Quick question, How to compare Modems?

[UmiHuss]

Hey I think my modem needs an upgrade but I'm not sure if the one my ISP says I can swap for is better, worse or the same. Can some one please help me compare these two modems?

The two modems are Motorola SBV5222 and the Arris TM822.

I hear one of the deciding factors for modems is if they are Docsis 2.0 or 3.0, but I'm not too sure what that means.

Thanks a bunch to anyone who can help!

Info on Motorola modem is here:

http://www.arrisi.com/modems/datasheet/Voice%20Modem%20Replacement/Voice_Modem_Replacement_Battery_SBV5222_User%20Guide_English.pdf
Info on Tm822:

http://www.amazon.com/Arris-TM822-Series-Touchstone%C2%AE-Ultra-High/dp/B00721TUNS

 

[BuddhaSkoota]

The two modems are Motorola SBV5222 and the Arris TM822.

I hear one of the deciding factors for modems is if they are Docsis 2.0 or 3.0, but I'm not too sure what that means.

The Motorola operates on the DOCSIS 2.0 standard while the Arris uses 3.0.

DOCSIS 3.0 is capable of much higher connection speeds, so that alone should be a major consideration.

The Arris also has a gigabit Ethernet port, another important factor if your subscribed speed is over 100Mbs.

In any case, the Arris is the more current and capable modem of the two.