Hyperice finally joined the race by releasing a mini massage gun of their own, the Hypervolt GO. Is it worth it? How does it compete with other massage gun in this category? This is what we are looking at in this article.
WHAT IS IN THE BOX
The Hypervolt GO comes with a charger, two applicators, and three international plug extensions. The applicators are the flat head and bullet heads. There are also user’s manuals and information about the Hyperice app.
THE PROS
- Ergonomic design that feels good in the hand. I wasn’t sold on the 15-degree angle of the handle when I first saw the Hypervolt GO. But after holding it in my hand that changed. At 1.5lb (680 grams), the massager is also very light, making it easy to handle. Last but not least, the emplacement of the power button is smart, right at the fingertips of the user should she/he want to change speeds during the treatment.
- Despite being a mini massager, the Hypervolt GO does have good power to it despite its 10-milimeter amplitude. Now, this is not to say that it is as powerful as a full-size massager, but it is worth mentioning. And to feel this power, the bullet head is the better choice over the flat head.
THE CONS
Ok. I was excited to have my hands on the Hypervolt GO ever since it was released last November. I wanted to love it when I finally got it, but it did not meet my expectations and here is why:
- Stall force. I could not find any information about the stall force for the Hypervolt GO. So, I compared with the Theragun MINI’s 20lbs. The Hypervolt GO does not compare, and it was the biggest disappointment. The device stalls so easily, letting me know that its stall force is more likely less than 20lbs. That is way too low. Athletes, keep far away from this massage gun!
- I felt betrayed when I first turned the Hypervolt GO on. It is advertised as being “super quiet”, and that is also what is written on the box. However, this massager is not super quiet at all. In places such as the office, or even your living room with other people around, you would get stares because the massager would alert everybody. When tested with a mobile noise tester app, the maximum noise levels recorded were as follows: 64.8dB at speed 1 (2400 RPM’s), 70.3dB at speed 2 (2800 RPM’s), and 74.5 dB at speed 3 (3200 RPM’s). Those noise levels are not “super quiet” at all. Definitely slightly quieter than the Theragun Mini, and not by much, really, but still loud.
- No carry case or pouch. This is definitely an addition to the injury here. Not only a case is not provided with the Hypervolt GO, but also, there is none available at all for this massager.
- The power/speed button is a bit tricky if you are not used to Hyperice massagers. This is the first massager from the company that I ever got my hands on, and it did take me a few minutes to figure that button out.
- $199USD is too steep for the Hypervolt GO and the misses that it comes with.
WHERE TO BUY
I would not recommend you buy the Hypervolt GO, unless you want a Hypervolt massage gun just for the sake of having one with that name as this is the cheapest Hypervolt massage gun on the market to date. Though, even in this case, you’d be better off with a full-size Hypervolt massage gun. However, if you still want to go ahead and make a purchase of this massager, you can get it here. Please, do keep in mind that this is an affiliate link, which means that I may get a commission if you purchase from the link. It is just a way for you to support my creativity and I thank you very much for your support!
OUR THOUGHTS
The hype around the Hypervolt GO was higher than what it actually brings to the table, or does not bring as a matter of fact. Hyperice sacrificed too much just for the sake of having a mini massage gun in their line.
The stall force and the noise are the biggest disappointments for me with this massage gun. My senses are very sensitive, but I would tolerate a somewhat noisy massager as long as it delivers the good with the stall force. The Hypervolt GO is not only loud but weak, too.
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