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# **docsis 3.1 modem**
**Skip it**
Brand-locked demand (top 5 brands take 100% of clicks) — this niche doesn't clear our bar today.
Market size 96Growth 29Conversion 47Competition 58Returns 0Price range 29Avg price 61Brand share 0Review moat 36Quality gap 82
**Market size**
**Incredible****$3.5M**
$3.5M/yr · 653K searches
**Quality gap**
**Great****4.2★**
avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality
**Avg price**
**Good****$141.69**
avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100
**Competition**
**Good****50%**
top-5 click share — leaders hold, buyers still browse
**Conversion**
**Okay****3.8%**
search→purchase rate — share of searches ending in a sale
**Review moat**
**Okay****2,873.17**
avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb
**Growth**
**Okay****+3.3%**
90-day search growth — must beat 0% to launch
**Price range**
**Okay****$23.65–$284.68**
cheapest to priciest tracked listing — scored on the share inside $15–$100
**Brand share**
**Bad****100%**
top-5 brand share — brand-locked demand
**Returns**
**Bad****13.0%**
return rate — above 5% kills the launch gate
**Signals**[** High Returns**](https://flapen.com/research/niches?market=us&signal=high_returns "Return rate > 5%") [** High Price**](https://flapen.com/research/niches?market=us&signal=high_price "Avg price > $50")
According to Flapen's Amazon United States niche tracking, docsis 3.1 modem is a $3.5M/yr Amazon United States market (653K searches/yr). The top 5 brands hold 100% of demand. Verdict: Skip it — 47/100.
Data updated Jul 22, 2026 · scored weekly · [~~How we score niches ~~](https://flapen.com/research/methodology)
## **docsis 3.1 modem market data**
- **Units sold / yr**
- **15K–20K**
- avg 500–750/product
- **Revenue / yr**
- **$2.1M–$2.8M**
- units × avg price
- **Conversion rate**
- **3.8%**
- **Avg BSR**
- **#40**
- **Page quality**
- **0%**
- **Prime**
- **93%**
- **Sponsored**
- **73%**
- **Out of stock**
- **2.6%**
- **Avg brand age**
- **57 months**
- **Avg seller age**
- **153 days**
## **Competition & brand share**
The top 5 products take 50% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them.
**Brands**
**4 **▼falling
**Sellers**
**190**
**Top-5 brand share**
**100%**
Top 20: 100%
**Top-5 click share**
**50%**
Top 20: 90%
**Open market**
**0%**
- ARRIS63% - NETGEAR20% - Hitron14% - Motorola4%
## **Demand & seasonality**
Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +3.3% search growth over the last 90 days.
25K15KSpike '24Holiday '24Prime Day '25Spike '25Black Friday '25Spike '26 seasonSepDecMarJunAugNovMarMay
No pronounced peak months · busiest ÷ quietest = 1.4×
[**Open Trend **](https://flapen.com/research/us/electronics/docsis-3-1-modem/trend)
## **Top docsis 3.1 modem search terms**
- **docsis 3.1 modem**144K/yr-0.8%2.4% conv. - **arris surfboard s33**49K/yr+91.2%4.8% conv. - **arris s33**80K/yr-23.6%4.1% conv. - **arris surfboard**50K/yr+23.5%2.7% conv. - **arris modem**56K/yr-1.0%2.5% conv. - **netgear cm1000**33K/yr+0.7%2.4% conv. - **arris**32K/yr+1.8%1.3% conv. - **docsis 3.1**27K/yr+8.2%2.2% conv. - **cable modem docsis 3.1+**25K/yr-8.2%1.8% conv. - **cable modem docsis 3.1**23K/yr-9.6%2.1% conv. [**All search terms **](https://flapen.com/research/us/electronics/docsis-3-1-modem/search-terms)
## **Top docsis 3.1 modem products on Amazon**
Each bubble is one product — market share against review moat; bubble size tracks estimated sales, color grades how beatable the incumbent looks.
0%4%$139K8%$279K12%$418K16%$558K101001K10K100K Reviews — right = deep review moatMarket share (90d) ≈ est. sales
Beatable (≤4.3★) Contested Strong incumbent (>4.7★)
All 24 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.
### **Top sellers**
by 90-day click share
[1**ARRIS SURFboard SB8200 DOCSIS 3.1 MultiGig Cable Modem | 2 -1Gbps Ethernet Ports | Works with Xfinity Cox Spectrum | For Cable Internet Plans up to 2Gbps | Modem Only Router Required**ARRIS**$144.71**4.4★20,024 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DY16W2Z) [2**ARRIS - SURFboard S33 32 x 8 DOCSIS 3.1 Multi-Gig Cable Modem with 2.5 Gbps (Renewed)**ARRIS**$123.48**3.9★246 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08W4H326B) [3**ARRIS (SB8200-RB) - Cable Modem - Fast DOCSIS 3.1 32x8 Gigabit Cable Modem Approved for Comcast Xfinity Cox Charter Spectrum & more | 1 Gbps Max Internet Speed 4 OFDM Channels - Renewed**ARRIS**$93.23**4.1★2,345 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07M8BNVSD) [4**Arris Surfboard S33 DOCSIS 3.1 MultiGig Cable Modem | 2.5Gbps + 1Gbps Ethernet Ports | Works with Xfinity Cox Spectrum | for Cable Internet Plans up to 2.5Gbps | Modem Only Router Required**ARRIS**$190.13**3.7★18 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GXL6MQPS) [5**ARRIS SURFboard S33 DOCSIS 3.1 MultiGig Cable Modem | 2.5Gbps + 1Gbps Ethernet Ports | Works with Xfinity Cox Spectrum | For Cable Internet Plans up to 2.5Gbps | Modem Only Router Required**ARRIS**$187.35**4.2★3,985 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08FMSC5WZ)
**~~View all top sellers →~~**
### **Newest**
by launch date
[**Arris Surfboard S33 DOCSIS 3.1 MultiGig Cable Modem | 2.5Gbps + 1Gbps Ethernet Ports | Works with Xfinity Cox Spectrum | for Cable Internet Plans up to 2.5Gbps | Modem Only Router Required**ARRIS**$190.13**18 rev3mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GXL6MQPS) [**NETGEAR Nighthawk DOCSIS 3.1 Mid/high-Split Cable Modem (CM2500) Approved for Todays Faster Speeds & Compatible with All Providers Incl. Xfinity Spectrum Cox - for Plans up to 2Gbps (Renewed)**NETGEAR**$146.91**39 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F8P9SWB7) [**Hitron CODA56 Cable Internet Modem ONLY - DOCSIS 3.1 | 2.5 Gbps | NO WiFi - Requires Router | Xfinity/Spectrum/Cox Compatible | NOT for Fiber/DSL**Hitron**$151.64**2,828 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F5TL5M1J) [**NETGEAR Nighthawk DOCSIS 3.1 Mid/high-Split Cable Modem (CM2500-1AZNAS) Approved for Todays Faster Speeds - Works with All Cable Providers Incl. Xfinity Spectrum Cox - Plans up to 2Gbps**NETGEAR**$207.56**6,474 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DKSMK9K5) [![ARRIS (SB6183) -Cable Modem - Fast DOCSIS 3.0 16x4 Gigabit [Check with your provider for compatibility] 1 Gbps Port 400 Mbps Max Internet Speed 2 Year Warranty](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31n0TnQ2hPL.jpg)**ARRIS (SB6183) -Cable Modem - Fast DOCSIS 3.0 16x4 Gigabit \[Check with your provider for compatibility\] 1 Gbps Port 400 Mbps Max Internet Speed 2 Year Warranty**ARRIS**$42.33**8,975 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07M5RQVF6)
**~~View all new products →~~**
### **Trending**
90-day click momentum
[**Arris Surfboard S33 DOCSIS 3.1 MultiGig Cable Modem | 2.5Gbps + 1Gbps Ethernet Ports | Works with Xfinity Cox Spectrum | for Cable Internet Plans up to 2.5Gbps | Modem Only Router Required**ARRIS**$190.13**3.7★**▲ 257%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GXL6MQPS) [**ARRIS Size Adjustable Womens Heated Vest with 7.4V Battery Pack Black**ARRIS**$94.91**4.3★**▲ 190%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09493K1KN) [**Hitron CODA DOCSIS 3.1 Modem | Certified with Comcast Xfinity Charter Spectrum Cox | 10x Faster Than DOCSIS 3.0 | Cable Modem with 1 Gbps Ethernet Port (Renewed)**Hitron**$88.17**4.4★**▲ 88%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DM6NG4PK) [**ARRIS - SURFboard S33 32 x 8 DOCSIS 3.1 Multi-Gig Cable Modem with 2.5 Gbps (Renewed)**ARRIS**$123.48**3.9★**▲ 63%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08W4H326B) [![ARRIS (SB6183) -Cable Modem - Fast DOCSIS 3.0 16x4 Gigabit [Check with your provider for compatibility] 1 Gbps Port 400 Mbps Max Internet Speed 2 Year Warranty](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31n0TnQ2hPL.jpg)**ARRIS (SB6183) -Cable Modem - Fast DOCSIS 3.0 16x4 Gigabit \[Check with your provider for compatibility\] 1 Gbps Port 400 Mbps Max Internet Speed 2 Year Warranty**ARRIS**$42.33**4.3★**▲ 62%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07M5RQVF6)
**~~View all trending →~~**
## **What buyers say about docsis 3.1 modem**
What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.
### **What buyers love **
**Assembly/Installation**19%
*“Easy Install”*
**Connectivity-Overall**11%
*“Easy connecting”*
**Data Transfer Speed**9%
*“Speeds are good and steady”*
**Quality-Overall**8%
*“Quality Refurbished Product at Exceptional Price”*
**Value For Money**7%
*“Excellent value”*
**Compatibility-Overall**6%
*“Compatible”*
**Advertised Vs Actual Product**5%
*“As advertised”*
**Durability**4%
*“Holding up Well”*
**Computation Performance**4%
*“Speedy”*
**Software/Application**3%
*“the app is easy to use”*
### **What buyers complain about **
**Connectivity-Overall**20%
*“Unreliable connection”*
**Durability**13%
*“Failed after several months”*
**Quality-Overall**7%
*“Quality control failed”*
**Functionality-Overall**6%
*“Does not work well”*
**Product Condition**6%
*“it was used”*
**Value For Money**5%
*“A bit pricey”*
**Compatibility-Overall**5%
*“Compatibility Issues”*
**Assembly/Installation**4%
*“Difficult to set up”*
**Signal Strength**3%
*“I keep getting poor cable signal”*
**Software/Application**3%
*“the app is USELESS”*
### **Top return reasons **
**Connectivity-Overall**31%
**Compatibility-Overall**30%
**Functionality-Overall**7%
**Product Condition**6%
**Value For Money**4%
**Advertised Vs Actual Product**3%
**Defective Material/Parts**3%
**Computation Performance**2%
**Constant Reboot Or Restart**2%
**Assembly/Installation**2%
## **Common questions**
- **Is docsis 3.1 modem profitable to sell on Amazon United States?**
- The niche generates $3.5M/yr across 30 tracked products. 1 of 1 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is +3.3%. Flapen's verdict: Skip it (47/100).
- **How competitive is the docsis 3.1 modem niche?**
- 4 brands and 190 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 50% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 100% of demand.
- **What do buyers complain about in docsis 3.1 modem?**
- Top complaints mined from reviews: Connectivity-Overall, Durability, Quality-Overall. The return rate is 13.0% — above our launch gate.
- **When does demand for docsis 3.1 modem peak?**
- Demand is steady year-round — the busiest month runs 1.4× the quietest.
- **What does it cost to enter the docsis 3.1 modem niche?**
- Listings span $23.65–$284.68; the average listing price is $141.69 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 2,873 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.
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