Side by side comparison: Brooks Hyperion 3 vs Brooks Hyperion Max 3

Brooks Hyperion 3
BrooksHyperion 3

Speed Trainer

Product Judgment

8.3

Strong

released 2026

Price Judgment

~$140$219$201$164$146

Strong Buy

Widely Available

Performance

Comfort: 7Energy Return: 7Stability: 9Durability: 9Fun to Ride: 7

Run Fitness

Daily: 8Long: 8Tempo: 9Race: 7Recovery: 6

Pros & Cons

Excellent stability
Versatile across runs
Highly durable
Firmer than many rivals
Limited energy return

Specs

Best for4:00-5:30 min/km
Drop8 mm
Stack34 mm heel / 26 mm forefoot
Weight200 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
Plateno

Judgment Summary

Versatile lightweight trainer balancing speed, stability, and durability for workouts and daily miles.

Product Judgment

8.2

Strong

released 2025

Price Judgment

~$150$203$186$152$135

Buy

Widely Available

Performance

Comfort: 8Energy Return: 7Stability: 9Durability: 9Fun to Ride: 6

Run Fitness

Daily: 8Long: 9Tempo: 7Race: 6Recovery: 8

Pros & Cons

Excellent stability
Highly protective cushioning
Strong durability
Heavy for category
Less energetic than competitors
Stiff, bulky feel

Specs

Best for4:15-5:45 min/km
Drop8 mm
Stack46 mm heel / 38 mm forefoot
Weight284 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
PlateCarbon

Judgment Summary

Highly cushioned, stable super trainer best for long runs and steady uptempo efforts.

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