For electric blowers (long extension cord required) Consumer Reports likes:
Toro 51624 Leaf Blower with a rating of 81/100.
For gasoline hand held blowers, Consumer Reports likes:
Stihl BG 86 C-E with a rating of 78/100. Although this is the only gas hand-held tested.
For electric battery blowers, CU likes:
Stihl BGA 57 with a rating of 84/100
AND, if you get the electric version with the extension cord, you can have some fun with toilet paper.