The Best Massage Guns on Amazon of 2022

If you’re looking to get the most bang for your buck, the Vybe Pro is here for you. With nine speeds and eight attachments, which far exceeds the typical four or five the other guns had, it offers something for everyone. The first thing you should know, however, is that this massage gun is big compared to other models. Like, “maybe I should go help a pit crew take tires off at a NASCAR race” big. If you’re OK with that, it gets the job done. It has a standard L-shaped handle and buttons to change speed levels on the side, where you can easily change speeds with one hand. There are separate buttons to go up or down, unlike some other guns we tested where you have one button to cycle through the entire range of intensities just to get back to lower speeds. Still, nine speeds can feel overwhelming, so it’s nice that the Vybe has a ‘memory,’ which means it stays on the level you used before you turned it off.

Do you really need all nine speeds? Probably not. During testing, the last three felt the same to me, and the only thing that seemed to increase when I went up each level was the noise. Also, as this was the largest product we tested, it was one of the heaviest. Because using a massage gun usually involves holding it with one hand for extended periods of time, this may make it more difficult to use for some people with limited hand or wrist strength.

The Theragun Mini has just one attachment and three-speed settings, but it packs a big punch in a small package. This was the most unique-looking product we tested, with an ergonomic design that fits in the palm of your hand without feeling awkward. Because it’s significantly smaller than the other massage tools we tested, if you’re looking for something to travel with or throw in your gym bag, this is your answer. While you can still benefit from using the Therabody app with the Mini, with plenty of videos showing you what muscle groups to massage depending on your needs, it does not have Bluetooth capability like the Theragun Elite, so it doesn’t automatically adjust to the perfect speed or tell you how you should be holding the massage gun.

Out of all the Theragun tools, the Mini offers the least bells and whistles. You can attach any Theragun attachments to it, but the Mini itself only comes with one attachment, so you have to own another Theragun massage gun as well if you wanted to have different attachment heads. Much like the Theragun Elite, this massage gun can be easily maneuvered to massage your back and shoulders, and it provides plenty of control wherever you use it.

Although three-speed levels might seem not enough compared to what other massage tools have to offer, I felt that each level got the job done, and had enough distinction between them that I felt satisfied every time I adjusted it. If you’re looking for something small and basic, the Theragun Mini is a great choice, especially if you want to have something with the Theragun name without forking over $400 for its other products. However, if you want to spend a little less, and gain a little more without the sparkle of a hot brand name, there are better options out there.

The Ekrin B37, with its five speeds and four attachments, performed pretty fine if not outstandingly throughout testing. The speeds each offer a decent enough massage, and the sound isn’t too overpowering, giving it a middle-of-the-road experience. The main drawback of the B37 is that the button to adjust levels of pressure rests on the top of the gun, making it impossible to change speeds with one hand if you’re holding the gun at the bottom of the L-shaped handle.

Having to change speeds with two hands may not be the biggest inconvenience, but that knocked it down a few notches in our book, as other massage guns have perfected one-handed controls. Another minor flaw is that it requires you to churn through all of its speeds if you want to go down to a lower one because the one button on the gun only allows you to go up.

The Sportneer has five-speed settings and six attachments, two of which are made of metal and specifically for use with oils (which no others in our test offered). I tried using the metal attachments with essential oils, and the experience was just OK. What I mainly enjoyed was that the metal attachments were cool to the touch, which was a welcome sensation after a long, sweaty run. It was also much more gentle than other guns I tested—so, while it didn’t offer the intense pressure I sometimes wanted, it was the massage gun I reached for when my muscles were so tender, I didn’t even want to foam-roll.

Putting on the lowest setting, then gradually working my way up, the Sportneer was best when I was using it for light pressure on sore spots. Though it offers speeds up to 3,200 PPM, it does not offer as much force, making it one of the quieter guns we tested. I also found I had to recharge it more than others. This is ideal for someone who is on a tight budget, wants multiple levels of power, but isn’t looking for something to get deep into their muscles.