I have the snow Joe and it has been great. I personally like the auger on the Snow Joe better. I think both are probably good machines. Don't expect either of them to replace a gas blower in terms of power or feel of quality. For a wet snow, the Snow Joe is pretty good, but you can't let it build up too much. For a fluffy snow, the Snow Joe is perfect. Most of the snows we get in Chicago are pretty fluffy expect at the beginning and end of winter.