The 13 Best Massage Guns for At-Home Relief
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- 04 Aug 2022
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If you constantly crave deep-tissue acupressure, it might be worth investing in a massage gun. These ​​handheld percussive devices can be used to quickly and effectively alleviate tightness and pain caused by overworked muscles.
Physical therapist Lisa Mitro, DPT, explains that massage guns work by activating high-frequency vibrations. "This allows for movement, which generates into the muscle, causing relaxation, increased blood flow, and optimal recovery." If this sounds high-tech, that's because it is. Feature-rich options are often priced pretty steep, but there are also some great wallet-friendly models on the market.
We conducted hours of research on the best massage guns and tried a couple of the top-rated models out there. We evaluated each on its power, noise level, size, and overall performance. Our team then combined these results with our research of fan favorites plus professional-recommended picks to create this list.
Best Overall: Renpho R3 Muscle Massage Gun
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What We Like
Reasonably priced
Quiet
Easy to grip and handle
Comes with carrying case
What We Don’t Like
Auto-shutoff can happen mid-session
Our number one pick is the Renpho R3 (model RP-GM171), a compact yet powerful device measuring just 7 x 6 x 2.5 inches and weighing only 1.5 pounds, which makes it a breeze to handle. The high-frequency design offers five speeds ranging from 2500 to 3200 percussive beats per minute. This massage gun has five interchangeable heads to target tightness at various angles and reach different muscle groups.
Thanks to the brushless motor, it's notably quiet, typically running as low as 45 decibels. The built-in battery is pretty impressive, too, offering over a week's worth of use on a single charge. Compared to others in its category, the feature-rich R3 is also reasonably priced.
Noise: 45 dB | Max RPM: 3200 | Weight: 1.5 pounds | Features: Brushless motor, five speeds, five heads, auto-shutoff
Best Budget: FitRx Muscle Massage Gun
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What We Like
Affordable
Carrying case
One-year warranty
What We Don’t Like
Somewhat noisy
On a budget? Go with FitRx. This massage gun has four interchangeable heads and can be set to six speeds ranging from 1200 to 3200 RPM (revolutions per minute). It comes with a carrying case and lasts for up to four hours on a full charge. Though this percussive massager doesn't have all the bells and whistles as fancier options and may run slightly louder, it does the trick.
Noise: Not listed | Max RPM: 3200 | Weight: 2 pounds | Features: Four heads, six speeds
Best Splurge: TheraGun G3PRO
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What We Like
Powerful
User-friendly
Two-year warranty
What We Don’t Like
Expensive
Somewhat heavy
If you're willing to spend more on a truly effective device, you really can't go wrong with Theragun. Though it runs kinda loud, it makes up for it with a connected app, six attachment heads, a rotating arm, professional-grade durability, clinically backed therapeutic benefits and a two-year warranty. Read More...
