1 | Atomic Evoke | Flux | Future Hoop Shuffle | Future Hoop Remote | Future Hoop Pro | Phoenix | The Kinetic Hoop | Hyperion | Psikohoop | Plasma Hoop | Vortex | Smart Hoop | ZL Hoop | Hoops to the right of this column are discontinued or no longer available for purchase. | Helix | Mobius | Photon | Synth | Protege | |||||
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2 | Manufacturer | Astral Hoops ⇨ | Proton Labs ⇨ | MoodHoops ⇨ | MoodHoops ⇨ | MoodHoops ⇨ | SpinFX ⇨ | Electric Lifestylz ⇨ | Argent Data Systems ⇨ | Psihoops ⇨ | Hybrid Hoops ⇨ | HoopNerd ⇨ | Colorado Hula Hoops ⇨ | ZL Hula Hoops ⇨ | Manufacturer | Manufacturer | Proton Labs ⇨ | Illumi-Nation | Battery Dude | LED Artistry | Prodigy Hoops ⇨ | Manufacturer | ||
3 | Price (USD) | $379 + shipping (use ambassador code: Isabel) | $450 (HDPE) or $470 (Polypro) + shipping | $279 (5/8" base model) + shipping | $399 + shipping | $399 + shipping | $399 + shipping | $175 (base model) + free shipping | $380 + shipping | $373 (HDPE) + shipping | $350 + shipping (for 3/4" tubing) | $175 (base price) + shipping | $175 (v1.0) - $275 (v4.0) | $379 (includes $20 off + free shipping) | Price | Price | $350 (polypro) or $330 (HDPE) + shipping | $320 (base model) + shipping | $350 + shipping | $325 + shipping | $199 + shipping | Price | ||
4 | Sizes | 13"-45" inside diameter | 26", 28", 30", 32", 34", 36" inside diameter | 24"-42" outside diameter | 24"-42" outside diameter | 22"-23" (minis), 24"-38" outside diameter | 31", 33", 35" outside diameter, others 28-34" +$30 | 32", 34", 36", 38" outside diameter | 22-42" inside diameter | 24-37" outside diameter | 25"-34" inside diameter | 16"-36" outside diameter | 28", 30", 32", 34", 36", 38", 40" (+$5), 42" (+$8) | 27"-32" inside diameter | Sizes | Sizes | 26"-36" inside diameter | 30-41" outside diameter | 28", 31", 33" outside diameter | 30", 33", 34", 37" outside diameter | 19"-34" inside diameter | Sizes | ||
5 | Tubing | 5/8", 3/4" [Polypro], 5/8", 3/4", 7/8", 1" [HDPE] | 3/4" [HDPE], 3/4" [Polypro] | 5/8", 3/4" [Polypro with colored options], 5/8", 3/4" [HDPE] | 5/8", 3/4" [Polypro with colored options], 5/8", 3/4" [HDPE] | 3/4" Polypro with colored options, 3/4" HDPE | 3/4" Polypro | 3/4" Polypro, 3/4" 1" HDPE | 3/4" HDPE, 3/4" Polypro (backorder) | 3/4" HDPE, 3/4" Polypro, 3/4" Med Polypro | 1/2", 5/8", 3/4" [Polypro], 1/2", 5/8", 3/4" [HDPE], 1/2" [Polycarb] | HDPE, Glow Polypro | 3/4", 7/8" [HDPE], 3/4", 7/8" [Polypro]. (+$10 for 7/8" tubing) | 3/4" polypro | Tubing | Tubing | 3/4" Polypro, 3/4" HDPE | 3/4" Polypro, 3/4" 7/8" HDPE | 3/4" Polypro, 3/4" HDPE | 3/4" Polypro, 3/4" HDPE | 3/4", 5/8" [HDPE], 3/4", 5/8" [Polypro] | Tubing | ||
6 | Weight | ~8 ounces (30" ID, 5/8" PP, light battery option) | 11.8oz (30" ID 3/4" HDPE) | 8.8 oz (33" OD 5/8" polypro) | 8.8 oz (33" OD 5/8" polypro) | ~11.3 oz (33" OD PP) | ~11.5 oz (33") | unknown | 10.4oz (31" ID 3/4" HDPE) | 10.7oz (33" OD 3/4" Polypro) | unknown | "12-28 oz with the batteries, depending on the size and material of the hoop" | 10.7oz (30" ID 3/4" polypro, counterweight adds 1.9oz) | Weight | Weight | ~11.2 ounces (31" ID PP) | 14 oz (36" 32 LED 3/4" Polypro) | unknown | ~11.7 ounces (32" ID PP) | Weight | ||||
7 | Warranty | 1 Year | 1 Year | 1 Year | 1 Year | 1 Year | 1 Year | Lifetime (limited) | 2 Years | 6 month | 1 year | 6 months | 1 year | Warranty | Warranty | 1 Year | 2 Years | 6 Month electrical warranty | 1 Year | "3 year warranty on the insides of the hoop, 1 year on the hoop itself" [from a facebook comment, unconfirmed] | Warranty | |||
8 | Availability | Now, several sizes in stock that ship immediately. Custom orders require 1-3 weeks build time | First orders are now being shipped. A hoop ordered today has a 6-8 week ship time. | Now, 1-5 day build time | Now, 1-5 day build time | Now, 1-5 day build time | Preorder. Build time 4-6 weeks. | Now, 1 week build time | Now, 1-3 day build time | Now, 1 week build time | Preorder. 8+ week build time with reports of significantly longer wait times. | Order now through Etsy shop. Ship time unknown. | 1-2 week build time. | Now, 5 day ship time | Availability | Availability | Discontinued to focus on new model - see Proton Labs Flux | Unknown | Suspended operations. Only hoops with valid warranty accepted for repair. | ??? Company is non-responsive. Preorder via email, build time indefinite. | Kickstarter is closed. Kickstarter backers have yet to receive hoops due to production delays - unclear when hoops may be available for general purchase, if ever. | Availability | ||
9 | Seamless LEDs (no gap) | Yes (on models other than 5/8" tubing*) | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | No, 5" gap | Yes | Seamless LEDs (no gap) | Seamless LEDs (no gap) | No | unknown | Yes | Yes | Yes (with internal battery only) | Seamless LEDs (no gap) | ||
10 | Favorite Mode Save | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Sorta - move around patterns when plugged into computer for better access, no hoop-only function to save "favorites" | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes, 25 presets | Favorite Mode Save | Favorite Mode Save | No | unknown | unknown | Yes | Favorite Mode Save | |||||
11 | Adjustable Brightness | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes - 3 settings | Unknown | Yes | Yes | Adjustable Brightness | Adjustable Brightness | Yes (using PC software only) | unknown | unknown | Yes | Adjustable Brightness | ||||
12 | Pattern Customizability | High. Can customize and create new patterns with web application. Up to 15 custom patterns can be stored on the hoop at once. | Very high. Extremely powerful customization features allow you to create original light patterns. These can be uploaded to the hoop using any computer. | None. | High. Can adjust patterns with the included remote, design new patterns as well as queuing patterns to music. | High. Can adjust patterns with the included remote, design new patterns as well as queuing patterns to music. | Very high. Extremely powerful customization features allow you to create and organize original light patterns. These can be uploaded to the hoop using any computer. | Medium. Can choose modes to be included on the hoop upon purchase with the higher priced custom model. | Very high. Extremely powerful customization features allow you to create original light patterns. These can be uploaded to the hoop using any computer. | Very high. All modes can be color customized through the hoops motion interface, and uploading BMPs to the hoop is possible though not well documented. | Low. Can adjust modes with remote. | Low. Can modify modes with remote, no ability to add and create custom patterns. | Low-Medium. Strong capabilities to customize modes with remote, no ability to add and create custom patterns. | Pattern Customizability | Pattern Customizability | Medium-High. Can edit any of the included patterns using the Windows-only software included with purchase. Modes cannot be moved, only changed. | Medium-High. Can customize and adjust patterns with color controls and animation Controls on the hoop. | Low. Can customize presets with modes to create custom light shows. No customizations of the actual light patterns. | Low. Can customize favorite banks with modes to create custom light shows. No customizations of the actual light patterns. | Very high. Can code chasers and other complex patterns using Arduino software. | Pattern Customizability | |||
13 | Remote Control | No | No | No | Yes - 2 remotes included | Yes - 2 remotes included | Yes | Yes (+$55) | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Remote Control | Remote Control | No | No | No | No | Yes | Remote Control | ||
14 | Can Stop on Single Mode | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes (with remote, +$55) | Yes, 2 remotes included | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Can Stop on Single Mode | Can Stop on Single Mode | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Can Stop on Single Mode | |||
15 | Resizing | Yes - Full repair/resizing services offered | Yes - Full repair/resizing services offered | Yes - Full repair/resizing services offered | Yes - Full repair/resizing services offered | unknown | unknown | Yes - 1 free downsize (pay shipping) | Possible - contact manufacturer for details | Yes - 1 free downsize (pay shipping) | Resizing | Resizing | No | unknown | unknown | No | Yes - 1 free downsize (pay shipping) | Resizing | ||||||
16 | Removable Battery (can keep extras handy) | No | No | Yes - comes with 4 batteries | Yes - comes with 4 batteries | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes, comes with 4 batteries | Yes, comes with 2 batteries | Removable Battery (can keep extras handy) | Removable Battery (can keep extras handy) | No | No | No | No | Yes - optional | Removable Battery (can keep extras handy) | ||
17 | Micro USB Rechargable | No | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | Micro USB Rechargable | Micro USB Rechargable | Micro USB Rechargable | |||||||||
18 | Mode Selection | Select from 165 modes. Access 15 favorite modes quickly with preset feature. Cycle through presets or mode sets at 10s or 30s intervals using scan feature. Two random pattern generation modes. | Hoop features a digital screen! Select from 1000+ modes. Storage to edit and store a huge number of custom patterns. Several random mode cycle options available. | Choose from 6 special modes. Hoop will cycle randomly through patterns within that mode, morphing through a variety of designs. Galaxy mode is a more relaxed rainbow pattern, otherwise the hoop is always in "Shuffle" mode. | Has the same programming as the Pro. Can use either of two included remotes to adjust patterns and sync multiple hoops. Without the remote, use special cycling modes similar to the style of the Shuffle model. Can tap the hoop to set patterns to a tempo. | Can use either of two included remotes to adjust patterns and sync multiple hoops. Without the remote, use special cycling modes similar to the style of the Shuffle model. Can tap the hoop to set patterns to a tempo. | Choose from 200+ modes. Create your own modes and upload to the hoop via USB. Random function cycles through all modes. | 40 modes. Can choose your own modes with the higher priced custom model. Modes are in constant shuffle, no option to select a single mode unless remote is purchased. | Two remotes cycle through patterns and save presets. Buttons to modify modes. Bluetooth sync with two hoops. | The hoop has a single power button and most menus, modes, settings and functions are controlled through movement. | Use the remote control to change modes. | 4.0 version comes with 300 modes, 1.0, 2.0, 3.0 have approximately 20 modes. Speed of modes can be adjusted with the remote. | 1000+ patterns are accessible and customizable via remote control. | Mode Selection | Mode Selection | Select from 200+ modes. Edit modes using the included PC software. Several random mode cycle options available. | 705 modes! | Select from 160 modes. Random function cycles through all pattern modes at adjustable intervals. | Select a mode with the unique motion and tap menu system. Dynamically generated patterns and built-in pattern creation system. | Mode Selection | ||||
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