Best Buy!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Modem and Wifi router

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Its a great router combo. Haven't had any issues so far

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    wifi modem

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    once i worked out the kinks to install it - needed some tech support from xfinity - it works well

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Blazing Speeds

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    Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great modem/router combo. I get the most out of my 1GBPS Xfinity monthly plan with it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Setup

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Arris surfboard

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works fine with my computer. Having trouble setting up my ring doorbell

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Returned After Poor Performance

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I'd been looking to replace the gateway that Xfinity provides and this was my first attempt. The setup and activation was very easy using the Xfinity app but the performance left a lot to be desired. The Xfinity gateway provides acceptable download and upload speeds as far as I can tell, although I never tested thoroughly. However, switching over to the G20 immediately provided degraded quality. My PS5, which is at the far edge of my basement, was only getting a good signal while it would get a full signal using Xfinity's gateway. Also, the G20 was causing noticeable buffering while using my AppleTV in the same location as the PS5, which was not happening on the Xfinity's gateway. I ended up returning the G20 promptly.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Connectivity

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Very Good Router

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This router is fast and works with Comcast Xfinity as a plug and play. No problems to report.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    ARRIS SURFBOARD

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    excellent product. Very happy with its performance. Easy to set up and go.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Modem Router Combo

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This Modem & Router Combo replaced my old one. It was easy to set up and is working well. Not getting dropped from my work remote anymore is a huge bonus.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    SURFboard Modem/router combo

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    My new SURFboard has improved my service. It replaced my old SURFboard unit so I am very pleased with this new modem/router combo.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    ARRIS - SURFboard G20

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Set-up new modem went well with Xfinity app. Set-up was easy with Arris App. Super fast and works well with a variety of devices. Best combo modem/router I've every owned.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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