Last updated September 21, 2026

WORX WG461 40V 20-Inch Cordless Snow Blower (2× 20V 6.0Ah) Review

A 20-inch, 40V cordless single-stage with two swappable PowerShare batteries — a genuine third cordless brand alongside EGO and Greenworks, at a value price.

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WORX WG461 40V 20-Inch Cordless Snow Blower (2× 20V 6.0Ah)

The verdict

WORX's PowerShare ecosystem already runs dozens of yard tools, and the WG461 brings a 20-inch cordless snow blower into that lineup: a brushless motor, a single-stage rubber auger, and two swappable 20V batteries wired for 40V output, all for less than Greenworks' 22-inch kit and meaningfully less than any EGO. It's a size down from the class leaders and its intake is on the shallow side, but for a paved driveway in typical snow it's a real, complete-kit alternative for anyone not already invested in EGO or Greenworks batteries.

$395.43on Amazon

Price as of Oct 16, 12:29 PM ET — subject to change.

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What we like

  • +Complete kit: two 20V batteries, a dual-port quick charger, and the tool — nothing else to buy
  • +Brushless motor and single-stage rubber auger throw snow up to 35 ft (mfr)
  • +Batteries cross-compatible with 75+ tools across WORX's 20V/40V/80V PowerShare line
  • +LED headlights for early-morning or after-dark clearing
  • +Lower price than comparable EGO or Greenworks battery kits

What to know

  • −20-inch path and 10-inch intake are smaller than Greenworks' 22-inch kit
  • −Newer to snow equipment than EGO or Greenworks — thinner multi-winter owner track record
  • −Not auger-propelled — you push it like a standard single-stage
  • −Runtime drops in deep cold and heavy, wet snow like any lithium-ion tool

Full review

The battery snow blower category has effectively been an EGO-and-Greenworks contest in this catalog, and the WG461 is the first real alternative: WORX's PowerShare platform, which already spans mowers, trimmers, and blowers, extends to a 20-inch cordless single-stage. The pitch is straightforward — two 20V batteries wired together for 40V output, a brushless motor, and a rubber single-stage auger, sold as a complete kit for less than Greenworks' 22-inch machine and well under any EGO.

The spec sheet reads like a capable, right-sized tool rather than a driveway monster: a 20-inch path, a 10-inch intake, and a claimed 35-foot throw — enough for a typical paved driveway in 6-to-8-inch snow, less suited to the plow ridge at the curb or a long rural drive. LED headlights and a quick dual-port charger round out a kit that's genuinely ready to run the day it arrives, no separate battery purchase required.

WORX doesn't have EGO's or Greenworks' multi-winter track record in snow equipment specifically, though its PowerShare tools have a long history in the broader yard-tool market and the batteries carry a 3-year warranty with registration. For a household that already owns WORX mowers or trimmers, the snow blower turns that battery investment into one more season of use; for anyone shopping cold, it's simply the value option among the three cordless brands now in this catalog.

Best for: Paved one- to two-car driveways in moderate snow for buyers who want a complete cordless kit without committing to EGO or Greenworks batteries.

Specifications

Power2 × 20 V PowerShare (40 V combined), 6.0 Ah
Clearing width20 in
Intake height10 in
Throw distanceUp to ~35 ft (mfr)
DrivePush (single-stage)
MotorBrushless
AugerRubber, single-stage
LightingLED headlights
ChargerDual-port quick charger included
Warranty3-year limited (with registration)

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$395.43on Amazon

Price as of Oct 16, 12:29 PM ET — subject to change.

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