Early Amazon Boxing Day deal: This 'powerful' snow thrower is $160 off — shopper say it tackles snow 'like a champ'

Winter in Canada brings many fun experiences, like the chance to go sledding, skiing, skating and more. One of the not so fun aspects? Shovelling snow.

Now that we're officially in winter's grasp, you might find your seasonal arsenal lacking some key gadgets. If you don't have something to tackle the snow — it's not too late!

Quick shop:

For those looking for an easier way to shovel your driveway after each snowfall, you'll want to check out Amazon Canada's early Boxing Day deals on snow throwers, including the Greenworks PRO 20-Inch 80V Cordless Snow Thrower. Shoppers say it handles snow "like a champ," and right now, it's $160 off. Scroll down for all the details and to see if this is a fit for your winter needs.

Greenworks

Greenworks PRO 20-Inch 80V Cordless Snow Thrower

$399$559Save $160

Reviewers say it's "light, powerful and so easy to use."

$399 at Amazon

What is it?

This Greenworks snow thrower makes it easy to clear snow from your your driveway, sidewalk or patio. It features an 80V battery as an alternative to gas-powered snow throwers, and has 180-degree directional throwing capabilities to ensure that snow falls exactly where you want it to.

This snow thrower clears a 20-inch path in snow up to 10 inches deep, and discharges snow up to 25 feet away.

What's the difference between a snow blower and a snow thrower?

Snow throwers and snow blowers take the work out of clearing your driveway, sidewalk and patio, and do it with a fraction of the effort you'd spend manually shovelling. While they essentially perform the same task, snow blowers and snow throwers are, in fact, two different things.

A snow thrower is a single-stage machine, meaning it uses a rotating auger to pick up snow and cast it out of the shoot in one continuous motion.

A snow blower, on the other hand, works in two stages. Similar to a snow thrower, it uses a rotating auger to scoop up snow, but rather than immediately shooting it out, it feeds the snow into an impeller (a powerful fan) which blows it out of the chute.

What reviewers are saying

The Greenworks Snow Thrower is a top choice among Amazon shoppers, and with its affordable sale price tag there's just another reason to love it. Backed by a solid 4.0-star rating from more than 4,100 customer reviews, shoppers say that this snow thrower is "a champ."

One reviewer says that the battery lasts long enough to tackle a 30-foot driveway and associated sidewalks, noting that they're "quite pleased" with it.

Others write that it's "so easy to get up and running," "light and easy for a senior to handle," and like that they "don't have to use [their] back as much" compared to shovelling.

"Handled everything like a champ," shares one person. "I still had battery left over. It's light, powerful and so easy to use."

Verdict

With snow already falling in many parts of the country, it's never too early to gear up for winter. Amazon shoppers agree the Greenworks PRO 20-Inch 80V Cordless Snow Thrower is an affordable choice that may be a great option to tackle this year's snowfall.

Right now, you can save $160 on the "powerful" device with Amazon Canada's early Black Friday deals. Might be a good idea to add one to your cart so you're ready for the next snowfall!

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The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.

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