Updated video testing massage guns head to head! Best Massage Guns Tested - Theragun, Hypervolt, Bob & Brad, Kraftgun ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-tMUO5Y4AyYA.html
I went with the prime instead of the elite. I use it for loosing up muscles and mobility training. It can be used on other clients too. They'll do the exact same thing in all honesty.
@@BeforeYouBuyReview Yeah. Its diminishing returns after the Theragun Prime. I don't recommend getting anything other than the Prime. They use the same attatchments. Only 2 that will come with the Pro won't be in the box with the Prime. You can buy those separately if you want though. One Theragun product to absolutely stay away from is the Theragun Mini. Too many corners were cut with that one to get to the $200 price point.
great review coach, ended up getting prime. Case is nice but i don't really travel much and i can't justify 100$ for slightly more power and extra attachment. Cant wait for it to arrive
@@motomoto898 ive had it for over 4 months now, hasn't stalled once unless i actively try to do so. Battery lasts me about a week with pretty regular use 3x a day.
I’ve tested 7 different guns including the Prime, Mini 2.0, Xiaomi, Xiaomi mini, Aukey Naipo, and two cheap knockoffs. I’ve also watched about 50 reviews. The Mini (12mm amplitude) is perfect for anyone who doesn’t need large muscle groups deep massages. Too hard on the small muscles like the neck area, tends to bounce. Very portable, very quiet. You can use this while watching tv with the family. Feels almost as heavy as the prime. Will fit in a large laptop bag. The Prime (16mm amplitude) is supreme for quads, glutes, calves, and on arms and shoulders and back is as effective as the mini. It will also hurt you in smaller muscles/bony areas. You can watch tv but it will be noticeable and will disturb others. Irrelevant though - you use it for 2 min and probably before exercise. Somewhat portable. Will not fit into a laptop bag but will into a gym bag. Mid range (‘Aukey’ massage gun) has +-10mm amplitude but can hit 3000rpm so it’s perfect for the smaller muscles like neck and bony areas, and even your forehead and face. Very light and portable. High quality feel. The Xiaomis felt very sleek and high quality. I’m sure the battery will last years and goes for hours. But ultimately the big one was noisy and much less powerful than the Aukey but priced the same (about 40% the price of the Prime). The mini is, strangely, priced the same as the larger Xiaomi but is truly feeble. Feels nice to hold but it isn’t going to do much. The knockoffs were comparable to the mini Xiaomi but poor quality. They have tiny amplitudes so just skin deep vibrations. Stay away, trust me you’ll just put them in a drawer and forget they exist. Could be a nice present for grandma though. I kept the Prime and the midrange, I lift weights + run and the Prime is the business… midrange is used for lymph nodes and tension relief and smaller muscles. And when travelling. Great for neck, arms. For reference I’m 177cm, male, 80kg, 12% bodyfat, 37 years old. If the mini had a 14mm or higher amplitude it would be THE ONE. Really like it but not quite effective where I need it. So if you are thin, get the mini. You’ll love it. If you are muscular or need deep work on glutes/quads, get the Prime. If you need tension relief, get a high rpm and shallower amplitude but not below 8mm in my estimation. Aukey has the best battery life, both Theraguns only last about 45min on a charge but it has no real impact on the experience. Couldn’t stall the mini / prime / Aukey without hurting myself. So that’s irrelevant. Hope that helps.
If Theragun doesn't allow the user to use it while connected to the power supply, we depend on Theragun to sell us in the future the same battery, so there is a high chance of having the theragun obsolete. I think this is one of the bigger cons.
Totally agree, internal lithium batteries have a finite life. I had a nice electric toothbrush I had to eventually throw away because it stopped charging, that had a NiMH battery. Hopefully it lasts for a long time, but it's like a phone. The more you use and charge it the less the battery will last. Same with my Logitech portable speaker, lasted about 5 years now the charge only lasts for like 30-45min from 5hr+ and I have to recharge each time before I use it.
I tried all 3 out in a department store this afternoon. The prime doesn't have sufficient force for my key use cases when compared to the other two models when I tried this out on my calves and achilles along with few other ares in-store.
As someone who plays rugby and is quite larger than the average male, would you recommend the elite or prime? I have the prime and am gonna 'abuse' therabody's 30 day guarantee to try out the elite. Biggest thing for me is that extra 10lbs of stall force. If it helps to reach into larger muscle groups, could justify the upgrade. What do you reckon?
I should’ve gotten the elite during Black Friday I would’ve saved 100$. Right now the prime is 300$ & the elite was 400$. I remember seeing the elite at 300$.
I just verified it does fit in the case. It’s gonna be just a touch sloppy since it’s a little smaller but would be totally fine. You also might want to try to just use it for a bit to see if you need it. Maybe just a little bag for the heads or some thing is enough. I usually keep my Massage Gun in my backpack with one head on it
Thanks for the video, dude. Watch those 3am cups of coffee. I'm gonna buy one, but try to drink it at a more reasonable hour! :) Quick question- I have the elite, and isn't it supposed to be quite a bit quieter than the Prime?
Thanks! I know. I’ll try to be better about staying up late 👍☕️ There isn’t much difference at all in noise. I think most of the marketing has been saying it’s much quieter than their older models. That said the website still states it’s louder than the average Massage Gun which I totally agree with. They are annoyingly loud at times. Hope that helps
@@BeforeYouBuyReview I really don't need 60lbs of force, I never really exceed the 40lb from the elite. So if noise isn't an issue on the Pro, I guess my last question is do you use the adjustable part of the stroke much. I can't remember in your video if you said you did or not. That's the really the only other consideration for me.
You don’t usually need the extra 10lbs. Also, see my video on comparing power of massage guns here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-jQ7ppb5TacM.html
Thanks. I’m glad the videos are helping. They don’t really cause that effect because you’re not using them for hours on end. Most massage guns shut off after 10 minutes so they don’t overheat. You can always turn them back on but that’s always my reminder to probably be done for my current session anyway
Good question. I don’t think they would run on power alone. The batteries should last you a handful of years pretty easily. Obviously they would diminish some overtime, but I bet it could be close to 10 years until they can’t do one single session. Just guessing as I haven’t had one more than two years yet
Which device is louder? On Theragun's website, they say the Elite is quieter than the Prime. Can you confirm? Does either device shake or vibrate more when holding it in the hand?
They are both pretty loud. Not much difference. They both have bigger amplitudes which means it hits pretty hard and will shake the hand some, but most massage guns do. Maybe one with smaller amplitude is something you would want
@@BeforeYouBuyReview thanks! I just got the Elite, but need to return it b/c the ball bearings on the stem for attachments broke, so exploring other options (Prime and Mini). I found the farther I hold it from the motor the less vibration there is. I'm curious if the Mini shakes in the hand bc you're holding it directly on the motor but then it's a much less powerful motor with less amplitude.
Great question. I literally just made a video on stall forces comparing 13 massage guns Check it out here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-jQ7ppb5TacM.html
I just received the Prime. Got it on sale for $250. Haven't used it yet, but found a deal for the Elite for $250 as well ha. Is it worth the hassle to return the Prime and get the Elite?
It was on the Standard Dose website. They had it discounted, plus an extra 10% off for new customers. But it’s now back at full price, so the Prime it is!
@@Aday04 I'm the same, I purchased the prime yesterday as it was £275, to say found an offer of £275 for the Elite 😂, a can’t be bothered with the hassle of a return for the sake of a case, and one attachment and a OLED screen that would really not serve any purpose for me.
I’m not sure what you are asking. Without stall force you wouldn’t dig into any muscle. Some of the Theraguns even are rated some of the strongest. Is that what you are saying?
Theragun goes deeper. Check out my latest video where I show the data side by side. Best Massage Guns Tested - Theragun, Hypervolt, Bob & Brad, Kraftgun ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-tMUO5Y4AyYA.html
Great question. Between the elite in the prime, they both have the same amplitude which means it hits you the same way. The stall force is also similar with the elite just a little stronger allowing you to dig a little deeper. I would say with my eyes close I wouldn’t be able to tell the difference by much
Bought the Pro 6 months ago, one of the batteries already dead and not charging. Theragun only give 90 day warranty on its batteries. Totally unacceptable customer service and warranty period. I got sold a poor battery. Stay away from Theragun!! You are better getting a cheaper alternative. Maybe they should spend more on the product quality and less on £M advertising.
Oh wow, that’s a bummer. Thanks for sharing your experience! I think a lot of people see their gun is the absolute best because of their marketing to be honest
Hey Scott - I just got the prime and I can't tell if the 30 lbs of stall force is enough. It hasn't stalled out yet but I'm unsure if it extra 10 lbs will be better for me since the speed and amplitude are the same between the two. Thoughts? Thank you in advance!
I just saw a video where you compare the 5 best massage guns, in which you punish Teragun a lot because he does not bring a case and because he is very noisy. Curiously, in this video you give almost zero importance to the case because you confess that you don't really use it. I could also tell that you rate it as a not noisy pistol compared to others. I honestly feel that the review of this video don’t make sense regarding with the other one. it could be that there are some contradictions? Cheers! I will buy a coffee by the way 😂
Good insight. I don’t use a case daily, but I think I was trying to get the point across that a case isn’t included in one of the most expensive massage guns out there (Prime). Seems silly when it probably only adds a few dollars to their cost, but I suppose they need more reasons to buy the more expensive models yet. Regarding noise, I can’t stand how loud these are personally. I was trying to explain their marketing says they are significantly quieter than previous generations, but that graph still shows it’s still above average for massage guns on their own website. Also, depends on when videos are made. I’ve learned more over the past year since this was made and have more products to compare them to. Hope that helps! 👍
what about the pro? is it the best gun out there (excluding price) ? how does the stall force of the pro/prime/elite compare to the bob n brad gun if u had to rank them
I have not got my hands on the Pro yet. Depending on what you are looking for, it might be the best. Two huge factors for me personally when buying one is noise and cost. That puts the Pro way down on the list for me. In fact, it would be a hard sell for me to upgrade from the Prime to the Pro for sure. For stall force the Prime is 30lbs, Elite is 40lbs, and Pro 50lbs I believe. 30lbs is pretty strong and most people would never need the difference. I will say this. I personally carry the Bob & Brad in my backpack, even though I have a choice of over 35+ massage guns. Here's some comparison of 30+ massage guns, where I break down my top 6 picks and explain what to look for. Everyone is different so once you make sure it's a good massage gun it comes down to a few personal preferences. I want to make sure you get the right one. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-G_5-kCE9LiI.html
Hello you are so nice and your knowledge is perfect!!! sorry for my english I know it not so good but I hope to understand me))) I am from Greece and I hope you give me your opinion to find a gun for me. I am acupuncturist and massage Ayurveda. Can you give me your opinion for meback 3 please if you know for this gun? Thank you in advance Antonia
Thanks! Glad it helps! Here’s my review on the Mebak 3 so you can get an idea if it’s right for you: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-vlX700YPUKs.html
snorts... you know what design is awful? Every impacter gun, look at how much it torque's your wrist back for absolutely no reason other than they wanted it to be trendy
DO NOT BUY THERAGUN - customer service is the worst! you spend $600 on the gun and they only guarantee the attachments for 30 days. They want you to spend $20 every 60-90 days to replace the attachments, information that they hide away in the FAQ section. I've tried the hypervolt and other percussion massagers at similar price points and they do the exact same job for a fraction of the price
@@rbrtwhill Yes but what melvinlard was getting at about your numbers being off I believe is your prices. 8:54 in your video. $300 for the Elite. Nope it’s $400. And $418 for the Prime (going by your link you posted for this video). Yes you can get the prime at Best Buy for $224 right now (I bought one) but you can’t touch the Elite for under $399. I know prices change and you added your disclaimer that prices change, his comment was only 6 days after your review, it’s doubtful it went up $100 in that time frame especially this month is the season to buy. F. Y. I. I bought the Bob & Brad for my parents because of your reviews and recommendations. Used your discount thank you! I would’ve gotten that one to for myself but.... an injured shoulder couldn’t wait for it to come back in stock on Amazon, so got the Theragun Prime.
