14 Best Massage Guns in 2023 [Tested and Reviewed]

Apherma's massage gun gets our highest recommendation for its pleasant delivery of vibration and precise setting increments. It has a display with the current vibration strength setting and remaining battery, so you know what to expect at a glance. When testing the feel of this massage gun, one tester said, "I like that it can deliver vibrations deep into the muscles around my shoulder and collarbone." Another, however, noted that "the vibration couldn't reach deep enough into my thighs." It might not have enough power for people who do heavy leg workouts.

They also had positive things to say about its ease of use, like "The shape made it easy to massage hard-to-reach spots," and "You can massage your lower back while holding it in one hand." The handle is made of slip-resistant material, which also adds to a stress-free massage.

In particular, this model has an extraordinary feature set with 30 vibration strength settings, making fine adjustments possible, and 10 attachments. The wide range of settings make it easy to adjust to each person's preferences and body type. As for volume, this massage gun produced 67.4 decibels at its highest setting, so you can use it at pretty much any time of day without worrying about noise.

Opinions were split on ease of use, with some saying "The sturdy handle and consistent vibration make it easy to massage the spot you want," while others complained that two pounds three ounces was "too heavy to use comfortably for long periods." Those with less upper body strength should take this into consideration.

As for its feature set, this massage gun scored high for its seven attachments. It also has six power levels to choose from, so you can adjust the vibration strength to your liking. But when we tested the noise level, we found it produced a rather loud 75 decibels of sound. It could feasibly go over 80 decibels depending on what part of your body you're using it on, so you'll be better off not using it early in the morning or late at night.

The Mebak 3 massage gun has an LED touch display which lets you change the vibration setting directly on the screen. One tester said, "It left my muscles feeling soothed and gave me just the right amount of stimulus," while another said it "felt similar to being massaged by a real person," so it should fit a wide range of muscle care needs.

In our tests for usability, testers said things like "The handle had a comfortable, easy-to-grip shape," and "The distance from the handle to the head was just right, making it easy to massage my lower back." This model comes with seven attachments, which is a respectable amount of variety. Some of the attachments are made of cushioned material, good for when you want to give yourself a gentle massage. But we found that it was quite loud at 79.1 decibels, so you should be courteous to your neighbors when choosing a time to use it.

This massage gun from FitRx comes with a USB cable for charging, which gives you the advantage of being able to charge away from home. Our testers had good things to say about the level of vibration, reporting that it was "able to stimulate deep areas of my muscles and left them feeling fresh and invigorated." Another noted that "the attachments felt sturdy and didn't cause any pain while massaging."

When testing ease of use, we received the following comments from our testers: "The handle and attachments were structured in such a way to make it easy to massage exactly where I wanted to," and "The size of the handle was just right for getting a sturdy grip." People of all body types will appreciate its user-friendly shape. When grading the feature set, we appreciated that it has six selectable levels of vibration strength, but were disappointed that it only comes with the most basic four attachments and nothing more.

It did a bit better in the noise level department, only registering 69.4 decibels on the highest setting. It could go up over 70 decibels depending on how firmly you press it onto your muscle, so take the time and place into consideration when using it. This is a great choice for people buying their first massage gun due to its easy-to-use shape and gentle vibration.

Dacorm's massage gun has a screen on the body showing the current vibration strength setting and battery level, so you won't be caught off guard. One tester stated, "The minute vibrations felt as if they reached deep into my muscle fibers," and another said, "Overall, it did a good job of relieving muscle tenseness." A couple of people, however, weren't as impressed, saying "It didn't have enough power even on the highest setting."

When grading ease of use, several people said, "The size and material of the handle made it easy to massage the muscle I was aiming at," and overall the response was positive. But a couple of our testers reported that "it was difficult to control the touch screen accurately." People buying their first massage gun or those who aren't so tech-savvy should take that into consideration.

With seven vibration strength settings and 12 attachments, this massage gun scored high on features. At 64.7 decibels, the noise level is also commendably quiet, similar to that of a normal conversation. You can use it freely regardless of the time or place.

Vybe Pro's massage gun has two buttons you can use to raise or lower the vibration strength setting, which we appreciated for the straightforwardness. When testing out how it felt to use, our testers appeared to be pleased with it overall, saying "The subtle vibration went straight to work on the spot I wanted it to," and "The rhythmical vibrations penetrated deep into my muscles."

Unfortunately, many of them reported that "it was too heavy to use comfortably on my back muscles," or "The large size makes it hard to control properly." It's likely your arm will feel tired after holding it for longer than a few minutes.

We gave this massage gun high points for having nine selectable vibration speed settings, and you'll enjoy trying out the eight attachments to test out their various effects on different muscle groups. As for the noise level, it made 79 decibels of sound while in use, which is rather loud. If you're using it at the gym or another place where making some noise isn't an issue, you'll have no problem, but you'll need to take the time of day into account if you live in a dorm or apartment building.

This massage gun from Ekrin is instantly noticeable due to its distinct green color, and contains a high-capacity lithium battery inside. Our testers described this massage gun as "being able to pleasantly stimulate pressure points," and said it could "bring relief to larger muscle groups, in particular the thighs." But at least one person said, "Even the weakest setting was still too much vibration to use comfortably on my shoulders or near the collarbone," so it wouldn't be a good choice for people who want to use it mainly to massage these areas.

When testing ease of use, our testers said, "The handle was just the right size to hold firmly without needing to tighten my grip," and "The angle of the attachment head made it easy to apply vibration to the muscle I wanted." This massage gun landed around the middle in terms of features, with five vibration strength settings. We measured 73 decibels of noise while in use, which is on the high side, so most people wouldn't want to use it during quiet periods of the day.

An LED touch screen showing the current vibration setting and remaining battery makes Toloco's massage gun easy to adjust the settings on. Opinions were split on the quality of its massage power, with some testers saying "I enjoyed the feeling of the vibrations," while others complained that "even the highest setting wasn't enough to get a satisfying massage." People who have been working out for many years and have high muscle mass might feel that the stimulation is lacking.

Unfortunately, we weren't able to give this massage gun high marks in the ease of use category, due to comments like "The slippery handle made it difficult to hold in place," and "The weight made it hard to apply to muscles behind my back." On the bright side, it comes with 15 attachments and has 20 vibration strength settings, so it scored high on features. But when testing the noise level it came out to 72.5 decibels, which isn't notably quiet.

Opove's Apex is unique for its handle, which is curved at 45 degrees. Most of our testers enjoyed the feel of this massage gun, in particular mentioning that "the strength of the vibration didn't take away from the feeling of comfort when using it," and "I felt the vibration dig deep into my muscles." When looking at ease of use, we found the slip-resistant material on the handle was effective, and we had no problem holding it steady for long periods. But a few testers weren't as impressed, saying "The body was larger than I would have preferred," so people with small hands should take note.

This model comes with six attachments, which is sufficient, but it only has five vibration strength settings, which is a bit disappointing. If you have very specific preferences about how strong the vibration should be, it might not be for you. The amount of noise produced by it was also quite noticeable: a whopping 79.2 decibels. You can use it at the gym or outdoors without any trouble, but if you're using it at home you should take the time of day into consideration.

Opove's M3 Pro pushes its durability as a selling point and claims it won't break even after being dropped from a height of six and a half feet. One tester said, "It did a good job of loosening the tenseness in my muscles, and the pulse speed was just right." But some disagreed, saying "It was too strong to use around my shoulders and collarbone, even after lowering the vibration setting, to the point of being painful." So the level of comfort you'll get strongly depends on the muscle group you use it on.

When grading it on ease of use, most testers said, "The size was just right for getting it into a good position for massaging." There's also a healthy distance from the handle to the attachment head, making it easy to use for muscles on the back of your body or in hard to reach spots. As for its feature set, this massage gun comes with a respectable six attachments, some of which are cushioned, but it only has three vibration strength settings.

On top of that, the noise level is also quite noticeable at 74.1 decibels. But with its high power vibrations, people who frequently work large muscle groups like their legs or back may want to keep this one on their radar.

Theragun's PRO massage gun has a rechargeable battery that can be removed from the unit, saving you space when charging. When evaluating how it felt, some testers said, "I appreciated the feeling of relief after using it on my thighs," but one commented "Keeping it on the same spot for a while made it feel like I had been whipped." Even the lowest vibration strength setting is relatively strong, so people who prefer a firm massage will find it useful.

When looking at ease of use, some testers enjoyed that "it had two places where you can hold it, making it easy to use on a variety of muscle groups, including those that are hard to reach." But others had the opinion that "it was too bulky and heavy, which made it difficult to move around or get into position." People with small hands or those with muscle weakness may find it a burden.

This massage gun only has five vibration strength settings, which keeps it from scoring high on features, but the cushioned attachments make up for this. In particular, we appreciated the inclusion of one that combines that shapes of round and flat attachments. But we found it very loud, producing 84 decibels on its highest setting. We wouldn't recommend using it at a time of day when most people are enjoying some peace and quiet.

The Hypervolt Go from Hyperice claims to work for three hours on a single charge. All settings can be adjusted with a single button, so it's a good choice for people buying their first massage gun. We found that it worked well on larger muscles, with our testers saying "The dense, concentrated vibrations it produced made my thigh muscles feel refreshed after use." However, some people expressed that "the vibrations were rough and overbearing," so people who are just getting into fitness may find it too strong.

Opinions on its ease of use were in unison, with testers complaining "It was too heavy and needed two hands to use properly," or "The handle was too thick to hold comfortably." People with poor arm strength would probably have a difficult time with it.

This massage gun wasn't able to score well on features, with only three settings for vibration strength and a lack of any cushioned attachments. The noise level was in the middle range at 70.5 decibels. The high vibration strength means that it could make even more noise when you've got it pressed up against your muscles, so try not to use it during quiet hours.

Theragun's "mini" is small enough to take with you when exercising outdoors or away from home. When testing out the feel, our testers praised it for being "compact, yet powerful," and also said, "It was able to apply vibration deep into both larger and smaller muscle groups." Longtime gym-goers will appreciate its powerful level of stimulus.

But when looking at ease of use, at least one tester said, "The material on the handle was too smooth, which, combined with the weight, resulted in it frequently slipping out of my hands." They also complained that "the attachment head was too close to the handle, making it difficult to use on back muscles." People with smaller hands will probably have a difficult time using it.

This model only comes with the standard round attachment, which means you can't change the way vibrations are delivered for different spots on your body. With only three levels of vibration strength, you may or may not be able to find the one that's just right for you. However, it only produces 68.3 decibels of noise, so you can use it at any time of day even if you live in an apartment complex.

The F5 pocket-sized massager from SKG has a heating device at the bottom of the unit, which allows you to warm your muscles and massage them simultaneously. Some of our testers said, "The vibration strength was lacking even on the highest setting," and "Only the surface of my muscles received stimulation while the deeper parts didn't feel loosened afterward." It didn't have a relaxing effect on any of the muscle groups we tested it with, and its evaluation suffered accordingly.

But when it came to ease of use, most testers appreciated its compact size, saying "It was easy to move around and use on a variety of muscles," so there's the added benefit that you can easily take it with you wherever you go. The feature set was disappointing, with only three vibration strength settings to choose from and the two most basic round and flat attachments. For people who like to customize their massage depending on which muscle group they're working on, it won't get the job done.

But most people will appreciate the low amount of noise it produces: just 65 decibels. You can use it early in the morning or later at night when you come home from the gym. Athletes and exercise enthusiasts who have already built up muscle mass should think twice before buying this massage gun, though, as it probably won't be able to give you the stimulation you're looking for.