Mind
Mind devices aim to help you calm down through feedback, vibration or sound. Choose by habit: an EEG headband if you will sit and meditate, a wearable if you want something running while you work, and a chest device for a 10-minute wind-down. Expect modest effects; published trials show small changes at most.
Updated October 7, 2026.
Editor's Pick
Muse headband
The Muse 2 has the largest trial record of the three (11 randomised trials pooled in a 2025 meta-analysis), costs $249.99 with no required subscription, and its modest results come from independent researchers, though its owner rating rests on only 92 Amazon ratings.
$249.99 no subscription required; Muse Premium optional at $49.99 a year
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| Product | Price | Subscription | How you use it | Battery | Returns | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muse headband Editor's Pick | $249.99 no subscription required; Muse Premium optional at $49.99 a year | Optional, $49.99 a year | EEG headband worn during seated meditation, with audio feedback | About 5 hours continuous, per TechRadar | 30 days | Check price |
| Apollo Neuro Apollo wearable | $448 includes 1 year of SmartVibes membership, then $99 a year | $99 a year after year one; Apollo's FAQ says it is required | Worn on wrist or ankle or clipped on; sessions of 5 minutes to 2 hours | About 8 hours continuous, per Apollo | 30 days; $10 fee, shipping kept | Check price |
| Sensate 2 | $299 US store; $348 with 1 year of Sensate Plus | Optional, $49.99 a year | Rests on your chest for about 10-minute sessions with headphones | Up to a week of daily 10-minute sessions, per Sensate | 90 days; buyer pays return shipping | Check price |
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Every mind pick
Editor's PickMuse headband
A $249.99 EEG headband that turns your brain activity into real-time audio feedback while you meditate.
Best for new meditators who want feedback
Apollo wearable
A vibration device you wear on the wrist or ankle or clip to clothing, $448 with one year of membership.
Best for busy days with no time to meditate
Sensate 2
A $299 pebble you rest on your chest for about 10-minute sessions of soundscapes and near-infrasound vibration.
Best for short wind-down before bed