In this Hypervolt GO vs Hypervolt review, we will compare Hyperice’s small and lightweight massage gun with the original Hypervolt.
Is the compact and portable Hypervolt GO, which is used by PGA Tour professionals including Rickie Fowler and Tony Finau, also the right choice for you? Or are you better off investing in the original Hypervolt?
This side-by-side comparison will help you find out.
Hypervolt GO
Hypervolt
Stall Force
15.0 lbs
35.0 lbs
Battery Life
Up to 2.5 hours
Up to 3 hours
Adjustable Speed
2400 to 3200 ppm, 3 levels
2400 to 3200 ppm, 3 levels
Working Noise
55 dB
65 dB
Attachments
2
5
Comparison: Hypervolt GO vs Hypervolt
Amplitude
Both the Hypervolt GO and the original Hypervolt have an amplitude of just 10 mm, meaning they provide a vibrational, surface-level massage. If you are looking for a deep-tissue massager, the Hypervolt Plus is the better choice.
Winner: Draw
10 mm
10 mm
Force
It takes around 35 lbs of pressure until the brushless motor inside the Hypervolt begins to stall, making it more than twice as powerful as the Hypervolt GO with a stall force of 15 lbs.
Winner: Hypervolt
15.0 lbs
35.0 lbs
Frequency & Speed Levels
All Hyperice massage guns are able to generate between 2,400 and 3,200 percussions per minute (ppm). Using just the device itself (see below), 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
The Hypervolt and Hypervolt Plus allow you to further personalize the frequency of your massage gun by connecting it to the Hyperice app. You can then also let the app control your device, making it easy to follow recovery routines created by health experts and professional athletes.
Winner: Hypervolt
No
Yes
Battery
Despite having more than double the stall force and the additional connectivity feature, the Hypervolt’s battery has enough juice for up to 3 hours. But even the 2.5 hours of the Hypervolt GO should get you through several days of massages.
Winner: Hypervolt
Up to 2.5 hours
Up to 3 hours
Noise
At just 55 decibels (dB) or around the noise level of an electric toothbrush, the Hypervolt GO is an extremely quiet massager and perfectly suitable for the office, public transport, or watching TV.
Winner: Hypervolt GO
Around 55 dB
Around 65 dB
Attachments & Accessoires
While Hyperice was kind enough to include two massage heads with the Hypervolt GO, the original Hypervolt comes with a total of 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
Disappointingly, neither of the two devices comes with a carrying case.
Winner: Hypervolt
2 massage heads
5 massage heads
Weight & Dimensions
With a weight of just 1.5 lbs, the mini massage gun obviously wins the last round of our Hypervolt GO vs Hypervolt comparison. This makes it the perfect device for travel and usage on the go.
Winner: Hypervolt GO
1.5 lbs, 7.3 x 5.5 x 2.0 in
2.5 lbs, 9.3 x 6.5 x 2.5 in
Conclusion: Hypervolt GO vs Hypervolt
The Hypervolt GO convinces with its low weight and small dimensions that make it fit in every handbag or suitcase. In combination with the very low noise level of around 55 dB, it is a great handheld massager to use at the office, on public transport, or while relaxing in front of the TV.
But with a stall force of just 15 lbs, it is definitely not one of the most powerful massage guns out there. So if you are looking for a more powerful massage experience, the original Hypervolt with its five massage heads and surprisingly better battery life is undoubtedly the better choice for you.
Hypervolt GO
Hypervolt
Find out how the Hypervolt GO compares to the Hypervolt’s successor in our comparison Hypervolt GO vs Hypervolt 2.