I own an old snapper push mower. Those things cannot be beat. The deck is so thick, the speed is variable, and parts are still available.
What you're looking at is basically a re-badged Craftsman for 15% more $!!!!
Go with a Hi-vac if your thinking Snapper:
HI-VAC® Walk-Behind Mowers by Snapper
This is virtually the identical mower as my 1987. They are more in the price range as the honda, and can be powered by a Kawasaki, if you'd like....or an OHV B&S.
I'm biased........:laughing:
If your choice is narrowed down to ONLY the two you mentioned, I'd actually go with the Honda - much as it hurts to say so......LOL