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Welcome to our Hyperice Hypervolt Plus review<\/strong>. The second device from Hyperice (chronologically that is) after the first Hypervolt which is also called Hypervolt Bluetooth (we did a sought of revamped review<\/a> of it recently and we discussed where it ranks in today\u2019s market).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Hypervolt Plus<\/a> on the other hand is closer to a percussive massage gun<\/strong> as it can be. It\u2019s a premium device, priced at a premium and loved by the sports recovery tools space. But is it all that it\u2019s hyped to be?<\/p>\n\n\n

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Important Update<\/mark><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hyperice has replaced both the Hypervolt and the Hypervolt Plus with their second-generation models, so they\u2019re no longer available. For insights on the new models, we invite you to read our Hypervolt 2 Review<\/a> and Hypervolt 2 Pro Review<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We are keeping the content below as a reference and future knowledge source.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Hypervolt Plus – Hyperice’s First Percussive Device <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Hypervolt Plus came a long way after the first device was introduced back in 2018. It was released in mid 2019. In our opinion, this is the first percussive device from Hyperice<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There may be other hypervolt reviews that call the first Hypervolt a percussive device but that\u2019s not the case. This second gun however, is a percussive device. Unveiled to take advantage of the rising popularity of such devices. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s also partly an answer to rivals Theragun<\/a> whose huge success in propagating percussive therapy cannot simply be ignored.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The device targets athletes and more demanding fitness enthusiasts. We\u2019re taking another look at this device just to see how it fairs in 2021 where many brands<\/a> are coming up with simple, affordable and yet very effective devices. Come along and find out!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Hypervolt Plus Review<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

First, let’s take a look on the Hypervolt Plus’ specs, along with some high-level pros and cons (discussed later in details):<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hyperice Hypervolt Plus Specifications<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Feature<\/th>Hypervolt Plus Specs<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Stall Force<\/strong><\/td>~45 lbs (our estimation)<\/td><\/tr>
Stroke Length<\/strong><\/td>14 mm<\/td><\/tr>
Percussion range<\/strong><\/td>1800 – 3200 ppm<\/td><\/tr>
Speeds<\/strong><\/td>3 <\/td><\/tr>
Attachments<\/strong><\/td>5 included<\/td><\/tr>
Weight<\/strong><\/td>3 lbs<\/td><\/tr>
Dimensions<\/strong><\/td>9.34 x 6.5 x 2.5 inches<\/td><\/tr>
Noise<\/strong> (decibel)<\/td>62-69 dB<\/td><\/tr>
Battery Life \/ Capacity<\/strong><\/td>2 hours (2400 mAh)<\/td><\/tr>
Bluetooth <\/strong><\/td>Yes<\/td><\/tr>
Pros<\/strong><\/td>Difficult to stall
Good stroke length
Low noise
Varied attachments
Detachable battery<\/td><\/tr>
Cons<\/strong><\/td>So-so ergonomics
Time on battery
Only 3 speeds
No carrying case<\/td><\/tr>
Warranty<\/strong><\/td>1 year<\/td><\/tr>
Current<\/strong> Price<\/strong><\/td>Check at Amazon<\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
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First Impressions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s almost an exact replica of the original device. In fact, the only thing that seems to have been tampered with is the top silver casing. Here it is black. Everything else seems to be the same.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Hypervolt and Hypervolt Plus looks almost identical.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The T-shape design<\/strong>, the straight handle, and the visible green LED ring. It\u2019s almost incredible that nothing else has been altered to tweak things a bit given how long ago this device was unveiled. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For starters, we mentioned recently in our Hypervolt review<\/a> how the T-shape design has been the most copied in the industry. Yet Hyperice apparently hasn\u2019t done much to deal with this (or at least we’re not aware of it).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Theragun<\/a>, which we consider to be rivals with Hyperice given what\u2019s happening in this space, has patented their triangular design to deal with copycats. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They even recently sued and successfully took down<\/a> similar-looking devices from the market. Some examples include, Kraftgun, and Lifepro Pulse FX.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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That said, we still believe Hyperice has had enough time to try and come up with something a bit more interesting than what we have seen for a while now. It\u2019s getting a little boring! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We highlighted in our Hypervolt vs Theragun<\/a> post how Theragun was able to release 4 generations of devices since 2016. That includes two major changes between 2019 and 2020.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Maybe Hyperice isn\u2019t interested in changing their winning formula. That\u2019s understandable to some extent but, given how new brands are being innovative with their products, we missed the same here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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UPDATE<\/mark><\/span><\/strong>
In September 2021, Hyperice unveiled new pair of Hypervolts. Read our Hypervolt 2 Review<\/a> and Hypervolt 2 Pro vs Hypervolt Plus<\/a> post for more information.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Nonetheless, we still like the top notch build quality<\/strong>, and the rubberized firm handle. Elsewhere, it\u2019s matte plastic and black. In our opinion, this one looks sleeker than the original device, but that\u2019s our perspective. Its operation is simple with no extras \u2013 no OLEDs and LCD screens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Hypervolt Plus – finally a true percussion massage device from Hyperice.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Operation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n