For budget buyers with short paved driveways who want a wide path and long runtime for little money. Expect less throw and support than the big brands.
Amazon $299.99The Litheli 40V 21" Snow Blower is the better snow blower overall, rated 3.7 to 3.2. The Litheli 40V 21" Snow Blower leads on value and warranty. The Toro Power Clear 821 QZE wins on throw and intake. The Litheli 40V 21" Snow Blower costs $699.01 less ($299.99 vs $999).
For paved driveways that get wet, heavy snow, where the bigger engine keeps it from bogging. If your snow is light, the 721 E clears the same width for less.
Russo Power Equipment $999Prices were last checked October 31, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Litheli 40V 21" Snow Blower for value ($14.29 per inch of width ($299.99 with batteries and charger, 21 in) vs $47.57 per inch of width ($999, 21 in)) and warranty (3-year warranty vs 2-year warranty).
- Choose the Toro Power Clear 821 QZE for throw (throws snow up to 35 ft vs throws snow up to 20 ft) and intake (12.5 in intake height vs 12 in intake height).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every single-stage snow blower; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Litheli 40V 21" Snow Blower | Toro Power Clear 821 QZE |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.7/5 | 3.2/5 |
| Value 30% | 89 $14.29 per inch of width ($299.99 with batteries and charger, 21 in) | 10 $47.57 per inch of width ($999, 21 in) |
| Width 20% | 83 21 in clearing width | 83 21 in clearing width |
| Throw 15% | 0 throws snow up to 20 ft | 75 throws snow up to 35 ft |
| Intake 15% | 67 12 in intake height | 83 12.5 in intake height |
| Warranty 20% | 50 3-year warranty | 25 2-year warranty |
Specifications
| Litheli 40V 21" Snow Blower | Toro Power Clear 821 QZE | |
|---|---|---|
| Clearing | ||
| Stage | Single-stage | Single-stage |
| Clearing width | 21 in | 21 in |
| Intake height | 12 in | 12.5 in |
| Throw distance | 20 ft | 35 ft |
| Chute control | - | Manual |
| Power | ||
| Power | Battery | Gas |
| Engine or battery | 40 V, 16 Ah of battery | 252 cc (Toro Premium 252cc OHV 4-cycle) |
| Battery energy | 320 Wh | - |
| Battery included | Yes | - |
| Electric start | - | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Drive | Push (auger assisted) | Push (auger assisted) |
| Headlight | Yes | - |
| Weight | - | 95 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years | 2 years |
| Battery warranty | 1 year | - |
