Theragun Prime vs Hypervolt 3
Two of the massage guns (percussion massagers) in our best massage guns: theragun, hypervolt, bob and brad, renpho, ekrin & opove comparison, lined up spec by spec. Every figure comes from the manufacturer pages linked below, and the scores use the same published formula as the full ranking.
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Best for: 16 mm amplitude, drop-resistant
Check price at AmazonBest for: Quietest Hyperice listed here: 48 dB, heated head
Check price at AmazonSpec-by-spec comparison
Green marks the better published figure. "Not listed" means the manufacturer doesn't publish it.
| Spec | Theragun Prime | Hypervolt 3 | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amplitude (stroke)How far the head travels per stroke, as the maker lists it. Deeper strokes reach further into large muscles. For adjustable models we rank the maximum. | 16 mm | Not listed | 25% |
| Stall forceHow hard you can press before the motor stalls, as the maker lists it. Kilogram figures are converted (computed). Therabody, Hyperice and Ekrin don't list stall force on the pages we read. | Not listed | Not listed | 20% |
| Battery lifeThe maker's listed runtime; ranges score at the lower end. Minute figures are converted to hours (computed). | 2 h | 4 h | 15% |
| NoiseThe maker's listed noise; for ranges and 'up to' figures we rank the top of the range. | Not listed | 48 dB | 10% |
| WeightThe maker's listed weight; gram, ounce and kilogram figures are converted (computed). | 2 lb | 2 lb | 10% |
| Heated head includedYes when the gun ships with heat (a built-in heated head or an included heated attachment). | No | Yes | 10% |
| Top speedThe highest percussion rate the maker lists, in percussions or RPM per minute. | Not listed | 2500 per min | 5% |
| Speed settingsThe number of speed settings the maker lists. | 5 | 5 | 5% |
| Percussion range | Not published by the maker | 1,500–2,500 per minute | info |
| Battery life | 120 minutes (2 h, computed) | Not listed | info |
| Weight | 32 oz / 907 g (2.0 lb, computed) | Not listed | info |
| Stall force | Not published by the maker | Not published by the maker | info |
| Noise | Not published by the maker | Not listed | info |
| Amplitude | Not listed | Not published by the maker | info |
| RecoverPick score | 3.6/10 | 3.1/10 | 100% |
Where each one comes out ahead
Theragun Prime
No scored spec where it is strictly ahead; its case rests on the strengths below.
What we like
Watch out for
- Stall force not published by Therabody
- Noise not published by Therabody
- Top speed not published by Therabody
Hypervolt 3
Better published figure on: Battery life, Heated head included.
What we like
Watch out for
- Amplitude (stroke) not published by Hyperice
- Stall force not published by Hyperice
Verdict
Therabody lists a 16 mm amplitude; Hyperice lists 48 dB, a heated head and a 4 h vs 120-minute battery. Both list 5 speeds and about 2 lb.
- Theragun Prime: Therabody: Theragun Prime
- Theragun Prime: Therabody: How to choose the right Theragun
- Hypervolt 3: Hyperice: Hypervolt 3