Hypervolt GO vs Hypervolt Plus

In this Hypervolt GO vs Hypervolt Plus review, we will compare Hyperice’s small and lightweight massage gun to their flagship device.

Is the Hypervolt GO, which you might have seen being used by Rickie Fowler and other PGA Tour professionals, the right massage gun for you? Or should you rather invest in the Hypervolt Plus, the percussive device used by LeBron James and Patrick Mahomes?

This side-by-side comparison will help you find out.

Comparison: Hypervolt GO vs Hypervolt Plus

Amplitude

With an amplitude of 10 mm, the Hypervolt GO provides you with more of a vibrational massage. If you are looking for a percussive, deep-tissue massage, you will want to choose a device with a stroke length of 12 mm or above – like the Hypervolt Plus.

Force

The stall force of 45 lbs of the Hypervolt Plus is enough even for athletes. Obviously, nobody would expect a mini massage gun like the Hypervolt GO to come close to that level. But at just 15 lbs, it is also significantly lower than its small competitors, including the Theragun mini.

Frequency & Speed Levels

Both devices are able to generate an impressive 3,200 percussions per minute (ppm), with a minimum of 2,400. You can choose between three different speed levels:

• Level 1: 30 Hz / 2400 ppm
• Level 2: 40 Hz / 2800 ppm
• Level 3: 53 Hz / 3200 ppm

Connectivity

Unlike the Hypervolt and Hypervolt Plus, the Hypervolt GO does not have the ability to connect to your smartphone. This feature allows you to have the Hyperice app control your device for you, making it easy to follow recovery routines created by health experts and professional athletes.

Battery

Despite its much higher stall force and connectivity feature, the Hypervolt Plus runs for up to 2.5 hours before you need to find a plug socket – just like the Hypervolt GO. That said, no matter which device you choose, one charge will get you through several days.

Noise

At around 70 decibels (dB), the Hypervolt Plus is just a bit louder than an electric toothbrush. The Hypervolt GO somehow manages to be a lot quieter, generating just 55 dB and making it a great choice for the office, public transport, or while watching TV.

Attachments & Accessoires

It’s nice to see that Hyperice included two massage heads with the Hypervolt GO, giving you at least some options to personalize the massage experience.

The Hypervolt Plus comes with five interchangeable head attachments:

• Bullet: Pinpoint problem areas and release trigger points
• Cushion: Softer attachment for sensitive areas
• Flat: Smaller surface area, great to use on more dense muscle groups
• Fork: Rounded ends to work around specific muscle groups
• Round: Greater surface area, best attachment to start with

Weight & Dimensions

As one would expect, the mini massage gun wins the last round of our Hypervolt GO vs Hypervolt Plus comparison. It is not only more compact but weighs just half its bigger brother at just 1.5 lbs.

Conclusion: Hypervolt GO vs Hypervolt Plus

Just like the name suggests, the Hypervolt GO is a great choice if you plan on using it away from home. It runs for up to 2.5 hours, is both lightweight and compact, and probably most importantly, extremely quiet.

This makes it a great massage gun to treat a stiff neck at the office, give yourself a relaxing massage on the train, or quickly sweep across your forearms while you are on the golf course, just as Rickie Fowler and other PGA Tour professionals do.

All those advantages come at a price though – the amplitude is not enough for a deep-tissue massage and the stall force is rather low, even for a small massage gun. So if you think that you need a more impactful massage, the Hypervolt Plus is definitely the better option for you.

With a stroke length of 14 mm and a respectable stall force of 45 lbs, it is powerful enough even for professional athletes including LeBron James and Patrick Mahomes. And in combination with the Hyperice app, investing in the Hypervolt Plus even allows you to follow the recovery routines those guys and other athletes use.

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Find out how the Hypervolt Plus compares to the Theragun PRO in our comparison Theragun vs Hypervolt.