Is a backpack or handheld gas blower better for me?

Across the reviewers we read, the consensus is that handheld models (like the Echo PB-2520/PB-2620 and Husqvarna 125B) suit small-to-mid yards and quick driveway cleanup, while backpack units (Husqvarna 350BT/150BT, Echo PB-770T/PB-9010T) are the choice for large properties, heavy fall cleanup, and daily commercial use because they shift far more air with less arm fatigue.