Snow Joe SJ627E 22" Electric

18" wide · 48V (2×24V), 2×4.0Ah batteries · 38 lb

Snow Joe's bread-and-butter cordless kit runs two 24V packs together for 48 volts feeding a 1200W brushless motor, and the pitch — up to 14 tons of snow per charge — mostly holds up as long as the snow is the light, fluffy kind. In 3-6 inches of powder it clears an 18-inch path down to pavement and feels almost effortless at 38 lbs; sidewalks, patios, and one- to two-car driveways are its natural habitat. The catches are the same ones owners flag at Lowe's and in the forums: roughly 30 minutes of real runtime, a 20-foot best-case throw that collapses in wet snow, and slush that packs the small chute until you stop and clear it. Against the Greenworks 80V 20-inch it gives up width and throw but costs about the same with two batteries instead of one, and Snow Joe's 24V packs share with their mowers and trimmers. Skip it in lake-effect country; for a Mid-Atlantic sidewalk-and-driveway routine it's a sensible, genuinely cheap-to-run pick.

Best for Townhouse and small-driveway owners in moderate snow climates who want the lightest credible cordless snow blower.

24" wide · 96V max (4×24V), 4×12.0Ah batteries · 148 lb

Snow Joe's flagship stacks four 24V 12.0Ah packs into a claimed 96 volts feeding a 3200W plowing motor plus a 400W drive motor, and on paper it matches the Greenworks 80V 24-inch spec for spec: 24x17-inch mouth, serrated steel augers, 40-foot throw, self-propel with reverse. The reality check is the 3.1-star Lowe's average — owners praise the power in a foot of snow but report drive-system failures, batteries that sulk in deep cold, and slow warranty service, a pattern that echoes across owner threads on Snow Joe's big machines. The four-battery charging routine (two dual-port chargers, staggered swaps) is also more babysitting than one big 80V pack. When it's healthy it clears an 18-inch storm without gas, fumes, or pull cords, and the 148-lb weight is friendlier than the 176-lb Greenworks. But at the same ~$1,800, the Greenworks 2615702 and EGO SNT2405 carry far stronger owner track records — buy this one on a steep discount or not at all.

Best for Battery-first buyers already invested in Snow Joe's 24V system who want two-stage power and can catch it well below list price.

20" wide · 20 ft throw · 32 lb

This is the quiet workhorse of the sub-$150 tier: a 13-amp motor and 20-inch path that four-thousand-plus Amazon reviewers hold at 4.3 stars, which is remarkable staying power for a design that has barely changed in a decade. In up to 6 inches of dry snow it clears down to pavement and throws a respectable 20 feet, and at 32 lbs your grandmother could actually use it — a real consideration in this category. The compromises are classic corded single-stage: wet or plow-packed snow bogs the motor and shortens the throw to a couple of feet, the 10-inch intake means deep storms need two skims, and the extension-cord dance is genuinely annoying on wide driveways. Against the Snow Joe SJ627E you give up 2 inches of width, 2 amps, and the LED lights (unless you find the 2600202 light-kit version) but save $50-80 and gain Greenworks' 4-year warranty — double Snow Joe's. For sidewalks, patios, and short one-car driveways in a moderate climate, it's the value pick that just works.

Best for Budget buyers with sidewalks or a short one-car driveway who want the most reliable sub-$150 electric on the market.

20" wide · 29 ft throw · 36 lb

WEN's follow-up to the long-running 5664 Snow Blaster bumps the spec where it counts — 15 amps instead of 13.5, a 20-inch path instead of 18, a claimed 29-foot throw, and dual LED lights — while keeping the price around $140, which is why Amazon owners call it the best value in electric snow removal and hold it at 4.4 stars. It moves up to 900 lbs of snow per minute in dry powder and the quick-adjust deflector lets you drop the throw low so you're not sandblasting the neighbor's car. The honest limits are the usual corded single-stage ones: wet snow sticks to the chute and clogs it every few feet until you stop and knock it clear (the most common owner complaint), the 10-inch intake wants storms taken in skims, and there's no light-commercial durability here — it's stamped steel and plastic backed by WEN's 2-year warranty. Against the Snow Joe SJ627E it gives up 2 inches of width and some intake depth but costs $60-80 less with a longer claimed throw. For small paved driveways, it's the price-to-power champ.

Best for Value hunters with a small paved driveway or long walkway who want near-SJ627E performance for WEN-tool money.

20" wide · 80V, 1×4.0Ah battery · 34 lb

This is Greenworks' answer to the Ego SNT2102, and at around $250 with a 4.0Ah battery and rapid charger it undercuts every serious battery single-stage on the market — which is exactly why it keeps showing up in budget threads. The brushless motor chews through 4-6 inches of powder without drama, the dual LEDs are genuinely useful, and if you already own Greenworks 80V mower or blower batteries the value gets silly. The honest limits: one 4.0Ah battery is good for roughly a 2-4 car driveway (30-45 minutes) in light snow, and that shrinks fast in the wet cement-grade stuff, where the 20-foot-ish real-world throw drops to a dribble that lands back in your path. Owners also note lithium packs sulk below about 10°F unless stored indoors. It's the right machine for a suburban driveway in a 3-8 inch snowfall climate — buy a second battery, or step up to a two-stage if your plow berm regularly tops a foot.

Best for Suburban homeowners with a 2-4 car driveway who want quiet cordless clearing and may already own Greenworks 80V batteries.

20" wide · 60V brushless · 34 lb

Greenworks runs two battery platforms and this is the 60V one, sitting below the 80V machines already in this catalog. Ten inches of intake and 34 lb put it firmly in sidewalk-and-deck territory rather than driveway duty — it is closer to a powered shovel than to the 80V 24-inch two-stage. Worth buying only if the 60V batteries are already in the garage; if you are starting fresh, the 80V line is the better platform to enter.

Best for Decks, sidewalks, steps and short paved paths, for someone already on the Greenworks 60V platform.