In this Ekrin B37 vs Hypervolt Plus review, we will compare Ekrin Athletics’ most popular massage gun with Hyperice’s flagship device of the first generation.
Both devices are used by professional athletes and, at the time of writing, retail for the exact same price. So should you go with the Ekrin B37 and its unique 15° angled handle, or is the Hypervolt Plus the better choice?
This side-by-side comparison will help you find out.
Stall Force
55.0 lbs
45.0 lbs
Battery Life
Up to 8 hours
Up to 2.5 hours
Adjustable Speed
1400 to 3200 ppm, 5 levels
2400 to 3200 ppm, 3 levels
Working Noise
55 dB
70 dB
Attachments
4
5
Comparison: Ekrin B37 vs Hypervolt Plus
Amplitude
With an amplitude of 12 mm, the Ekrin B37 loses out to the Hypervolt Plus and its stroke length of 14 mm. However, it still meets the standard of 12 mm or above that is considered suitable for percussive therapy.
Winner: Hypervolt Plus
12 mm
14 mm
Force
When it comes to the stall force, it is the Ekrin B37 that has the upper hand. At around 55 lbs, it should be powerful enough even for athletes. The brushless motor inside the Hypervolt Plus reaches its limits at around 45 lbs, which is still more than enough for most users.
Winner: Ekrin B37
55.0 lbs
45.0 lbs
Frequency & Speed Levels
Ranging from as low as 1,400 up to 3,200 percussions per minute (ppm) divided into five different speed settings, the Ekrin B37 really allows you to adjust the massage experience to your liking.
- Level 1: 1,400 ppm
- Level 2: 1,800 ppm
- Level 3: 2,200 ppm
- Level 4: 2,600 ppm
- Level 5: 3,200 ppm
With the Hypervolt Plus, you are limited to a smaller range and three speed levels.
Winner: Ekrin B37
1400 to 3200 ppm, 5 levels
2400 to 3200 ppm, 3 levels
Connectivity
Unlike the Ekrin B37, the Hypervolt Plus can be connected to your smartphone and help you keep track your treatment sessions. The Hyperice app can even control the massager for you, allowing you to follow recovery routines developed by professional athletes and health experts.
Winner: Hypervolt Plus
No
Yes
Battery
Despite being the more powerful device, the Ekrin B37 absolutely dwarfs the Hypervolt Plus when it comes to battery life. That said, with every treatment session taking about ten minutes, even the seemingly low 2.5 hours of the Hypervolt Plus will get you through several days of massages.
Winner: Ekrin B37
Up to 8 hours
Up to 2.5 hours
Noise
Reaching only about 55 decibels (dB) on the highest speed setting, the Ekrin B37 is definitely suitable for the locker room or even while watching TV. At up to 70 dB, the Hypervolt Plus does get a little loud – a problem that was partly tackled with the Hypervolt 2 and Hypervolt 2 Pro.
Winner: Ekrin B37
Around 55 dB
Around 70 dB
Attachments & Accessoires
The Ekrin B37 comes with four interchangeable head attachments that allow you to personalize the massage experience to your needs and the muscle area you are about to target next.
- Bullet: Pinpoint treatment for hands, feet, and knots
- Flat: Great for overall use
- Fork: Designed to treat the spine and neck
- Round: Overall use on large muscle groups
The Hypervolt Plus even includes an additional fifth massage head with a softer attachment for sensitive areas. But unlike the Ekrin B37, it does ship without a carrying case – which is why we will call this round a draw.
Winner: Draw
4 massage heads, travel case
5 massage heads
Weight & Dimensions
In the last round of this Ekrin B37 vs Hypervolt Plus comparison, we will have a quick look at the weight and dimensions of the two devices. While the Ekrin B37 does have the lower weight, the Hypervolt Plus takes up less space overall in your gym bag.
Winner: Draw
2.2 lbs, 9.5 x 7.4 x 2.5 in
3.0 lbs, 9.3 x 6.5 x 2.5 in
Conclusion: Ekrin B37 vs Hypervolt Plus
The Ekrin B37 convinces with a high stall force and more possibilities for personalization when it comes to speed settings. At the same time, the engineers at Ekrin Athletics somehow managed to make the device both quiet and extremely resourceful in terms of battery usage.
The Hypervolt Plus, on the other hand, has the higher amplitude and the ability to interact with the Hyperice app on your smartphone. So if you would like to follow the exact routines that professional athletes use, the Hypervolt Plus is the obvious choice.