Product Review · Snow Blowers · #10 Ranked
Litheli 20V 12-Inch Snow Shovel
20V cordless single-stage snow shovel, battery included · Reviewed by Drew · amazon.com live, Sept 24 2026
Why it scored a 74
At $159.63 with a 4.0Ah battery and charger in the box, the Litheli is the cheapest way into powered snow clearing here, and satisfaction holds up at 84 across 708 ratings. But this is a snow shovel, not a snow blower: a single 20V pack drives a 12-inch path about 6 inches deep, and features score 60, the lowest in the group. Reliability sits at 74 because cold batteries that refuse to start are a known issue, and Litheli's own listing tells you to warm the pack indoors. At 74 it lands just under our buy line.
What you're getting
- Power: cordless 20V, one 4.0Ah battery and charger included
- Type: single-stage powered snow shovel, not a walk-behind blower
- Clearing width: 12 inches
- Ideal snow depth: about 6 inches (15.24 cm per the spec sheet)
- Throw distance: up to 20 feet
- Weight: 8.8 pounds, with an adjustable auxiliary handle
- Warranty: 3 years on the tool, 1 year on battery and charger
- Limitation: one 20V pack; cold batteries may not start until warmed
ViperScore breakdown
At a glance
- Cordless 20V, battery included
- Single-stage shovel, 12-inch path
- 8.8 lb, 20 ft throw
- Price$159.63
- Tier20V cordless single-stage snow shovel, battery included
- Category rank#10 of 10
Should you buy the Litheli 20V 12-Inch Snow Shovel?
The Litheli 20V 12-Inch Snow Shovel suits a renter or condo owner who clears a short walk, a few steps or a deck after light, powdery snow. At $159.63 it ranks #10 of 10 in our Snow Blowers category and sits under our buy line. If you want a shovel-class tool, the WORX WG460 40V Snow Shovel doubles the voltage and adds a second battery. If you have a driveway, the Snow Joe SJ627E clears a 22-inch path for $249.99.
Where it earns its score
- Lowest price in the group. $159.63 includes the 4.0Ah battery and charger, so there is nothing else to buy.
- Light enough to carry. At 8.8 pounds it goes up and down porch steps and onto a deck without a fight.
- Good coverage for the money. Litheli covers the tool for 3 years and the battery and charger for 1 year, which scores 78 on warranty.
- Shared 20V battery. The pack works across Litheli's 20V tool line, so a trimmer or blower from the same system can share it.
What to know first
- Features is the lowest factor at 60. One 12-inch pass and about 6 inches of intake depth mean many passes, even on a short walk.
- Cold-weather starting. Litheli's own listing says to warm the battery indoors if the machine does not start.
- Powder only. It is tuned for light, fresh snow. Heavy wet snow or the plow berm at the curb will stall it.
Our verdict
The Litheli 20V 12-Inch Snow Shovel scores 74, a Buy With Caution, just under our buy line. Satisfaction (84) and Warranty (78) are its strongest factors, and $159.63 with a battery is the lowest entry price here. Buy it only for steps, decks and short walks in light snow. For a better shovel-class tool, the WORX WG460 40V Snow Shovel scores 76.
WORX WG460 40V Snow Shovel
Questions buyers ask
Is the Litheli snow shovel a real snow blower?
No. It is a single-stage powered snow shovel with a 12-inch path, best for steps, decks and walkways rather than full driveways.
Does the Litheli snow shovel come with a battery?
Yes. This listing includes one 20V 4.0Ah battery and a charger.
How deep a snowfall can it clear?
The spec sheet lists an ideal depth of about 6 inches, and Litheli says it works best in powdery snow.
Ready to check it out?
Litheli 20V 12-Inch Snow Shovel · ViperScore 74 · Buy With Caution · $159.63
How the other 9 snow blowers scored
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85EGO SNT2405
83SENIX STX2-M1 40V 21-Inch
79PowerSmart 24-Inch 212cc
78Snow Joe SJ627E
77Snow Joe 24V-X2-SB18 48V
76Westinghouse WSnow22
76WORX WG460 40V Snow Shovel
75Greenworks 80V 20-Inch
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