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The Hypervibe G17 Pro is a heavy-duty upright machine built for maximum intensity. Its pivotal platform moves up to 7mm at 5 to 35Hz, which produces far more force than a typical home plate, and it adds a 9-inch touchscreen, a 200kg user limit and a 90-day returns window. It’s an impressive piece of engineering, but it’s big, heavy and costs over £3,000, so it’s best suited to clinics, serious enthusiasts and heavier users.
Not sold on Amazon UK. Available direct from Hypervibe and other UK retailers.
Reasons to buy
- Very powerful pivotal motion with 7mm amplitude
- Wide 5 to 35Hz range
- 200kg user limit
- Touchscreen with guided programmes and live G-force readout
- 90-day returns and a 2-year warranty
Reasons to avoid
- £££££ Commercial price band
- 83kg and a big footprint
- Far more intensity than most home users need
Hypervibe is an Australian company that specialises in high-powered pivotal vibration machines, and the G17 Pro is its flagship. It’s sold directly in the UK, in our £££££ Commercial band. Where most home plates are designed for gentle, accessible use, the G17 is built to deliver as much force as possible, with a sturdy column and handlebars for support.
Key specs
| Price | £££££ Commercial (£3,000 and over) |
|---|---|
| Motion | Pivotal (side-alternating) |
| Frequency | 5 to 35Hz |
| Amplitude | Up to 7mm |
| Force | Up to around 17g (Hypervibe figure) |
| Max user weight | 200kg |
| Platform | 53.5 x 33.5cm |
| Machine size | 71.5 x 81.8 x 135.5cm |
| Weight | 83kg |
| Screen | 9-inch touchscreen with Wi-Fi |
| Warranty | 2 years, plus 90-day returns |
Design and build
The G17 Pro is an upright machine with a column, a 9-inch touchscreen and handlebars. At 83kg and 135.5cm tall, it’s a serious piece of equipment that needs a permanent home. The build is robust, with a 200kg user limit that’s well beyond most home plates, which makes it a strong option for heavier users. It also comes with a rigid adjustable resistance band for upper-body work.
Performance
The G17’s pivotal platform works like a see-saw, much like budget oscillating plates, but on a much bigger scale. It moves up to 7mm at frequencies between 5 and 35Hz, which produces a very high peak force. Hypervibe quotes figures of up to around 17g, and the screen shows a live G-force readout so you can see exactly how hard you’re working.
Pivotal plates are generally considered more comfortable than vertical machines at high intensities, because the see-saw motion transmits less vibration up to your head. Even so, the G17 at full power is intense, and most people will spend most of their time well below its top settings.
Ease of use
The touchscreen offers more than 30 programmes and a gallery of over 100 exercises with video guidance, which makes it easy to get started. The handlebars mean you can hold on while you exercise, which is reassuring at higher intensities.
Price and value
In the £££££ Commercial band, the G17 Pro competes with the Power Plate MOVE. The two take very different approaches: the MOVE offers fast, fine vertical vibration on a column-free platform, while the G17 offers big, powerful pivotal motion with handles. Hypervibe’s 90-day returns window takes a lot of the risk out of the decision. Hypervibe also sells smaller, cheaper machines, including the G10 Mini and G14 Home, which may suit home users better.
How it scores
Overall score: 4.1 out of 5, which we call Very good. Each area is scored out of five and weighted as explained in how we review.
Show how we worked it out
| Area | Weight | Score | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motion and power | 30% | 5.0 | 1.50 |
| Build and safety | 25% | 4.6 | 1.15 |
| Controls and features | 15% | 4.6 | 0.69 |
| Ease of use | 15% | 4.0 | 0.60 |
| Value for money | 15% | 3.2 | 0.48 |
Weighted average: 4.42. Final score: 4.1. We lowered it because its commercial-band price and its size put it beyond what most home buyers need, despite its powerful motion. Our scoring rules allow this sense-check against price and competition, and we always show it.
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Alternatives to consider
- Power Plate MOVE: research-grade vertical vibration on a column-free platform.
- Bluefin Pro: an upright plate with handlebars for a fraction of the price, though far less powerful.
- LifePro Waver: our top pick for most home users.
Hypervibe G17 Pro FAQs
What’s the difference between pivotal and vertical vibration?
Pivotal plates rock like a see-saw, so one foot rises as the other falls. Vertical plates move the whole platform straight up and down. Our guide to the types of vibration plate explains both.
Is the Hypervibe G17 Pro safe?
It’s designed for safe use, but its intensity is high. Start at low settings and check with your GP first if any of the conditions in our safety guide apply to you. Hypervibe describes it as a fitness product, not a medical device.
Should you buy the Hypervibe G17 Pro?
If you want the most powerful pivotal machine you can buy for home or clinic use, and have the space and budget, yes. For most home users, it’s far more machine than they need.
Not sold on Amazon UK. Available direct from Hypervibe and other UK retailers.