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Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 2092 reviews

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    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

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    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 3 out of 5 stars

    Already replacing

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

    Keeps dropping out and im probably going to have to get a factory replacement.

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

    works great when it works.

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

    Works great when it connects.... has difficulty communicating with a gigabit switch/router sometimes... even if it has a "solid connection light" ...... I might switch it out with another good thing I got protection plan.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Cable modem

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

    Easy to setup using the smartphone App. I had to contact the service provider but everything was easy.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ethernet port

    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.

    Very nice router. We have it for our xfinity wifi. Works very well with our mesh system from tp link

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

    Defective dropping on/off line

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

    Had a Netgear CM1200 and decided to upgrade. Charter Spectrum activated the modem and I was online. Problem is though, it would constantly drop on/off online. Charter could see it on their end. Since my previous modem was working fine, I knew it was defective. I also wanted to note you cannot view the modem page if using a router. It will be blocked. I returned the modem and picked up the Netgear CM2000 and everything is working perfectly fine now. I can also access the modem page with no problem while still using a router. I did like the small form factor of the Arris S33 modem. That was about it though.

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

    This modem didn’t last more than two months.

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

    2 weeks after the return period ended this thing starts losing connection every night. The ISP blames the modem and now I’m out $300. Great.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice Modem

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

    Great modem, easy to setup and performs well. Registered online with Xfinity and that was all.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Works as listed

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

    Easy installation with xfinity throught the xfinity app. Works great with eero mesh system.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Works great

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

    Our other one stopped working, had to do research trying to find one that would work for my situation, so far it has not let me down.

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

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Lasted Less Than 4 Months

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

    Overpriced garbage. I bought this for my new home to support our high speed internet needs for working at home, as well as multiple users. Here I am now with a failing modem at not far past my return window, so I get to eat this pricey purchase. I had an Arris previously that I thought served is well, but will stay away from low on.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good Product

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

    In the beginning I would have given it 5 stars, however I waited which I am glad for. After 4 months of it running the internal system went bad. Had to return and get another one. The reason for the 4 stars really is because of Best Buy’s amazing service plans. If it’s broke they swap it. At least for items like this that is what I have seen. Got the new one installed and everything setup and it’s working like a champ, currently on month 5 so hoping it was just a bad part in the first one

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ethernet port

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Doing ok. Might have to see how it goes.

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

    Working well with mediacom. Have 1 gb line, geting 700mg on wiered connection

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Solid

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

    No issues here. Pretty easy to set up and good connection to my mesh routers.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ethernet port

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Xfinity compatible????

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

    Do not get this to work with Xfinity gig speed as it is not compatible with it, Xfinity blames Arris, Arris blames Xfinity.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Not good enough

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

    I have 1 gig plan. This modem can't get faster than 325 mbps. 3 different techs tried everything. Could be Cox, could be this modem, not sure but it didn't get the job done.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Arris 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 modem lasted less then a month and the went out. It was trying to rest it self all the time spectrum couldn’t even run a line test. I ended up going with a Motorola hopefully that will be better.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great product

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

    This modem is perfect. Finally able to connect to high speed internet.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    great speed

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

    the best modem your money can buy. it is capable of great speeds!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Xfinity approved

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

    One of better modems to use with Xfinity service especially Gig.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Arris modem

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

    Easy to install with app. Worked immediately. Would recommend.

    I would recommend this to a friend