2 kg, 800 W, 17.5 km of range. We hiked this exoskeleton for a full season. Here's where it shines and where it doesn't.
The Hypershell X Pro is the exoskeleton we recommend first to almost everyone. After a full season on alpine trails, it remains the best balance of weight, power and price on the market. This is our full review.
| Weight | 2.0 kg |
| Torque | 16-20 Nm/leg |
| Power | 800 W |
| Range | 17.5 km |
| Charge | 2.5 h |
| Water rating | IP54 |
| Price | CHF 1,059 |
What it gets right
The X Pro nails the trade-off. 2 kg you barely notice, 800 W that genuinely makes a 1,000 m climb feel half as long, and a price that does not punish you for being curious. The hip belt sits well across a wide range of body types, the assistance ramps in smoothly rather than shoving, and the app is the most polished in the category. It strapped on in under a minute every time.
Where it falls short
It is not the longest-range model, so on a 25 km day with lots of vertical you will watch the battery. It is not the lightest either; the X1 Carbon has it by 400 g. And the IP54 rating means it shrugs off rain and dust but is not for stream crossings.
Who it is for
- First-time buyers who want one device that does everything well.
- Weekend hikers in the 8 to 18 km range with real elevation.
- Anyone who values a clean app and predictable assistance over raw numbers.
The best all-round hiking exoskeleton of 2026, and the one we would hand a friend who asked. Buy it unless you specifically need maximum range or minimum weight.
Compare it directly against the value pick in our X Pro vs X1 Carbon comparison.