Renpho Active+ vs Renpho Power+ Thermacool
Two of the massage guns (percussion massagers) in our best massage guns: theragun, hypervolt, bob and brad, renpho, ekrin & opove comparison, lined up spec by spec. Every figure comes from the manufacturer pages linked below, and the scores use the same published formula as the full ranking.
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Best for: 10 mm amplitude, 50 lb stall force, 3.5 h
Check price at AmazonBest for: 12 mm amplitude, 6 speeds, 4 h battery
Check price at AmazonSpec-by-spec comparison
Green marks the better published figure. "Not listed" means the manufacturer doesn't publish it.
| Spec | Renpho Active+ | Renpho Power+ Thermacool | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. | 10 mm | 12 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. | 50 lb | Not listed | 20% |
| Battery lifeThe maker's listed runtime; ranges score at the lower end. Minute figures are converted to hours (computed). | 3.5 h | 4 h | 15% |
| NoiseThe maker's listed noise; for ranges and 'up to' figures we rank the top of the range. | 45 dB | 45 dB | 10% |
| WeightThe maker's listed weight; gram, ounce and kilogram figures are converted (computed). | 1.5 lb | 1.9 lb | 10% |
| Heated head includedYes when the gun ships with heat (a built-in heated head or an included heated attachment). | Not listed | Yes | 10% |
| Top speedThe highest percussion rate the maker lists, in percussions or RPM per minute. | 2800 per min | 2600 per min | 5% |
| Speed settingsThe number of speed settings the maker lists. | 5 | 6 | 5% |
| Percussion range | 1,800–2,800 per minute | 1,850–2,600 per minute | info |
| Noise basis | ≤45 dB as listed in specs | ≤45 dB as listed in specs | info |
| RecoverPick score | 5.4/10 | 5.0/10 | 100% |
Where each one comes out ahead
Renpho Active+
Better published figure on: Weight, Top speed.
What we like
Watch out for
Renpho Power+ Thermacool
Better published figure on: Amplitude (stroke), Battery life, Speed settings.
What we like
Watch out for
- Stall force not published by Renpho
Verdict
Power+ lists 12 vs 10 mm amplitude, 6 vs 5 speeds, a 4 vs 3.5 h battery and heat; Active+ lists 50 lb stall force and 1.5 vs 1.9 lb.
- Renpho Active+: Renpho: Active+
- Renpho Power+ Thermacool: Renpho: Power+ Thermacool