EGO Power+ SNT2124 Snow Blower vs Bilt Hard 28" 2-Stage Gas Snow Blower

Buy the EGO SNT2124 if you want a cordless single-stage machine for paved driveways and sidewalks, with two batteries included and no gas, oil or pull cord. Buy the 28-inch gas two-stage if you get deep, heavy or plowed-in snow, need self-propulsion, or have a long or gravel driveway. The EGO is lighter and simpler to store, but its 13-inch intake limits it in drifts. The gas unit clears far more snow per pass and starts with a button, but owners report rough assembly, cheap-feeling parts and an auger that can bind in deep piles.

• Choose the EGO SNT2124 if your snow is usually under a foot, your driveway is paved, and you want quiet, fume-free clearing with no engine maintenance.
• Choose the 28-inch gas two-stage if you face deep or plowed-in snow, a long or gravel driveway, or want self-propelled drive and a 21-inch intake.