Head to head · 2026
EGO Power+ SNT2800 28-Inch Two-Stage (Tool Only) vs Husqvarna ST 124 24-Inch 212cc Two-Stage
Contender A
EGO Power+ SNT2800 28-Inch Two-Stage (Tool Only)
Premium PickThe most capable battery snow blower sold: a 28-inch, self-propelled, steel-auger two-stage that throws 50 feet — bring your own EGO batteries.
~$1,649 typical price
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Husqvarna ST 124 24-Inch 212cc Two-Stage
Best OverallA dealer-brand 24-inch two-stage with electric start, LED lighting, and Husqvarna's parts network — the machine most homes with a plowed street should own.
~$1,160 typical price
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The battery flagship versus the gas benchmark. On a two-car driveway the EGO clears wider and starts easier; on a long driveway in deep snow the Husqvarna simply keeps going. Price them honestly — the EGO plus batteries costs substantially more — and the Husqvarna is the rational buy unless you already own EGO packs or truly want to be done with gasoline.
Pick the EGO if…
- ✓You own EGO 7.5Ah+ batteries already
- ✓Zero-maintenance, push-button winters
- ✓28-in width on a paved or gravel two-car driveway
Pick the Husqvarna if…
- ✓Lowest cost for two-stage capability
- ✓Long driveway, big storms, unlimited runtime
- ✓Dealer support matters to you
Spec by spec
| Spec | EGO Power+ SNT2800 28-Inch Two-Stage (Tool Only) | Husqvarna ST 124 24-Inch 212cc Two-Stage |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 9.2 / 10 | 8.9 / 10 |
| Power | 56 V ARC Lithium, 2 batteries (not included; 7.5 Ah+ recommended) | — |
| Clearing width | 28 in | 24 in |
| Intake height | 20 in | ~23 in |
| Throw distance | Up to ~50 ft (mfr) | ~35 ft |
| Drive | Self-propelled, variable speed forward + reverse | Friction-disc, multiple forward + reverse speeds |
| Auger | Serrated steel two-stage | — |
| Chute | Remote rotation from the handle | Remote rotation and deflector from the dash |
| Lighting | LED | — |
| Start | Push-button | 120 V electric + recoil |
| Warranty | 5 years tool / 3 years battery | Residential limited (register for full term) |
| Engine | — | 212cc Husqvarna 4-cycle OHV |
| Tires | — | Snow-tread pneumatic |
| Weight | — | ~190 lb |
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.
~$1,649 typical price
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