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Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 5335 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:
    Speed

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Happy to stop paying cable rental fees!

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

    As per recommendation from the Geek Squad, we purchased this modem in order to improve our lagging internet speed. The added bonus was the investment which has now allowed us to stop paying fees to the cable company. We have seen a steady and significant improvement with our speed. Thanks for the value-add advice!

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great modem for a decent price

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

    This is a little spendy for what it is, but even overpriced its better than giving the cable company atleast $10/month for this. In about a year you are ahead and saving money. This modem allows me to get my full 500 download speeds. Best I found for the money that actually let me get my full speeds as advertised.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent 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 let me keep my high speed internet while giving me complete autonomy over my wireless network. This is connected to a TP-Link Archer AX6000

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Easy install, fast speed.

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

    This product is fast to say the least. Purchased due to dwindling performance with previous device. Notice and immediate pick up in data transfer speed. I have 1-3 TVs streaming and 1-3 gamers on Xbox live and never notice any speed difference even when all 6 are going at once. I highly recommend this device to you.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Surfboard modem

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

    Overall it’s a good modem, especially for the price. Speed is great for it value. Had some issues getting it connected to router but after it was up and going we haven’t had an issue since.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Modem for higher speeds

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

    Had to upgrade to new modem with faster high-speed internet connection (WFH made this necessary). Zero troubles on setup. Easy to reboot when necessary. Tells me exactly what is going on with my connection at a glance.

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

    Better than renting

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

    I acquired this modem because we were having trouble with our internet connection, and I wasn't sure if the tech who was dispatched to our house would render a decision that ended with "you need a new modem." In other words, I wanted to be prepared. Turns out the outside wire from the pole to the house wasn't properly installed (how it worked for 3+ years and suddenly didn't I'll never know), and the guy fixed it. BUT, apparently cable & internet providers are moving to a new standard (docsys 3.1) which this modem accommodates. So, I went ahead and kept the new modem--I'll be ready for the update. So far, so good. NOTE, this one DOES have an extra Ethernet port on the back, so you can plug a device directly into it, if you need to--also potentially useful for diagnosing wifi issues, like figuring out if your router is bad or if the internet is down.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Happy Camper

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

    Just upgraded from Surfboard DOCIS 3.0 to DOCIS 3.1. What a difference, super fast and smooth. Should of upgraded sooner.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    My Surfboard

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

    This has worked very well for my computer set-up and internet. The speed is what I needed for what I use the computer for.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Gets the job done

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

    I bought this version of the modem recently as my previous setup wasn't getting me the speeds I signed up for. This cable modem gets the job done, though it took forever to activate it with xfinity, but that could be the isp issue and not the devise.

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

    Best bang for your buck for a modem.

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

    Great! Never has to be reset or anything wrong. Get the doxxis 3.1 is the current standard. Anything less isn’t worth it.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    No more dropped connections

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

    This solved all the problems we had with our internet intermittently cutting out. It replaced a 4+ year-old Surfboard modem. We were happy enough with the first one to purchase this as an upgrade.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Rescue!

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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.

    Saved our Internet. The replaced unit served its time. Over 10+ years. Solar is having a problem. But hope to resolve soon!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Rock Solid

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

    I was having numerous drop outs with my previous 3.0 modem but with the Arris 3.1 the connection is rock solid with great speed.

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

    Gets it Done

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

    When you dont want to rent the cable company's modem... Arris covers all the bases... it does the job and they very rarely fail... if they do its YEARS later.

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

    T b set up

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

    Excellent product. I was paying $300 a year Renting A box. Now I'm saving that. Thank you.

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

    Superb Modem

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

    We had a Surfboard SB6141 prior to this, but it started having some connection problems because of congestion and a low channel count. Without upgrading our service or router, the SB8200 has nearly doubled the speed output our devices receive and doesn’t have any connection issues. It will also be able to handle increased speeds easily in the future. Expensive, but has been worth it so far.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    A GREAT Modem!!!

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

    If you're looking for a modem that provides great speeds - this is it! The only downside is you have to be in an area where there's a cable company like Cox or Xfinity, and more importantly, an area where they have a gigabit set up.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great 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.

    I have three of these in different locations. This cable modem works great. O issues and easy to set up.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Very fast and reliable modem.

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

    Very fast and reliable modem. In 10 months time you will have paid off the purchase of this modem since you won't have to rent from your ISP.

    I would recommend this to a friend