Hypervibe G17 Pro
| Specifications | Advertised | Confirmed |
|---|---|---|
| Frequency | 5-35Hz | Yes |
| Amplitude | 7mm | Yes |
| G Force | 17g | Yes |
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Summary
Like all of the Hypervibe range, the G17 Pro is a great value for money product, no other brand gives you more power for the money. Although not extensively researched like some of the pioneering brands, Hypervibe have a few studies under their belt. The company is well established at 11 years old, and are innovators with integrity. The warranty policies and servicing are among the best, and their support program is solid. Overall the G17 Pro is one of a small number of products with a 5 badge rating.
Performance
The G17 Pro is a scored a total of 80 points on the Performance badge. The G17 Pro has a full, low and high frequency range from 5Hz to 35Hz, and a maximum amplitude of 7mm at the edge of the platform. The frequency is accurately displayed on the control panel. The low amplitude and high frequency option of the G17 Pro makes it a particularly smooth ride.
- 34 points were awarded for a maximum G force of 17g’s
- 20 points were awarded for a high frequency capacity
- 10 points were awarded for a low frequency capacity
- 10 points were awarded for an accurate frequency display
- 6 points were awarded for the platform size
Science
The Hypervibe brand has been used in a small number of studies, however the P17 Pro has not. Therefore the G17 Pro is awarded 55 points for the Science badge.
- 50 points were awarded for the performance pass
- 5 points were awarded for a research proven brand
- 0 points were awarded for a research proven model
Company
Hypervibe were awarded 91 points for the Company badge. Hypervibe scored full marks for integrity, have been around for 11 years, and are innovators with proprietary, patented designs. Hypervibe have a giving back program, and donate products to charitable causes.
- 50 points were awarded for integrity
- 11 points were awarded for years in business
- 20 points were awarded for innovation
- 10 points were awarded for charity
Warranty
The G17 Pro passes the Warranty Badge with 82 points. The G17 Pro has a standard 2 year warranty, but offers an extended warranty of 5 years parts, and 10 years motor. The returns policy is 30 days with shipping and a $150 restocking fee. The G17 Pro is serviced on-site and spare parts are warehoused locally and made available after warranty.
- 50 points were awarded for a Company pass
- 2 points were awarded for the labour warranty
- 3 points were awarded for the parts warranty
- 5 points were awarded for the motor warranty
- 2 points were awarded for the returns policy
- 10 points were awarded for parts availability
- 10 points were awarded for servicing on-site
Support
The G17 Pro comes with good support and was awarded 60 on the Support badge. Hypervibe provides access to a support website, and various support videos are available via their YouTube channels. The G17 Pro provides a basic user guide with a few workouts within, and the built in software in the G17 Pro provides many guided workouts. No courses or workshops are provided, but third party independent training could be arranged after purchase.
- 10 points were awarded for personal third party support availability.
- 20 points were awarded for online training resources.
- 15 points were awarded for “in the box” support.
- 0 points were awarded for courses & workshops.
- 15 points were awarded for communication.