1. Therabody
Theragun Prime (6th Gen)
$329.99 list price; $199.99 on sale at Therabody on October 6, 2026
16 mm amplitude, 4.2 of 5 from Garage Gym Reviews and 4.7 from 104 Best Buy reviews; it ships with only 2 attachments and no case.
Best massage guns for home use
For home use, the Theragun Prime (6th Gen) is our pick: CNN Underscored named it its best massage gun after testing 16, and its 16 mm stroke reached deeper than almost every gun it tried. The Hypervolt 3 costs less at $249 list and adds 5 heads, a heated head and a carry case.
Updated October 6, 2026.
2. Hyperice
Hypervolt 3
$249 list price; $199 on sale at Hyperice on October 6, 2026
Hyperice rates it at 48 dB and about 4 hours of battery, and CNN Underscored said it gave its top pick a real run for its money.
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Questions
Do massage guns help recovery?
They help short-term flexibility more than performance. A 2023 systematic review of 11 massage gun studies found short-term gains in range of motion and flexibility but no benefit for strength or explosive performance. A trial of a Theragun Pro4 found 2 x 60 seconds raised hamstring range of motion 11.4%.
What amplitude should a massage gun have?
Deeper strokes reach further into muscle. CNN Underscored found the Theragun Prime's 16 mm amplitude reached deeper than almost every gun it tested, and said the Hypervolt 3's 12 mm stroke lacks the deep-tissue reach of a 16 mm gun. A 12 mm gun suits lighter, quieter sessions.