10 Best Rated Massage Guns – In-Depth Reviews

I f you’re an active person, muscle soreness can’t be a stranger. You’ve probably had your fair share of sore muscles, tired feet, heavy shoulders, and so on. And if you’re the type who isn’t a sports enthusiast, that’s even more reason to believe that a stiff back and uncooperating joints have posed a problem for you on many occasions. Body aches are something that every person meets with a few times a year, and, as we age, if we’re not keeping active, the number of bad days can increase considerably. Even a massage every now and then could do wonders with keeping everything in check.

However, thanks to technology, there are some quick fixes to all those problems, and you won’t need a second person to aid you. Simply acquire a massage gun and leave all your knots and sores behind. And if you don’t have a clear idea of the type of product you’d like, we’ve got you covered with a few details on the best models available.

Top Rated 10 Massage Guns

Photo	Product	Product Weight	Battery Duration	Speed Levels	Power	Noise Level	Attachment Heads	Price
Best Overall	1. Theragun PRO	2.9 lbs.	2.5 Hours	5	16 mm, 60 lbs.	65 dB	6	Check Price
Editor’s Choice	2. Hyperice Hypervolt	2.5 lbs.	3 Hours	3	13 mm, 57 lbs.	50-60 dB	5	Check Price
Best for Athletes	3. TimTam Power Massager	2.2 lbs.	Over 40 Minutes	1	16 mm, 75 lbs.	25 dB	1	Check Price
	4. VYBE Percussion Massage Gun Pro	4.53 lbs.	3 Hours	9	12 mm, 33 lbs.	60 dB	8	Check Price
Best for Back Pain	5. opove M3 Pro	2.3 lbs.	4 Hours	4	15 mm, 55 lbs.	35-55 dB	5	Check Price
	6. Ekrin Athletics B37	2.2 lbs.	8 Hours	5	12 mm, 56 lbs.	30-55 dB	4	Check Price
	7. Mebak 3 Muscle Massager	1.98 lbs.	2-3 Hours	5	12 mm, 55 lbs.	35-50 dB	7	Check Price
Best for the Money	8. LifePro Sonic	2.5 lbs.	3-6 Hours	5	12 mm, 70 lbs.	60-75 dB	8	Check Price
	9. RENPHO C3	2.14 lbs.	8 Hours	20	10 mm, N/A	63.5 dB	6	Check Price
	10. Vybe V2	3.53 lbs.	2 Hours	6	16 mm, 60 lbs.	60-80 dB	3	Check Price

1. Theragun PRO

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Therabody brings us our first model of the bunch, the Theragun PRO. Our top contender has qualities that make it a commercial-grade apparatus, suitable not only for beginners but also for professionals. Seeing as it has been created by Dr. Jason Wersland, carefully analyzed, and improved thanks to his patients, this 13th version of this gun presents 16 mm of amplitude (60% deeper than before), a good 60 pounds of force for a greater impact, and a durable, comfortable and ergonomic build. In approximately 30 seconds of run time, you’ll begin to feel the benefits, specifically a kick-start in your circulation, reduced tension in problem areas, and easier movement.

It’s all about the Details

The details that underline this tool’s performance are the following:

• A QX150 motor that is a brushless type for long-term, durable treatment, that features QuietForce Technology to guarantee that you will not only have a relaxing moment to yourself but also a silent one (max. 65 dB).
• A handle that rotates in 4 different positions to help with the hard to reach spots on your back, and that also has a patented triangle shape that enables a variety of grip options to cut on the stress on your forearms and wrists are subjected to.
• An OLED screen aids you in keeping track of the level of speed you’re at and the force you’re using during each massage.
• The option of connecting your device via Bluetooth and operating it with the company’s App (connect with other fitness apps to help generate customized sessions according to your activity). With its help, you can manage the speed level, which has 5 options that alter the number of percussions performed in a minute: 1750, 1900, 2100, 2200, or 2400.
• Two 2500 mAh batteries that can go for 2.5 hours each, which coupled make 5 hours of uninterrupted use. The batteries also have wireless charging, and you have the option of purchasing a wireless charger separately, to have both batteries full simultaneously. Each battery has a short 75-minute requirement to charge completely, so you’ll be back to tending to your muscles in no time.

Together with the device and the two power banks, the package comes with a transport case, a travel pouch, a charger, and 6 changeable heads. Those 6 are manufactured from foam to be lighter on the area they’re applied to, and to also be an easy clean. The options are:

• A very soft one – Effectiveness 1/10: apply to those areas that present more sensitivity
• A dull one – Effectiveness 3/10: apply to bone or areas that feel tender
• A ball – Effectiveness 5/10: apply to any area
• A bullet – Effectiveness 7/10: apply to knots or on your lower back
• A wedge – Effectiveness 5/10: apply to the tops of your shoulders and to IT bands
• A cone – Effectiveness 10/10: apply to specific areas for localized work

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2. Hyperice Hypervolt

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Another Bluetooth-enabled device, the Hyperice model comes as a runner-up to the Theragun, with a 13 mm amplitude and a 57-pound vibration power, ready to shake every knot out of your back, shoulder blades, and every other troublesome area. Our favorite has a high-torque, no-brush motor with which you get 3-speed options that are changeable by the use of a single button, and a bonus feature to help you decide on a setting is the pressure sensor technology. Its top speed setting reaches 3200 PPM and has a maximum noise of 60 decibels. To target each part of your body accurately, this one has 5 switchable heads, namely a Fork, a Ball, a Cushion, a Flat, and a Bullet. The rechargeable battery that keeps the whole device going is built to last 180 minutes per charge, and once it’s all emptied out, you can use the included charger to power up again. The package also contains 3 adapters to facilitate the charging process.

As mentioned, the Hypervolt can be controlled with Bluetooth connectivity via the Hyperice App to aid you with custom programs for your needs. With those, you can enjoy a faster warm-up, better mobility, flexible muscles, reduced tension in your shoulders, and an overall more pleasant movement after you turn off the machine. An interesting fact about this tool is that its ergonomic shape allowed it to become TSA-approved to be added to a carry-on bag. You can take it with you wherever you go, and you also get a travel pouch and a transport case included for convenience.

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3. TimTam Power Massager

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If you’re a sports lover or an actual athlete and you require a trusty device to help keep your physique in top shape before every important event, go for the TimTam model. With its industrial-grade motor and 2000 mAh battery that can go for over 40 minutes, this one prides itself with a high, 16 mm amplitude to reach deep into your muscles, and a 75-pound stall power to vigorously dissipate any unpleasant sensation in any part of your body. At 2500 PPM, every tense, post-run muscle will start to slowly melt into a great feeling, and with its quick action, 30 seconds are all it takes to start feeling a change. Thanks to its handle shape, you can even choose to multitask while you’re tending to yourself.

It features a single head attachment, specifically a standard round shore 85 one made of rubber. Other tips are available as well, but they pose an additional charge. For a simpler reach, the TimTam has a 90° head rotation, and for comfortable prolonged use, a weight of 2.2 pounds. An On/Off switch is the only part that you need to touch to operate the machine, which helps it be incredibly user-friendly. When it’s not in use you can easily restore the battery power with the charger (a socket adapter is provided!), and then place it in the zippered case for safe-keeping.

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4. VYBE Percussion Massage Gun Pro

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For a more moderate device – this referring to how deeply and with how much intensity it operated on your body – you should consider the VYBE Percussion Pro. It is exceptional at turning stone-like shoulders or calves into a loose, relaxed state. You can use it before or after a workout routine, or even as a daily treat to keep your body flexible and your blood flow working well. It’s pretty compact and you can opt to pack it for traveling, but it’s not as lightweight as other models. At approximately 4.53 pounds, the VYBE Pro will make its weight felt after 10 to 20 minutes of continuous use. The level of sound it produces is comparable to the first two models, so you might want to turn on the subtitles if you’re planning on catching a movie.

It presents a brush-free motor that is powered by a 3-hour run time battery, helping you enjoy a long, relaxing session, and the speed levels you’re in for are 9 in total (they can reach a 3400 PPM). As initially advertised, this model has a lower amplitude, 12 mm, and a lower stall force, 33 pounds. These two features make it appropriate for beginners or those who aren’t endowed with a very defined muscle mass since it doesn’t throw a strong punch when it’s being used with the lighter settings.

Versatility is present when we’re talking about the switchable heads, your options being:

• A Wedge: apply to most back areas
• A Ball: apply to large muscle groups
• A Wishbone: apply to around most joints and bones
• An Arrow: apply to specific, small problem areas
• A Knob: apply to small muscle groups
• A Cone: apply to localized points and painful knots
• A Buster: apply to softer areas with knots
• A Blaster: apply to tougher problem areas

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5. opove M3 Pro

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Have you sustained a back injury lately? Or maybe you’ve had trouble with that area for a few years now? If your answer is yes to any of those two questions, get the opove M3 Pro and wave goodbye to any incessant back pain. This myofascial recovery device is lightweight (at only 2.3 pounds), comfortable, and non-slip, and it can ensure a profound muscle percussion of up to 55 pounds, with a 15 mm amplitude. You get 240 minutes of use and 4-speed options, the most powerful reaching 3300 PPM with the noise varying between 35 and 55 decibels (according to the setting used). Within 5 seconds you can feel a release in your tensed body and with continuous use, the build-up of lactic acid can be released, and you are granted a pain-free day. It has 2 modes, manual for uninterrupted use, and auto – that has wake-up, massage, sport, and max settings – with a self-turn-off after 15 minutes of activity.

The materials used, Nylon 66 and fiberglass, guarantee a sturdy tool that can withstand accidental dropping (from heights of maximum 6.6 feet) with little to no marks or damage. Together with the M3 Pro, you also receive a case, a charger, and a pouch for the 5 attachments.
Those 5 attachments are for:

• Spade – neck, articulations, bones, sensitive areas
• Ball – muscle relaxation/plasticity
• Fork – areas around tendons or bones
• Flat – bulk muscle groups
• Bullet – deep tissue/precise massage

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6. Ekrin Athletics B37

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Next on the list, we have the Ekrin Athletics model. This one has an almost boomerang-like look to it, with emerald green and black color scheme, and the handle has a non-slip cover. Similar to the other models, it has a high-quality brushless motor powered by a battery that provides a competitive 8 hours of use. The QuietGlide Technology is present for noise reduction, the range being between 30 and 55 decibels (similar to a rainy day). Depending on which of the 5-speed options you choose for your massage, the PPM ranges from 1400 to 3200, and is applied with the help of one of these 4 included attachments: Flat (general use), Bullet (localized use), Ball (big muscle groups), Fork (spine, neck, or joints).

B37’s build is easy to maneuver and with the help of the handle angle (set at 15-degrees), you can comfortably reach most of the areas on your body. A better handle means better grip, and the 2.2-pound weight translates into less pressure on your wrist. There are 3 ways in which you can hold it during a session:

• By the lower side of the handle – for easy reach
• By the upper side of the handle – for precision
• By the handle and the tower – grab with both hands for a deeper massage

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7. Mebak 3 Muscle Massager

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Moving along, the next featured device on this list is the Mebak 3. This one has plenty of power to deal with any knots and sore muscles you might be experiencing, and to be more exact, the high-torque brush-free motor sustains 12 mm of muscle depth reach and a 55-pound stall force. You are provided with 2 to 3 hours (speed settings affect the estimated time) of use thanks to the inbuilt 2600 mAh battery. The speed options you’re looking at are 5 and they go from 640 up to 3200 PPM, and for you to see exactly how much force you’re using, the Mebak has pressure sensor technology (5 LED indicators) on its control panel.

The weight it comes at is the lightest of the bunch, 1.98 pounds, meaning that it becomes the best option for those who would llike to do long massage sessions. In the package, you get several extras, namely a charger, an adapter, a transport case, and 7 attachments (Fork, Flat, Ball, Bullet, etc.) with the help of which the PPM is transformed into a satisfying massage. The intensity of the PPM and stall force, based on the speed level options on this model, work as follows:

• Level 1 (30 lb.): 640 PPM – Warm-up
• Level 2 (40 lb.): 1280 PPM – Holistic relaxation
• Level 3 (45 lb.): 1920 PPM – Daily health care
• Level 4 (50 lb.): 2560 PPM – Muscle relaxation
• Level 5 (55 lb.): 3200 PPM – Deep massage

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8. LifePro Sonic

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Our next choice is a great option for those who have a more moderate budget and can’t afford to splurge on an expensive model. For just around 100 dollars, the LifePro Sonic comes with every feature and detail it needs to keep you free of stiffness, sore shoulders, dagger-like pains in your back, and much more, all in a user-friendly shape with a non-slip handle. Its build is sturdy, resistant, and lightweight, all qualities that make it so that you can enjoy using it before or after exercise routines, for sore muscles caused by unexpected exertion, or just as a nice break in your everyday life.

The performance relies on a 12 mm amplitude and a great 70-pound stall force which provide deep and powerful muscle work. The motor is brushless but the noise is still noticeable, with a range between 60 and 75 decibels. The Sonic is battery-powered and the run time is somewhere from 3 to 6 hours, depending on which of the 5 options of speed (from 1200 to 3000 PPM) you employ. The package includes a useful transport pouch, a battery charger, 8 switchable heads for a customized approach, live support, and online materials for proper use.

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9. RENPHO C3

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Coming closer to our final product, next we present the RENPHO model that sports the same motor type we’ve grown accustomed to, charged by a 2000 mAh battery that keeps it running for up to 8 hours on one charge. And it only needs 2 to 3 hours to charge completely and let you resume using the device. QuietGlide Technology accompanies this motor as well, keeping the noise below 63.5 decibels when at either of the 20-speed options. The number of percussions in a minute reaches a high of 3200 and the C3 has a timer feature that stops it after 15 minutes to avoid injury.

Working the machine is simple, as you only have 3 buttons to worry about – one for turning it on or off, one to increase the speed “+”, and one to decrease it “-“. The structure is lightweight, coming at 2.14 pounds, and it has a non-slip cover for an easier hold during use. Accessory-wise, you’re getting a transport pouch, a battery charger, and 6 changeable heads with the RENPHO.

Each one of those heads has an individual use:

• Ball: larger muscle groups
• Air cushioning: sensitive muscles (new users)
• Wedge: recovery of muscle spasms (abs, especially)
• Bullet: joints, deep tissues, trigger points feet, and wrists
• Hammer: overall dense massage
• U-shaped: spine and other joint or bone areas

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10. Vybe V2

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Lastly, the one that closes the show is a second VYBE product with some interesting specifications. First off, you have 6-speed levels to pick from, and the number of percussions in a minute for those goes from a low of 500 to a high of 2400. The V2 presents itself with a nice, compact design that doesn’t have much of a say in noise-canceling, and so it is the loudest of the models on this list (between 60 and 80 decibels). But even so, the noise isn’t all that aggravating considering that the motor packs a force of 60 pounds, with a amplitude of 16 mm for the duration of 2 hours. Another exciting detail is that the package includes 2 batteries. So if money is tight and you don’t mind some noise, this model can be an incredible option for you.

Other than the aforementioned parts, you also get a transport case, a battery charger, a 90-degree rotating head feature, and 3 changeable heads to pick from for a pleasant massage experience. The 3 options are:

• Big Ball: apply to bigger muscle areas
• Normal Ball: apply to smaller muscle areas
• Cone: for pain spots and knots

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Buying Guide

A good tool prides itself on quite a few features that you should look out for, and we know how confusing it can get, especially if you’re a beginner. Luckily for you, we’ve put together a useful informational section to help you navigate the vast sea of self-massage tools.

Weight

When you’re considering buying a hand-held tool, you should definitely look at the weight and decide if it’s too much for your wrist to handle. The options we’ve prepared range from 1.98 to approximately 4.53 pounds, so you can pick an item that’s similar in weight and do a mock test to see what can work for you.

Amplitude & Stall Force

These two aspects refer to how deeply the massage can reach into your musculature and how much force it can apply for intense vibration. The amplitude is measured in millimeters – if the number is high, it will reach deeper, meanwhile, the force is measured in pounds – the more pounds, the more pressure it can withstand without stalling when you’re directing it on your body, thus delivering a more effective experience.

Speed & Noise Levels

Speed level options can range from only one choice to up to 20 (at least on our list) and they also have an effect on the number of percussions performed in a minute. Furthermore, once the speed starts to level up, the noise does too. Brushless motors are a good option for those looking to reduce the loudness, and you can try to find models with some sort of quieting technology integrated, too.

Since the PPM measurements tend to overlap (because of varying sensitivity) and users might not have a good idea of how they work, we have a list that might help you understand the levels of intensity:

• Between 500 and 2000 PPM: Awakening the muscles and Pre-exercise routine massage
• Between 1800 and 2500 PPM: Fascia relaxation massage
• Between 2100 and 2900 PPM: Lactic Acid build-up in muscles decomposes
• Between 2500 and 3300 PPM: Deepest level of massage
• Over 3300 PPM: Professional-grade, intense massage

Features & Accessories

With every new update available, these devices tend to come with interesting features, such as Bluetooth connectivity for an App-controlled experience, different mode settings, timers, angled handles, rotating heads, and much more. Accessory-wise, you get the same story, but the usual things included with the device itself are a battery charger, switchable heads, adapters, maybe extra power banks, and transport cases. Check those aspects before buying to get the most for your money.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Conclusion

Since you’ve become familiarized with the things you can expect from a massage tool and you know the benefits you’re going to bask in after purchasing and using one, we can announce that we’ve reached the end of this article.

And as a final word, we’ll shortly bring into focus our special options from the list:

Best Massage Gun for Sale: Theragun PRO
The belle of the ball, the Theragun PRO sits at the top of our list, and rightfully so. It has plenty of force to get anyone’s muscles moving, with 16 mm of muscle depth reach, 60 pounds of stall power, and the various speeds can help you adjust just how intense you want your experience to be. Pair them with the 6 changeable heads for multiple muscle groups and the Bluetooth-connected Therabody App and you’re good to go for a personalized experience.

Editor’s Choice: Hyperice Hypervolt
Our favorite one, the Hypervolt, prides itself with almost the same amount of force, 5 changeable heads, Bluetooth-enabled App use, and a more silent operation. It has 3-speed levels that go to a peak limit of 3200 PPM, and that brings the noise in the 50 to 60 decibels range. The brush-free motor with QuietGlide technology also helps. This one has a simple one-button operation and pressure sensors to keep you posted at all times.

Best Massage Gun for the Money: LifePro Sonic
An alternative that has the attractive quality of being affordable is the Sonic model. It has 12 mm of muscle depth reach, a high 70-pound stall force, and, depending on what speed you use from the 5 levels available, you can run this device from 3 to 6 hours per battery charge. LifePro offers a bonus with the package, that bonus being access to informational videos online, and live support if you should need it.

Best Massage Gun for Athletes: TimTam Power Massager
As all athletes know, taking care of your physique is a priority should you wish to reach top performance. All the more reason to get this kind of device, and the TimTam model is perfectly suited for those who have very active lives. Whether you use it to warm-up, or to recover quicker from sore muscles, 16 mm of amplitude, 75 pounds of stall power, a 90° rotating head, and a lightweight machine that won’t strain your arms will be all that you need.

Best Massage Gun for Back Pain: opove M3 Pro
If you’ve been wanting to relieve back pain that’s been sticking to you like glue or soreness in your shoulders from sitting at a desk all day, the solution to your problems is the opove M3 Pro. This helpful tool comes with 15 mm and 55 pounds of power which is plenty to deliver a proper shake to your body and dissipate your knots and stiff areas. You get 4 hours of battery life per charge and 4 speeds to couple with the 5 different attachments included.