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PowerSmart 24" 208cc B&S, 120V Start Review

Written from the listing's specs, not from our own use · How we rate

On paper, the PowerSmart 24" 208cc B&S (120V Start) gets the important things right: a 24-inch clearing path, warm handles and a 208cc Briggs & Stratton engine. It suits a two-car driveway in a snowy town, and its sibling listing, the PowerSmart 26" 208cc B&S (13" Tires), holds #4 in our two-stage snow blower ranking.

Variants of this model

These are sold as variants of one listing family. Each variant has its own page.

Price$799.99Price on Sep 30, 2026 · may have changed
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Specifications
BrandPowerSmart
CategoryTwo-stage snow blowers
Clearing width24 in
StagesTwo-stage
Power sourceGas
Engine208cc Briggs & Stratton
StartElectric (120 V) + recoil backup
DriveSelf-propelled, 6F/2R
Speeds6 forward, 2 reverse
Heated gripsYes, per the listing
LightsLED, per the listing
Tires13 in
ASINB0DCC4FH94

Full listing title: PowerSmart Gas Snow Blower, 24-Inch Self-Propelled 208cc B&S Engine, 120V Electric Start, 13-Inch Snow Tires, Handle Warmer, 2-Stage Snow Blowers with LED Lights

Listing evidence
Clearing width Exact listing source
Updated October 2026
Exact listing, ASIN B0DCC4FH94
Rating method published

Compared with its closest rivals

Two other gas two-stage machines about as wide, closest to it on our rating, each with a dated price.

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PowerSmart 24" 208cc B&S, 120V Start

PowerSmart 24" 208cc B&S, 120V Start

6.6Good · out of 10$799.99 Price on Sep 30, 2026 · may have changed
  • Stated: 24 in · Two-stage · Gas
  • Two-stage snow blowers
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PowerSmart 24" 208cc B&S, LED Lights

PowerSmart 24" 208cc B&S, LED Lights

6.6Good · out of 10$699.99 Price on Sep 30, 2026 · may have changed
  • Stated: 24 in · Two-stage · Gas
  • Two-stage snow blowers
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PowerSmart 24" 212cc Two-Stage, LED

PowerSmart 24" 212cc Two-Stage, LED

6.7Good · out of 10$933.84 Price on Sep 30, 2026 · may have changed
  • Stated: 24 in · Two-stage · Gas
  • Two-stage snow blowers
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A 24-inch clearing path

The clearing width the listing states. On our planner's maths (4 inches of overlap per pass), a 20-foot-wide two-car drive is 12 passes at this width, and a 4-foot sidewalk 3. It runs a 208cc Briggs & Stratton engine, per the listing.

What it has going for it

What changes on a storm morning

Heated grips. Warm hands on the handlebar, which is the difference between a pleasant half hour and counting the passes on a minus-10 morning.

208cc Briggs & Stratton engine. A mid-size engine, the common size for 24 to 26 inch two-stage machines. Briggs & Stratton is named on the listing, which helps when you hunt for parts later.

Two-car drive or a long country lane?

Two-car drive: at 24 inches it's 12 passes on a 20-foot-wide drive, on our planner's maths. Plug-in electric start, per the listing, so the 6 a.m. part is a button.

Long country lane: a 12-foot lane is 8 passes, so a 200-foot lane means about 1,600 feet of walking behind it. The drive does the pulling, per the listing.

Great for you if…

  • Your hands are the first thing to give up in the cold
  • You dread yanking a pull cord at 6 a.m. in January
  • You'd rather steer a machine than push one

Skip it if…

  • You'd rather wait for buyer reviews: none are captured for this listing yet
  • You want an intake height to size against: the listing gives none
  • You want a throw distance in writing: the listing gives none

Engine, drive and what's in the box

What the PowerSmart 24" 208cc B&S (120V Start) listing names:

  • 24" clearing width
  • 208cc Briggs & Stratton engine
  • 120 V plug-in electric start
  • Recoil starter as backup
  • Self-propelled, 6 forward / 2 reverse
  • Heated grips
  • LED lights
  • 13" tires

For the PowerSmart 24" 208cc B&S (120V Start), the owner's manual settles the setup; read it in October, not at 6 a.m.

PowerSmart 24" 208cc B&S, 120V Start, view 3

Price and availability

$799.99 Price on Sep 30, 2026 · may have changed

On Sep 30, 2026, that price put it in the cheaper third of the 18 gas two-stage snow blowers we have a recent price for.

Budget a little every winter on top of this: oil, stabilizer, a gas can and a bag of shear pins.

The button opens the exact listing (ASIN B0DCC4FH94), where today's price, stock and seller apply. Sizes and variants of the same family often sit at different prices.

PowerSmart 24" 208cc B&S, 120V Start, view 4

A better fit for your driveway?

A wider drive, fewer passes? The Honda HSS928AATD 28" Two-Stage (8.5/10) clears 28 inches, per its listing.

No gas can in the garage? The EGO SNT2400 24" Two-Stage, Bare Tool (9.3/10) runs on 56V batteries, rated by its maker at up to an 18-car driveway per charge.

Our take

The verdict

We like the PowerSmart 24" 208cc B&S (120V Start) for a 24-inch clearing path and warm handles. No buyer has reviewed it yet, so our 6.6/10 comes from the spec sheet alone. The one thing that bugs us: no word on the throw distance or the intake height. We'd pick it if your hands are the first thing to give up in the cold; otherwise, put it next to the PowerSmart 24" 208cc B&S, LED Lights first.

Living with it

Delivery day

Check the listing for what you have to put together before the first start. Fill it with fresh gas and check the oil before you need it.

The first storm

Plug the start cord into the garage outlet and press the button (the pull cord is the backup). At 24 inches a pass, a 20-foot drive is 12 passes. Switch the grips on before you leave the garage.

Mid-winter

Keep a few spare shear pins on the shelf, and clear a clogged chute with a stick, never your hand. Our safety guide explains why.

Putting it away

Stabilize the fuel or run it dry, as the manual says, and change the oil. Our summer storage guide has the April checklist.

The one thing we'd check first

Before you order the PowerSmart 24" 208cc B&S (120V Start), check your driveway width: at 24 inches a pass, a 20-foot drive takes 12 passes on our planner's maths.

Before you buy

Your driveway

Pace out the width and the length (one stride is roughly three feet) and type them into our clearing-width planner. It compares the size classes for you.

Gravel or paved

On gravel, the housing has to ride high enough not to pick up stones. Our gravel vs paved guide shows the setting.

Fuel, oil and storage

Fresh gas, the oil grade in the manual and a stabilizer for the off-season. Our oil guide and summer storage guide cover both.

The first start

Do it in November, not in the first storm. Our starting guide lists what to check.

How it compares

How the PowerSmart 24" 208cc B&S (120V Start) stacks up against the closest alternative, the PowerSmart 24" 208cc B&S, LED Lights.

CriterionPowerSmart 24" 208cc B&S, 120V StartPowerSmart 24" 208cc B&S, LED Lights
Our rating6.6/106.6/10
Clearing width24 in24 in
PowerGas, 208cc Briggs & StrattonGas, 208cc Briggs & Stratton
DriveSelf-propelled, 6F/2RSelf-propelled
StartElectric + recoilElectric

Both score 6.6/10. Compare the listings side by side to choose.

The score in detail

How we rated it

Spec-based rating on a 4.5–8.5 scale: 4.5 + average of the 4 criteria × 0.4. Capped at 8.5 because no customer evidence is included.

Key specifications

6 / 10

Build, warranty & certifications

4 / 10

Listing documentation

5 / 10

Fit & compatibility

6 / 10

This product has no captured buyer-review record yet, so its rating comes from the documented listing alone: four criteria scored out of 10 (key specifications; build, warranty and certifications; listing documentation; fit and compatibility), placed on a 4.5–8.5 scale. Read the full methodology.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the PowerSmart 24" 208cc B&S (120V Start) any good?

We rate it 6.6/10 (good). The rating comes from its documented listing alone, as no customer-review record is captured yet.

How wide does the PowerSmart 24" 208cc B&S, 120V Start clear, and how far does it throw?

The listing states a 24 in clearing width for a two-stage machine. Those are the seller's best-case numbers: wet, heavy snow and the packed ridge the plough leaves both cut the throw short. Our clearing-width planner counts how many passes your driveway takes at that width.

What does a gas snow blower like the PowerSmart 24" 208cc B&S, 120V Start need?

Fresh fuel (with a stabilizer if it sits for weeks), the engine oil grade its manual names, a couple of spare shear pins and a dry corner of the garage. Fuel it and start it outdoors only: the exhaust carries carbon monoxide.

What do you get with the PowerSmart 24" 208cc B&S (120V Start)?

Its listing states a 24-inch clearing path, heated grips, a 208cc Briggs & Stratton engine, 120 V plug-in electric start, 6 forward and 2 reverse speeds and LED headlights. These are the seller's figures, not our measurements: how it copes with your snow, your surface and the plough ridge can't be read from a listing.

What should I check before ordering the PowerSmart 24" 208cc B&S (120V Start)?

Your driveway: pace out the width and the length (one stride is roughly three feet) and type them into our clearing-width planner. It compares the size classes for you. Gravel or paved: on gravel, the housing has to ride high enough not to pick up stones. Our gravel vs paved guide shows the setting. Fuel, oil and storage: fresh gas, the oil grade in the manual and a stabilizer for the off-season. Our oil guide and summer storage guide cover both. The first start: do it in November, not in the first storm. Our starting guide lists what to check.

Where can I buy the PowerSmart 24" 208cc B&S (120V Start)?

We link to the exact listing on Amazon, where today's price, stock and seller apply. It is an affiliate link, and it has no effect on the rating.

Have you used the PowerSmart 24" 208cc B&S (120V Start) yourselves?

No, we haven't used it ourselves. Everything on this page comes from its listing, read line by line and weighed the way our methodology page explains.