Review: Hypershell Pro X turns every couch potato into a mountain goat

The Hypershell Pro X is an exoskeleton that makes moving a lot easier. But does it really work? You can read that in our review!

Hypershell Pro X Review: External skeleton for everyone

When you see the Hypershell Pro X for the first time, you may think that you are dealing with a device that will be out of the television series The man of six million comes. Was that popular TV series for your time? Then the hypershell also seems to be a bit like a ‘power skeleton’ from the game Death Stranding.

Such an exoskeleton all sounds very futuristic and that is secretly. You must have seen films where someone puts such an external skeleton and then moved a complete container. They are not that far yet at Hypershell, but it looks impressive (and a bit strange).

No super powers, but good support

Do you expect that you can run a large marathon untrained, while you are normally panting on the train after a short sprint? Then we really have to disappoint you. The Hypershell Pro X is not a panacea and it therefore gives you no superhuman forces.

You should see the Hypershell X as a bit of support. To be precise, the version we have tested in this review (the Hypershell Pro X) delivers about one horsepower. That does not mean that you are as strong as a horse (after all, horsepower measures the power). But according to the manufacturer, the hypershell can reduce physical exertion to 30 percent and increase the power in the legs to 40 percent.

After walking around with the Hypershell Pro X for a while, we believe this too. But exactly how much you benefit from it differs per person. As a simple test, we are quickly up and over a long kick.

Without the exoskelete we felt this workout in our legs after a few minutes and our heartbeat would have risen considerably. With the Hypershell Pro X, with the same workout the tired feeling in the legs was a lot less and our heartbeat was also lower than before.

Also when walking up on a hill, the Hypershell Pro X showed what it is good at. It went a lot easier than normal. The good thing is that the Hypershell feels what you are doing with. He automatically adapts to the movement that you perform. That is also necessary, because the power distribution in your legs is slightly different during climbing running than a piece of running.

Different modes and new features

There are quite a few different modes on the Hypershell Pro X. Think of walking, climbing and climbing stairs. You can also automatically turn this mode off and fix the hypershell on one activity if you wish.

New features are also regularly added. The ‘fitness’ function was new during the review. With this you can also use the device to train your muscles. He then gives some back pressure while moving. You can compare this feeling a little as if you were walking through the water.

Three different variants of the Hypershell X

There are a total of three different versions of the Hypershell. The Hypershell Go (999 euros), the Hypershell Pro X (1199 euros) and the Hypershell Carbon X (1799 euros).

The Go version has support up to a speed of 12 kilometers per hour. With this battery you can go up to 15 kilometers ahead with one load. This version gives you a support of up to 20 percent and has a total of six support modes.

The version we have tested in this review is the Hypershell Pro X. This variant gives you support up to 20 kilometers per hour. There are four extra modes with this version with support to choose from: cycling, running, unpaved terrain and mountain climbing. In total you have ten different supports with this version.

The Pro X can be up to 17.5 kilometers on one battery charge. With this version you also get two batteries (which can also withstand cold a little better), so that you can quickly change your battery with long distances and are not suddenly without support.

There is a more expensive variant that is slightly lighter (1.8 kilos in contrast to 2 kilos) and has a few small adjustments. But to a large extent all the functions of the Pro X version inherit. This version also comes with two batteries.

Also useful to know: the Hypershell Pro X is resistant to temperatures from -20 ° C to 60 ° C. In addition, it is dust and water resistant with an IP54 classification. So do you want the mountains during a rain shower? Then this is not a problem. Make sure that you keep an eye on the minimum temperature in the winter time when you plan to climb a lot.

Wearing comfort, control and small negatives

To do the Hypershell X you mainly need some help the first time. The buckles are rather difficult to pull tightly. It is then more convenient to have an extra pair of hands to be able to secure your waist. But once you are wearing the exoskeleton, it stays in place. Next time you no longer have to adjust the buckles.

Furthermore, the cushions are soft and the tires around your legs do not irritate over time. During this review we have held that Hypershell Pro x for a longer period of time and had no problems.

After a while your lower back can sweat something. Most of the weight also rests there. But the cushions are easy to remove and you can therefore always throw them in soapy water.

There is a button on the right side of the hypershell with which you can turn it on and off. You can also change the mode here. That works well, but it needs some time before you know exactly how you can quickly switch between the options. Especially in the beginning it is easier to use the app. Here you can then switch between the positions faster and set much more to your liking.

Conclusion Hypershell Pro X Review

The Hypershell Pro X helps you improve your mobility and ensures that you are less likely to get tired during certain physical activities. And he’s just fine for that. Even if you are less mobile, the Hypershell X can help you. Although we were unable to fully test that.

Of the three versions, the Pro X variant is especially interesting. This version has the best price/quality ratio of all versions. The cheapest Go X lacks some functions (and power). The carbon X is 200 grams lighter and 600 euros more expensive, but otherwise there is little difference with the Pro X.

Incidentally, it takes some getting used to when you first attach this exoskeleton to your legs. It then looks like you are trying to walk on eggshells. You then have to ignore the niffle of native people and ignore you a little ‘surrender’ to the device. After five minutes you have the feeling and it works well.

The app is very clear and well -arranged, but currently only available in English. You can also change the settings on the Hypershell X without the app, but that is a bit more difficult in the beginning. There are just a bit too many different modes that you can use and you only get feedback through the row of lights.

The fitness option is interesting, but it was still experimental at the time of writing. In any case, we are very curious about which functions will be added in the future!

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