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Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 5333 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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93%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers love the SURFboard SB8200 modem, especially its speed and overall performance. Many find it easy to set up and appreciate its compatibility and compact size. Some customers have noted concerns about heat, and a few have reported issues with the Ethernet port. However, the modem is generally well-received for providing fast connectivity.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Setup

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    So far, so good.

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

    Bought as a gift, but have heard no complaints. Set-up was smoother than suspected. Considering other reviews, allow for ample air flow.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Top of the line cable modem

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

    This modem improved my ping and allows me to get 1gbs speed over cable due to the docsis 3.1 technology.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Please with the modem glad it works so well

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

    It was easy to setup and it really enhanced my internet/TV to the router and the best part it has enough power to last me into the future with upgrades

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

    Compatible as advertised

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

    This unit is promoted to be compatible with the cable service in our local area. It absolutely is as advertised. When calling in to register the modem, it was immediately recognized and easily accessible. Unfortunately, the level of internet service required a different kind of cable to unlock this modem's potential and our neighborhood didn't have that necessary component to maximize this product's capability. Double check details like that before you go out and make a purchase of high speed internet products like these.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great product.

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    Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I have had many issues with Internet in my area. I was not getting the speed for which I was paying for. I purchased this and a separate router. Since then, I have had no problems. We have upwards of 10 devices connected at a time (gaming consoles, downloads, streams).

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Value

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

    Love the stability and performance for 1GB Fiber Service

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Stable upgrade - so far, so good.

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

    Does the job, no apparent issues thus far. Easy to setup. Forced to purchase the ARRIS Surfboard cable modem and Nighthawk AC1900 Dual-band wifi router on the same day. Expensive day indeed. The combination of the new electronics solved our issues (no more intermittent service, lag time, disconnects, etc.). The size is fine, but not real crazy about the only color choice of the modem – white. Looks like a kitchen appliance sitting on the shelf next to the bad-boy-looking Nighthawk in our computer room.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great price!

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

    Looked at many models and this was the best as far as quality and price. Great deal!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Arris

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

    Product was very easy to setup. It's fast and reliable.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Modem

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

    I needed a modem for my work office and this was the only one that worked for us.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great product

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

    Excellent, very reliable, watching my streaming services as I type.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great replacement without the rental cost

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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 to replace Xfinity's own modem. Setup was a breeze, it was up and running in less than 10 minutes - and my speeds are even a touch faster now than they were before. No reason to pay a monthly rental fee when you can buy this instead.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Modem... fast and solid

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

    Great Modem... fast and solid. I have had Surfboards now for 3 generations of upgrades. So far so good.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect for any Home System

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

    Excellent quality and performance. Easy to set up and connect to my Network

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Nice but possibly some flaws.

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

    Great product but have two issues. The instructions tell you how to activate the device but they are old. Spectrum in my area won’t activate unless you call them. Also, my upload won’t turn blue. Spectrum says my signal is perfect but when I call customer service for the modem they say my numbers are too low for it to turn blue. Speed is fine but for some reason speed now ramps up under use versus my old modem which was 100% speed all the time.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Works for Gig speeds

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

    Needed a modem to accommodate gig down and this modem has the 3.1 necessary for just that. Works the way it’s supposed to for months now without any trouble.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Staying connected

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

    Needed a new modem since our speed was upgraded and we were getting kicked off the internet daily with old modem. This was easy to install. We have stayed online since connected. A great price.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome Upgrade

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

    Major upgrade for us. Hits speeds of almost 1G with 26 connected items.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great router

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

    Great, reliable, fast router! It is a very solid unit.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Hands Down the best Cable Modem available

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

    This is the third Surfboard I have owned in 20 years. These modems are reliable and dependable and I've never had one burnout or fail on me. I purchased the SB8200 in June 2019 when I moved across the country. The modem is certified and supported on the Comcast xfinity platform. Prior to this I owned a Motorola (Arris) SB6121 which I gave to a relative. The 6121 is almost seven years old and it's still working.

    I would recommend this to a friend