The Best Percussion Massagers of 2023

Most massage guns on the market look like a power drill and sound about the same. The Therabody team set out to develop a powerful yet quiet option, and they succeeded with the G4 Pro.

They’ve made great strides with the fourth-generation Theragun G4 PRO ($599). The QX150 brushless motor delivers high-quality power (it packs up to 60 pounds of force) and isn’t as loud as other massagers with comparable power. That said, it’s certainly not silent, especially when you’re working out the legs.
The PRO comes with a multitude of options to personalize percussive therapy. It boasts a rotating arm paired with an ergonomic multigrip as well as a customizable speed range between 1,750 and 2,400 ppm (percussions per minute).

In lay terms, this means you can confidently and easily massage any part of your own body with deep tissue force without the motor stalling out. We’ve been testing for 6 months, and this is by far the easiest massage gun to use on yourself. Gone are the days of convincing someone to rub out your shoulders.
Six different head attachments deliver complete customization. The G4 PRO also pairs with the Therabody app, which offers extra support, including a force meter and personalized wellness routines.

The whole package comes with seven head attachments, a carrying case, two rechargeable lithium-ion batteries with charger, and the Theragun itself. While you’ll have to pay for the luxury the G4 Pro offers, it’s easily the best percussion massager on the market today.

This massage gun isn’t the absolute cheapest on the market, but we think it offers the best overall value. For less than half the price of many leading models, the Turonic GM5 ($160) offers excellent battery life, quiet-yet-powerful operation, and a high-quality set of seven interchangeable massage heads.

We’ve been using this massage gun daily for several weeks. It’s been a major asset in speeding up recovery after rock-climbing and weight-lifting sessions. Turonic claims that the GM5 can offer up to 8 hours of use on the lowest setting.

We tend to use it for about 15 minutes at a time in a mid-range setting, and it dies after about 3 total hours of use. The GM5’s battery is better than most massage guns on the market, which is impressive given its price tag.
With five power modes up to 3,200 rpm, the GM5 offers decent intensity, though it is noticeably weaker than the Theragun. Still, the GM5 has plenty of power for most users and uses.

We appreciate that the GM5 comes with a high-quality carrying case plus seven varied massage heads. For the price, this is a highly effective option.

Hyperice has been in the massage gun game from the beginning, and their designs have evolved to prove it. The Hypervolt ($199) comes with five different head attachments to target various muscle areas and penetrate deep into your soft tissue.

The three different speed and power settings put out up to 3,200 ppm, allowing most individuals to get the right recovery treatment for their ailments. While the motor doesn’t provide quite the same power capacity as our best overall, this massage gun is up to the task of feel-good massages and general recovery.

A percussion massager like the Hypervolt can also be a real boon to your relationship. As our reviewer noted, “My partner and I now swap back massages every night. Previously, we never did this because it was both time-consuming and taxing on our bodies. But with the Hypervolt, it takes all of 5-10 minutes and requires no effort for the giver. Not only is it good for our bodies, but it’s been good for our relationship. Total win.”

With versatile customization options and enough power for reasonably deep soft tissue massage, the price makes the Hypervolt a great buy. Simply put, Hyperice has developed one of the best percussion massagers available today.

This extremely compact and portable device is one of the smallest massage guns on the market, coming in at 6 x 5.3 inches and only 1.43 pounds. Regardless of its size, the Theragun Mini ($150) still packs quite the punch.
The Mini has three options for speed — 1,750, 2,100, or 2,400 ppm — placing it in the same power class as Therabody’s other fourth-generation products.

Where the Mini comes up short is its ability to put up only 20 pounds of no-stall force. For many uses, this is plenty of power. But if you want a deep-tissue massage, other options on this list will suit you better.

It comes with a protective carrying case, and the rechargeable battery lasts 2.5 hours. Additional head attachments can be purchased separately. Theragun provides the industry standard in percussion massagers, and the Mini is no exception.

Percussion massagers are generally pretty intuitive. That is, you know what muscles need attention and can feel about how much pressure is right for you.

But what if you could incorporate professional tips on sport-specific massage regimens and learn how to address more persistent aches and pains? That’s the idea behind Addaday’s line of Bluetooth-connected massagers. The brand’s popular BioZoom Edge ($89) is designed to work with Addaday’s proprietary app.

You input certain physiological and behavioral metrics — age, weight, preferred sports, etc. — and then select what hurts. The Addaday massager app provides guided video tutorials to treat your sport- and body-specific pain spots.

Plus, Addaday advertises that the app continually learns about your unique physiology and routines to better address your needs as you go. If you’re dedicated to continuous improvement and want to educate yourself as you go, the BioZoom Edge would be an excellent addition to your fitness routine.

Looking for a sleek, lightweight, packable recovery tool? New for 2022, ROLL Recovery’s R1 Percussion Massager fits the bill. A runner-up for our “most portable” pick, and by far our favorite for those who frequently travel, the R1 uses the force of percussive therapy to improve performance and accelerate recovery. But the R1 is tiny.

Nonetheless, the R1 comes with four different attachment heads, has four different speeds, and has up to 7 hours of battery life — all at an accessible price of $129.

Also one of the most competitive price points for percussion massagers on this list, the R1 is definitely worth looking into. Read our full review. 

The VYBE Pro Muscle Massage Gun ($90) delivers impressive variety. It can reach up to 3,400 ppm with nine different speed options, meaning you can get really specific with the type of treatment/massage you’re looking for.

The Pro comes with eight different head attachments. Certain heads will give you 12 mm of amplitude and 30 pounds of resistance, while others will provide 10 mm and 20 pounds. This isn’t quite enough to blast your quads to work out knots, but it’s enough to maintain optimal performance with regular recovery use.

When looking for a multitude of options, this is the best percussion gun on the market for precisely that. However, it does weigh a whopping 4.5 pounds, which also makes it one of the heaviest out there.

The TimTam Power Massager ($260) delivers simplicity in both its design and function. This massage gun runs on one setting, 2,500 ppm, with a one-touch trigger — making it easy to operate. The head angle is adjustable by 90 degrees, allowing for more comfortable massages at different angles.

This percussion massager does exactly what it was built to do. It wasn’t built for complexity, but it has durability and power. The drawbacks of this are a lack of customization to your body. The device is lightweight and ideal for travel, but the battery only lasts for around 40 minutes.

If you’re looking for simplicity and basic use, the TimTam has proven to be a highly durable option.

TriggerPoint’s first attempt at a percussion massager is the Performance Impact ($200). This compact gun falls into the lower-to-mid price range, and we think it’s a fair price for what it offers.

This gun’s positives include its capability to hit 3,300 ppm, along with three other lower-speed options, giving you the opportunity to warm your muscles up to more vigorous, deep-tissue massages.

Unlike other massage guns on the market, the TriggerPoint Impact comes with only one head attachment that is not interchangeable. If this is an essential area for you, it may be worth looking into different guns.

Note: The seams on the handle can cause mild irritation when working for long periods of time.

This powerful percussion massager from Legiral is among the most affordable options on our list. Many users find the Le3 ($90) to be just as effective as the Theragun G4 Pro — at a significantly lower price point. It may not offer the same long-term durability, but the comparison says a lot.

Adding to the value, a carrying case and six different attachments are included in the price. You can access 20 different speed strengths via a simple LCD touchscreen, and the stroke depth of 16 mm allows the massager to reach deep underlying tissue.

Legiral outfits all of their massage guns with brushless motors, which are impressively quiet without sacrificing power. The high-quality motor is powered by a 2,500mAh rechargeable lithium battery, which provides over 6 hours of working time when fully charged.

Some users find the handle slightly uncomfortable to hold throughout long massage sessions. Still, the Le3 offers massaging performance and recovery-assisting utility on par with some of the best percussion guns on the market.