TP-Link TC-7620
The TP-Link TC-7620 has 16 by four channels instead of the 24 by four alternatives at the top of this list, but it's still a speedy router. This achieved an outstanding 400 Mbps line in our tests, even with 4K video streaming, multiple consoles gaming, and a laptop connected at the same time. Theoretical peak speeds of 680 Mbps have been reported.
But it's the versatility to work with a variety of providers that makes this cable modem so appealing. This is a very compatible cable modem that works with Comcast, Spectrum, and Cox, among others.
While this model lacks a power button, it is nonetheless simple to operate and set up thanks to a good web interface. The TP-Link TC-7620, like the other models on this list, will save you money if you buy it instead of renting it, with the savings occurring within the first year.
Specifications
- Downstream channels: 16
- Upstream channels: 4
- Theoretical top speed: 680
Buy it here: https://www.tp-link.com/us/home-networking/cable-modem-router/tc-762
Reasons to buy
- Wide compatibility
- Compact form
- High-speeds
Reasons to avoid
- 16 x 4 rather than 24 x 8 channels
