12 Best Massage Guns of 2026, Lab-Tested and Reviewed

Interestingly, many users we talked to found their massage gun’s lowest power level sufficient for their needs. It’s really the grip style and weight that can make a difference in everyday use. (For instance, our evaluations showed that grips shaped like a triangle or a partial triangle were the easiest to hold in various positions.)

We evaluated 13 percussive massagers made by Ekrin, Hyperice, Renpho, Therabody, and Toloco, ranging in price from $50 to $500, with various handle styles, weights, and features. For more info on massage guns, check our buying guide.

We then examined the handle ergonomics of each device, including the amount of stress it would put on a person as they used it, overall ease of use, and device noise. We also asked consumers who own these devices to give us their impressions of each device in a user study.