Netgear CM500
Cable Modems

CM500

Netgear

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

A cable modem with quick setup and compact design, supporting speeds up to 300 Mbps. The Netgear CM500 scores 74/100 based on 3 expert reviews in the cable modems category. Coverage includes reviews from Storagereview, Toptenreviews, and Nytimes.

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74

based on 3 expert reviews

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Low confidence · only 3 reviews

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3 Publication Reviews

88
Independent publication04/2015

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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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72
Independent publication08/2018

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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.

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62
Major publication06/2026

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.

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