Same engine, same features, two inches and $200 apart. The 26 clears a three-car driveway in fewer passes and has the LED light; the 24 fits through narrower gates, is lighter to turn, and matches the 208cc engine a bit better in wet snow. Two cars wide: buy the 24. Three cars wide or a long run: the 26.

Pick the PowerSmart if…

✓Three-car width or a long driveway
✓You want the LED light
✓Fewer passes beats easier turning

Pick the PowerSmart if…

✓Two-car driveway or a narrow gate
✓Lightest, easiest-handling two-stage
✓Save $200 for fuel and shear pins

Spec by spec

Spec	PowerSmart 26-Inch 208cc Briggs & Stratton Two-Stage	PowerSmart 24-Inch 208cc Briggs & Stratton Two-Stage
Our score	8.1 / 10	7.9 / 10
Engine	208cc Briggs & Stratton 4-cycle OHV	208cc Briggs & Stratton 4-cycle OHV
Clearing width	26 in	24 in
Intake height	~21 in	~20 in
Throw distance	~35 ft (mfr)	~30 ft (mfr)
Drive	Self-propelled, multiple forward + reverse speeds	Self-propelled, multiple forward + reverse speeds
Start	120 V electric + recoil	120 V electric + recoil
Chute	Remote rotation from the dash	Remote rotation from the dash
Tires	13 in snow-tread	13 in snow-tread
Comfort	Heated hand grips, LED light	Heated hand grips
Warranty	2 years (residential)	2 years (residential)

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