Snow Joe Snow Blower Review: 3 Models Compared
The Snow Joe 24V-X2-SB22 is the Snow Joe snow blower I'd pick for most driveways: it clears a path 22 in wide by 13 in deep, the widest and deepest of the two battery models here, and its kit includes two 24 V 8.0 Ah batteries and a dual-port charger. It weighs 45.2 lb with the batteries installed.
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Snow Joe at a glance
- Models in this review
- 3
- Battery platforms
- 48V
- Power
- Battery · Corded
- Clearing widths
- 18–22 in
- Warranty
- 2 yr
Quick picks
Best Snow Joe for most driveways
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Illustration Snow Joe 24V-X2-SB22
Suits you if you want a 22 in by 13 in path on battery power; no run time is given.
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Best corded Snow Joe
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Illustration Snow Joe SJ627E
Suits you if you'd rather plug in: same 22 in path, listed for light, fluffy snow on paved surfaces.
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Lightest battery Snow Joe
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Suits you if weight comes first, at 29.45 to 29.54 lb listed; the path narrows to 18 in.
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The other two picks go a different way. The Snow Joe SJ627E gets the same 22 in by 13 in path from a corded 15 A motor. The Snow Joe 24V-X2-SB18 has the lightest listed weight here, 29.45 to 29.54 lb, with a smaller 18 in by 10 in path and a throw of up to 20 ft against up to 25 ft on the other two.
In this guide
Comparison table
The three Snow Joe models compare like this on power, path, throw, weight and warranty.
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| Product | Power | Clearing width | Clearing depth | Throw distance | Weight | Warranty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snow Joe 24V-X2-SB22Check price on Amazon (paid link) | 48 V, two 24 V 8.0 Ah batteries | 22 in | 13 in | Up to 25 ft | 45.2 lb with batteries | 2 years |
| Snow Joe SJ627ECheck price on Amazon (paid link) | Corded, 15 A motor | 22 in | 13 in | Up to 25 ft | 34.6 lb gross* | 2 years |
| Snow Joe 24V-X2-SB18Check price on Amazon (paid link) | 48 V, two 4.0 Ah batteries | 18 in | 10 in | Up to 20 ft | 29.45–29.54 lb* | 2 years |
*Weights aren't on one basis. The SJ627E figure is a gross weight, with no net weight given. The 24V-X2-SB18 has three figures given for the same kit: 29.45 lb, 29.5 lb and 29.54 lb.
How I picked
I compared 14 snow blowers in detail and read 39 sources to pick these. The sources were manufacturer product pages and FAQs, manufacturer buying guides, and buying guides from Consumer Reports, Popular Mechanics and Bob Vila.
Best Snow Joe for most driveways
Snow Joe 24V-X2-SB22
Single-stage · 48V battery
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Specs
- Clearing width22 in
- Clearing depth13 in
- Throw distanceup to 25 ft
- Run timeNot listed
- Weight45.2 lb with batteries
Pros
- 22 in by 13 in clearing path
- Two 8.0 Ah batteries and charger included
- Moves up to 840 lb per minute
- Works with the IONMAX 24-Volt battery system
Cons
- No run time per charge given
- Highest gross weight here at 47.2 lb
| Power | 48 V from two 24 V 8.0 Ah batteries; 1600 W brushless motor |
|---|---|
| Clearing path | 22 in wide by 13 in deep per pass |
| Throw distance | up to 25 ft; chute lever rotates the chute up to 180 degrees |
| Weight | 45.2 lb with batteries installed; 47.2 lb gross |
| Headlight | 1 W LED |
| Warranty | 2 years |
The 24V-X2-SB22 is the Snow Joe I'd pick if you want battery power without stepping down in path size. It clears 22 in wide by 13 in deep per pass, the same as the corded SJ627E, against 18 in by 10 in on the 24V-X2-SB18. It also throws snow up to 25 ft, against up to 20 ft on the smaller battery model.
The kit includes two 24 V 8.0 Ah batteries and a high-speed dual-port charger, where the 24V-X2-SB18 kit has two 4.0 Ah batteries. It's a single-stage machine with a 1600 W brushless motor that moves up to 840 lb of snow per minute, the same figure as the SJ627E's maximum plowing capacity. The auger is a 4-blade rubber-tipped steel design.
Snow Joe calls it ideal for mid-to-large-sized driveways and walkways. Here's the catch. No run time per charge is given, only a recharge time, so you're buying on battery size and path, not on minutes. It's also the heaviest of the three by gross weight, at 47.2 lb.
Buy it if you want the 22 in by 13 in path on battery power, with both batteries and the charger in the kit.
Skip it if you need a run time figure before you buy, or 47.2 lb gross is more machine than you want.
Best corded Snow Joe
Snow Joe SJ627E
Corded · 15 A, 120 V
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Specs
- Clearing width22 in
- Clearing depth13 in
- Throw distanceup to 25 ft
- Run timeCorded
- Weight34.6 lb gross only
Pros
- 22 in by 13 in clearing path
- All-steel auger and push-button start
- Dual LED headlamps listed as 3 W LED
- Maximum plowing capacity 840 lb per minute
Cons
- Listed for light, fluffy snow on paved surfaces
- Only a gross weight is given
- Single-stage or two-stage isn't given
| Power | corded electric; 15 A motor rated 120 V |
|---|---|
| Clearing path | 22 in wide by 13 in deep per pass |
| Throw distance | up to 25 ft; 180 degree chute |
| Weight | 34.6 lb gross; no net weight given |
| Headlight | dual LED headlamps, 3 W LED |
| Warranty | 2 years (tool warranty) |
The SJ627E is the Snow Joe I'd pick if you'd rather plug in than charge. It's a corded electric model with a 15 A motor rated 120 V, and it matches the 24V-X2-SB22 where it counts: a 22 in by 13 in path per pass, a throw of up to 25 ft and a maximum plowing capacity of 840 lb of snow per minute.
The hardware differs in a few places. The auger is all steel, where the 24V-X2-SB22's is rubber-tipped steel. It has dual LED headlamps, listed as 3 W LED, against a 1 W LED headlight on the 24V-X2-SB22 and a 2 W one on the 24V-X2-SB18. It starts with a push button, and the start type is electric.
Mind the limits, though. Snow Joe lists the snow type as light and fluffy and the surface as paved. The only weight given is a gross weight of 34.6 lb, with no net weight. The drive system is listed as "Auger Assisted", and whether it's single-stage or two-stage isn't given.
Buy it if your driveway is paved, your snow is usually light and fluffy, and you'd rather run a cord than charge batteries.
Skip it if you don't want to work with an extension cord.
Lightest battery Snow Joe
Snow Joe 24V-X2-SB18
Cordless · 48V battery
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Specs
- Clearing width18 in
- Clearing depth10 in
- Throw distanceup to 20 ft
- Run timeNot listed
- Weight29.45 to 29.54 lb (three figures listed)
Pros
- Lightest listed weight of the three
- Two 4.0 Ah batteries and charger included
- 2 W integrated LED headlight
Cons
- Smallest path and shortest throw here
- Not compatible with 24VBAT-XR8 and 24VBAT-XR12 batteries
- No run time per charge given
| Power | 48 V from two 24 V batteries; two 4.0 Ah batteries in the kit; 1200 W brushless motor |
|---|---|
| Clearing path | 18 in wide by 10 in deep per pass |
| Throw distance | up to 20 ft; chute crank rotates up to 180 degrees |
| Weight | 29.45 lb, 29.5 lb and 29.54 lb given for the same kit; 35.9 lb gross |
| Headlight | 2 W integrated LED |
| Warranty | 2 years |
The 24V-X2-SB18 is the Snow Joe I'd pick if weight is your first filter. It has the lightest listed weight here, and its gross weight is 35.9 lb, against 47.2 lb for the 24V-X2-SB22 and 34.6 lb for the corded SJ627E. The page shows three figures for the same kit: 29.45 lb, 29.5 lb and 29.54 lb.
It also has the smallest path here: 18 in wide by 10 in deep per pass, against 22 in by 13 in on the other two. The throw is up to 20 ft against up to 25 ft, and the brushless motor is 1200 W against 1600 W on the 24V-X2-SB22. The kit includes two 4.0 Ah batteries and a dual-port charger.
Check your batteries first if you already own some. This model isn't compatible with the 24VBAT-XR8 and 24VBAT-XR12 batteries; it works with all other 24V IONMAX battery configurations. A 24V-X2-SB18-XR variant with two 5.0 Ah batteries is listed at 29.76 lb with batteries installed.
No run time per charge is given here either, only a recharge time. Whether it's single-stage or two-stage isn't given.
Buy it if weight is your first filter and an 18 in by 10 in path is enough for your driveway.
Skip it if you want the 22 in path or the up to 25 ft throw of the other two.
Compare with other brands
The Snow Joe models above next to the picks from other brands in my best electric snow blower guide, on the same specs.
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| Model | Type | Clearing width | Throw distance | Run time | Weight | Warranty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snow Joe 24V-X2-SB22 | Single-stage · 48V battery | 22 in | up to 25 ft | Not listed | 45.2 lb with batteries | 2 yr |
| Snow Joe SJ627E | Corded · 15 A, 120 V | 22 in | up to 25 ft | Corded | 34.6 lb gross only | 2 yr tool |
| Snow Joe 24V-X2-SB18 | Cordless · 48V battery | 18 in | up to 20 ft | Not listed | 29.45 to 29.54 lb (three figures listed) | 2 yr |
| EGO Power+ SNT2134 | Single-stage · 56V battery | 21 in | up to 45 ft | Not listed | Not listed | 5 yr tool, 3 yr battery |
| Greenworks 60V 20-Inch Single-Stage | Single-stage · 60V battery | 20 in | 20 or 22 ft | up to 30 min | 38.68 lb with battery | 4 yr tool and battery |
| PowerSmart DB7521 | Single-stage · corded, 15 A, 120 V | 21 in | 0–30 ft | Corded | 50.7 lb net / 41.2 lb gross (conflicting) | 2 yr |
How to choose
Choose between these three Snow Joe models on power source first, then path size, throw, weight and warranty.
Corded or battery power
One of the three is corded and two run on batteries. The corded SJ627E has a 15 A motor rated 120 V, and its manual says not to use an extension cord over 100 ft. If the far end of your driveway is farther than that from an outlet, look at the battery models.
The 24V-X2-SB22 and the 24V-X2-SB18 each use two 24 V batteries for a 48 V power source. Each 24 V battery peaks at 24 V at full charge with no load; its nominal voltage under typical load is 21.6 V. Neither model has a run time per charge given, so you can't compare them on minutes of work.
Clearing width and depth
Clearing path comes in two sizes here. The 24V-X2-SB22 and the SJ627E clear 22 in wide by 13 in deep per pass; the 24V-X2-SB18 clears 18 in wide by 10 in deep.
Both 22 in models carry the same 840 lb of snow per minute figure, an "up to" number on the battery model and a maximum on the corded one. For the 24V-X2-SB18, plowing capacity may vary with snow conditions.
Throw distance
Throw distance is up to 25 ft on the 24V-X2-SB22 and the SJ627E, and up to 20 ft on the 24V-X2-SB18. All three are "up to" figures.
For aiming, the 24V-X2-SB22 has a chute lever and the 24V-X2-SB18 a chute crank, and both rotate up to 180 degrees. The SJ627E has a 180 degree chute.
Weight
Weight is the hardest spec to compare here: the figures aren't all on one basis. Gross weight is given for all three: 34.6 lb for the SJ627E, 35.9 lb for the 24V-X2-SB18 and 47.2 lb for the 24V-X2-SB22. On that basis the corded model comes in under the smaller battery one.
The 24V-X2-SB18's other figures, 29.45 to 29.54 lb, are the lightest listed weight here, and the 24V-X2-SB22 is 45.2 lb with batteries installed. Bob Vila puts the 24V-X2-SB18 at 37.5 lb and calls it on the heavier side, but far lighter than gas-powered options.
Warranty
Warranty won't decide this for you: all three carry 2 years. On the SJ627E it's given as a 2-year tool warranty.
FAQ
How wide a path does a Snow Joe snow blower clear?
A Snow Joe snow blower in this review clears a path 22 in or 18 in wide per pass. The 24V-X2-SB22 and the SJ627E are the 22 in models, with a 13 in depth. The 24V-X2-SB18 is the 18 in model, with a 10 in depth.
How long does a Snow Joe battery take to recharge?
Snow Joe says the 24V-X2-SB22's high-speed dual-port charger can recharge in as fast as 2 hours, and that the 24V-X2-SB18's batteries recharge in just under 2 hours. The 24V-X2-SB18-XR variant, with two 5.0 Ah batteries, has a recharge time of about 2 hr 30 min.
Do Snow Joe battery snow blowers come with batteries and a charger?
Yes, both Snow Joe battery snow blowers here come as kits with two batteries and a dual-port charger. The 24V-X2-SB22 kit has two 24 V 8.0 Ah batteries. The 24V-X2-SB18 kit has two 4.0 Ah batteries.
What extension cord does the Snow Joe SJ627E need?
The Snow Joe SJ627E needs a 14 AWG cord up to 50 ft and a 12 AWG cord for 50 to 100 ft, per the chart in its manual; the manual adds that an undersized cord causes a voltage drop, resulting in loss of power and overheating. Buy the cord before the first storm, not during it.
Sources
- Snow Joe: product pages for the 24V-X2-SB22, the SJ627E, the 24V-X2-SB18 and the 24V-X2-SB18-XR
- Snow Joe: SJ627E operator's manual
- Bob Vila
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