chevy better then ford? toyota better then honda? it goes on and on, each company has its pro's and con's. Husky and Stihl have good and bad saws, knowing which ones to choose is what matters. If you stick around you'll soon learn that too. There is no one company making everything good, each has its good and bad products. I hope this helps.
As pointed out, both make some great saws, a lot of good ones and a few bad ones. For me, what my dad used when I was a kid and the local dealer is the deciding factor. A good dealer can make a world of difference.
I notice you've got husqvarna written in lower-case... keep it that way. STIHL forever... especially anything made in germany. The 660 Magnum just sings!!!
I have just picked a Stihl 020 T topping saw used but the price was right Oh and it needs a Screw for air cleaner. Long time Husky owner, but hey if it starts and is Sharp I don't care if it is Red, Orange, Orange and White or Green
Seems the bigger Husky's have more performance stock. The smaller Stihl's have more performance stock.
The older I get the more important reliability is to me, you can get a lemon of either, but I am thinking Stihl may have the edge here (not 100% sure on that yet by my studies). I have a 272 I just can't break.
Ergonomics goes to Husky.
Air filtration goes to Husky.
There are countless other issues, which many are a wash anyway.
Just buy one from someone you halfway trust and try it. Brag to your buddies until someone with the other brand challenges you to a cut off, then cut off his legs and say "cuts pretty good, don't you think?"
My point is EITHER OR, I don't care, I am sure that you really don't either by the fact that you started this Trollish thread.
I only like Stihl because I'm familiar with how they operate. Nothing I hate more these days that buying a new toy or tool and having to read some dumb manual printed in 8 million different foreign languages.