PowerSmart DB7108B 24" Two-Stage Snow Blower vs Greenworks 40V 20" Cordless Snow Blower

The PowerSmart DB7108B is the heavier-duty machine: a 212cc two-stage gas engine, a 24-inch steel auger and 20-inch intake that handle deep, plowed-in or icy snow, with 6 forward and 2 reverse speeds and a 40 ft throw. The Greenworks 40V is a single-stage cordless unit with a 20-inch width and 10-inch depth, quiet, no gas or oil, and it folds for storage. Owners of the gas unit praise its power and easy start but report shipping damage and hard returns; the Greenworks suits light to moderate snow on smaller drives. Buy the gas two-stage for big storms and long driveways; buy the battery unit for quick, quiet cleanups and shared 40V batteries.

• Choose the PowerSmart DB7108B if you get deep or heavy snow, have a long driveway, and want two-stage power with electric start.
• Choose the Greenworks 40V if you want a quiet, gas-free blower for light to moderate snow, easy storage, and batteries that fit other 40V tools.