The Upright GO 2 meets
the Copper Compression Posture Corrector
A smart sensor that buzzes the moment you slouch and coaches your posture through an app. We tested it head-to-head against the Copper Compression Posture Corrector across 6 key dimensions.
Upright GO 2
“A smart sensor that buzzes the moment you slouch and coaches your posture through an app”
Copper Compression Posture Corrector
“A machine-washable copper-infused brace that reviewers rate the best bang for the buck”
Head-to-Head Breakdown
Strengths & Weaknesses
Upright GO 2
- Named best smart posture device by Medical News Today and best overall by Fit&Well, the only trainer with that breadth of expert backing
- Vibrates the instant you slouch, so it trains awareness in a way passive braces cannot, and logs progress in a free iOS and Android app
- Sits discreetly high on the upper back with two wear options, and one universal size fits any body
- Needs a paired smartphone to work, which Fit&Well and NBC Select both flag as added friction
- At about $90 it costs three to four times more than a fabric brace
- The reusable adhesive pad can irritate skin on longer sessions and eventually needs replacing
Copper Compression Posture Corrector
- BestReviews named it best bang for the buck and Medical News Today picked it as best for exercise
- One of the only braces in the group you can machine wash, and BestReviews found the build held up well
- Registered FDA Class 1 device that is FSA and HSA eligible, with two sizes and fully adjustable straps
- BestReviews found the copper-nylon can trap heat and the straps may irritate the underarms
- The strap can ride up during vigorous activity and loosen its pull
- Support is firmer than gentle, so first-time users should ease into longer wears
The Verdict
Our Bottom Line
The Upright GO 2 was the only device to earn top marks from more than one expert source. Medical News Today named it the best smart device, Fit&Well ranked it best overall, and NBC Select placed it second among every corrector its physician and trainer panel tested. Unlike a passive strap, it vibrates the moment you slouch and tracks your progress in a free app, which the reviewers agree is what actually builds the habit of sitting tall.
Upright GO 2
The Upright GO 2 was the only device to earn top marks from more than one expert source. Medical News Today named it the best smart device, Fit&Well ranked it best overall, and NBC Select placed it second among every corrector its physician and trainer panel tested. Unlike a passive strap, it vibrates the moment you slouch and tracks your progress in a free app, which the reviewers agree is what actually builds the habit of sitting tall.
- You want active feedback that reminds you to straighten up rather than a passive strap
- You are happy to keep a phone nearby and charge one more small device
- You want to track posture progress over time in an app
Copper Compression Posture Corrector
The Copper Compression brace was the most corroborated budget option, with BestReviews calling it the best bang for the buck and Medical News Today picking it as best for exercise. It is one of the few braces here you can machine wash, it comes in two adjustable sizes, and it is registered as an FDA Class 1 device and FSA/HSA eligible, all for around $28.
- You want a proven, low-cost brace you can throw in the wash
- You need two size options and adjustable straps for a closer fit
- You want a brace registered as a medical device and eligible for FSA or HSA spending