Best Snow Blower Under $1500 (2026)

The SNT2420 is the rare cordless two-stage machine: an auger gathers snow and a separate impeller flings it, which is why EGO claims a throw of up to 50 feet and a driveway capacity far larger than its single-stage siblings. Peak Power draws from two 56V ARC packs at once to keep the impeller spinning in dense snow. The listing is for the tool only, with battery and charger not included.

That last point changes the math. Next to the EGO SNT2122, which ships with two 4Ah packs and a charger, the SNT2420 asks you to buy packs separately, and its two-stage appetite favors larger-capacity packs. If you already own EGO batteries from a mower or trimmer, it is an excellent deal; if you do not, add the cost of two packs and a fast charger before comparing it with the gas BILT HARD.

Ownership is the cordless advantage: no oil, no fuel and almost no routine service. Keep packs indoors until needed, check the skid shoes and scraper each season, and remember that heavy wet snow drains a pack far faster than powder.

The BILT HARD pairs a 212cc four-stroke OHV engine, running at 3600 rpm, with 10-inch serrated steel augers and a self-propelled drive that offers six forward and two reverse gears. In engineering terms it is a conventional two-stage gas layout, and that is its strength: no battery capacity limits, only the fuel tank.

It costs less than the EGO SNT2420 once batteries are included, but it demands more of you. Fuel, oil, a spark plug and a carburetor all need attention, and the machine is heavier to store than any cordless unit here. Compared with the EGO SNT2122, it handles snow far deeper than the single-stage's 8-inch rating, at the cost of noise and weight.

Expect an annual routine of an oil change, fresh fuel and a check of the shear pins. The brand is less established than the major gas names, so read the warranty and keep spare pins on hand.

This kit includes everything: two 4Ah 56V ARC packs and a 320W charger. A variable-speed auger and a 180-degree chute give control, and Peak Power boosts output when the auger meets dense snow. EGO states it clears a ten-car driveway of 8 inches on one charge, a best-case figure that shows the energy in the kit.

It is the sensible choice if you want one purchase and no shopping for packs. Compared with the SNT2420 it throws less far and cannot handle deep drifts, but it weighs far less and starts instantly. Compared with the BILT HARD, it is quieter and needs no engine care but loses depth capability.

Keep the packs inside until needed and wipe the housing after use so wet snow does not freeze in the auger.

Snow Joe's IONMAX combines two 24V batteries into 48V and drives a 1200W brushless motor. The 18-inch by 10-inch path is narrow by this guide's standards, but that is also its virtue: it turns easily around steps and parked cars. The quoted 700 pounds per minute is a ceiling, not an average.

It is the lowest-cost machine in this guide, and a sensible reminder that the cap is not a target. If your drive is short, it will do the job with less storage space than any other pick, and its batteries are lighter to carry. It is outclassed by the SNT2420 and BILT HARD on deep snow.

Charge both packs after each storm and avoid storing them in a freezing garage.

Wild Badger sells this 20-inch machine with two 40V 4Ah batteries and a fast charger, so hot-swapping is built in. The 10-inch intake is typical for the class, and the claimed 26-foot throw is shorter than EGO's 42 feet.

As a pick in a $1500 comparison it makes sense only for buyers who want to spend as little as possible; the EGO SNT2122 offers more power and a better ecosystem for a clear step up in cost. Its brand is newer, so warranty terms deserve a close read.

Treat it as a light-duty tool: take deeper snow in layers and avoid gravel. Its two included 4Ah packs mean you can charge one while the other works, which is the single most useful feature for a long driveway. Unlike the pricier EGO kits, there is no brand ecosystem to buy into, so the packs only serve this machine.