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Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 100 reviews

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    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

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93%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers enjoy the SURFboard S34 modem for its overall performance, speed, and easy setup. Many have noted its compact size, ease of use, and simple connectivity. The modem's heat dissipation was mentioned as a potential drawback.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    great

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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, not getting the download speed i wanted but that could be the 15 wifi devices i have or the router. idk.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    works

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

    works great need to contact ISP to access internet

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

    Rated 3 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.

    Doubled the wifi speeds for both yoloads and downloaded

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

    ARRIS - SURFboard S34 32 x 8 DOCSIS 3.1 Multi-Gig

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

    ****** The Best Five Stars ****** recommend for Xfinity

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Smooth running

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

    New cable installation easy hook up, running smooth. Saving on rental.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    good for the speed it supportes

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

    good for the speed it supported, updated from a docsis 3.0 equipment.

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

    Future proof modem

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

    Future proof modem. Provides fastes possible speeds.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Solving Xfinity Issues

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

    Simple and easy to connect, I had more issues with my ISP than I did with the Arris S34 modem.

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

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Avoid This Model

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

    Stay away from this model. It's a very small footprint, so it runs hot and drops the signal constantly throughout the day. After several days of troublehshooting, speaking with Cox, and testing my equipment, everything pointed to this S34 Modem. It was hot to the touch and would run hot all day. Don't waste your time or your dollars. Best Buy had a very short return window on this item, which I missed, so I was out several hundred dollars. Not happy.

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

    Does what it says

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

    Bought this for the Enhanced Upload speeds offered by Xfinity. It doesn’t disappoint as I can see download/upload of 1600/330Mbps and even has the ability to turn off the LED to help darken the room. Also solves the rental fee problem, if you dont mind tending to your own network equipment.

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

    Great 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 got a fast Connection to all my devices at home. Highly recommended.

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

    Faster internet connection. No lags.

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

    Works with my XFinity internet service provider after calling their customer to help set-it up.

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

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    DO WASTE YOUR TIME !!

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

    Do not !!!! I have always used Netgear, decided to switch. Wow… pure trash, would only pull 500 out 1GB plan, overheated, dropped connection, would not hold a profile- PURE JUNK !!! Xfinity tech came out and confirmed modem is TRASH. Returned at BB replaced with Netgear CM2500 speed test 1000mbps and ZERO ISSUES. DO NOT BUY THIS TRASH

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Heat dissipation

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Don’t Buy Product Overheats

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

    Cable modem overheats and isn’t really useable unless the area is highly ventilated and cooled. Not sure how this product will last being that hot.

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

    Not for Cox buisness customers

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

    Seemed solid, good build. Cox blows. Box says its compatible (which I am sure it is) weasels at Cox say its not and I have to use a much older DOCSIS 3.1 modem. Not happy, not with BB or this device but Cox.

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

    Defective router

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

    would drop the internet after 10-15 minutes. had to consecutively reset it

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

    No good

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

    Could not use with my cox internet 2gig Not sure why not. Called cox and still would not connect. Returned it

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent for higher upload speeds!

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

    This is the new S34 cable modem for higher upload speeds (approx 400mbps upload). I received a notification last December (2023) from comcast/xfinity that higher upload speeds were available, and that my existing modem (S33), was not capable of taking advatage of those speeds. It’s true, the S33 only provided 40mbps upload speeds. The S34 provides up to ~400mbps upload with the new OFDM channels for upload. Download speeds are still capable up to 2.5gbps (or 3.5gbps with dual wan ethernet). The higher upload speeds are meant for all the video conferencing, VR, facetime, etc. that existing upload speeds have overlooked for a long time, until now. Definately purchase this instead of the S33 if you need a new cable modem so you can take advantage of higher upload speeds in your area, including when it becomes available in the future. Docsis 4.0 is coming (10gbps), but who knows when. This will take care of business until then.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Blazing fast!

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

    Purchase the S34 to upgrade from a Surfboard 6190. Super fast speed and setup was quck! I would highly recommend ARRIS for your home network. The multi gig ethernet port came in handy. I will be increasing my internet speed with my cable company to take full advantage of the modem capabilities!

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

    Has more issues than its worth.

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

    Don’t base your purchase on just the reviews here. Check the reviews on amazon and other places. This modem has so many disconnection issues. I wrote this review to warn others.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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