Guide

Hypershell X Go vs X Ultra S: Which Exoskeleton Rental Is Right for You?

Both are original Hypershell exoskeletons available to rent from Exo Rental. Here's how they actually differ, so you rent the right one the first time.

Exo Rental carries two Hypershell exoskeletons: the X Go and the X Ultra S. They share the same core idea — a lightweight, motorized brace that adds power to your hips and legs — but they're built for different situations. Here's how to tell them apart.

Hypershell X Go — the everyday pick

The X Go is the lighter, simpler option: an 800W motor with 10 assist modes, a 17.5km range, and a foldable 1.7kg frame. It's the model most first-time renters start with, because it's easy to put on, easy to travel with, and built for everyday walking rather than technical terrain.

• Best for: daily use, first-time exoskeleton experience, flat-to-moderate terrain
• Price: $30/day, or $180/week (7-day rentals get 15% off automatically)

Hypershell X Ultra S — for stairs and distance

The X Ultra S steps up in every spec: a 1000W motor, 12 assist modes, TÜV & SGS certification, a 30km range, and a titanium-and-carbon build that still comes in at 1.8kg. It's the model renters choose when stairs, hills, or longer distances are part of the plan.

• Best for: stairs, longer distances, more demanding hikes or work shifts
• Price: $60/day, or $360/week (7-day rentals get 15% off automatically)

The short version

If you're not sure which terrain or distance you'll actually face, the X Go covers most everyday situations at half the price. If stairs, hills, or long stretches are a given — a multi-day hike, a physically demanding job, or a home with stairs you climb often — the X Ultra S is built for that load.

Both models rent with a $350 refundable deposit, a 3-day minimum, and ship anywhere in the US in 3–5 business days — even to a hotel.