Ryobi 40V HP Brushless Whisper Series 24" Two-Stage vs Toro 60V Power Max e24
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Quick take: The Toro 60V Power Max e24 costs $200 less; the Ryobi 40V HP Brushless Whisper Series 24" Two-Stage throws snow farther (up to 55 ft); the Ryobi 40V HP Brushless Whisper Series 24" Two-Stage has heated grips for the January mornings this all exists for.
| Spec | Ryobi 40V HP Brushless Whisper Series 24" Two-Stage | Toro 60V Power Max e24 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,799 | $1,599 |
| Rating | — | 4★ (305) |
| Type | Two-Stage Battery | Two-Stage Battery |
| Power | 40V 6.0Ah × 4 | 60V 6.0Ah × 2 |
| Clearing Width | 24" | 24" |
| Intake Height | 21" | 20" |
| Throw Distance | up to 55 ft | up to 45 ft |
| Weight | 187 lb | 172 lb |
| Starting | Push-button | Push-button electric |
| Heated Grips | Yes | No |
| Drive & Handling | Variable-speed self-propelled drive in forward and reverse with dual brushless motors — one for the wheels, one for the all-metal auger. Push-button start, heated grips, an LED headlight, and a 180-degree crank chute with cable-adjusted deflector give it a quiet, gas-style driving feel. | Full two-stage running gear on batteries: 6F/2R friction-disc drive, triggerless self-propelled steering, and Quick Stick chute control identical to the gas Power Max. You pick a gear rather than a pace, but the instant-torque brushless motor never bogs mid-pass the way small gas engines do, and there's zero warm-up or throttle to manage. |
| Warranty | 5-year tool / 3-year battery | 3-year limited (tool & battery) |
Pros & cons
Ryobi 40V HP Brushless Whisper Series 24" Two-Stage
- ✓Heated grips and LED headlight standard — features EGO's $1,649 SNT2405 skips
- ✓Whisper Series is measurably quieter than gas and most battery rivals
- ✓Owners say it chews through heavy wet snow and even ice crust like a gas machine
- ✓Variable-speed self-propel with reverse moves the 187 lb effortlessly
- ✓55-foot throw and 21-inch intake handle real plow berms
- ✓Four 6Ah batteries and a dual-port rapid charger included in the kit
- ✗Roughly 30 minutes of hard-load runtime; a 12-inch storm nearly exhausts all four packs
- ✗Cable-operated chute deflector feels flimsy and doesn't always lock in position
- ✗Some units have shut down when the auger engaged, forcing warranty claims
- ✗Recharging four packs between storms on the dual-port charger takes hours
- ✗Replacement 40V 6Ah batteries add up fast at roughly $200 apiece
Toro 60V Power Max e24
- ✓Instant electric torque holds impeller speed under load
- ✓No oil changes, carb cleanings, or fall tune-ups - ever
- ✓Triggerless steering and 172-lb build make it easy to handle
- ✓Quick Stick chute control carried over from gas Power Max line
- ✓Quiet enough to clear snow before the neighborhood wakes
- ✓3-year warranty covers both tool and batteries
- ✗Wet, heavy snow sharply reduces throw distance and runtime
- ✗Included 6.0Ah packs are smaller than the e26's 7.5Ah
- ✗Replacement 60V batteries cost $300+ each
- ✗Motor runs continuously whenever the unit is powered on
- ✗No hand warmers on a $1,599 winter machine