Modems play an important role in getting the best speed possible from your internet service provider. Even if you sign up for the highest available speed and your modem is not compatible or it’s not good, you are not going to get that speed. Due to that, savvy customers prefer to have the latest and most compatible modem with them so that they do not face speed reduction issues and get the highest possible speed.
For Time Warner customers (currently known as Spectrum), modems have never been much of an issue since spectrum provides a compatible modem to its customers for free. But sometimes, customers still prefer to have the best one at the hand and decide to purchase their own instead of getting the free one. Another reason for that is the free modem does not have Wi-Fi capability and customers have to pay another $5 for the Spectrum W-Fi router if they decide to lease it. That is costly in the long run and you end up paying way more than it is worth. So some customers decide to save that additional money and buy one right away.
A general criterion for compatible modems is either a DOCSIS 3.1 or a 3.0 modem but to make this search easier for you, we have compiled a list of cable modems for Time Warner. This list includes modems that are included in the spectrum published list of compatible modems on their website and some other tested models that work with spectrum.
List of 10 Best Cable Modems for Time Warner in 2020
ARRIS SBG8300
SURFboard SBG 8300 is one of the latest DOCSIS 3.1 cable modems which is 10 times faster than DOCSIS 3.0 with built-in dual-band Wi-Fi capabilities. That means you do not have to purchase a separate Wi-Fi router with that. Moreover, this model provides increased bandwidth as it has 8 upstream and 32 downstream channels and supports speeds of up to 1 Gig and higher. This makes it an ideal modem for any Spectrum internet plans whether it’s the 200 Mbps one or the 1 Gig.
Orbi CBR750
The Orbi CBR 750 is an advanced DOCSIS 3.1 modem with an advanced Wi-Fi 6 technology that allows you to game and stream simultaneously. The advanced built-in Wi-Fi router provides a good speed to all your devices and makes your experience better. On top of that, NETGEAR Armor provides you security and keeps your devices safe from online threats. This Wi-Fi modem is compatible with speeds of up to 1 Gig.
NETGEAR- Nighthawk CAX80
NETGEAR is famous for its top-notch products and Nighthawk CAX80 is one of their finest modems. With DOCSIS 3.1 and Wi-Fi 6 capability, this equipment falls with the most advanced and future proof modem routers of 2020. In terms of download speed, this modem can support download speeds of up to 2 Gigs and higher. Wi-Fi 6 also makes it possible for your in-house devices to get better speed. Resultantly, this is one of the best cable modems available in the market.
CAX 80 is a great choice for smart homes and gamers who do not want to face any interruptions while using their internet services.
ARRIS SURFboard SB8200
SB 8200 is a very similar yet low prices version of the SBG8300 modem that we talked about in the beginning. This is also a DOCSIS 3.1 modem and supports the maximum speed of up to 2 Gigabits per second. Moreover, it has the same DOCSIS 3.0 32*8 downstream and upstream along with 2*2 OFDM DOCSIS 3.1 channels that provide higher bandwidth capabilities. The only notable difference is that this modem does not have dual-band Wi-Fi capability. Hence it requires a separate modem to be purchased to get the Wi-Fi services. On the other hand, SB8200 saves you over $100 as compared to SB8300.
Motorola- MB8600
The next one on our list is the MB8600 cable modem by Motorola featuring AQM (Active Queue Management) which reduces your connection latency and makes gaming fun as you get better speeds. This is a DOCSIS 3.1 modem that supports both 3.1 and 3.0 technologies and supports the maximum download speed of up to 6 Gigs. As for as the Spectrum internet is concerned, this modem has a Spectrum certification of up to 400 Mbps. So, if you have a spectrum 400 Mbps internet speed or less, this modem will work perfectly fine for you.
TP-Link- TC-7610
If you have a spectrum internet speed of up to 100 Mbps, this modem can be the cost-effective option that you need. With channel bonding of up to 8*4, this TP-Link 7610 provides you the transfer rate of up to 370 Mbps download and works well with cable internet plans of up to 150 Mbps. This is a DOCSIS 3.0 cable modem and it does not work with satellite or fiber internet options.
NETGEAR CM400
NETGEAR CM 400 is DOCSIS 3.0 modem that can be connected to any Wi-Fi router if your choice. With 8*4 channels bonding, this modem supports the bandwidth speed of up to 100 Mbps and improves latency. CM 400 is one of the most economical yet effective modems available in the market.
Arris – SB 6190
ARRIS SB 6190 is another SURFboard modem that works well with speeds of up to 600 Mbps. This is a DOCSIS 3.0 32*8 cable modem without Wi-Fi router services. So you would have to pair it with a Wi-Fi router to get both the services. If you have spectrum up to200 Mbps or 400 Mbps plans are looking for cost-effective internet equipment, this is the one to go for.
Motorolla – MB7621
This is a DOCSIS 3.0 cable modem that supports internet speeds of up to 650 Mbps and costs around $100. Moreover, it has a channel bonding 24*8 downstream and upstream that allow faster speeds and lower latency. MB7621 does not come with a built-in Wi-Fi router but has an Ethernet port to connect one.
LINKSYS CM 3016
Linksys CM 3016 is a middle-tier DOCSIS 3.0 modem that supports speeds of up to 300 Mbps which is ideal for your streaming needs. This modem has a 16*4 channel bonding with an intel puma 6 chipset that improves the performance of your internet connection.
Final Verdict
This list includes some of the finest modems that are compatible with spectrum services. Although not all of these modems have built-in Wi-Fi routers, they offer the best value in terms of money and offer you speed compatibility with the plans of your choice.
