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Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 5254 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:
    Ease of use, Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great product, a total powerhouse!

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

    Easy setup, works great! A total powerhouse! Well worth the money!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Easy to set up.

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

    Swapping out the Xfinity modem for this SURFboard was very easy.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great modem from what I hear...

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

    Never took it out of the box. Turns out my old modem (also Arris) was working fine - my neighbor accidentally cut my cable whilst landscaping, Great modem, though...from what I hear.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good performance and easy set-up.

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

    Simple set-up and flexible configuration. Very fast speed.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good and simple modem

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

    Supported the speeds I needed with Comcast. I easily attached it to the wall to keep my wiring tidy. Not sure when I will ever need the second network port on it. I can see that being useful for troubleshooting a dead router connection, or if I ever need more than 1Gbps from Comcast.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Definitely gigabit ready

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

    We just upgraded to Xfinity gigabit internet here in the Boston area so when I heard I had to get a Docsis 3.1 modem in order to receive those advertised speeds ,I jumped on here read the reviews and bought it .Best investment I've made in electronics in a while getting 960 Mbps download speeds over here .Happy customer .

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Works great, super fast

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

    Works better than advertised. easy install. Looks good

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Dependable

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

    Easy to set up with my Spectrum service, decent speeds for home use!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great modem for xfinity

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

    I have xfinity internet. I used to use this same brand modem just an older version with 8 x 4 channels. The internet was ok but not the best. After getting this modem my internet is more consistent and I can use more devises at the same time without bogging down the WiFi. It’s definitely worth it if you have a lot of devices

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Worth it

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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 AMAZING! I switched from a Netgear unit, i will never go back. Given i have Cox, this waz suggested by Best Buy (great choice!). If you are gigablast ready and upgrading, this modem is a solid choice. 5 minutes on the phone with Cox registering, very simple, and WOW!!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great modem for internet

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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.

    Converted from cable provider’s rental modem. Was easy with Total Techs help. Was back in business with our 5 tvs and two laptops. Impressive performance.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great docking for surface computers

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

    The Surface dock is a really great dock for a surface computer.

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

    Replaced my cable modem

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

    Needed to replace my cable modem. This is a compact unit is was easy to set up, Cable company tech support worked with to get the modem online. I already had a router so just needed to connect it to the modem. Would buy this brand again.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Solid product

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

    I’ve been living with the product for about a month now and so far have zero issues. I wanted something that would be somewhat future proof (DOCSIS 3.1 and speeds over 1 Gbps). Be sure to call your provider before setup and provide them with the MAC address, after that its plug and play.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good product

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

    Works really good with out any problems at all……..

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect for Gigablast In S. Nevada

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

    If you want the fastest internet available in the state you already have a GOOD router (and current technology), then this is what you need to complete your internet package. It does exactly what it needs to do- perform FAST! I recently upgraded from the 2nd fastest internet speed and required this device. It is a game changer.

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

    Fast and easy

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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 with Xfinity. Web based setup by yourself, or guided. Let it reboot twice before finishing though. Steady connection, great price at Best Buy. Honors price matching at the register. On 1GB connection , it averages about 850-950.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Rock solid performance

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

    Arris modems are solid. We have used them for well over 10 years, and the only reason I needed to buy a new one was due to lightning damage. Having a good quality product as easy to pick up as going into Best Buy is really great. Once it is in it just runs without a problem.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Works as intended

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

    I am with Cox communication and they are able to support this modem. If you are with them they will give you a docsis 3.1 modem that has the phone jack. If you do not need the free one from Cox and you are looking for the two port RJ45 then this is the way to go. This will also support the 12 gigabit connection and faster speeds once cox can support it.

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

    Compact modem

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

    Bought this when I *thought* my older model Arris was giving up the ghost - but it was Comcast. Well, at least I have a newer model and on the occasions when I do lose my internet connection, I know it isn’t the modem! Have had no issues with this since purchasing.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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