CM500

Name: NETGEAR CM500
Brand: NETGEAR
Rating: 76 (3 reviews)

Released Apr 1, 2015 · Analysis updated Jun 23, 2026

Enjoy fast internet speeds with this easy-to-use, lightweight cable modem. The NETGEAR CM500 scores 76/100 based on 3 expert reviews in the cable modems category. Coverage includes reviews from Storagereview, Toptenreviews, and The New York Times.

Critic Score

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based on 3 expert reviews

StoragereviewToptenreviewsThe New York Times

Low confidence · only 3 reviews

Critics are split: our scores run from 62 (The New York Times) to 88 (Storagereview) — a 26-point spread.

Average of 3 publication reviews, each normalized to a 0–100 scale. How we score

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Pros

Lightweight design(2)
Good value(2)
Easy to use(2)
Saves money(2)
Good performance(2)

Cons

Limited management software(2)

3 Publication Reviews

Independent publication04/2015

Independent publicationApr 17, 2015

AI summary of this review

The Netgear CM500 is an excellent alternative for consumers looking to eliminate the monthly rental fee of their cable modem from most major service providers all the while offering a seamless install...

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Independent publication08/2018

Independent publicationAug 24, 2018

AI summary of this review

The Netgear CM500 is an inexpensive modem that performed just as well as more expensive products we tested for internet speeds up to 300 Mbps.

Score estimated from the review text

Major publication06/2026

Major publicationJun 18, 2026

AI summary of this review

We still like our former budget pick, the Netgear CM500, as an option for the frugal internet user, with reservations.

Score estimated from the review text