ARRIS SURFboard vs Motorola:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, ARRIS SURFboard had more branded searches than Motorola among modem router brands worldwide. ARRIS SURFboard had about 17,500 branded searches, while Motorola had 2,020. ARRIS SURFboard made up 0.87% of all modem router brand searches we track, and Motorola accounted for 0.1%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about modem router brands, ARRIS SURFboard and Motorola each appeared in three of the four answers. ARRIS SURFboard was mentioned before Motorola in two out of three answers.
Who do people search for more?
ARRIS SURFboard, about 9 searches for every 1 for Motorola
Who does AI mention more?
Both were mentioned in 3 of 4 answers.
Who does AI recommend more?
ARRIS SURFboard, named ahead of Motorola in 2 of 3 answers
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Top modem router brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, ARRIS SURFboard was mentioned in three out of four: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Motorola was mentioned in three out of four: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in the Google AI Overview. ARRIS SURFboard was listed before Motorola in two out of three answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
ASUS1st
TP-Link2nd
NETGEAR3rd- ARRIS SURFboard4th
Motorola5th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- NETGEAR4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
- TP-Link4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
- ASUS3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- ARRIS SURFboard3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- Motorola3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
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4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which modem router brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best modem router brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best modem router brand for fast home internet?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“wifi router modem”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“router modem combo”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is ARRIS SURFboard or Motorola more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for ARRIS SURFboard and Motorola by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all five modem router brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for ARRIS SURFboard, Motorola. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | ASUS | NETGEAR | TP-Link | ARRIS SURFboard | Motorola |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 88.8% | 8% | 2% | 1.1% | 0.13% |
| Nov 2025 | 88.8% | 8% | 2% | 1.1% | 0.12% |
| Dec 2025 | 88.7% | 8% | 2% | 1.2% | 0.12% |
| Jan 2026 | 88.8% | 8% | 2% | 1.1% | 0.12% |
| Feb 2026 | 90.3% | 6.7% | 2% | 0.97% | 0.1% |
| Mar 2026 | 88.9% | 8% | 2% | 0.97% | 0.12% |
| Apr 2026 | 88.4% | 8% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 0.13% |
| May 2026 | 88.8% | 8% | 2% | 1.2% | 0.12% |
| Jun 2026 | 90.6% | 6.7% | 1.6% | 0.99% | 0.11% |
| Jul 2026 | 88.3% | 7.9% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 0.13% |
| Aug 2026 | 90.3% | 6.7% | 2% | 0.97% | 0.11% |
| Sep 2026 | 90.7% | 6.7% | 1.6% | 0.87% | 0.1% |
How has the ARRIS SURFboard and Motorola comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- ARRIS SURFboard was ahead of Motorola in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, ARRIS SURFboard’s share of searches among modem router brands worldwide moved from 1.1% to 0.87%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 22.7K to 17.5K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Motorola’s share of searches among modem router brands worldwide moved from 0.13% to 0.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 2.6K to 2K.
How did search popularity change for modem router brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
Estimated monthly branded searches for ARRIS SURFboard worldwide fell 22.9% over 12 measured months, from 22.7K to 17.5K in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Motorola worldwide fell 22.3% over 12 measured months, from 2.6K to 2K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
5 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using ARRIS SURFboard’s and Motorola’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
ARRIS SURFboard
3 branded search terms
- arris modem
- arris surfboard
- surfboard modem
Motorola
2 branded search terms
- motorola modem
- motorola router
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