I've got a Honda Harmony II that I got from Home Depot. Mine's the three speed self propelled that mulches and bags. Best mower I ever owned. The motor completely blows away any Briggs & Stratton or Tecumseh motor I've had on any of my previous mowers. Cranks consistently on the first pull (with less pull force I might add), is quite and powerful. Mulches extremely well. I don't bag that much, mainly to pick up leaves in the fall which it does very well. If I need another mower (which I doubt will be any time soon) I'll definitely go with Honda. I might possibly go with another brand with a Honda motor like a Husqvarna (that's where most of the value that Honda brings to the table is) but I'll probably just stay with the Honda brand mower. The HRX is a step up from the Harmony II so you should be very pleased with it.