I am a convert to the Harbor Freight Predator also. Definitely louder but mine can sit for a year and will fire up on the first pull. Hard to beat for the money.
I have two little Yamaha 2000’s. Bought them because I had a pile of Cabela’s points and they didn’t sell Honda. Had them now for 10 years. They get used and abused and have never given me one hint of trouble. I change the oil every once in a while and drop in a new plug every couple years. They keep humming perfectly.
If your going to use the Honda make sure your gas is very clean. I use a funnel that has a tight mesh screen in it. The fuel pump sucks up anything and causes carb issues.