![]() ![]() “The muscles in your shoulder are much smaller than the meaty muscles in your quadriceps and hamstring. His tip is to try different massage guns and their various attachments on specific muscles, if you can, before purchasing. “There is no high-quality research that suggests any one design is better than the other,” says James. We also spoke to physiotherapist Ash James, Director of Practice and Development at the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy, for his tips on deciding between the two brands. Do you tend to get wrist strain when lifting heavy objects or limited mobility? If so, a lighter model may be better for you. Will you take it to the gym or the office? Do you need a good range of attachments for every session? You may find a massage gun with a carry case more convenient. If you’re a newcomer to massage guns, look for models that offer a range of speeds and powers so you can gradually work your way up from the lowest setting. (Image credit: Getty Images) How can I decide which one to buy? However, only Theragun has identified its stall force explicitly, while user reviews estimate the Hypervolt figure. Theragun Pro has a higher stall force of 60 lbs than Hypervolt 2 Pro’s stall force of around 30-40 lbs. Stall force measures the pressure it takes to stall the electric massage gun. The Hypervolt 2 Pro comes with one battery, lasting for three hours, and it takes approximately two hours to charge.īoth brands offer charging bases separately as accessories, which handily double up as display or holding units for the guns. The Theragun Pro comes with an extra battery, giving users a total of five hours of continuous usage, and it takes around 75 minutes to charge each battery. However, there is currently no research that we could see that directly compares a Theragun massage gun with a Hypervolt massage gun. Still, the Hypervolt Go provides Bluetooth connectivity and access to its proprietary app, which are missing from the more basic Theragun Mini.īoth Theragun and Hypervolt massage guns have been found to increase the range of motion after use, in two separate large-scale reviews of literature. In addition, both guns offer 3 PPM settings. However, the Hypervolt Go features two head attachments, while the Theragun Mini features just one. The Hypervolt 2 is more basic, with three settings and no digital speed dial.Įach brand also offers a mini version of their premium gun, both of which are similarly priced. Apart from a few details, such as design and battery life, there is little to distinguish the two in terms of user experience. Available modelsīoth brands feature premium high-end models with multiple attachments, connected apps, and five settings. But, overall, it doesn’t feel quite as luxurious and polished as the Theragun Pro. Instead of an OLED screen, it features a digital speed dial that you can use to toggle between the settings. The Hypervolt 2 Pro looks more like a small hair dryer but has a sleek design and an ergonomically designed handle for ease of use. In addition, this massage gun is designed quite differently from other hairdryer-shaped designs, with a hollowed-out triangular design that allows you to grip the device in various ways, helping to reduce arm strain. An OLED screen gives you data on speed, force, battery life, and Bluetooth connectivity. ![]() The Theragun Pro has a no-expense-spared look and feel to it, with a luxury carry case, sleek design, and an extra battery for more hours of usage. However, having tested both the Theragun and Hypervolt guns as part of our expert buyer’s guide, there are some design differences. The Theragun Pro and the Hypervolt 2 Pro offer very similar features, such as a connected app, Bluetooth connectivity, head attachments, and routines to follow. However, the Hypervolt Go and the Theragun Mini are roughly the same weight, give or take an ounce or two. WeightĬompared to the Theragun Pro, which weighs in at 2.9 lbs, the Hypervolt 2 Pro is lighter at 2.6 lbs, and its predecessor, the Hypervolt 2, is just 1.8 lbs. However, Therabody says its Theragun has a 16mm amplitude that reaches 60% deeper into muscles than other massage devices. The Hypervolt 2 Pro tops out at 3,200 PPM, suggesting you can get a deeper massage from the Hypervolt. Percussions per minuteīoth brands’ premium guns have five settings, with the Theragun Pro ranging from 1,750 percussions per minute (PPM) to 2,400 PPM. ![]() However, both brands’ budget options, the Theragun Mini and the Hypervolt Go, are roughly similar in price. Theragun seems to have established itself as the premium brand to beat in the electric massage gun market. When it comes to price, you can expect to pay at least a couple of hundred dollars more for a Theragun Pro compared to a Hypervolt 2 Pro. ![]()
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