Often when people think of a massage gun, they think of the Theragun brand. This makes sense as they are a well-known and trusted brand within the industry. However, Theragun massage guns can be expensive, with the Basic Prime model starting at $299, up to the Pro model at $599. Of course, there is also a Mini Theragun for $199, but it is missing many features. Therefore, many people are looking for other options that are within a lower price range but comparable to the standard Theragun models. Below are several lower cost alternatives to the Theragun massage gun to consider.
Our first alternative is the TaoTronics Massage Gun, which at $69.99 is the lowest cost alternative. This massage gun has a 10-hour battery life, which is substantially longer than most other options, including Theragun. It also offers a higher rate of percussions per minute, however, the stroke depth is only 12mm which is less than Theragun. The TaoTronics massage gun offers 20-speed settings and comes with 6 head attachments like the Theragun Pro. These attachments include 2 different bullet heads, to directly target joints and trigger points. At just 1.6lbs, this device is lightweight and portable, while delivering on power and performance. So, for the price, it’s hard to beat.
The Vybe Pro Percussion Massage Gun is $199 and a solid substitution for the Theragun Elite ($399) or Pro. Now, this massage gun isn’t as quiet as most, however it delivers 100 more percussions per minute than the Theragun models. The Vybe Pro offers 9 different speed settings and comes with 8 different head attachments. These heads include three metal heads for a harder massage, a wishbone head, and a bullet head to target specific pain points. The stroke depth is 12mm, which is 4mm less than the Theragun models. However, this device has a longer battery life, at 180 minutes when fully charged.
The PlayMakar MVP is directly comparable to the Theragun Pro, but at just $249.95 instead. To start with, the percussions are 10% higher per minute and it has 6 different speed settings. The device comes with 6 additional head attachments, including the wishbone, 2 round heads, and a bullet head. Battery life is only 3 hours, which is comparable to both the Prime and Elite Theragun, but less than the Pro model. Weighing in at just 2lbs, the PayMakar MVP is powerful, effective, and easy to use with a digital screen for settings.
The Compex Fixx 2.0 is comparable to the Theragun Pro. At a slightly cheaper $525 the Foxx 2.0 has an adjustable arm, 16mm stroke depth, and a quiet motor like the Theragun Pro. This massage gun has 5 different speed settings, which are easy to set and change using the dial. The Fixx 2.0 also comes with 5 additional heads, which when combined with the adjustable arm, can give a massage customized to your needs. The one downside of the Compex Fixx 2.0 is the battery life. Even though it comes with 2 batteries, each one only has a 90-minutes of battery life.
The Hypervolt 2 Pro is $399, and is the most powerful percussion gun on the market, delivering 2700 percussions per minute. It offers a stoke depth of 14mm, five different speed settings, and a digital dial. The Hypervolt 2 also connects to a smartphone app, offering users a guided massage through HyperSmart technology. Additionally, this massage gun comes with 5 different head attachments and has a specialized pressure sensor. The patented pressure sensor technology shows how much pressure is being applied and assists with usability and functionality. Battery life is a reasonable 3 hours, however, the device is heavier than many at 2.6lbs.
There you have it, several lower cost alternatives to the Theragun massage gun that still offer power and performance. When choosing your massage gun, keep the following considerations in mind; price, weight, stroke depth, speed settings, percussions per minute, and the force. Massage needs change depending on the person, so ensure you get a device that works for you and gives your muscles the relief they need.
