For paved driveways up to medium size, especially for owners already on Toro’s 60V system. It is light and throws far for a single-stage machine.
Toro $749The Toro 60V Power Clear e21 is the better snow blower overall, rated 3.4 to 3.2. The Toro 60V Power Clear e21 leads on value and throw. The Toro Power Clear 821 QZE wins on intake. The Toro 60V Power Clear e21 costs $250 less ($749 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 Toro 60V Power Clear e21 for value ($35.67 per inch of width ($749 with batteries and charger, 21 in) vs $47.57 per inch of width ($999, 21 in)) and throw (throws snow up to 40 ft vs throws snow up to 35 ft).
- Choose the Toro Power Clear 821 QZE for 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 | Toro 60V Power Clear e21 | Toro Power Clear 821 QZE |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.4/5 | 3.2/5 |
| Value 30% | 28 $35.67 per inch of width ($749 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% | 100 throws snow up to 40 ft | 75 throws snow up to 35 ft |
| Intake 15% | 67 12 in intake height | 83 12.5 in intake height |
| Warranty 20% | 25 2-year warranty | 25 2-year warranty |
Specifications
| Toro 60V Power Clear e21 | 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 | 40 ft | 35 ft |
| Chute control | Manual | Manual |
| Power | ||
| Power | Battery | Gas |
| Engine or battery | 60 V, 7.5 Ah of battery | 252 cc (Toro Premium 252cc OHV 4-cycle) |
| Battery energy | 405 Wh | - |
| Battery included | Yes | - |
| Electric start | - | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Drive | Push (auger assisted) | Push (auger assisted) |
| Headlight | Yes | - |
| Weight | 55 lb | 95 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |
| Battery warranty | 3 years | - |
