Billy G. Verified United States
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Really enjoy the ability to do water safely
Really enjoy the ability to do water safely. Great product and easy to use.
Updated on 7th August 2026
Epic Pump vs Bathmate
I have tested over 30 pumps in the past 5 years. Bathmate is the one most men have heard of. Here is exactly how the two differ, checked line by line against both makers’ own published specs.
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Side by side
Every row below is something you would notice in a real session, not a line on a spec sheet.
Epic Pump
Bathmate
Do you need a shower
No. Air mode works anywhere.
Yes. Shower or bath only.
Pressure control
Exact number on screen
No gauge. Easy to overdo.
Who does the pumping
A motor. One button.
Your hand. Every rep.
When the seal leaks
Auto-hold puts it back
Pump again mid set
Running the session
10 modes, runs itself
You count and you time
Tracking your progress
Free app saves every session
No app at all
Time to change your mind
180 days
60 days, you post it back
| Epic Pump | HydroXtreme | Hydromax | Hydro7 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| How the vacuum is made | Electric motor, one button | You squeeze a hand ball | You push the bellows down | You push the bellows down |
| Pressure you can read | Live on screen, inHG and cmHG | No readout, gauge is $17.99 extra | No readout, gauge is $17.99 extra | No readout, gauge is $17.99 extra |
| Where you can use it | Water or air, so anywhere | Shower or bath only | Shower or bath only | Shower or bath only |
| Session timer | Counts on the screen | None, timer is $29.99 extra | None, timer is $29.99 extra | None, timer is $29.99 extra |
| Automation | 10 smart modes, ramp hold release | You count the reps yourself | You count the reps yourself | You count the reps yourself |
| Holds the pressure for you | Auto-corrects a leak in real time | Re-pump by hand when it drops | Re-pump by hand when it drops | Re-pump by hand when it drops |
| App | Build, save and repeat routines | None | None | None |
| Hands free | Neck strap, walk around | You hold it the whole time | You hold it the whole time | You hold it the whole time |
| Comfort at the base | Soft silicone pad, two sizes | Cushion rings are $17.99 extra | Cushion rings are $17.99 extra | Replacement pads are $17.99 extra |
| Getting the fit right | 7 diameters × 2 lengths | 6 model sizes | 7 model sizes | One size only |
| If you want your money back | 180 days | 60 days, you post it back | 60 days, you post it back | 60 days, you post it back |
- Wins this row
- Does the job, with a catch
- Weak point
Two very different machines
Same idea, opposite engineering. One is a sealed electric unit with a screen on top. The other is an acrylic tube and your arm.
Epic PumpElectric, one piece
- 1Screen shows live pressure and the session timer
- 2Motor sits inside the head. No hose, no bulb, no pumping
- 3Measured cylinder in 7 diameters and 2 lengths
- 4Soft silicone pad so the base does not pinch
BathmateManual, water only
- 1A hand ball or a bellows. Your arm is the motor
- 2Nothing on the device tells you the pressure
- 3Cylinder has to be full of water, so shower or bath only
- 4Cushion rings for the base are sold separately
What 15 minutes actually looks like
Epic Pump
Slide on the soft pad. Shower or dry, your call.
Your focusOne step
1
Getting ready
Bathmate
Wait until you can shower. Undress, run the water, get in.
Fill the cylinder with warm water without spilling it.
Your focusThree things before anything starts
Epic Pump
Press start. The motor ramps to your target and shows the number.
Your focusOne button
2
Building pressure
Bathmate
Push it down or squeeze the ball five to ten times.
Then guess whether that was too much or not enough.
Your focusYour forearm, and a guess
Epic Pump
Auto-hold puts the pressure back. The mode releases and repeats on its own.
Your focusNothing
3
Holding it there
Bathmate
Pressure leaks, so you pump again mid set.
Release, rest two minutes, repeat three to five times.
Your focusBabysitting it the whole way
Epic Pump
The timer counts down on the screen.
Your focusThe screen
4
Keeping time
Bathmate
Count three minutes in your head, every set.
Or buy their timer for $29.99.
Your focusYou are the clock
Epic Pump
Done. The routine is saved, so tomorrow is identical.
Your focusSaved in the app
5
Finishing
Bathmate
Get out, dry off, empty and dry the cylinder.
No record of what you just did.
Your focusNothing saved
Bathmate is a trademark of its owner. The product shown on the right is theirs and appears here only so you can see the two designs side by side.
What makes Epic Pro so superior
Every control on it exists to fix one of the four reasons men quit pumping: guesswork, effort, discomfort, and never running the same session twice.
- Press start and walk away. 10 auto-cycling modes ramp, hold, release and repeat on their own.
- You always know the number. Live pressure readout and a built-in timer, right on the head.
- Water or air, same device. Water spreads the pressure evenly. Air is near-silent, with no cleanup.
- It holds what you set. If the seal leaks, auto-hold puts the pressure straight back.
- Nothing to assemble. One piece. No hose, no bulb, no loose parts to lose.
Pressure readout
See your exact vacuum on the screen. Set a number, hit it every session.
Stopwatch
Session time on the screen. No phone, no counting.
Smart mode switch
10 programmes that ramp, hold and release on their own. Press start.
Unit switcher
inHG or cmHG. One button swaps it.
Release button
One press dumps the vacuum instantly.
Strap attachment
Clip the neck strap. Hands free for the whole session.
USB-C charger
Charges like your phone. Over 10 sessions per charge.
Measured cylinder
Markings down the tube. Read the change, do not guess it.
What buyers said after using it
Verified Judge.me reviews, with the photos they uploaded.
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Brian B. Verified Thailand
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One of a kind
No other pump on the market has such features. Works with water + pressure readout + programmable via app!!
XXX_GRM Verified United States
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Epic set-up
The Pump + Cylinder setup is honestly one of the most well thought out systems I’ve used. From the start, you can tell it’s designed with intention and not just another generic pump. The digital display allows you to clearly track pressure in real time, and the control feels smooth and precise rather than jumpy or inconsistent, which makes a big difference during sessions.
Anonymous Verified United States
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As a person who hadn’t used pumps before this
As a person who hadn’t used pumps before this, I was amazed at just how large it made me on the first pump. The pump has easy instructions and the AI mode does all the work for you.
Where it actually matters
Seven rounds. Same test for both pumps. Here is the card.
Epic Pump
7–0
Bathmate
Round 1Do you need a shower
Wins the round
No. Air mode runs dry, so you can pump at your desk, in bed or in a hotel room. Want water? Switch modes and take it in the shower.
Loses
Yes, every single time. The cylinder has to be full of water. No shower or bath, no session.
Round 2Not hurting yourself
Wins the round
You set a target pressure and the pump holds it there. The live number stays on the screen, so staying under 5 inHG is something you can actually see.
Loses
No gauge on the pump at all. Squeeze harder and nothing tells you that you have gone too far, and too much vacuum is how men end up bruised and swollen.
Round 3Convenience
Wins the round
Press one button. The motor ramps, holds and releases for the whole session.
Loses
You pump it by hand. Every set, every session, forever.
Round 4Travel and storage
Wins the round
The head unscrews from the cylinder and packs flat. No water needed, so any hotel room works.
Loses
One bulky piece that only works full of water. Their travel case is $49.99 extra.
Round 5No thinking
Wins the round
10 smart modes, plus your own routines saved in the app. Press start and it repeats yesterday exactly.
Loses
You count the reps and time it yourself. No app. Their timer is $29.99 extra.
Round 6Comfort at the base
Wins the round
Ultra-soft silicone seal pad in two sizes, so you finish the session instead of quitting at 6 minutes.
Loses
Cushion rings are $17.99 extra. The red base ring is the number one complaint about pumping.
Round 7Quiet, without doing the work
Wins the round
Near-silent motor. Air mode is barely audible, so someone in the next room hears nothing.
Loses
Silent, but only because your arm is the motor. You pay for the quiet with effort.
Final card 7 – 0Epic Pump takes every round
Results are permanent and real
Up to a full inch of girth is absolutely possible, and the verified buyers below got there. What they report is size that stayed, not the hour of swelling after a session. Erection quality is the change most men notice first, harder and fuller within weeks, and plenty add length on top of it.
What men are saying on Reddit
Unpaid threads in r/TheScienceOfPE and r/gettingbigger. We did not write these and we cannot edit them.
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Epic Pump is the Rolls-Royce of pumps
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Epic Pump first impressions
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Do not take our word for it
Epic vs Bathmate, tested
The verdict, blunt
Epic PumpPros
- A motor does the pumping. One button, no squeezing.
- Exact pressure on the screen, so tomorrow is the same session.
- Auto-hold puts the pressure back when the seal leaks.
- App routines he builds and runs on camera.
- Air mode means no shower needed. Water mode is there when you want it.
BathmateCons
- No gauge on the pump. You guess every set, and nothing stops you overdoing it.
- Hand ball only. Your forearm decides the intensity.
- Water only. No shower or bath, no session. Ever.
- No app, no timer, no record of what you did.
- Pressure leaks mid set and you pump it back by hand.
MrEcz reviews PE gear from many brands. His feedback comes from hands-on testing across the market, not spec sheets.
180
day money-back
Three times longer than Bathmate gives you
Sixty days is not enough time to know if a pump works for you. Six months is. Run the routine for 180 days, and if you are not happy we refund you. That is the whole offer, and no one else in this category puts that much time on the table.
See the Epic Pump kits →Pick your kit
Same pump in every kit. The difference is how much comfort and how many extras you want with it.
Straight answers
Is Epic Pump better than Bathmate?
For anything you can measure, yes. Epic shows your exact pressure, times the session, runs 10 automatic modes, holds the pressure when the seal leaks, and saves the routine in an app. A Bathmate does none of that. Where Bathmate wins is price and simplicity. It costs less, it never needs charging, and there is nothing to learn. Pick on that trade, not on the marketing.
Bathmate is cheaper. Why pay more?
A HydroXtreme is $259.99 and an Epic Pump Starter Kit is $349. Once you add the timer at $29.99, the measuring gauge at $17.99, the cushion rings at $17.99 and the cleaning kit at $49.99, the Bathmate side is $375.95 and still has no screen, no automation and no app. Bathmate's own complete kit is $649.99.
Can I use Epic Pump in the shower like a Bathmate?
Yes. Epic runs in water exactly the way a hydropump does, so you keep the gentle even pressure people like about water. The difference is that you are not stuck with it. Switch to air mode and you can run the same session at your desk or in bed.
How much pressure is safe?
Stay under 5 inHG of negative pressure, keep sessions to 15 to 20 minutes, and run 2 to 3 sessions a week. Release the pressure straight away if you feel pain, numbness or a colour change. This is much easier to follow when the number is on a screen in front of you.
Does a pump add girth permanently?
Pumping gives you a clear temporary size increase right after a session, and harder erections within a few weeks of consistent use. Permanent girth retention is modest and takes months of regular sessions. Anyone promising big permanent gains fast is selling you something.
What size cylinder do I need?
Diameter matters more than length. Too narrow bruises you, too wide swells the base and kills the seal. Epic cylinders come in 7 diameters from 1.5 to 2.87 inches and 2 lengths, and we size it for you at checkout. Measure your erect girth at the thickest point and work from there.
What if it does not work for me?
You have 180 days. Run the routine, and if you are not happy we give your money back. Shipping is discreet and so is the billing on your statement.
Stop squeezing. Start measuring
Get the pump that runs itself
Four kits, one pump. Sized to you, backed for 180 days, and shipped in 24 hours on weekdays in plain packaging.
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Not sure which one? Take the 2 minute quizBathmate prices, model names, accessory prices, guarantee period and warranty terms were taken from bathmatedirect.com in August 2026, and pump prices quoted are for the size 7 model unless stated. Bathmate, Hydro7, Hydromax and HydroXtreme are trademarks of their owners and are used here for identification and honest comparison only. Prices and policies change, so check the seller’s current terms before you buy. Individual results vary.
Real Men. Real Results.
Verified buyers using the Epic system. Not stock photos.
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+1.1"
Girth Gain
+0.3" Length Gain
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+0.8"
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+0.7"
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+0.2" Length Gain
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+1.1"
Girth Gain
+0.8" Length Gain