Head to head · 2026
Earthwise SN70016 16-Inch 12-Amp Electric Snow Shovel vs Snow Joe 24V-X2-SB18 18-Inch 48V Cordless Kit
Contender A
A 16-inch, 12-amp power shovel for decks, steps, and short walks — the lightest way to stop lifting snow.
~$130 typical price
Buy on AmazonContender B
An 18-inch cordless thrower with two 24V batteries for under $300 — the cheapest way to cut the cord on a small driveway.
~$285 typical price
Buy on AmazonOur verdict
The two smallest machines on the site. The Earthwise is a corded 16-inch power shovel for decks, steps, and short walks; the Snow Joe is an 18-inch cordless thrower with a real chute and two batteries. Spend the extra $150 if you have a one-car pad and want to skip the cord; stick with the Earthwise if the job is stairs and a deck right by an outlet.
Pick the Earthwise if…
- ✓Decks, steps, and short walks near an outlet
- ✓Lightest possible tool
- ✓Budget around $130
Pick the Snow Joe if…
- ✓A one-car pad or townhome driveway
- ✓You want a directional chute and no cord
- ✓Batteries shared with Snow Joe / Sun Joe tools
Spec by spec
| Spec | Earthwise SN70016 16-Inch 12-Amp Electric Snow Shovel | Snow Joe 24V-X2-SB18 18-Inch 48V Cordless Kit |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 7.6 / 10 | 7.8 / 10 |
| Power | 12 A corded (120 V) | 2 × 24 V 4.0 Ah (48 V combined) |
| Clearing width | 16 in | 18 in |
| Intake height | 8 in | 10 in |
| Throw distance | Up to ~30 ft (mfr) | Up to ~20 ft (mfr) |
| Moving capacity | ~430 lb/min (mfr) | — |
| Chute | Fixed forward discharge | 180° rotation |
| Auger | Dual-blade rubber, deck-safe | — |
| Weight | ~29 lb | ~35 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |
| Drive | — | Push (single-stage) |
| Lighting | — | LED headlight |
| Charger | — | Dual-port charger included |
Still deciding?
Read the full reviews for the complete story, or check both current prices — sale pricing swings this class of decision all the time.
~$130 typical price
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