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HOKA Mach 6 vs Brooks Hyperion 2

Which Running Shoe Is Better?

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    Main Differences
    Design
      WeightStack HeightsExternal ShapeInternal ShapeOther Features
    Performance
      Heel Energy ReturnForefoot Energy ReturnHeel CushioningForefoot CushioningHeel FirmnessForefoot FirmnessForefoot Long Run Cushioning
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HOKA Mach 6
Brooks Hyperion 2

Tested using Methodology v0.9

Updated Feb 02, 2026 03:14 PM

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HOKA Mach 6 Picture
Brooks Hyperion 2 Picture
Weight
233.6 g (8.24 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
5.9 mm
Plate
None
Weight
200.4 g (7.07 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.7 mm
Plate
None

Our Verdict

HOKA Mach 6

Brooks Hyperion 2

The Brooks Hyperion 2 and the HOKA Mach 6 are both lightweight trainers adept at picking up the pace. The Brooks is the lighter of the two, making it feel more agile, but the HOKA has better energy return and feels more cushioned underfoot, making it a bit more well-rounded.

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Variants

  • Mach 6 (Black - (Men - US 9))
  • Mach 6 (Black/Electric Tangerine - (Men - US 9))
  • Hyperion 2 (Alloy/Bright White/Black - (Men - US 9))
  • Hyperion 2 (Alloy/Bright White/Black - (Women - US 7))

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Main Differences for
Marathon Racing

Threshold 

0.10

Marathon Racing 
 

7.0
5.4

Forefoot Stack Height 
 

31.2 mm
24.8 mm

Heel Stack Height 
 

37.1 mm
33.5 mm

Heel Energy Return 
 

6.3
3.1

Weight  

7.0
8.1

Forefoot Energy Return 
 

7.0
6.2

Full Comparison

Design

Weight  

7.0
8.1

Right Shoe Weight Photo 
 

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HOKA Mach 6 Right Shoe Weight Photo
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Brooks Hyperion 2 Right Shoe Weight Photo

Left Shoe Weight Photo 
 

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HOKA Mach 6 Left Shoe Weight Photo
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Brooks Hyperion 2 Left Shoe Weight Photo

Weight 
 

233.6 g (8.24 oz)
200.4 g (7.07 oz)
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Stack Heights 
 

Stack Height Photo 
 

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HOKA Mach 6 Stack Height Photo
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Brooks Hyperion 2 Stack Height Photo

Heel Stack Height 
 

37.1 mm
33.5 mm

Forefoot Stack Height 
 

31.2 mm
24.8 mm

Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

5.9 mm
8.7 mm

Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

5.0 mm
8.0 mm

External Shape 
 

3D Model Full Shoe  

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HOKA Mach 6 3D Model Full Shoe
Preview 3D
Brooks Hyperion 2 3D Model Full Shoe

Outsole Heel Width 
 

88 mm (3.5")
78 mm (3.1")

Outsole Arch Width 
 

61 mm (2.4")
70 mm (2.8")

Outsole Forefoot Width 
 

108 mm (4.2")
109 mm (4.3")

Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio 
 

2.37
2.33

Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio 
 

3.46
4.40
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Internal Shape 
 

3D Model Internal  

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HOKA Mach 6 3D Model Internal
Preview 3D
Brooks Hyperion 2 3D Model Internal

Internal Length 
 

271 mm (10.7")
272 mm (10.7")

Internal Heel Width 
 

59 mm (2.3")
61 mm (2.4")

Internal Forefoot Width 
 

92 mm (3.6")
92 mm (3.6")

Wide Sizing Available 
 

Yes
No

Other Features  

Other Features Photo 
 

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HOKA Mach 6 Other Features Photo
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Brooks Hyperion 2 Other Features Photo

Tongue Gusset Type 
 

Semi-gusseted
Semi-gusseted (medial)

Plate 
 

None
None
Performance

Heel Energy Return 
 

6.3
3.1

Heel Compression Video  

Heel Energy Return  

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HOKA Mach 6 Heel Energy Return
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Brooks Hyperion 2 Heel Energy Return
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Heel Energy Return 
 

74.1%
69.5%
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Forefoot Energy Return 
 

7.0
6.2

Forefoot Compression Video  

Forefoot Energy Return  

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HOKA Mach 6 Forefoot Energy Return
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Brooks Hyperion 2 Forefoot Energy Return
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Forefoot Energy Return 
 

76.0%
73.7%
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Heel Cushioning 
 

6.8
6.7

Heel Cushioning Picture 
 

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HOKA Mach 6 Heel Cushioning Picture
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Brooks Hyperion 2 Heel Cushioning Picture

Heel Cushioning  

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HOKA Mach 6 Heel Cushioning
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Brooks Hyperion 2 Heel Cushioning
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Energy Absorbed At 550N 
 

2.86 J
2.89 J

Energy Absorbed At 1100N 
 

8.53 J
8.65 J

Energy Absorbed At 1900N 
 

15.28 J
14.52 J
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Forefoot Cushioning 
 

7.8
6.0

Forefoot Cushioning Picture 
 

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HOKA Mach 6 Forefoot Cushioning Picture
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Brooks Hyperion 2 Forefoot Cushioning Picture

Forefoot Cushioning  

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HOKA Mach 6 Forefoot Cushioning
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Brooks Hyperion 2 Forefoot Cushioning
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Energy Absorbed At 800N 
 

4.51 J
3.70 J

Energy Absorbed At 1300N 
 

8.38 J
6.57 J

Energy Absorbed At 2050N 
 

12.61 J
9.54 J
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Heel Firmness 
 

5.9
5.7

Heel Firmness  

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HOKA Mach 6 Heel Firmness
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Brooks Hyperion 2 Heel Firmness
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Firmness At 550N 
 

60.0 N/mm
50.1 N/mm

Firmness At 1100N 
 

111.1 N/mm
122.1 N/mm

Firmness At 1900N 
 

235.8 N/mm
264.1 N/mm
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Forefoot Firmness 
 

7.6
8.8

Forefoot Firmness  

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HOKA Mach 6 Forefoot Firmness
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Brooks Hyperion 2 Forefoot Firmness
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Firmness At 800N 
 

100.0 N/mm
125.2 N/mm

Firmness At 1300N 
 

186.2 N/mm
265.6 N/mm

Firmness At 2050N 
 

385.5 N/mm
547.7 N/mm
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Forefoot Long Run Cushioning 
 

6.6

Forefoot Long Run Cushioning  

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HOKA Mach 6 Forefoot Long Run Cushioning

Energy Absorbed At 10km 
 

7.32 J

Energy Absorbed At 20km 
 

7.07 J

Energy Absorbed At 30km 
 

6.92 J

Energy Absorbed At 40km 
 

6.81 J

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HOKA Mach 6

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