EGO Power+ SNT2114 21" Single-Stage with Steel Auger vs Toro Power Clear 721 E
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Quick take: The Toro Power Clear 721 E costs $200 less; the EGO Power+ SNT2114 21" Single-Stage with Steel Auger starts at the push of a button with zero fuel fuss while the Toro Power Clear 721 E trades that for unlimited runtime; the EGO Power+ SNT2114 21" Single-Stage with Steel Auger throws snow farther (up to 40 ft).
| Spec | EGO Power+ SNT2114 21" Single-Stage with Steel Auger | Toro Power Clear 721 E |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $999 | $799 |
| Rating | 4.3★ (1,640) | 4.5★ (1,806) |
| Type | Single-Stage Battery | Single-Stage Gas |
| Power | 56V 7.5Ah × 2 (Peak Power) | 212cc Toro Premium OHV |
| Clearing Width | 21" | 21" |
| Intake Height | 13" | 12.5" |
| Throw Distance | up to 40 ft | up to 35 ft |
| Weight | 62 lb | 84 lb |
| Starting | Push-button | 120V electric + recoil |
| Heated Grips | No | No |
| Drive & Handling | No drive wheels, but the spinning steel auger gives a gentle pull once it touches pavement, so the 62 lb rarely feels like pushing. A variable auger-speed dial meters throw power, the chute rotates from a handle-mounted control, and twin LED headlights handle pre-dawn storms. | Power Propel paddle drive: the rubber paddles bite the pavement and pull the blower forward at whatever pace you set with handle pressure - ease up and it slows, lean in and it hustles. The Quick Chute lever spins the chute through 210 degrees without stopping, and at 84 lbs it flicks around corners like a self-propelled mower. |
| Warranty | 5-year tool / 3-year battery | 2-year full |
Pros & cons
EGO Power+ SNT2114 21" Single-Stage with Steel Auger
- ✓Steel auger scrapes down to bare pavement and chews through end-of-driveway crust that stops rubber-paddle machines
- ✓Push-button start with zero maintenance — no gas, oil, carburetor, or pull cord
- ✓Variable auger speed dial meters throw distance so you're not blasting snow onto the neighbor's car
- ✓Two 7.5Ah batteries included, and any EGO 56V packs from a mower or blower work too
- ✓Much quieter than gas — early-morning clearing without waking the street
- ✓Bright dual LED headlights genuinely useful for pre-dawn storms
- ✗Real-world runtime in heavy wet snow is 25-35 minutes, not the 60-minute light-snow figure
- ✗Replacement 7.5Ah batteries cost about $430 each if you need more runtime
- ✗40-foot throw claim drops to 15-25 feet in wet, dense snow
- ✗Not self-propelled — you push all 62 lb, and wet slush adds resistance
- ✗Single-stage design taps out on foot-deep storms and tall icy plow piles
Toro Power Clear 721 E
- ✓Push-button electric start plus reliable recoil backup
- ✓Power Propel paddles adjust ground speed to your push pressure
- ✓Quick Chute 210-degree rotation without leaving the handle
- ✓Scrapes down to bare pavement better than most two-stages
- ✓84 lbs is light enough to maneuver in tight walkways and garages
- ✓Four-cycle engine - no fuel mixing, quieter than old two-strokes
- ✗Short chute-control lever draws consistent ergonomic complaints
- ✗12.5-inch intake overwhelmed by storms over 9-10 inches
- ✗Cannot be used on gravel surfaces
- ✗No headlight or hand warmers at any price on this trim
- ✗Paddles and scraper bar are wear items needing periodic replacement