Snow Joe SJ627E 22" Electric vs WEN 5670 Snow Blaster 20" Electric
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Quick take: The WEN 5670 Snow Blaster 20" Electric costs $79 less; the Snow Joe SJ627E 22" Electric clears a wider 22" path per pass; the WEN 5670 Snow Blaster 20" Electric throws snow farther (up to 29 ft).
| Spec | Snow Joe SJ627E 22" Electric | WEN 5670 Snow Blaster 20" Electric |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $219 | $140 |
| Rating | 3.9★ (587) | 4.4★ (97) |
| Type | Corded Electric | Corded Electric |
| Power | 15A | 15A |
| Clearing Width | 22" | 20" |
| Intake Height | 13" | 10" |
| Throw Distance | up to 25 ft | up to 29 ft |
| Weight | 35 lb | 36 lb |
| Starting | Push-button | Push-button |
| Heated Grips | No | No |
| Drive & Handling | Push-only but just 35 lbs, so it glides on compact wheels while the steel auger does the biting. The 180° crank chute and dual 3W LED lamps are handle-accessible. The cord is the real workout: you need a 12-gauge outdoor extension and a mental route plan so you don't blow snow — or roll — over it. | Push-along at 36 lbs on 7.1-inch wheels, with a hand-crank 180° chute plus a quick-adjust deflector for throw height. Dual LED lights are standard — rare at this price. Cord reality applies: plan your passes so the 12-gauge extension stays behind you, not under the auger. |
| Warranty | 2-year | 2-year |
Pros & cons
Snow Joe SJ627E 22" Electric
- ✓Moves up to 840 lbs of snow per minute — top of the corded class
- ✓13-in intake swallows deeper accumulations than any rival plug-in
- ✓All-steel auger bites into crusted snow that stalls plastic-paddle units
- ✓No engine or battery maintenance — store it and forget it
- ✓35 lbs with a compact footprint for closet or garage-wall storage
- ✓Costs less than half of an equivalent battery kit
- ✗Cord management is a constant chore and limits you to ~100 ft from an outlet
- ✗Heavy, wet snow clogs the chute and kills throw distance
- ✗3.9-star Home Depot average reflects belt and chute durability gripes
- ✗No self-propel — 22 in of wet snow takes real pushing effort
- ✗Requires a 12-gauge outdoor extension cord you must buy separately
WEN 5670 Snow Blaster 20" Electric
- ✓Cheapest 15-amp snow blower on the market at roughly $140
- ✓Claimed 29-ft throw out-distances the Snow Joe SJ627E on paper
- ✓Dual LED headlights included where rivals charge extra
- ✓Quick-adjust deflector controls throw height without tools
- ✓36 lbs with 7.1-in wheels stays easy to push and store
- ✓Moves up to 900 lbs of snow per minute in dry conditions
- ✗Wet snow clogs the chute frequently — owners report clearing it every few feet
- ✗Small 97-review base versus thousands for Greenworks and Snow Joe rivals
- ✗10-in intake needs multiple skim passes in deeper storms
- ✗2-year warranty and lighter-duty build than pricier corded units
- ✗Cord tether plus no self-propel limits it to small paved areas