In this Kraftgun vs Hypervolt review, we will compare the two brands’ flagship massage guns against each other.
Can the Kraftgun Force, which is the new and improved version of the original Kraftgun, keep up with the Hypervolt Plus, which is among the most popular devices on the market and used by professional athletes and the biggest sports leagues in North America?
This side-by-side comparison will help you find out.
Kraftgun Force
Hypervolt Plus
Stall Force
60.0 lbs
45.0 lbs
Battery Life
Up to 3.5 hours
Up to 2.5 hours
Adjustable Speed
1800 to 2400 ppm, 3 levels
2400 to 3200 ppm, 3 levels
Working Noise
65 dB
70 dB
Attachments
4
5
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Comparison: Kraftgun Force vs Hypervolt Plus
Amplitude
Both devices have an amplitude of 14 mm, meaning the massage head travels a distance of 14 mm into your muscles. This makes both the Kraftgun Force and the Hypervolt Plus suitable for a percussive massage experience.
Winner: Draw
14 mm
14 mm
Force
Just like you would expect from the product name, Kraftgun made its latest massage gun a powerful one. With a stall force of around 60 lbs, it comfortably beats the Hypervolt Plus in this category. That said, for most users, 45 lbs should still be more than enough.
Winner: Kraftgun Force
60.0 lbs
45.0 lbs
Frequency & Speed Levels
While both devices have the same amount of speed levels, the Hypervolt Plus does have a wider range of percussions per minute (ppm) and at up to 3,200 is also able to generate significantly more ppm than the Kraftgun Force.
Winner: Hypervolt Plus
1800 – 2400 ppm, 3 levels
2400 – 3200 ppm, 3 levels
Connectivity
Additionally, the Hypervolt Plus (and the original Hypervolt) has the ability to connect to your smartphone via Bluetooth. This allows you to control the frequency through the Hyperice app and follow recovery routines created by health experts and professional athletes.
Winner: Hypervolt Plus
No
Yes
Battery
Despite its clearly higher stall force, the Samsung battery inside the Kraftgun Force provides enough power for up to 3.5 hours before it runs out of juice. Compare that to the Hypervolt Plus with a battery life of around 2.5 hours.
Winner: Kraftgun Force
Up to 3.5 hours
Up to 2.5 hours
Noise
Rather surprisingly, the Kraftgun Force is also the quieter of the two massage guns with a noise level of around 65 decibels (dB). Admittedly, you probably won’t hear the difference, but it is still an impressive feat considering how much more powerful the device is.
Winner: Kraftgun Force
Around 65 dB
Around 70 dB
Attachments & Accessoires
With five interchangeable head attachments compared to four, the Hypervolt Plus comes out on top in this round of our Kraftgun vs Hypervolt comparison. More massage heads allow you to better personalize the massage experience depending on the muscle area you are targeting.
Winner: Hypervolt Plus
4 massage heads
5 massage heads
Weight & Dimensions
The Kraftgun Force is the better choice for traveling with a weight of just 2.2 lbs compared to 3.0 lbs for the Hypervolt Plus. Being the more powerful device and having a better battery but still being so lightweight makes the win for the Kraftgun in this category all the more impressive.
Winner: Kraftgun Force
2.2 lbs
3.0 lbs, 9.3 x 6.5 x 2.5 in
Conclusion: Kraftgun Force vs Hypervolt Plus
Same amplitude, higher stall force, and better battery life – the Kraftgun Force can definitely keep up with the Hypervolt Plus. Unfortunately, this is not the case when it comes to shipping times and customer service, with horror stories all over the internet.
We can therefore only advise you to buy your Kraftgun on Amazon or from other reputable retailers to save yourself a lot of headaches – because unlike the massage gun itself, we cannot recommend the business practices of the company behind it.
While the Hypervolt Plus does have worse battery life and less maximum stall force, it is still powerful enough for professional athletes including LeBron James, Patrick Mahomes, and Fernando Tatís Jr. Its connectivity feature allows you to follow the exact recovery routines those guys use. Finally, at an SRP of $399, it is also the cheaper of the two options.
Kraftgun Force
Hypervolt Plus
Find out how the Kraftgun Force compares with the Theragun PRO and the TimTam Power Massager Pro in our reviews Kraftgun vs Theragun and Kraftgun vs TimTam.