Best Massage Guns: Theragun, Hypervolt, Bob and Brad, Renpho, Ekrin & Opove (2026)

We compare 34 percussion massage guns from Therabody (Theragun), Hyperice (Hypervolt), Bob and Brad, Renpho, Ekrin and Opove. Every figure comes from the maker's own product page or guide: amplitude, stall force, percussions per minute, speed settings, battery life, noise and weight. Unit conversions are labelled computed. A figure the maker doesn't publish shows as "Not listed" and scores as the weakest published value in the category. We don't test guns or use prices or reviews.

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Top pick

Bob and Brad D6 Pro

Score 6.5/10 · Check price

Why it wins: Highest stall force here: 85 lb with 16 mm amplitude. Top stall force in this comparison (85 lb).

Also great: Bob and Brad D6 Pro Max+ (6.5) · Ekrin Kestrel (6.1)

6.5/10

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Product	Score	Amplitude (stroke)	Stall force	Battery life	Noise	Best for	Price	Buy
1 BA Bob and Brad D6 Pro	6.5/10	16 mm	85 lb	3 h	Not listed	Highest stall force here: 85 lb with 16 mm amplitude	Check price	View deal
2 BA Bob and Brad D6 Pro Max+	6.5/10	16 mm	85 lb	Not listed	Not listed	16 mm amplitude, 85 lb stall force	Check price	View deal
3 E Ekrin Kestrel	6.1/10	13 mm	Not listed	8 h	55 dB	Widest range here: 1,800–3,500 RPM, 8 h battery	Check price	View deal
4 O Opove Apex	5.8/10	14.5 mm	50 lb	4 h	49 dB	14.5 mm amplitude at 49 dB	Check price	View deal
5 O Opove M3 Pro	5.8/10	12 mm	70 lb	4 h	55 dB	70 lb stall force with 12 mm amplitude	Check price	View deal
6 BA Bob and Brad X6 Pro Max	5.5/10	11 mm	55 lb	5 h	50 dB	55 lb stall force with heat and cold heads	Check price	View deal
7 R Renpho Active+	5.4/10	10 mm	50 lb	3.5 h	45 dB	10 mm amplitude, 50 lb stall force, 3.5 h	Check price	View deal
8 BA Bob and Brad C2 Ultra	5.2/10	10 mm	44 lb	Not listed	42 dB	44 lb stall force at 42 dB	Check price	View deal
9 BA Bob and Brad A7 Mini	5.1/10	11 mm	39.7 lb	Not listed	45 dB	11 mm amplitude in a 1.3 lb mini	Check price	View deal
10 R Renpho Power+ Thermacool	5.0/10	12 mm	Not listed	4 h	45 dB	12 mm amplitude, 6 speeds, 4 h battery	Check price	View deal
11 BA Bob and Brad D5 Pro	5.0/10	13 mm	55 lb	4 h	60 dB	13 mm amplitude, 55 lb stall force, 4 h battery	Check price	View deal
12 R Renpho Active+ Thermacool	4.7/10	10 mm	50 lb	2.5 h	55 dB	50 lb stall force with heat and cold head	Check price	View deal
13 T Theragun Prime Plus	4.7/10	16 mm	Not listed	2.5 h	Not listed	16 mm amplitude with 3 heat levels	Check price	View deal
14 BA Bob and Brad T2 Ultra	4.6/10	10 mm	45 lb	Not listed	45 dB	45 lb stall force under 45 dB	Check price	View deal
15 T Theragun PRO Plus	4.2/10	16 mm	Not listed	2.5 h	Not listed	16 mm amplitude with heat, LED and vibration	Check price	View deal
16 E Ekrin B37	4.1/10	Not listed	Not listed	8 h	55 dB	8 h battery at 35–55 dB	Check price	View deal
17 O Opove M3 Mini	3.8/10	7 mm	13.63 lb	2.5 h	40 dB	Lightest here: 0.58 lb at 40 dB	Check price	View deal
18 BA Bob and Brad S9 Ultra	3.8/10	8 mm	Not listed	5 h	Not listed	5 h battery with heat	Check price	View deal
19 BA Bob and Brad M7 Plus Mini	3.7/10	9 mm	Not listed	Not listed	55 dB	0.88 lb mini with heat	Check price	View deal
20 BA Bob and Brad Q2 Pro Mini	3.7/10	7 mm	Not listed	Not listed	40 dB	0.95 lb at 40 dB with heat and cold head	Check price	View deal
21 T Theragun Prime	3.6/10	16 mm	Not listed	2 h	Not listed	16 mm amplitude, drop-resistant	Check price	View deal
22 E Ekrin Bantam	3.5/10	Not listed	Not listed	6 h	58 dB	1.1 lb with a 6 h battery	Check price	View deal
23 R Renpho Mini Thermal	3.3/10	6 mm	26 lb	3 h	55 dB	0.78 lb with heat, 26 lb stall force	Check price	View deal
24 R Renpho Active Mini Thermacool	3.3/10	8 mm	Not listed	3 h	Not listed	8 mm mini with heat and cool head	Check price	View deal
25 H Hypervolt 3	3.1/10	Not listed	Not listed	4 h	48 dB	Quietest Hyperice listed here: 48 dB, heated head	Check price	View deal
26 R Renpho Ascend	3.1/10	12 mm	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	Adjustable 6–12 mm amplitude	Check price	View deal
27 H Hypervolt 3 Pro	3.0/10	Not listed	Not listed	4 h	51 dB	6 speeds with heated head and 4 h battery	Check price	View deal
28 T Theragun Mini Plus	2.8/10	10 mm	Not listed	2 h	Not listed	Travel-size with heat	Check price	View deal
29 T Theragun Sense	2.6/10	12 mm	Not listed	2 h	Not listed	12 mm amplitude with pressure feedback	Check price	View deal
30 H Hypervolt Go 3	2.0/10	Not listed	Not listed	4 h	55 dB	1.6 lb with 4 h battery	Check price	View deal
31 T Theragun Relief	2.0/10	10 mm	Not listed	2 h	Not listed	Gentlest 10 mm amplitude at 1.37 lb	Check price	View deal
32 T Theragun Mini (3rd Gen)	1.2/10	Not listed	Not listed	2.5 h	Not listed	Travel-size, 150 minutes	Check price	View deal
33 H Hypervolt Go 2	1.2/10	Not listed	Not listed	3 h	Not listed	1.5 lb travel gun	Check price	View deal
34 H Hypervolt 2 Pro	1.1/10	Not listed	Not listed	3 h	Not listed	Brushless 90 W motor	Check price	View deal

"Not listed" means the manufacturer page we used does not publish that figure. Prices show "Check price" until a retailer feed provides a current price.

Every massage gun, ranked

#1 · Top pick

Bob and Brad D6 Pro

Best for: Highest stall force here: 85 lb with 16 mm amplitude

6.5/10

What we like

Top stall force in this comparison (85 lb)

Watch out for

Noise not published by Bob and Brad
Weight not published by Bob and Brad

Score breakdown

Amplitude (stroke) 25%

Stall force 20%

Battery life 15%

Noise * 10%

Weight * 10%

Heated head included * 10%

Top speed 5%

Speed settings 5%

* Not published by the manufacturer; scored at the lowest published value in this category, so an unpublished figure never outranks a published one.

* Other unpublished figures are scored at the category median so missing data neither helps nor hurts.

Amplitude (stroke)	16 mm
Stall force	85 lb
Battery life	3 h
Noise	Not listed
Weight	Not listed
Heated head included	Not listed
Top speed	2500 per min
Speed settings	6
Percussion range	1,500–2,500 per minute
Battery life	Up to 180 minutes (3 h, computed)
Noise	Not published by the maker
Weight	Not published by the maker
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Bob and Brad: D6 Pro

Bob and Brad D6 Pro Max+

Best for: 16 mm amplitude, 85 lb stall force

6.5/10

What we like

Top stall force in this comparison (85 lb)

Watch out for

Battery life not published by Bob and Brad
Noise not published by Bob and Brad

Score breakdown

Amplitude (stroke) 25%

Stall force 20%

Battery life * 15%

Noise * 10%

Weight 10%

Heated head included * 10%

Top speed 5%

Speed settings 5%

* Not published by the manufacturer; scored at the lowest published value in this category, so an unpublished figure never outranks a published one.

* Other unpublished figures are scored at the category median so missing data neither helps nor hurts.

Amplitude (stroke)	16 mm
Stall force	85 lb
Battery life	Not listed
Noise	Not listed
Weight	2.8 lb
Heated head included	Not listed
Top speed	2500 per min
Speed settings	6
Percussion range	1,500–2,500 per minute
Weight	1.27 kg (2.8 lb, computed)
Noise	Not published by the maker
Price	Check price

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Bob and Brad: D6 Pro Max+

Ekrin Kestrel

Best for: Widest range here: 1,800–3,500 RPM, 8 h battery

6.1/10

What we like

Top battery life in this comparison (8 h)
Top top speed in this comparison (3500 per min)

Watch out for

Stall force not published by Ekrin

Score breakdown

Amplitude (stroke) 25%

Stall force * 20%

Battery life 15%

Noise 10%

Weight 10%

Heated head included * 10%

Top speed 5%

Speed settings 5%

* Not published by the manufacturer; scored at the lowest published value in this category, so an unpublished figure never outranks a published one.

* Other unpublished figures are scored at the category median so missing data neither helps nor hurts.

Amplitude (stroke)	13 mm
Stall force	Not listed
Battery life	8 h
Noise	55 dB
Weight	2.2 lb
Heated head included	Not listed
Top speed	3500 per min
Speed settings	6
Percussion range	1,800–3,500 per minute
Stall force	Not published by the maker
Noise basis	35–55 dB range as listed
Price	Check price

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Ekrin: Kestrel

Opove Apex

Best for: 14.5 mm amplitude at 49 dB

5.8/10

What we like

Watch out for

Score breakdown

Amplitude (stroke) 25%

Stall force 20%

Battery life 15%

Noise 10%

Weight 10%

Heated head included * 10%

Top speed 5%

Speed settings 5%

* Other unpublished figures are scored at the category median so missing data neither helps nor hurts.

Amplitude (stroke)	14.5 mm
Stall force	50 lb
Battery life	4 h
Noise	49 dB
Weight	2.27 lb
Heated head included	Not listed
Top speed	2500 per min
Speed settings	3
Percussion range	1,600–2,500 per minute
Battery life	4–8 h as listed (we rank the lower figure)
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Opove: Apex

Opove M3 Pro

Best for: 70 lb stall force with 12 mm amplitude

5.8/10

What we like

Watch out for

Score breakdown

Amplitude (stroke) 25%

Stall force 20%

Battery life 15%

Noise 10%

Weight 10%

Heated head included * 10%

Top speed 5%

Speed settings 5%

* Other unpublished figures are scored at the category median so missing data neither helps nor hurts.

Amplitude (stroke)	12 mm
Stall force	70 lb
Battery life	4 h
Noise	55 dB
Weight	2.43 lb
Heated head included	Not listed
Top speed	2500 per min
Speed settings	5
Percussion range	1,300–2,500 per minute
Battery life	4–8 h as listed (we rank the lower figure)
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Opove: M3 Pro

Bob and Brad X6 Pro Max

Best for: 55 lb stall force with heat and cold heads

5.5/10

What we like

Watch out for

Weight not published by Bob and Brad

Score breakdown

Amplitude (stroke) 25%

Stall force 20%

Battery life 15%

Noise 10%

Weight * 10%

Heated head included 10%

Top speed 5%

Speed settings 5%

* Not published by the manufacturer; scored at the lowest published value in this category, so an unpublished figure never outranks a published one.

Amplitude (stroke)	11 mm
Stall force	55 lb
Battery life	5 h
Noise	50 dB
Weight	Not listed
Heated head included	Yes
Top speed	3200 per min
Speed settings	5
Percussion range	2,000–3,200 per minute
Battery life	Up to 5 hours (also listed as 2–5 hours)
Weight	Not published by the maker
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Bob and Brad: X6 Pro Max

Renpho Active+

Best for: 10 mm amplitude, 50 lb stall force, 3.5 h

5.4/10

What we like

Watch out for

Score breakdown

Amplitude (stroke) 25%

Stall force 20%

Battery life 15%

Noise 10%

Weight 10%

Heated head included * 10%

Top speed 5%

Speed settings 5%

* Other unpublished figures are scored at the category median so missing data neither helps nor hurts.

Amplitude (stroke)	10 mm
Stall force	50 lb
Battery life	3.5 h
Noise	45 dB
Weight	1.5 lb
Heated head included	Not listed
Top speed	2800 per min
Speed settings	5
Percussion range	1,800–2,800 per minute
Noise basis	≤45 dB as listed in specs
Price	Check price

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Renpho: Active+

Bob and Brad C2 Ultra

Best for: 44 lb stall force at 42 dB

5.2/10

What we like

Watch out for

Battery life not published by Bob and Brad

Score breakdown

Amplitude (stroke) 25%

Stall force 20%

Battery life * 15%

Noise 10%

Weight 10%

Heated head included 10%

Top speed 5%

Speed settings 5%

* Not published by the manufacturer; scored at the lowest published value in this category, so an unpublished figure never outranks a published one.

Amplitude (stroke)	10 mm
Stall force	44 lb
Battery life	Not listed
Noise	42 dB
Weight	1.5 lb
Heated head included	Yes
Top speed	3200 per min
Speed settings	5
Percussion range	2,000–3,200 per minute
Price	Check price

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Bob and Brad: C2 Ultra

Bob and Brad A7 Mini

Best for: 11 mm amplitude in a 1.3 lb mini

5.1/10

What we like

Watch out for

Battery life not published by Bob and Brad

Score breakdown

Amplitude (stroke) 25%

Stall force 20%

Battery life * 15%

Noise 10%

Weight 10%

Heated head included * 10%

Top speed 5%

Speed settings 5%

* Not published by the manufacturer; scored at the lowest published value in this category, so an unpublished figure never outranks a published one.

* Other unpublished figures are scored at the category median so missing data neither helps nor hurts.

Amplitude (stroke)	11 mm
Stall force	39.7 lb
Battery life	Not listed
Noise	45 dB
Weight	1.3 lb
Heated head included	Not listed
Top speed	3000 per min
Speed settings	5
Percussion range	1,600–3,000 per minute
Stall force	18 kg as listed (39.7 lb, computed)
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Specs source:

Bob and Brad: A7 Mini

#10

Renpho Power+ Thermacool

Best for: 12 mm amplitude, 6 speeds, 4 h battery

5.0/10

What we like

Watch out for

Stall force not published by Renpho

Score breakdown

Amplitude (stroke) 25%

Stall force * 20%

Battery life 15%

Noise 10%

Weight 10%

Heated head included 10%

Top speed 5%

Speed settings 5%

* Not published by the manufacturer; scored at the lowest published value in this category, so an unpublished figure never outranks a published one.

Amplitude (stroke)	12 mm
Stall force	Not listed
Battery life	4 h
Noise	45 dB
Weight	1.9 lb
Heated head included	Yes
Top speed	2600 per min
Speed settings	6
Percussion range	1,850–2,600 per minute
Noise basis	≤45 dB as listed in specs
Price	Check price

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Specs source:

Renpho: Power+ Thermacool

#11

Bob and Brad D5 Pro

Best for: 13 mm amplitude, 55 lb stall force, 4 h battery

5.0/10

What we like

Watch out for

Highest noise in this comparison (60 dB)
Weight not published by Bob and Brad

Score breakdown

Amplitude (stroke) 25%

Stall force 20%

Battery life 15%

Noise 10%

Weight * 10%

Heated head included * 10%

Top speed 5%

Speed settings 5%

* Not published by the manufacturer; scored at the lowest published value in this category, so an unpublished figure never outranks a published one.

* Other unpublished figures are scored at the category median so missing data neither helps nor hurts.

Amplitude (stroke)	13 mm
Stall force	55 lb
Battery life	4 h
Noise	60 dB
Weight	Not listed
Heated head included	Not listed
Top speed	2500 per min
Speed settings	5
Percussion range	1,500–2,500 per minute
Noise basis	The page lists both 51 dB and ≤60 dB; we rank the higher figure
Weight	Not published by the maker
Price	Check price

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Bob and Brad: D5 Pro

#12

Renpho Active+ Thermacool

Best for: 50 lb stall force with heat and cold head

4.7/10

What we like

Watch out for

Score breakdown

Amplitude (stroke) 25%

Stall force 20%

Battery life 15%

Noise 10%

Weight 10%

Heated head included 10%

Top speed 5%

Speed settings 5%

Amplitude (stroke)	10 mm
Stall force	50 lb
Battery life	2.5 h
Noise	55 dB
Weight	1.5 lb
Heated head included	Yes
Top speed	2800 per min
Speed settings	5
Percussion range	1,800–2,800 per minute
Noise basis	≤55 dB as listed in specs
Price	Check price

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Specs source:

Renpho: Active+ Thermacool

#13

Theragun Prime Plus

Best for: 16 mm amplitude with 3 heat levels

4.7/10

What we like

Watch out for

Stall force not published by Therabody
Noise not published by Therabody
Top speed not published by Therabody

Score breakdown

Amplitude (stroke) 25%

Stall force * 20%

Battery life 15%

Noise * 10%

Weight 10%

Heated head included 10%

Top speed * 5%

Speed settings 5%

* Not published by the manufacturer; scored at the lowest published value in this category, so an unpublished figure never outranks a published one.

Amplitude (stroke)	16 mm
Stall force	Not listed
Battery life	2.5 h
Noise	Not listed
Weight	1.95 lb
Heated head included	Yes
Top speed	Not listed
Speed settings	5
Percussion range	Not published by the maker
Battery life	150 minutes (2.5 h, computed)
Weight	31.2 oz / 886 g (1.95 lb, computed)
Stall force	Not published by the maker
Noise	Not published by the maker
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#14

Bob and Brad T2 Ultra

Best for: 45 lb stall force under 45 dB

4.6/10

What we like

Watch out for

Battery life not published by Bob and Brad
Speed settings not published by Bob and Brad

Score breakdown

Amplitude (stroke) 25%

Stall force 20%

Battery life * 15%

Noise 10%

Weight 10%

Heated head included * 10%

Top speed 5%

Speed settings * 5%

* Not published by the manufacturer; scored at the lowest published value in this category, so an unpublished figure never outranks a published one.

* Other unpublished figures are scored at the category median so missing data neither helps nor hurts.

Amplitude (stroke)	10 mm
Stall force	45 lb
Battery life	Not listed
Noise	45 dB
Weight	1.9 lb
Heated head included	Not listed
Top speed	3200 per min
Speed settings	Not listed
Percussion range	Up to 3,200 per minute
Price	Check price

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Bob and Brad: T2 Ultra

#15

Theragun PRO Plus

Best for: 16 mm amplitude with heat, LED and vibration

4.2/10

What we like

Watch out for

Stall force not published by Therabody
Noise not published by Therabody
Highest weight in this comparison (3.64 lb)
Top speed not published by Therabody

Score breakdown

Amplitude (stroke) 25%

Stall force * 20%

Battery life 15%

Noise * 10%

Weight 10%

Heated head included 10%

Top speed * 5%

Speed settings 5%

* Not published by the manufacturer; scored at the lowest published value in this category, so an unpublished figure never outranks a published one.

Amplitude (stroke)	16 mm
Stall force	Not listed
Battery life	2.5 h
Noise	Not listed
Weight	3.64 lb
Heated head included	Yes
Top speed	Not listed
Speed settings	5
Percussion range	Not published by the maker
Battery life	About 150 minutes on average, varies by attachment (2.5 h, computed)
Weight	1650 g without attachments (3.64 lb, computed)
Stall force	Not published by the maker
Noise	Not published by the maker
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#16

Ekrin B37

Best for: 8 h battery at 35–55 dB

4.1/10

What we like

Top battery life in this comparison (8 h)

Watch out for

Amplitude (stroke) not published by Ekrin
Stall force not published by Ekrin

Score breakdown

Amplitude (stroke) * 25%

Stall force * 20%

Battery life 15%

Noise 10%

Weight 10%

Heated head included * 10%

Top speed 5%

Speed settings 5%

* Not published by the manufacturer; scored at the lowest published value in this category, so an unpublished figure never outranks a published one.

* Other unpublished figures are scored at the category median so missing data neither helps nor hurts.

Amplitude (stroke)	Not listed
Stall force	Not listed
Battery life	8 h
Noise	55 dB
Weight	2.2 lb
Heated head included	Not listed
Top speed	3200 per min
Speed settings	5
Percussion range	1,400–3,200 per minute
Amplitude	Not published by the maker
Stall force	Not published by the maker
Noise basis	35–55 dB range as listed
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Specs source:

Ekrin: B37

#17

Opove M3 Mini

Best for: Lightest here: 0.58 lb at 40 dB

3.8/10

What we like

Lowest noise in this comparison (40 dB)
Lowest weight in this comparison (0.58 lb)

Watch out for

Lowest stall force in this comparison (13.63 lb)

Score breakdown

Amplitude (stroke) 25%

Stall force 20%

Battery life 15%

Noise 10%

Weight 10%

Heated head included * 10%

Top speed 5%

Speed settings 5%

* Other unpublished figures are scored at the category median so missing data neither helps nor hurts.

Amplitude (stroke)	7 mm
Stall force	13.63 lb
Battery life	2.5 h
Noise	40 dB
Weight	0.58 lb
Heated head included	Not listed
Top speed	3000 per min
Speed settings	4
Percussion range	Up to 3,000 per minute
Battery life	2.5–8 h as listed (we rank the lower figure)
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Specs source:

Opove: M3 Mini

#18

Bob and Brad S9 Ultra

Best for: 5 h battery with heat

3.8/10

What we like

Watch out for

Stall force not published by Bob and Brad
Noise not published by Bob and Brad

Score breakdown

Amplitude (stroke) 25%

Stall force * 20%

Battery life 15%

Noise * 10%

Weight 10%

Heated head included 10%

Top speed 5%

Speed settings 5%

* Not published by the manufacturer; scored at the lowest published value in this category, so an unpublished figure never outranks a published one.

Amplitude (stroke)	8 mm
Stall force	Not listed
Battery life	5 h
Noise	Not listed
Weight	1.26 lb
Heated head included	Yes
Top speed	2800 per min
Speed settings	5
Percussion range	1,600–2,800 per minute
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Specs source:

Bob and Brad: S9 Ultra

#19

Bob and Brad M7 Plus Mini

Best for: 0.88 lb mini with heat

3.7/10

What we like

Watch out for

Stall force not published by Bob and Brad
Battery life not published by Bob and Brad

Score breakdown

Amplitude (stroke) 25%

Stall force * 20%

Battery life * 15%

Noise 10%

Weight 10%

Heated head included 10%

Top speed 5%

Speed settings 5%

* Not published by the manufacturer; scored at the lowest published value in this category, so an unpublished figure never outranks a published one.

Amplitude (stroke)	9 mm
Stall force	Not listed
Battery life	Not listed
Noise	55 dB
Weight	0.88 lb
Heated head included	Yes
Top speed	3000 per min
Speed settings	5
Percussion range	2,000–3,000 per minute
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Bob and Brad: M7 Plus Mini

#20

Bob and Brad Q2 Pro Mini

Best for: 0.95 lb at 40 dB with heat and cold head

3.7/10

What we like

Lowest noise in this comparison (40 dB)

Watch out for

Stall force not published by Bob and Brad
Battery life not published by Bob and Brad

Score breakdown

Amplitude (stroke) 25%

Stall force * 20%

Battery life * 15%

Noise 10%

Weight 10%

Heated head included 10%

Top speed 5%

Speed settings 5%

* Not published by the manufacturer; scored at the lowest published value in this category, so an unpublished figure never outranks a published one.

Amplitude (stroke)	7 mm
Stall force	Not listed
Battery life	Not listed
Noise	40 dB
Weight	0.95 lb
Heated head included	Yes
Top speed	3000 per min
Speed settings	5
Percussion range	1,800–3,000 per minute
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Specs source:

Bob and Brad: Q2 Pro Mini

#21

Theragun Prime

Best for: 16 mm amplitude, drop-resistant

3.6/10

What we like

Watch out for

Stall force not published by Therabody
Noise not published by Therabody
Top speed not published by Therabody

Score breakdown

Amplitude (stroke) 25%

Stall force * 20%

Battery life 15%

Noise * 10%

Weight 10%

Heated head included 10%

Top speed * 5%

Speed settings 5%

* Not published by the manufacturer; scored at the lowest published value in this category, so an unpublished figure never outranks a published one.

Amplitude (stroke)	16 mm
Stall force	Not listed
Battery life	2 h
Noise	Not listed
Weight	2 lb
Heated head included	No
Top speed	Not listed
Speed settings	5
Percussion range	Not published by the maker
Battery life	120 minutes (2 h, computed)
Weight	32 oz / 907 g (2.0 lb, computed)
Stall force	Not published by the maker
Noise	Not published by the maker
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#22

Ekrin Bantam

Best for: 1.1 lb with a 6 h battery

3.5/10

What we like

Watch out for

Amplitude (stroke) not published by Ekrin
Stall force not published by Ekrin

Score breakdown

Amplitude (stroke) * 25%

Stall force * 20%

Battery life 15%

Noise 10%

Weight 10%

Heated head included * 10%

Top speed 5%

Speed settings 5%

* Not published by the manufacturer; scored at the lowest published value in this category, so an unpublished figure never outranks a published one.

* Other unpublished figures are scored at the category median so missing data neither helps nor hurts.

Amplitude (stroke)	Not listed
Stall force	Not listed
Battery life	6 h
Noise	58 dB
Weight	1.1 lb
Heated head included	Not listed
Top speed	3200 per min
Speed settings	3
Percussion range	2,000–3,200 per minute
Amplitude	Not published by the maker
Stall force	Not published by the maker
Noise basis	35–58 dB range as listed
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Ekrin: Bantam

#23

Renpho Mini Thermal

Best for: 0.78 lb with heat, 26 lb stall force

3.3/10

What we like

Watch out for

Lowest amplitude (stroke) in this comparison (6 mm)

Score breakdown

Amplitude (stroke) 25%

Stall force 20%

Battery life 15%

Noise 10%

Weight 10%

Heated head included 10%

Top speed 5%

Speed settings 5%

Amplitude (stroke)	6 mm
Stall force	26 lb
Battery life	3 h
Noise	55 dB
Weight	0.78 lb
Heated head included	Yes
Top speed	3000 per min
Speed settings	4
Percussion range	1,800–3,000 per minute
Noise basis	≤55 dB as listed in specs
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#24

Renpho Active Mini Thermacool

Best for: 8 mm mini with heat and cool head

3.3/10

What we like

Watch out for

Stall force not published by Renpho
Noise not published by Renpho

Score breakdown

Amplitude (stroke) 25%

Stall force * 20%

Battery life 15%

Noise * 10%

Weight 10%

Heated head included 10%

Top speed 5%

Speed settings 5%

* Not published by the manufacturer; scored at the lowest published value in this category, so an unpublished figure never outranks a published one.

Amplitude (stroke)	8 mm
Stall force	Not listed
Battery life	3 h
Noise	Not listed
Weight	0.95 lb
Heated head included	Yes
Top speed	2600 per min
Speed settings	5
Percussion range	1,600–2,600 per minute
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#25

Hypervolt 3

Best for: Quietest Hyperice listed here: 48 dB, heated head

3.1/10

What we like

Watch out for

Amplitude (stroke) not published by Hyperice
Stall force not published by Hyperice

Score breakdown

Amplitude (stroke) * 25%

Stall force * 20%

Battery life 15%

Noise 10%

Weight 10%

Heated head included 10%

Top speed 5%

Speed settings 5%

* Not published by the manufacturer; scored at the lowest published value in this category, so an unpublished figure never outranks a published one.

Amplitude (stroke)	Not listed
Stall force	Not listed
Battery life	4 h
Noise	48 dB
Weight	2 lb
Heated head included	Yes
Top speed	2500 per min
Speed settings	5
Percussion range	1,500–2,500 per minute
Amplitude	Not published by the maker
Stall force	Not published by the maker
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#26

Renpho Ascend

Best for: Adjustable 6–12 mm amplitude

3.1/10

What we like

Watch out for

Stall force not published by Renpho
Battery life not published by Renpho
Noise not published by Renpho
Highest weight in this comparison (3.64 lb)

Score breakdown

Amplitude (stroke) 25%

Stall force * 20%

Battery life * 15%

Noise * 10%

Weight 10%

Heated head included * 10%

Top speed 5%

Speed settings 5%

* Not published by the manufacturer; scored at the lowest published value in this category, so an unpublished figure never outranks a published one.

* Other unpublished figures are scored at the category median so missing data neither helps nor hurts.

Amplitude (stroke)	12 mm
Stall force	Not listed
Battery life	Not listed
Noise	Not listed
Weight	3.64 lb
Heated head included	Not listed
Top speed	2600 per min
Speed settings	5
Percussion range	1,800–2,600 per minute
Amplitude	7 settings, 6–12 mm (we rank the maximum)
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Renpho: Ascend

#27

Hypervolt 3 Pro

Best for: 6 speeds with heated head and 4 h battery

3.0/10

What we like

Watch out for

Amplitude (stroke) not published by Hyperice
Stall force not published by Hyperice

Score breakdown

Amplitude (stroke) * 25%

Stall force * 20%

Battery life 15%

Noise 10%

Weight 10%

Heated head included 10%

Top speed 5%

Speed settings 5%

* Not published by the manufacturer; scored at the lowest published value in this category, so an unpublished figure never outranks a published one.

Amplitude (stroke)	Not listed
Stall force	Not listed
Battery life	4 h
Noise	51 dB
Weight	2.5 lb
Heated head included	Yes
Top speed	2500 per min
Speed settings	6
Percussion range	1,500–2,500 per minute
Amplitude	Not published by the maker
Stall force	Not published by the maker
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Hyperice: Hypervolt 3 Pro

#28

Theragun Mini Plus

Best for: Travel-size with heat

2.8/10

What we like

Watch out for

Stall force not published by Therabody
Noise not published by Therabody
Top speed not published by Therabody

Score breakdown

Amplitude (stroke) 25%

Stall force * 20%

Battery life 15%

Noise * 10%

Weight 10%

Heated head included 10%

Top speed * 5%

Speed settings 5%

* Not published by the manufacturer; scored at the lowest published value in this category, so an unpublished figure never outranks a published one.

Amplitude (stroke)	10 mm
Stall force	Not listed
Battery life	2 h
Noise	Not listed
Weight	1.95 lb
Heated head included	Yes
Top speed	Not listed
Speed settings	3
Percussion range	Not published by the maker
Battery life	120 minutes (2 h, computed)
Weight	31.2 oz / 886 g (1.95 lb, computed)
Stall force	Not published by the maker
Noise	Not published by the maker
Speeds	Three massage speeds (per Therabody's guide)
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#29

Theragun Sense

Best for: 12 mm amplitude with pressure feedback

2.6/10

What we like

Watch out for

Stall force not published by Therabody
Noise not published by Therabody
Top speed not published by Therabody

Score breakdown

Amplitude (stroke) 25%

Stall force * 20%

Battery life 15%

Noise * 10%

Weight 10%

Heated head included 10%

Top speed * 5%

Speed settings 5%

* Not published by the manufacturer; scored at the lowest published value in this category, so an unpublished figure never outranks a published one.

Amplitude (stroke)	12 mm
Stall force	Not listed
Battery life	2 h
Noise	Not listed
Weight	1.95 lb
Heated head included	No
Top speed	Not listed
Speed settings	5
Percussion range	Not published by the maker
Battery life	120 minutes (2 h, computed)
Weight	31.25 oz / 886 g (1.95 lb, computed)
Stall force	Not published by the maker
Noise	Not published by the maker
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#30

Hypervolt Go 3

Best for: 1.6 lb with 4 h battery

2.0/10

What we like

Watch out for

Amplitude (stroke) not published by Hyperice
Stall force not published by Hyperice

Score breakdown

Amplitude (stroke) * 25%

Stall force * 20%

Battery life 15%

Noise 10%

Weight 10%

Heated head included 10%

Top speed 5%

Speed settings 5%

* Not published by the manufacturer; scored at the lowest published value in this category, so an unpublished figure never outranks a published one.

Amplitude (stroke)	Not listed
Stall force	Not listed
Battery life	4 h
Noise	55 dB
Weight	1.6 lb
Heated head included	No
Top speed	2500 per min
Speed settings	5
Percussion range	1,500–2,500 per minute
Amplitude	Not published by the maker
Stall force	Not published by the maker
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#31

Theragun Relief

Best for: Gentlest 10 mm amplitude at 1.37 lb

2.0/10

What we like

Watch out for

Stall force not published by Therabody
Noise not published by Therabody
Top speed not published by Therabody
Speed settings not published by Therabody

Score breakdown

Amplitude (stroke) 25%

Stall force * 20%

Battery life 15%

Noise * 10%

Weight 10%

Heated head included 10%

Top speed * 5%

Speed settings * 5%

* Not published by the manufacturer; scored at the lowest published value in this category, so an unpublished figure never outranks a published one.

Amplitude (stroke)	10 mm
Stall force	Not listed
Battery life	2 h
Noise	Not listed
Weight	1.37 lb
Heated head included	No
Top speed	Not listed
Speed settings	Not listed
Percussion range	Not published by the maker
Battery life	120 minutes (2 h, computed)
Weight	1.37 lbs
Stall force	Not published by the maker
Noise	Not published by the maker
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#32

Theragun Mini (3rd Gen)

Best for: Travel-size, 150 minutes

1.2/10

What we like

Watch out for

Amplitude (stroke) not published by Therabody
Stall force not published by Therabody
Noise not published by Therabody
Lowest top speed in this comparison (2400 per min)

Score breakdown

Amplitude (stroke) * 25%

Stall force * 20%

Battery life 15%

Noise * 10%

Weight 10%

Heated head included 10%

Top speed 5%

Speed settings 5%

* Not published by the manufacturer; scored at the lowest published value in this category, so an unpublished figure never outranks a published one.

Amplitude (stroke)	Not listed
Stall force	Not listed
Battery life	2.5 h
Noise	Not listed
Weight	0.88 lb
Heated head included	No
Top speed	2400 per min
Speed settings	3
Percussion range	1,750–2,400 per minute
Battery life	150 minutes (2.5 h, computed)
Weight	0.40 kg (0.88 lb, computed)
Stall force	Not published by the maker
Noise	Not published by the maker
Amplitude	Not published by the maker
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#33

Hypervolt Go 2

Best for: 1.5 lb travel gun

1.2/10

What we like

Watch out for

Amplitude (stroke) not published by Hyperice
Stall force not published by Hyperice
Noise not published by Hyperice
Top speed not published by Hyperice

Score breakdown

Amplitude (stroke) * 25%

Stall force * 20%

Battery life 15%

Noise * 10%

Weight 10%

Heated head included 10%

Top speed * 5%

Speed settings 5%

* Not published by the manufacturer; scored at the lowest published value in this category, so an unpublished figure never outranks a published one.

Amplitude (stroke)	Not listed
Stall force	Not listed
Battery life	3 h
Noise	Not listed
Weight	1.5 lb
Heated head included	No
Top speed	Not listed
Speed settings	3
Percussion range	Not published by the maker
Amplitude	Not published by the maker
Stall force	Not published by the maker
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#34

Hypervolt 2 Pro

Best for: Brushless 90 W motor

1.1/10

What we like

Watch out for

Amplitude (stroke) not published by Hyperice
Stall force not published by Hyperice
Noise not published by Hyperice
Top speed not published by Hyperice

Score breakdown

Amplitude (stroke) * 25%

Stall force * 20%

Battery life 15%

Noise * 10%

Weight 10%

Heated head included 10%

Top speed * 5%

Speed settings 5%

* Not published by the manufacturer; scored at the lowest published value in this category, so an unpublished figure never outranks a published one.

Amplitude (stroke)	Not listed
Stall force	Not listed
Battery life	3 h
Noise	Not listed
Weight	2.6 lb
Heated head included	No
Top speed	Not listed
Speed settings	5
Percussion range	Not published by the maker
Amplitude	Not published by the maker
Stall force	Not published by the maker
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Hyperice: Hypervolt 2 Pro

Buying guide: how to choose the right massage gun

Amplitude and stall force

Amplitude is how far the head travels: 10–12 mm suits general use, 14–16 mm reaches deeper into large muscles. Stall force is how hard you can press before the motor stops; more matters for big muscle groups. Some makers don't publish one or the other.

Speed and noise

Most guns run 1,500–3,200 percussions per minute. Higher isn't always better; many people use lower speeds most of the time. Noise figures are measured differently by each maker.

How to use one

Glide the gun over a muscle for 15 seconds to 2 minutes, without pressing hard on bone, joints, the neck's front or sides, or any injury. Start at the lowest speed.

Safety note (not medical advice)

Massage and recovery devices aren't medical treatment. If you're pregnant, have a medical condition (such as a blood clot or deep vein thrombosis, a heart condition, osteoporosis, diabetes with reduced sensation, a recent injury or surgery, or a skin condition), or have an implanted device such as a pacemaker, talk to your doctor before using one. Follow the maker's manual and its list of precautions and contraindications, start at the lowest intensity, keep sessions to the time the maker recommends, and stop if you feel pain, numbness or dizziness. This site gives general product information, not medical advice.

How this ranking is calculated

Score = weighted average of normalised specs, out of 10. Full method

Amplitude (stroke)How far the head travels per stroke, as the maker lists it. Deeper strokes reach further into large muscles. For adjustable models we rank the maximum. Scale: 6 → 16 mm.

25%

Stall forceHow hard you can press before the motor stalls, as the maker lists it. Kilogram figures are converted (computed). Therabody, Hyperice and Ekrin don't list stall force on the pages we read. Scale: 15 → 85 lb.

20%

Battery lifeThe maker's listed runtime; ranges score at the lower end. Minute figures are converted to hours (computed). Scale: 2 → 8 h.

15%

NoiseThe maker's listed noise; for ranges and 'up to' figures we rank the top of the range. Scale: 65 → 40 dB.

10%

WeightThe maker's listed weight; gram, ounce and kilogram figures are converted (computed). Scale: 3.7 → 0.6 lb.

10%

Heated head includedYes when the gun ships with heat (a built-in heated head or an included heated attachment).

10%

Top speedThe highest percussion rate the maker lists, in percussions or RPM per minute. Scale: 2400 → 3500 per min.

Speed settingsThe number of speed settings the maker lists. Scale: 3 → 6.

Frequently asked questions

Which brands weren't covered?

Achedaway's catalog lists heated scrapers and cupping devices but no massage gun, so it isn't ranked. We didn't cover Osaki or Bodyfriend massage guns (we didn't fetch those pages). Every other brand in this category is included.

Why is stall force Not listed for Theragun and Hypervolt?

Therabody, Hyperice and Ekrin product pages didn't list stall force on the pages we read, so it scores as the lowest published value. Some figures quoted elsewhere online aren't from the maker, so we didn't use them.

Why do Hyperice guns show Not listed for amplitude?

Hyperice's spec lists don't state amplitude. The missing figure scores as the category minimum.

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