I have a stihl, and personally its better than any of the other blowers I have used.
I had a homelite one - garbage after a season
A poulan one, rubbish after using the vacuum attachment, the small twigs smashed the impeller
Ryobi - bunnings - says it all.
Im pretty sure mine is a BG72, doesnt matter if its sat a week or a month it starts easily and has lots of oomph. makes sweeping the paths and shed out very quick and easy.