Westinghouse WSnow18 48V Cordless Snow Blower vs Snow Joe 24V-X2-SB18-XR 48V Cordless Snow Blower
Westinghouse WSnow18 48V Cordless Snow Blower (#3, best budget) vs Snow Joe 24V-X2-SB18-XR 48V Cordless Snow Blower (#4): in our Battery Snow Blowers for Small Driveways scoring the Westinghouse WSnow18 48V Cordless Snow Blower totals 7.6/10 and the Snow Joe 24V-X2-SB18-XR 48V Cordless Snow Blower…
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Side by side
| Westinghouse WSnow18 48V Cordless Snow Blower | Snow Joe 24V-X2-SB18-XR 48V Cordless Snow Blower | |
|---|---|---|
| Clearing Width | 18 in | 18 in |
| Clearing Depth | 10 in | 10 in |
| Throw Distance | Up to 25 ft (Westinghouse) | Up to 20 ft |
| Battery Platform | 48V via 2 x 24V packs (Snow Joe 24V compatible) | Snow Joe IONMAX 48V via 2 x 24V packs |
| Batteries Included | 2 x 24V 4.0Ah + 2.2A dual-port charger (about 1.8 h) | 2 x 24V 5.0Ah + dual-port charger |
| Auger | Rubber-tipped steel | Rubber-tipped steel |
| Weight | Not published by Westinghouse | About 29.5 lb (Snow Joe, 4.0Ah kit) |
| Warranty | 2-year limited | 2-year |
| Motor | 1,200W brushless | 1,200W brushless |
| Rated Runtime | About 15 min in 7 in of snow (Westinghouse claim) | — |
| Model Number | WSnow18 48V | 24V-X2-SB18-XR |
| Headlight | — | 2W LED |
| Price | Check price → | Check price → |
How they differ in real use
Built from our battery snow blowers for small driveways scoring, each product's published specifications, and verified owner feedback — not hands-on testing.
Both the Westinghouse WSnow18 48V Cordless Snow Blower and the Snow Joe 24V-X2-SB18-XR 48V Cordless Snow Blower made our Top 5 Battery Snow Blowers for Small Driveways, at #3 (best budget) and #4. The least expensive complete kit here, with two 24V 4.0Ah batteries and a dual-port charger that refills both in about 1.8 hours. Against the Snow Joe 24V-X2-SB18-XR it shares the 18 x 10-inch path, 1,200W brushless motor and rubber-tipped steel auger, and its packs even fit Snow Joe tools, but it throws up to 25 ft instead of 20 ft at a lower price. It ranks below the SENIX because an 18-inch path means more passes, Westinghouse rates a charge at only about 15 minutes in 7 inches of snow, and it does not publish the machine's weight. A light, simple 18-inch machine whose real advantage is its batteries: two 5.0Ah IONMAX packs hold more energy than the Westinghouse's 4.0Ah pair, and they run Snow Joe's wide range of inexpensive 24V yard tools. It ranks below the Westinghouse because it costs more for the same width and its 20 ft throw is the shortest here. It ranks above the Greenworks because it ships with two batteries instead of one small 2.0Ah pack and uses a rubber-tipped steel auger, though its path is 2 inches narrower.
We score battery snow blowers for small driveways on Clearing Power (25%), Battery Kit & Runtime (20%), Auger & Build (15%), Handling & Storage (15%), Battery Ecosystem (10%) and Value (15%). On that basis the Westinghouse WSnow18 48V Cordless Snow Blower totals 7.6 out of 10 and the Snow Joe 24V-X2-SB18-XR 48V Cordless Snow Blower 7.4. The widest gap is Value, where the Westinghouse WSnow18 48V Cordless Snow Blower scores 8.8 against 7.2 for the Snow Joe 24V-X2-SB18-XR 48V Cordless Snow Blower: clearing capability and battery kit per dollar at the current Amazon price, plus warranty length. Clearing Power also separates them: 6.8 for the Westinghouse WSnow18 48V Cordless Snow Blower versus 6.4 for the Snow Joe 24V-X2-SB18-XR 48V Cordless Snow Blower. The Snow Joe 24V-X2-SB18-XR 48V Cordless Snow Blower claws back ground on Battery Kit & Runtime and Handling & Storage.
On paper, the specifications that actually differ: Throw Distance: Up to 25 ft (Westinghouse) on the Westinghouse WSnow18 48V Cordless Snow Blower versus Up to 20 ft on the Snow Joe 24V-X2-SB18-XR 48V Cordless Snow Blower; Battery Platform: 48V via 2 x 24V packs (Snow Joe 24V compatible) on the Westinghouse WSnow18 48V Cordless Snow Blower versus Snow Joe IONMAX 48V via 2 x 24V packs on the Snow Joe 24V-X2-SB18-XR 48V Cordless Snow Blower; Batteries Included: 2 x 24V 4.0Ah + 2.2A dual-port charger (about 1.8 h) on the Westinghouse WSnow18 48V Cordless Snow Blower versus 2 x 24V 5.0Ah + dual-port charger on the Snow Joe 24V-X2-SB18-XR 48V Cordless Snow Blower; Weight: Not published by Westinghouse on the Westinghouse WSnow18 48V Cordless Snow Blower versus About 29.5 lb (Snow Joe, 4.0Ah kit) on the Snow Joe 24V-X2-SB18-XR 48V Cordless Snow Blower; Warranty: 2-year limited on the Westinghouse WSnow18 48V Cordless Snow Blower versus 2-year on the Snow Joe 24V-X2-SB18-XR 48V Cordless Snow Blower. They match on Clearing Width, Clearing Depth and Auger.
Check current pricing at the merchant links below. Owners praise the Westinghouse WSnow18 48V Cordless Snow Blower for the lowest price for a complete battery kit in this list and up to 25 ft throw, farther than the Snow Joe at the same 18 in width; the most common complaint is 18 in path means more passes on a full two-car driveway. Owners praise the Snow Joe 24V-X2-SB18-XR 48V Cordless Snow Blower for two 5.0Ah batteries, more stored energy than the similarly sized Westinghouse kit and about 29.5 lb (Snow Joe, 4.0Ah kit), among the lightest machines here; the most common complaint is up to 20 ft throw, the shortest in this list.
Westinghouse WSnow18 48V Cordless Snow Blower
- The lowest price for a complete battery kit in this list
- Up to 25 ft throw, farther than the Snow Joe at the same 18 in width
- Two 4.0Ah batteries and a 2.2A dual-port charger that refills both in about 1.8 hours
- Batteries interchange with Snow Joe 24V packs
- 18 in path means more passes on a full two-car driveway
- Westinghouse rates runtime at about 15 minutes in 7 in of snow, the shortest stated runtime here
- Westinghouse does not publish the machine's weight
Snow Joe 24V-X2-SB18-XR 48V Cordless Snow Blower
- Two 5.0Ah batteries, more stored energy than the similarly sized Westinghouse kit
- About 29.5 lb (Snow Joe, 4.0Ah kit), among the lightest machines here
- Rubber-tipped steel auger is safe on pavers, decks and stamped concrete
- Batteries run Snow Joe's wide range of 24V IONMAX tools
- Up to 20 ft throw, the shortest in this list
- 18 in path is narrow for a full two-car driveway
- Costs more than the Westinghouse, which throws farther at the same width
Which should you buy?
The Westinghouse WSnow18 48V Cordless Snow Blower is the better fit for short driveways, walkways, porches and decks and buyers on a tight budget who still want two batteries in the box; it is the higher-scoring pick here, chiefly for Value and Clearing Power. The Snow Joe 24V-X2-SB18-XR 48V Cordless Snow Blower is the better fit for owners of Snow Joe 24V IONMAX batteries and walkways, patios and short single-car driveways, and the stronger choice if Battery Kit & Runtime and Handling & Storage matter more to you than the overall score. The Westinghouse WSnow18 48V Cordless Snow Blower is a poor fit for long or wide driveways where 18 in passes add up; the Snow Joe 24V-X2-SB18-XR 48V Cordless Snow Blower is a poor fit for wide driveways where snow has to clear a long edge.
Choose the Westinghouse WSnow18 48V Cordless Snow Blower if
- Short driveways, walkways, porches and decks
- Buyers on a tight budget who still want two batteries in the box
- Owners of Snow Joe 24V batteries
Skip it if
- Long or wide driveways where 18 in passes add up
- Regions with frequent deep snow
Choose the Snow Joe 24V-X2-SB18-XR 48V Cordless Snow Blower if
- Owners of Snow Joe 24V IONMAX batteries
- Walkways, patios and short single-car driveways
- Buyers who want a light machine that is easy to store
Skip it if
- Wide driveways where snow has to clear a long edge
- Heavy, wet snow or deep storms
Common questions
Is the Westinghouse WSnow18 48V Cordless Snow Blower better than the Snow Joe 24V-X2-SB18-XR 48V Cordless Snow Blower?
In our Battery Snow Blowers for Small Driveways ranking the Westinghouse WSnow18 48V Cordless Snow Blower scores higher overall, 7.6 to 7.4, with the biggest advantage in Value. The Snow Joe 24V-X2-SB18-XR 48V Cordless Snow Blower is stronger on Battery Kit & Runtime and Handling & Storage, so it is the better pick if those matter most to you.
What is the main difference between the Westinghouse WSnow18 48V Cordless Snow Blower and the Snow Joe 24V-X2-SB18-XR 48V Cordless Snow Blower?
The headline spec difference is Throw Distance: Up to 25 ft (Westinghouse) on the Westinghouse WSnow18 48V Cordless Snow Blower versus Up to 20 ft on the Snow Joe 24V-X2-SB18-XR 48V Cordless Snow Blower. In use, the gap that matters most is Value (8.8 vs 7.2 in our scoring): clearing capability and battery kit per dollar at the current Amazon price, plus warranty length.