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.
Stall Force
15.0 lbs
45.0 lbs
Battery Life
Up to 2.5 hours
Up to 2.5 hours
Adjustable Speed
2400 to 3200 ppm, 3 levels
2400 to 3200 ppm, 3 levels
Working Noise
55 dB
70 dB
Attachments
2
5
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.
Winner: Hypervolt Plus
10 mm
14 mm
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.
Winner: Hypervolt Plus
15.0 lbs
45.0 lbs
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
Winner: Draw
2400 to 3200 ppm, 3 levels
2400 to 3200 ppm, 3 levels
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.
Winner: Hypervolt Plus
No
Yes
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.
Winner: Draw
Up to 2.5 hours
Up to 2.5 hours
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.
Winner: Hypervolt GO
Around 55 dB
Around 70 dB
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
Winner: Hypervolt Plus
2 massage heads
5 massage heads
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.
Winner: Hypervolt GO
1.5 lbs, 7.3 x 5.5 x 2.0 in
3.0 lbs, 9.3 x 6.5 x 2.5 in
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.
Find out how the Hypervolt Plus compares to the Theragun PRO in our comparison Theragun vs Hypervolt.