Stihl or Husqvarna for a gas chainsaw?

Reviewers across communities treat both as top-tier and largely brand-loyalty driven. In the homeowner tier specifically, several r/Chainsaw and r/stihl users found the Stihl MS 162 underpowered compared with the Husqvarna 120, while Stihl's pro top-handle saws (MS 194 T, MS 201) earn strong praise for power-to-weight from arborists. Dealer support in your area is frequently cited as the deciding factor.