Excellent and very helpful video! Thank you for posting. I looked up Carl’s and y’all are completely on the other side of the country from me, otherwise, if you were anywhere fairly nearby, I’d be buying from you. Regardless, much appreciation for explaining the model differences. I’m taking your advice and looking for a local dealer, though they are getting harder and harder to find as we all surrender our lives to the purely transactional bid box stores.

Best mower review I've seen; you're a terrific host and gave a lot of great insight into the differences/benefits/pros/cons of both. Thanks!

After pouring over many comparisons and articles, this video really nailed the differences right. The explanation on the advantages of the mixed mode bag/much system on the HRX based on the season really helped a lot. Very nice job dude!

Great, simple, video. Explained all the differences one would need to know, to make an informed decision.

Upgraded to a HRX last summer. The difference was very noticeable. Cut quality is much better than my previous orange mower. It also mulches / bags much better so less debris left after making a pass. Oil changes are easy and so are blade swaps. Highly recommended!

I got a HRX-217 for free did a tuneup and changed the blades and I love it!!!!

Thanks for the update. I didn’t know so many new features existed. Will make my next shopping trip more interesting.

My 1998 Troy-Bilt mower gave up today. I watched your video and decided on the HRX217. Thank you for helping me make a decision on a mower that should last well into my retirement years.

Nice video. I just bought my mom an HRN and she loves it. I used it once and found it to be a solid mower. My fiance's father has a 2016 HRR mower that's been used pretty heavily over the last 4 years and doing great. I kind of influenced them buying that since I have a 2014 HRX217 with the blade clutch and hydrostatic self propel. I will not buy another lawn mower, at least for walk behind mowers as no other even compares! I never thought I'd enjoy using a hand mower but the Honda makes it so much less of a chore and is just a really good product. I've raved about them over the last 6 years that I've had mine, anyone who asks for my advice I always tell them to spend the money on a Honda. You'll be glad you spent the money instead of buying a cheap mower that you're going to end up replacing in a matter of years. Not to mention your lawn is going to look so much better.

I bought the Honda HRX a year ago and I love it! Best mower I have ever had 100% recommend it for sure!

Nice presentation! Still deciding, like them both. Thanks.

Exactly what I wanted to know... Knew I wanted a Honda, but didn't know the major differences between these two mowers. Thank you so much for the video. Just bought the HRX.

I wish they made an HRN with a GCV200 and ball bearing wheels. I just love the way the HRN looks and the two height adjusters. I ended up getting the HRX217, and it's a good mower

Good comparison. I never knew about the HRN. I had to replace my 20 year old HRX when the valve seats came loose in the engine. Repair shop said that it cannot really be fixed properly and said I needed a new engine. I just bought a new machine. I don't like the automatic choke on the new one, it does not start as clean or as easy as the old one which always started first pull. There is no throttle control for the engine on the new one so it basically runs wide open until you shut it off. I liked the controls of the older model. Despite these changes, I still like my Honda HRX

Nice Video for comparing the two mowers. I went with the HRX and like it alot. A bit heavier than I'm used to but my last mower was a 9 year old Craftsman push. Honda quality is apparent on this mower. Should last a long time with proper care. Very happy with it! Thanks again.

Thanks for posting! Very helpful video! You’re definitely a talented and knowledgeable salesman!

Thank you for very informative video. Exactly what I was looking for

Thanks for the video! On the HRX you can adjust the front wheels higher than the back wheels to allow leaves to get sucked in and trapped for better mulching.

Thank you for the clear vid. Was hard to see differences just searching online.

Okay .... update. I purchased the HRX and tried it on and off for 3 days. Now you might say I'm crazy but for my purposes of trimming and cleaning up the yard after mowing with a riding mower I found it a little to heavy and hard to maneuver. Don't get me wrong it's a great mower with great features. So .... I took it back and got the HRN. I love it. It just fits my needs better. I also found it rolls better in revers and the handle bar is set just a little higher than the HRX making it more comfortable. I also got the blade stop model on the HRN. Anyway, hope this helps someone making the decision between the two models. Both are great units.

Excellent walk-around review, I have an older HRR2169VYA with the Roto-Stop blade brake clutch. I am very happy with it, these new improvements make them even better. Personally I much prefer the single lever blade height adjustment. Honda walk behind mowers are the way to go 👍🏽

i wanted a lawnboy, my pap(grandpap) bought me mower from sears in 1976, i was 12 and mowed lawns around my small town. those were good days!!!

Excellent comparison, well done. Have had an HRX for 15 years, use it nine or ten months out of the year, from spring clean up to late fall leaf mulching (into December not unusual), on a half-acre lot. It is a beast!

Excellent job explaining the differences.

Best mower I've ever had. The versa mulch is amazing.

I just went to school there. Excellent video which really helps me make the choice for the HRX. A few hundred more is worth it especially when you mention the deck.

I like the HRX I have, esp with the more traditional handle and speed adjust that is on the blade brake version

Great job explaining the differences!

Haven't heard that adjective in awhile..."Caddywompus" (If one wheel malfunctions)...love those figurative speech words and metaphors...thx again.

I hope this makes mowing easier on me😁 Getting up in yrs now. Gonna try the HRX👍👍👍

HRX worth the money. Best mower I have owned. Cut is clean and runs great.

Just the information I needed! Thanks.

nice well though out and well presented video that high lights the differences and the Honda dual blade system as well as the metal vs plastic decks

Either one can't go wrong with it, great mowers I had 3 2 hrx and one metal

My HRX 217 is 7 years old, starts every-time, the bar height is perfect for me and my wife. Works perfectly. I mow 2 times a week, "lawn nut" I love it. The only problem I have found is I need new blades after only 7 years.

Having watched your video I bought a Honda HR537HYE which has the hydrostatic drive. Gives a really nice cut whether bagged or mulched. It bags damp or wet grass really well.

Best informational video I have watched , spotless clean showroom also . Great job.

The HRX is worth the money.. My HRX is 12 years old when they were doing the hydrostatic drive on them and the only thing that I have as to replace other than maintenance items was the carburetor last year. I could have rebuilt it but it was more convenient to just buy a new carb and stick it on. If it ever does you bet I will buy another HRX to replace it.

Great video, excellent explanation of all of the features. Honda should pay you, it's better than their own marketing videos for their own products, if they have a video for that product, which often they don't. Thanks.

You do great reviews. Thanks

Really nice comparison Thank you very much from Michigan

Fantastic-Detailed-Professional comparison! After watching your video I purchased the exact HRX-VYA as seen in the video at my local/family owned Honda dealer. I did call Lowe's for a price comparison and after waiting 20 minutes for the Lowe's sales associate to get back to me, she said she couldn't find the lawn mowers in her store! After going in they didn't even carry that model of HRX. Box stores SUCK! and can not compete with the knowledge and service you get from a LOCAL dealer, especially now in these challenging times. Appreciate you for going over and above.

Pretty well done review. Do agree with others that the HRN is a little down played. That said I was set to buy a HRX but bought the HRN. So think of if this way. If you want to neglect the deck and never clean it, then the HRX is for you, with a big caveat = it is 11 pounds heavier than the HRN steel deck. That may or may not be a big deal if you have a postage stamp lawn. If you are cutting on slopes or a larger lawn you will tire quicker with the extra weight. Don't forget, if you start out heavy and also bag, you are going to feel the difference big time. I had an old HRR that was much heavier than the HRN. I was amazed how much the weight difference made when I bought new. So you are paying for a plastic deck on a mower that will likely last you the same amount of time that is heavier. Again if you have a small lawn it may not matter but in 90+ degrees you might have buyers remorse.

Excellent review, now I will be picking up the HRX for my lawn. A++ Review

Thank you! Great info

*Honda mowers are the best. I'm still using my old 2008 honda hrt216 mower and it starts first pull and makes my lawn look like a golf course every time.*

Thanks for the video. Either one should work well for the majority of the home owner. I love Honda mower for varieties and reliability. I hope mine last forever!

Just want to say your videos and explanation is just amazing. We need someone like you in Toronto.

Just what I wanted to know, thank you. Your explanations were efficient and practical. I bought the HRN 216 today. The first use proved how superior these machines are over my others.

I bought a Honda HR216 in 1989 - I remember it was expensive. 31 years on it still starts up first pull and runs and drives like new. Looks great too. My model has an alloy deck. I change the oil regularly but have never had to clean out the carburetor in spite of leaving high ethanol fuel in the tank during the winter. It even looks like the latest models. Moral of the story: buy a Honda and you will never have to buy another lawnmower.

Thanks, bro. I had no idea Hondas had dual blades on them. Interesting.

I had a top of the line Honda push mower that started having carburetor trouble after 15+ years. I don't know exactly how old it was, but it was a hand me down from my Grandpa who used it for at least 10 years, then I used it for 6 years with no trouble and very little maintenance. I got the newer HRX mower without the blade stop because that model was another $100+. The new 200cc motor is so much better than the older 160cc GVC160. It's quieter, smoother, and doesn't get bogged down. It also starts much easier.

Honda’s are really good mowers, I really do recommend the HRX HYA because it has throttle and clutch control, even the blade stop feature. I am still getting by with just a 2005 Toro Recycler, but I have been able to use that model a few times

Thank you for that break down. I bought the non Commercial one 16 years ago. Used it not commercially but a lot a heavy use still running rental house flip home my home. I think every 20 year old should just bite the bullet by the commercial one and never buy another mower the rest of their life.

The biggest advantage of independent wheel height adjustment is mowing along a curb you can lower one pair of wheels onto the road and mow along the top of the curb stones.

Good video very informative. Good luck with ur channel

every time i watch your honda mower vidoes I cant help but notice the fact my handle setup is always different.. finally figured it out after I went and looked up my invoice for it.. its an HRX217HZA with a "hydrostatic" self propel.. not sure what that means but I know in the midwest where we have frequent winds.. sticks falling the yard and such, its nice to be able to leave the engine on without the blades spinning.. it has a GCV-190 instead of a GCV-200 but with the 'CLIP' ive never stalled it out like I did my previous "top of the line" craftsman mower.

I have both and the HRN is my goto mower. Lighter and easier to operate than the HRX and it cuts just as good as the HRX. Save yourself 1 to 2 hundred with the HRN. Oh, and get the HRN with the clutch blade, it`s well worth it.

I think each mower is good for different specific needs depending on the person and lawn. I have a brand new HRX and can’t wait to use it this year! The video was good and I liked it!

Great quality video, thanks!

I have an HRX 217 that I bought in 2000. It’s the model with the orange speed lever. With the exception of needing a carburetor and a transmission adjustment, it’s been an amazing machine. The cut always looks so much nicer than with a riding mower.

Great presentation man im sold on the HRX.

As a hobby I repair junk thrown out mowers and resell them but when it came time for me to buy a lawnmower money meant nothing and my first home I bought the HRX 217HYA and never looked back 👍❤️

Caddywompus? lol Havent heard that in years! Thanks for the video. Very helpful

I have had this exact mower for several years. It was on sale for $400 at Home Depot and I got 10% off for military so I jumped on it. The self propelled function works great and you can very to speed to how fast you want to walk behind it. It has been a great mower, cuts great and mulches great as well. Only complaint, is the electric start. The battery does not have much power and runs out of juice too quick. I have had to use gum out spray most times to get it started, but once it starts it is easy to restart if you need to stop and dump a bag of grass or put gas in it.

That Versamow system is pretty cool.

You had me at "undulations" haha. Great comparison, mate.

This is so helpful. Thx Carl.

I've had the Honda HRX mower for almost 10 years. Best mower I have ever owned. Period. On my recommendation, my son also bought a Honda -- the HRN model. He loves it. BTW: The Nexite deck is also quieter than a steel deck. If my mower fell apart tomorrow, I would head to the local power center and buy another HRX. No question! And I just purchased a new Simpson pressure washer and I chose it washer because it had a Honda engine. Love 'em!

The single per axle adjustment is so much better. The "If one breaks" is a joke and that it is bolted on is a non issue. Okay..the steel vis plastic deck is still a non issue. I am 63 yrs old and have never had a deck fail so again a non issue. The versa mow is splitting hairs. The 9 inch rubber wheels I see as a advantage but in reality I am not riding on it so a non issue. The larger engine again a non issue unless you wait for your lawn to get out of control and it is so tall it put strain on your engine. If your lawn is that tall then you have other issues such as poor bagging and mulching. The two vs. 3 heights may be good for taller folks "I have to say how much effort would it have been for Honda to make 3 holes instead of two...awh...marketing" The bigger bag, no brain needed here..yes please! Smart drive vs. select drive, now we are getting somewhere that a owner will notice a difference and of course it is a personal choice. If you are mowing a average size lawn then why spend the extra money for very little benefit. The HRN he is showing is NOT a entry level Honda but a mid level. It has the Blade stop function that lets you keep the engine running without the blade spinning. GET THIS FUNCTION! When you have to stop briefly to remove a object, talk to the wife or any other reason it nice to not have to start the engine every time. Look, if you feel you need to buy the top of the line...go for it. If you want to save money and still have a world class mower get the HRN with the blade stop. Of course all this is my opinion and after many years at this game I never pay more for items that in the end are more bragging rights then items that make a real difference. Hope this helps someone feel good about saving some money and getting a great mower. I love my HRN and could afford to buy any mower I wanted.

Very clear explanation of the differences between the two models. Have no choice but to go HRX

I just bought my first honda mower the HRX today but it has been pouring 😆 I can't wait until tomorrow.

I have owned the hrx with the plastic deck for 14 years now. self propelled and it has been flawless and has been nothing less than perfect every time. still have the same drive belt. The only thing I have changed is a set of blades and only because I felt guilty I changed the spark plugs at about 6 years old because I felt like I had to do something. I cant say enough about it. Cost me about $700 when I bought it as I recall but it was worth every penny. Nothing else has ever performed as well. This thing is bad ass no lie

I had an HRN. After about 10 years the deck rusted out completely. Rest of mower was fine. Had to junk it, and bought an HRX because the deck will never rust out.

Thank you. exelent video. will be getting the HRX now that I know the difference..

I agree with Matt. This is the best review ever! I bought an HRX that I had for 12 years until the handlebar snapped near the adjustment knob. It was an HXA and I loved it. With the repair costs creeping towards $300 plus with a tune up, I decided to get the exact mover you are displaying. The HRX VYA is just an awesome mover. The roto stop feature is a must for anyone who does a lot of cutting. I can’t image having to stop and start 5-9 times while cutting. I’m sure it is less stress on the engine also. Also, having the ability to “semi mulch” is wonderful, especially with a dog running around as you can return 50% of the mulched clippings back into the lawn instead of all or nothing. I also bought a can of Mo Deck based upon your recommendation. Honda lawn mowers cost more for a reason…..they are worth it. Thanks again for useful information.

21 inch hrx for my small garden home lawn. in service 10 yrs first pull start every time

I’ve been using a poulan pro 625 for 6 years now and last week decided to spend a little more money and went for the HRX and boy, the feel and the cut is so much better.

You are a great salesman👍

Thorough and helpful. Thanks

I have an HRR (I guess the HRN is the replacement ) and an HRX. The HRR not only has a smaller bag, but it also generates more vacuum some how. That results in lots more full bags in bag mode. The HRX with its more powerful motor does a better job mulching. I actually use both regularly. I use the HRR on my front lawn because after edging the sidewalks and driveway, the HRR vacuums all the debris up. For my back lawn where I have no sidewalks, I use the HRX on full mulch mode. It’s easier to vary the speed on the HRR as the self-propel lever acts like a gas pedal. The HRX is harder to vary speed as you have to adjust the dial to set speed and the lever is such that it’s either on or off. I actually find the HRX more usable as a push mower than the HRR model. The wheel bearings do work wonders. The twin blade design on both mowers results in a very even cut. Like he implies, it is easier to sharpen the blades off the lawnmower. For that reason, I have 2 sets of blades for each. I’d have a hard time choosing between the 2 models if I had to pick one. In case you are wondering, my HRR is 16 years old and it broke so I bought the HRX after having taken the HRR to 2 different shops to fix. They couldn’t fix it. After owning the HRX for a year, I found that the HRR was missing a circlip on the rear axle and fixed it myself!

I would need the HRX model with each wheel separate adjusting. I like to drop the height on one side of the mower to cut a chamfer on the grass that borders the street, driveway, and side walk. I also put a chamfered edge cut on the property line, my neighbor cuts low and I cut high. It makes a less noticeable transition from low to high grass.

I have a Honda Mower The top of the line with all the features that were available in 2006 it is still running fine and I consider it tops ,. However the ultra best mower that I have owned is My Kubota W5021 top of the line with an all aluminum deck and an Honda engine bought in 1987 still running like a charm keeping it as my backup mower which my son is using when needing.

Thank you for posting this video.

HRN here I bought it because of the price. It’s a very good mower. Easy starts. HRX I see you soon baby 😘

Sold my HRX for HRN. The HRN or lower series has made some significant improvements such as adding the mulch/bag lever and single axle wheel adjustment. The wheel adjustment of the HRX rear wheels is a chore, especially for those mowing more than one lawn and need to make frequent adjustments. Try it, and you will know what I mean. Save yourself 200 and get the HRN. I have both right now and everyone pics the HRN due to adjustment and lighter/smaller weight. Always go with the thumb drive on Honda with the blade stop; there is an HRX with blade stop that is a full-bar drive (poor, unless you mow always in straight lines). It will take years to wear out a steel deck. The HRX bag fits on the HRN--there is really no difference in bag capacity. Both the HRN and HRX have the exact same blade--so your grass will not know the difference ;)

I’m on my second HRX Gave my first one to my daughter. Both are excellent and I’m a retired landscaper.

good information between the 2 models.

Well I was all set to buy the HRN but now may go for HRX. It cost more but maybe worth it.

HRN is a great mower and much lighter to pick up to put in the back of your truck if you need to take it somewhere.

Excellent job.

Not only did you give more comprehension to the features and operations but better explanations of why those features could be used in a purposeful way, like the COMPOSTING. That I needed to hear because I was actually thinking of doing a Compost Pile and also using that Mulching feature to bag wet grass and the seasons of the year to change the Mulching settings, very beneficial features and explanations...thx again.

I own an hrx17 I love my mower .....I am just hoping Honda start making mower wider than 21inch

Just got new HRX after 10 years with a Deere. I like it so far.

Super informative. I'm buying one tomorrow and you answered all my questions. Great job!

Great job...gonna buy the HRX.

I just purchased an HRN216VKA early this month, and definitely would "not" recommend it. The issue is the deck. I can't really adjust it to the height I need without the deck getting caught on the ground. This was never an issue with my other mower. I could set it even lower than necessary and the deck would never touch.

Seem like decent mowers. When my 25 year old Toro Super Recycler stops running, I will definitely look at one before I buy another Toro.

My only gripe about the HRX217 (mine is a 2008 doubt it has changed much) plastic honda deck is that the door of the Mulch / Bag lever gets stuck from grass clippings that build up which you have to clean after every mow especially if it's wet. Plus there is a honeycomb design in the under deck around the edges, for strength purposes, that traps grass clippings major pain in the a**. Don't forget about the hidden area where the belt connects to the transmission, grass can collect there and you'll never see it unless you stick your nose in there, the belt can literally ride in a bunched up pile of grass.

Wow.. Fantastic Review..