Head to head · 2026
Troy-Bilt 21-Inch 179cc Single-Stage Gas (31AS2S5GB66) vs EGO Power+ SNT2125AP 21-Inch Auger-Propelled (2× 7.5Ah)
Contender A
The gas single-stage that's actually sold on Amazon: 179cc of 4-cycle torque in a 21-inch machine that eats the wet stuff a corded unit can't.
~$665 typical price
Buy on AmazonContender B
EGO's flagship single-stage: auger-propelled, Peak Power dual-battery drive, and two 7.5Ah packs that clear a real driveway, not just a sidewalk.
~$1,199 typical price
Buy on AmazonOur verdict
Gas versus the best battery single-stage. The Troy-Bilt's 179cc engine gives you unlimited runtime and proven wet-snow bite for half the price; the EGO gives you auger-propelled drive, push-button start at any temperature, two 7.5Ah batteries that run EGO's summer tools, and zero maintenance. Same driveways, same snow — it comes down to whether you'd rather spend money or deal with gasoline.
Pick the Troy-Bilt if…
- ✓Lower up-front cost
- ✓Long driveways where runtime matters
- ✓You're comfortable with small-engine care
Pick the EGO if…
- ✓Push-button start and no fuel, ever
- ✓Batteries serve an EGO mower/blower in summer
- ✓Auger-propelled drive and LED lights matter to you
Spec by spec
| Spec | Troy-Bilt 21-Inch 179cc Single-Stage Gas (31AS2S5GB66) | EGO Power+ SNT2125AP 21-Inch Auger-Propelled (2× 7.5Ah) |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.8 / 10 | 9.0 / 10 |
| Engine | 179cc 4-cycle OHV (Troy-Bilt) | — |
| Clearing width | 21 in | 21 in |
| Intake height | 13 in | ~13 in |
| Throw distance | ~25–30 ft | Up to ~35 ft (mfr) |
| Drive | Auger-assisted (single-stage) | Auger-propelled with variable-speed auger control |
| Start | Recoil (electric-start 179E variant also sold) | Push-button |
| Chute | ~190° rotation, remote control from handle | ~200° rotation from the handle |
| Auger | Rubber-edged, paved surfaces | — |
| Weight | ~90 lb | — |
| Warranty | 2-year limited | 5 years tool / 3 years battery |
| Power | — | 56 V ARC Lithium, 2 × 7.5 Ah (Peak Power, dual-battery) |
| Lighting | — | LED headlights |
| Charger | — | Dual-port rapid 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.
~$665 typical price
Buy on Amazon~$1,199 typical price
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