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Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 2092 reviews

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  • Connection Quality

    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

  • Performance

    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

  • Setup

    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

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92%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers love the SURFboard S33 modem for its speed and overall performance, with many reporting it supports their high-speed internet plans and delivers blazing fast speeds. The modem is also praised for its ease of use and setup, especially with the Xfinity app, and its 2.5 Gbps Ethernet port. Some customers have noted concerns about the modem's heat and price.

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  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Died after a week

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

    I had 3-4 arris modems in the past and they each lasted at least 3-4 years. Purchased the S33 and unfortunately it died after a week of use. Pretty disappointed. Modem does heat up more than any other previous model i owned.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Drops internet access

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    Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I wasted $213.93. After much troubleshooting, determined the Arris S33 was dropping internet access, even though the status page said everything was "OK," It's in the bin after only 6 months.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    not a good choice

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

    have had nothing but trouble with this modem. The help line is outsourced and after an hour on the phone, everything was so messed up. If I wasn't past the 15 day return limit,, it would be going back

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    ABSOLUTE TRASH DO NOT BUY

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

    This product did not work for us. Terrible set up system. Also Best Buy did not accept our return and we've had a months long process to try to get a refund on this defective item. Arris support was no help - awful product and service all around. You're better off with the Google Wifi system.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nicey nice

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

    Has been very stable. Wish my iphone wifi were faster

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

    Great

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

    Cox sucks, but this modem is great. Highly recommend

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Setup, Speed

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    excellent purchase - super easy install

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is an excellent modem, it connects super fast, supports xfinity, was a breeze to set up and connect. I basically have zero zero cons for this purchase. There are only 2 reasons why i did not give it a 5 star review: A. DO NOT install the Arris surfboard app - it's completely uselss and give zero added value or abilities for 99.9% of users. B. There is only 2 indicator light and it only has 2 colors - green for fully connected or blue for "trying to connect". Most modems have at least 4 (power, downstream, upstream, and internet), if you will ever suffer a connection loss having this lack of actual status representation is going to make your and your ISP's troubleshooting efforts somewhat difficult and I feel this important feature was shortsightedly and needlessly sacrificed for aesthetics. A modem should be functional, and not ugly. but it certainly does NOT have to be pretty. (I give them that, this modem is indeed a nice looking appliance).

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    not worth it

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    Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Worked well until 3 days ago - now needs to be reset everyday to work

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    My carrier was unable to activate it.

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

    My carrier was unable to activate it. I don’t know it it was a problem with the carrier or the equipment.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Router review

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It didn’t have enough plug ins. I thought this could handle my Ethernet cables and phone line, but it couldn’t.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    It’s ok

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

    It unfortunately did not sync with my mesh that I wanted to connect to it after 2 1/2 hours so I ended up returning it. It must’ve worked for others very frustrating for me after unplugging and replugging and calling customer service and looking online for answers just was not any help!!

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Not Happy

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I have had three of these and they failed on me. I would lose internet.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Internet issues

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

    No giving me the right internet speeds, need to change it

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Lasted only a week

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

    Purchased and the system failed after a week of use

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Sold as new but was refurbished

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

    This was sold as new Setting up was issue as the MAC number had been used before I was sold a refurbished or retrofitted modem Very concerned

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Not on Suddenlink

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

    Product did not work with Suddenlink had to take back. Tried both ports and nothing.

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

    Aris

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

    Terrible it doesn’t last I bought it this product 3 months ago and and it didn’t even last for months

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Avoid like the plague

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

    Product was defective, returned to Arris. They sent another defective product. Manufacturer would not refund.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    14 days

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

    as per COMCAST: Broke down in 14 days. Fortunately, it broke down within the first 15 days where it can be returned for a full refund.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Stopped Working

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

    The modem stopped working 1 day after return/replace period. I literally paid $200 for a brick.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend