Besides trying to avoid supporting China by buying products from there, I would like to avoid or at least minimize the effort of making the tool to work. I can foresee plenty of potential computer compatibility issues regarding both hardware and software with clone HDS. I am hoping that a dedicated diagnostic device, not requiring any external computer to work, would get me quicker to the actual task. And maybe, just maybe, there would also be some support available from the manufacturer.
I can understand not wanting the complication of a clone tool, and while some work out of the box, some of them are a pain to get working properly. The Chinese clone of the V2 HDS works great with the mk1 Jazz, but that requires a minor modification for access to ABS/SRS etc., due to Honda using a none standard pinout. As for boycotting Chinese, even the UK Jazz was built in China from 2006-2008, we have one of them.
The genuine Honda Diagnostic System is PC based, there is no 100% substitute for it. If you want a genuine system, they can be obtained, but the cost is unjustifiable for a DIYer.
The handheld devices are undoubtedly convenient, but have limitations - fortunately, they are rarely significant for most users. Most of these systems only give you access to basic OBD, plus SRS, ABS and TPMS - the main things that you are likely to need. Some of the more obscure systems on the car, such as EPS, are rarely supported.
That said, the Autel ML619 and the Foxwell ML510 seem to get good write ups, but they are both Chinese devices. I'm sure many members would be very interested to hear how you get on with one of these, if you want to be guinea pig!