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VIGX π

VIGX π hip exoskeleton in black
Our score Our score breakdownAssist power7.0Real-world range7.0Weight and comfort10.0Value for money6.0Warranty and support5.5See our score breakdown
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Price checked $1,099 at VIGX · Official VIGX store (vigx.ai), ships from Shenzhen, China, 10 to 15 business days, 7-day returns As of 10/05/2026
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  • 10 N·m · Motor power
  • 4.0 lb · Weight
  • 4.3 mi · Battery range
  • 1 battery · Batteries in the box
  • 4 modes · Modes
  • App · App

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Prices checked on 10/05/2026
VIGX Official VIGX store (vigx.ai), ships from Shenzhen, China, 10 to 15 business days, 7-day returns In stock $1,099 Buy

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Full specs

Full specs
Motor power 10 N·m (7.4 lb-ft)
Weight 4.0 lb (1.8 kg), battery included
Battery range 4.3 mi (7 km), one 51.8 Wh battery
Batteries in the box 1 battery with charger
Modes 4 modes, 15 assist levels, up to 6.5 mph (10.5 km/h)
App iOS and Android
Water resistance IP56
Ships from a US warehouse No
Removable battery Yes
App for iOS and Android Yes

Our review

Comparative analysis · updated October 12, 2026

Its one real edge is weight: 4.0 lb with the battery. Everything else is a weak spot: 10 N·m, one 4.3-mile battery, a China shipment with 7-day returns, and a price $210 above the 900 W Dnsys X1. Choose it only if weight outweighs all of that.

Scores by criterion

Assist power7.0 Real-world range7.0 Weight and comfort10.0 Value for money6.0 Warranty and support5.5

Pros

  • 4.0 lb with the battery, about 0.9 lb lighter than the Dnsys X1
  • 15 assist levels across 4 modes, set from the iOS and Android app
  • Folding frame and a carry case in the box
  • IP56 rating according to VIGX, a step above the IP54 of the Hypershell and Dnsys models

Cons

  • Ships from Shenzhen, China: 7-day returns sent back to China, and a 1-year warranty handled from there
  • Worrying owner reports: on the Canadian Amazon listing, 3 of the 4 buyers who wrote a review got a unit that did not work (2.1/5 from 5 ratings, Oct 1, 2026; a small sample)
  • 10 N·m and one 4.3-mile battery: a gentle, short assist, for $210 more than the Dnsys X1

Who it's for

Buyers who put weight above everything: 4.0 lb with the battery, a folding frame, and who accept ordering from China.

Who it's not for

Buyers who want easy returns and local support: the Dnsys X1 ships from Los Angeles and costs $210 less.

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Frequently asked questions

Will I pay import duties on a VIGX π?

Possibly. The π ships from VIGX’s warehouse in Shenzhen, China, and VIGX states that customs duties or taxes are the recipient’s responsibility. The product page says taxes and shipping are calculated at checkout, but we could not confirm whether US import charges are collected there or by the carrier at your door.

Ask support@vigx.ai in writing before you order, and keep a margin in your budget. The Hypershell, Dnsys and Ascentiz models in our comparison ship from US warehouses, so this question does not come up. VIGX lists 10 to 15 business days of delivery to the US, with free standard shipping (checked Oct 5, 2026).

What happens if the π arrives broken?

Plan on a 7-day window. VIGX’s return policy gives you 7 days after delivery to request a return, for an unactivated unit in its original packaging, and returns go back to Shenzhen. The brand’s own pages are not consistent: another page mentions 15 days, so do not count on it.

The worry is real: the π has a 2.1/5 rating from 5 ratings on amazon.ca (Oct 1, 2026), and three buyers describe a unit that was dead on arrival. That is a small sample, and two of those units were open-box sales, but we found no independent test to balance it. Test the device the day it arrives and keep the box.

VIGX π, Dnsys X1 or Hypershell X Pro S at about the same price?

The Dnsys X1 costs $210 less and lists 900 W and 40 N·m, against 10 N·m for the π; it ships from Los Angeles in 3 to 7 business days. The Hypershell X Pro S costs $100 less, with 800 W and a 10.9-mile battery against 4.3 miles (VIGX prices checked Oct 5, 2026, the others Oct 1, 2026).

The π keeps one advantage: it weighs 0.9 lb less than the X1 and about 1.7 lb less than the X Pro S. If that gap matters to you, look at the π Plus for $300 more: same weight, 15 N·m. Otherwise the two US-shipped rivals are the safer buy.

Alternatives

Dnsys X1 hip exoskeleton Dnsys X1 Hypershell's direct rival: 900 W and 40 N·m for $110 less than the X Carbon. In real use, range and strap comfort fall behind. 8.3 $889 AstroShell Alpha 1 hip exoskeleton AstroShell Alpha 1 A hip exoskeleton from a Florida-based brand: 1,000 W peak, two batteries on board and 5.3 lb in total, at the lowest 1,000 W price in our comparison. 8.4 $1,199

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Jean Messina
Updated October 12, 2026 Full methodology
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$1,099 at VIGX