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Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 2058 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 have good things to say about the SURFboard S33 modem, particularly its speed and overall performance, with many reporting blazing fast internet. Users also appreciate its ease of use and simple setup, as well as its compact size. The 2.5 Gbps Ethernet port and broad compatibility are also well-received features, though some customers have noted concerns about heat and price.

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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Compact and works great

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

    Worth it, its well recommended to use. I will recommend this to other people

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Lot of power future ready modem

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

    Very powerful modem in a small package easy to set up and use

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

    So far, so good. Replaced defective Moto MB8600

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

    So far, so good. Bought and activated yesterday with my xfinity gigabit internet plan. Modem is small and simple, with a single, multi-colored and functioning light to let you know what's going on. My former Motorolo MB8600 began suffering from frequent disconnects and I ultimately had to return it after a few months. I only gave it 4 stars so far, since I really will have to use it for a while to see if it will earn the fifth star. I am cautiously optomistic.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Fast!

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

    We have never had better speeds in our house ever! Works amazing!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good Modem

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

    This is an upgrade from an earlier version of Arris Surfboard I had. Set up was simple with the Xfinity,App. It took 10 minutes and I was up and running. Have not had any issues at all. Works perfectly

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    The Quality Standard

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

    Arris products have always been solid and the S33 is no exception. Recently upgraded from the 8200 and have had no problems at all, just great reliable speed

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Standard

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

    Great modem, excellent just replaced an older one that lasted 5 years

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    I'm set

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

    Xfinity said the highest i get is 800gb down, and this makes me get up to 950gbs down. Idk how or why but I'm not complaining. It's definitely a great investment

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    JP Modem

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

    performs as advertised. Works great with my new Eero WIFI

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Gets it done. Don’t rent when you can buy!

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

    Works perfectly. Couldn’t be happier with this purchase. Highly recommend.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Reliable value

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    Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Nary needs a reboot. Reliable. Petite. Sweet. Neat.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Fast speeds

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

    So far works great with xfinity. I compared the prices of another product that was $50 more but the specs were identical so i opted for this. This is my second Arris modem. First one is still going strong after 5 years and I'm sure this one will go the distance as well.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good choice for home internet users.

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

    Setup was a breeze. Easy to configure and get me up and running. Wish there was a power button just to make power cycling easier.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Works great so far.

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

    What can I say. Free overnight shipping--what's not to love about that. Took a few minutes for Xfinity's app to adopt it and load their firmware. It's been rock solid since. Haven't been using it for too long, but it's very fast and stable so far. Now I just need a faster firewall to keep up.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    A must have for cable internet users.

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

    Definite upgrade from the rented cable modem. Using the 2.5Gbe hooked up to an Asus Wi-Fi router my speed-to-router is 1.2-1.3Gbps vs 980Mbps via Eero Pro6. I’ve used cable modems from the provider in the past and it’s always a nightmare. You should always buy your own modem.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Heat

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Junk: buy something different

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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, while appearing to be working correctly, operated at a very high temperature. How "high?" Hot enough that touching any part of the device was extremely uncomfortable. Electronic devices should not run "hot." Fortunately, Best Buy has a "satisfaction guarantee" that allowed me to exchange the modem for a similar product from Netgear. Also, during product registration, the Arris website would not recognize the device and serial number. I usually do not register a product, but Arris' documentation hinted that it was important for warranty fulfillment. With the device running as hot as this one, I felt confident that I would be contacting them "soon" for warranty repairs. I did post a comment on the Arris user forum, agreeing with others about the device's temperature and website problems (I am not the first to have these problems with this product). An Arris monitor posted "please contact us..." Too late; I already exchanged the device.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Upgrade from ISP supplied equipment

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

    So far, this has been a definite upgrade to our ISP supplied modem that would drop signal several times per day. We use with an Eevo mesh router setup. As expected, needed almost an hour on the phone with the ISP when their DIY install site was not working.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great value 2.5gb cable internet modem

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

    Works great with my 2gb plan from cox. No issues after a few weeks.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Buy This Modem or Any Upgrade of ARRIS Surfboard

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

    ARRIS Surfboard modem has completely excellent. I have it paired with a Netgear Nighthawk and my internet is absolutely flawless. It's a perfect combo haven't had any issues and a very easy setup too.

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

    Another Stellar cable modem from Arris

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

    Arris SURFboard cable modems have been the best for over a decade! the 2.5Gbps ethernet (with supporting hardware) gives you the full potential of Xfinity's 1Gb tier of serivce. These modems work with almost any cable provider, and save you money vs. renting the cable companies equipment.

    I would recommend this to a friend