Theragun Prime vs Hypervolt GO

In this Theragun Prime vs Hypervolt GO review, we will compare Therabody’s entry-level percussive massager with Hyperice’s mini massage gun.

Is the Theragun Prime, which was developed by one of the leaders in the market for percussive therapy devices, the ideal handheld massager for you? Or should you rather opt for the ultra-portable and lightweight Hypervolt GO?

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

Theragun Prime

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Hypervolt GO

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Comparison: Theragun Prime vs Hypervolt GO

Amplitude

The Theragun Prime, Elite, and PRO all have an amplitude of 16 mm, which is one of the reasons why they are considered the leading percussive therapy devices on the market. A small, portable massage gun like the Hypervolt GO can obviously not come anywhere close to that value.

Force

With a stall force of 30 lbs, the brushless motor inside the Theragun Prime generates enough power for most regular users. It is twice as powerful as the Hypervolt GO, which begins stalling at around 15 lbs.

Frequency & Speed Levels

All Hyperice massage guns from the small GO to the high-end Plus can generate up to 3,200 percussions per minute (ppm). All Therabody massagers on the other hand come with five different speed levels, allowing for more customization and making us call this one a draw.

Connectivity

Unlike the Hypervolt and Hypervolt Plus, and the Theragun Prime for that matter, the Hypervolt GO can not be connected to your smartphone via Bluetooth.

The feature allows you, among other things, to let an app control your massage device for you. This makes it easy to follow the recovery routines created by health experts and professional athletes.

Battery

Being more powerful, the Theragun Prime with its battery life of up to 2 hours comes up short against the Hypervolt GO, which has enough juice for around 2.5 hours. But with a massage session not taking more than a few minutes, both devices will get you through several days.

Noise

At around 65 decibels (dB), the low noise level of the Theragun Prime is already a pleasant surprise. But this still doesn’t compare to just 55 dB of the Hypervolt GO, which makes Hyperice’s portable massage gun suitable even for usage at a quiet office.

Attachments & Accessoires

Credit to Hyperice for including two massage heads with the Hypervolt GO, which is unfortunately not common in the market segment for small massage guns.

The Theragun Prime comes with a total of four interchangeable head attachments:

• Cone: Used mostly for pinpoint muscle treatment, including the hands and feet
• Dampener: Used mostly for tender or bony areas. Perfect for overall use
• Standard Ball: Perfect for overall use on large and small muscle groups
• Thumb: Used mostly for trigger points and the lower back

Neither of the devices ships with a case.

Weight & Dimensions

The final round of our Theragun Prime vs Hypervolt GO comparison unsurprisingly goes to the mini massage gun. At just 1.5 lbs, you will barely notice a difference in the weight of your bag. But at 2.2 lbs, the Theragun Prime is not exactly heavy either.

Conclusion: Theragun Prime vs Hypervolt GO

Obviously, both devices were created for different purposes.

The Theragun Prime is a percussive therapy device. With its amplitude of 16 mm, stall force of 30 lbs, and the four included massage heads, it is Therabody’s entry-level massage gun for athletes and everyone looking to experience deep-tissue massages at home or at the gym.

Compare that to the Hypervolt GO, which excels exactly where it should – with better battery life, an impressively low noise level of just 55 dB, and being as portable as possible. So if you are looking for a device for a relaxing self-massage at the office, it is the right choice for you.

Theragun Prime

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Hypervolt GO

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Find out how the Theragun Prime compares with the original Hyperice massage gun in our comparison Theragun Prime vs Hypervolt.