Best Message Guns
Find the best handheld massager for your specific needs, whether that’s maximum performance, travel-friendliness, or low budget.
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PhytoMethod Rating: 4.8 /5
Highlights
- Lightning fast percussions per minute
- Shockingly affordable price
- Barely bigger than your phone
- Near silent while in use
- Comes with 5 attachments
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PhytoMethod Rating: 4.9 /5
Highlights
- 5 hour battery life (+2 swappable batteries)
- Bluetooth enabled with a Smart App
- Easily customizeable speed via OLED screen
- Rotating arm with multiple ergonomic grips
- 2,400 PPM with 60 lbs stall force
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PhytoMethod Rating: 5 /5
Highlights
- Mid tier in size and lightweight (1.5 lbs)
- Comes with multiple attachments
- 2.5 hour battery life (6 hour charge time)
- 3,200 PPM and 55 dB noise at max speed
- 3 speed levels with an easy transition
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Highlights
- Comes with 5 high-quality attachments
- Max speed of 2,700 percussions per minute
- Highly-praised ergonemic grip and feel
- Slick, modern design with equally impressive material
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PhytoMethod Rating: 4.5 /5
Highlights
- Dominating the industry with speed (3,400 PPM)
- Includes 8 diverse attachment heads
- Unique design
- Affordably priced
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PhytoMethod Rating: 4.7 /5
Highlights
- Easily packable due to its small size
- Packs a serious punch for its size
- Comes with a soft pouch for the device
- 2.5 hour battery life (80 min charge time)
- 3 speed levels reaching up to 2,400 PPM
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Renpho R3 Details Expanded
The Renpho R3 confidently sits at a table with massage guns that cost as much as 6X its price. From impressive speeds to a modern design and multiple (useful) attachments, at this price point…the R3 is an absolute must-buy, hence why it took the cake for us as the best value massage gun.
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Pros
- Priced better than any other gun on this list, by far.
- Modern design and high-quality materials.
- Hits a whopping 3,200 percussions per minute.
- One of the lightest, smallest, and quietest guns on the market.
Cons
- The amplitude is a tad low at only 10 mm.
- A 2.5 hour (150 minute) battery life puts it on the lower end.
Theragun PRO Details Expanded
In transparency, Theragun PRO almost didn’t make this spot due to the price. However, if you take price out of the equation, it’s undoubtedly the best overall massage gun on the market. Every part of this gun screams quality from the material to the amplitude, speeds, rotating arm, and even attachments.
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Pros
- Powerful motor that can withstand up to 60lbs of force before stalling.
- Outstanding battery life lasts as much as 5 hours.
- Rotating arm allows for extra comfort on your wrists.
- Very high amplitude (16 mm) allows for an easy deep tissue massage.
Cons
- Absolutely not budget-friendly pricing.
Hypervolt GO Details Expanded
While the Hypervolt GO has a very minimalist design and feel to it with only 1 button to navigate on/off, and through 3 different speeds…it still feels remarkably modern. The grip itself seems to fit well whether you’ve got large hands or tiny ones and the percussions don’t transition to the handle very much which increases comfort.
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Pros
- Great quality despite lower price point.
- Fast vibrations.
- Small, ergonomic handle is great for users with smaller hands and helps reach all parts of the body.
Cons
- Despite being intended for travel, it does not come with a travel case.
- Stall force is on the lower end at 15 lbs.
Hypervolt 2 PRO Details Expanded
Hyperice is known a premium brand that can produce high quality, market-leading products in multiple niches. This stands true for their new flagship massage gun, the Hypervolt 2 Pro looks and feels like it belongs just a few years ahead of now with second to none material quality.
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Pros
- Affordable professional-grade massage gun.
- Super quiet and straightforward to use.
- Highly effective at reducing muscle soreness.
Cons
- Does not come with a protective case.
- On the heavier side at 2.6 lbs (1179g).
VYBE Pro Details Expanded
Don’t let ‘best underground’ fool you, while this massage gun hasn’t made it to the mainstream quite yet, it’s very likely to. The design itself isn’t the most modern, but the performance of this product is and that’s what has earned it the spot here.
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Pros
- Highly customizable with numerous attachments and percussion speeds.
- Remains quiet even at its highest speed levels.
Cons
- Feels a bit too tall/long.
- Missing a modern design.
- Attachment quality could be improved.
Theragun Mini Detailed Expanded
Being one of the first massage guns to really pave the way for travel-friendliness, the Theragun Mini boasts a very unusual (almost triangle-like) design that fits seamlessly into carry-ons, backpacks, and most gym bags. If you’re looking for a quality massage gun that you can take on the go, look no further than the mini.
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Pros
- Very travel-friendly due to small size and perfect-fit protective case.
- Many aesthetic color options to choose from.
- Fantastic quality.
Cons
- Despite its small size, the handle can be a bit bulky and hard to operate for those with small hands.
- Only comes with one attachment (though more can be purchased).
- Slightly more noisy than competitors.
