Which is more effective for athletes – HoMedics Therapist Select Pro percussion massager vs Theragun? The percussion massager combines their acclaimed massage technology with the convenience and power that athletes and fitness enthusiasts expect from a massage gun. Three intensity levels, four interchangeable attachments, plus three massage programs allow you to customize a therapy that’s right for you. If you workout often, this tool is a must-have for reducing stiffness and pain.
Pros & Cons – HoMedics Therapist Select Pro percussion massager vs Theragun
HoMedics Therapist Select Pro percussion massager
Pros
- 3 massage programs settings
- LCD screen
- 4 different heads
- Storage case is well built
- Long battery life
Cons
- Heavy
Theragun Pro
Pros
- Very high-quality design
- Powerful motor with deep percussions
- Two batteries for continuous operation
- Variety of attachments, programs, and speeds
- Multiple grips and piston angles
- Features Bluetooth integration
Cons
- Most expensive of the lineup
- Not as quiet as others
- Large carrying case
- A bit heavy
Specs – HoMedics Therapist Select Pro percussion massager vs Theragun
Theragun mini
- Sizes: 1
- Colours: 3
- Weight: 0.65g
- Amplitude: 12mm
- Speed settings: 3, from 1750 to 2400rpm
- Battery life: Up to 2.5 hours
- Warranty: 1 year
- Included accessories: Charger, carry case
Theragun Elite
- Sizes: 1
- Colours: 3
- Weight: 1kg
- Amplitude: 16mm
- Speed settings: 5, from 1750 to 2400ppm, plus app-controlled customisable speed range
- Battery life: Up to 2 hours
- Warranty: 1 year
- Included accessories: 5 massage heads, charger, carry case
Theragun Pro
- Sizes: 1
- Colours: 2
- Weight: 1.3kg
- Amplitude: 16mm
- Speed settings: 5, from 1750 to 2400ppm, plus app-controlled customisable speed range
- Battery life: Up to 5 hours (split between two batteries)
- Warranty: 2 years
- Included accessories: 6 massage heads, charger, carry case
Customer reviews – HoMedics Therapist Select Pro percussion massager
HoMedics Therapist Select Plus
Why it made the cut: The reasonably priced HoMedics Therapist Select Plus is the lightest device on the list, but delivers a powerful punch.
Specs
- Weight: 1 pound
- Battery life: 4 hours
- Noise level: not available
- PPM: up to 2,900
Pros
- Great price
- 6 adjustable speeds
- 4 hour battery life
Cons
- Lacks 4 arm positions of the Theragun Pro
If you want to get the best professional percussion massager for home without spending an arm and a leg on a percussive massage gun, consider the HoMedics Therapist Select Plus. It’s lightweight (only 1 pound) and portable, with six adjustable speeds up to 3,000 ppm. The ergonomic handle makes it easy to grasp, and the LCD touch screen makes it easy to choose the desired intensity level. In addition, the rechargeable battery lasts for 4 hours.
The six interchangeable heads include flat with acupressure, u-shape, trigger point, large round, small round, and wedge. There’s also a convenient storage case to keep everything in.
Theragun Prime
The Theragun Prime is part of the fourth generation of Theragun massage guns. Its prior equivalent was the Theragun Liv, which used to be in this list of best massage guns.
The Theragun Prime’s main impressive feature is that it’s much quieter than its now-defunct counterpart. In fact, the Prime rivals the famously quiet Hypervolt Plus in terms of volume level — that’s a massive improvement from the Liv.
The improvements don’t stop there, though: Where the Theragun Liv only had two preprogrammed speeds and came with two closed-cell foam attachments, the new Theragun Prime has five built-in speeds (from 1,750 rpm to 2,400 rpm) and comes with four closed-cell foam massage gun attachment heads.
At $299, the Theragun Prime is pricey, but doesn’t induce sticker shock quite like the Pro G4 (below). This percussion massager sometimes goes on sale for $249 or even lower, so keep your eyes peeled for that.
To me, the improvements make the Theragun Prime seem well worth the price. The competition to the Prime, to me, is the original Hypervolt: These two massage guns have many similar features and hover around the same price range. The choice is yours for the making!
Theragun Mini Gen 4
Why it made the cut: Percussive massage guns can sometimes be tiring to use, but the Theragun Mini is just the right size for those who want a smaller option.
Specs
- Weight: 1.4 pounds
- Battery life: 2.5 hours
- Noise level: 50 decibels
- PPM: up to 2,400
Pros
- Quiet
- Lightweight
- 3 speeds
Cons
- Only one ball attachment
As the best mini percussion massager, this compact Theragun Mini is great for small hands, or for people who don’t want to be bothered with a heavier percussive massage gun. This also makes it easier to transport, and the ergonomic grip makes it easy to handle. The massage gun has three speeds and, like the Theragun Pro, it also includes the company’s QuietForce technology, so it won’t be irritating to your ears or those of anyone else close by.
It’s not only smaller but it also has a shorter battery life; still, 2.5 hours is probably enough for the average person looking for a more compact model. In addition, it only has one standard ball attachment, compared to the numerous head attachments you’ll find with other models. The percussive massage gun also comes in a soft case.
Theragun Pro
Therabody’s Theraguns are considered the gold standard in percussive therapy, so its most luxurious, feature-rich muscle gun model must be one of the best, right?
In all truth, I have to say yes. Having tested more than 20 massage guns, including three other Theraguns, the Theragun Pro is pretty dang impressive — especially compared to the previous line of Therabody massage guns. (The Theragun G3, a similar percussion massager version, was previously on this list. You can read our full review to learn more.)
The Theragun Pro G4 is, first and foremost, much quieter than its former iteration. Loudness has been a chief complaint of Theragun buyers since the company’s early days, and the brand finally made a move to remedy that.
I’m not saying the Pro G4 is silent — the noise level is still louder than most other massage guns — but it doesn’t rattle my brain like the G3 did, thanks to Theragun’s new QuietForce Technology. If you’re an athlete or serious exerciser who can deal with a massage device that sounds like a muted turkey carver (and you’re willing to pay top dollar for percussive therapy at your fingertips), the Theragun Pro G4 is a great choice for you.
With up to 60 pounds of force, a rotating arm and ergonomic handle, a deep reach of 16mm into your muscle tissue, and speeds up to 2,400 repetitions per minute, the Theragun Pro is built for those who need legitimate percussive therapy multiple times per week. In short, this percussion massager is the real deal, but it’s probably not worth it for the average exerciser.
Previously, the TimTam All New Power Massager was my pick for the best high-powered massage gun, but if you have money to spend, you can’t beat the power and relative quietness of the Theragun Pro.
Theragun Elite
WIRED Writer Jess Grey says the Theragun Elite tenderized her muscles like nothing else. With the right foam tip, even on its lowest speed setting, it was able to relieve deep tissue pain and muscle tension with just a few minutes of use. The app integration makes it easy to create and store massage routines for recurring aches, and it’s surprisingly quiet. (It’s Therabody’s quietest device.)
It doesn’t have a rotating arm, but it doesn’t need it. The triangle design allows you to position your hand to reach back and neck muscles. It comes with one battery, as opposed to the Pro’s two, but Grey got about two hours of use out of every charge. That should be long enough for many sessions—she rarely used it for more than 10 or 20 minutes at a time.
Has 40 pounds of pressure and comes with five attachment heads and a carrying case.
