Do they have enough stall force to recover from muscle sore? Not everyone can afford a personal trainer, but can afford to buy a good massage gun. Choose the speed that best suits your need, and change up the massagers head to more precisely target different body parts and muscle groups. They have convenient single-handed operation with a comfortable grip, rechargeable lithium-ion battery with extra long 3 to 6 hour run time. Explore more in Sonic massage gun vs Theragun massage gun comparison.
Pros & Cons – Sonic massage gun vs Theragun massage gun
Sonic massage gun
Pros
- Long-lasting battery performance
- Quiet in operation
- 5 frequency modes
- 5 different massage heads
- Battery life meter on top of the gun
Cons
- Slightly lacks in deep tissue therapy
- Don’t have customization features.
- Not ergonomically design
Theragun massage gun
Pros
- Ergonomic handle
- 3 speeds
- Small, portable design
- Soft carrying pouch
- Very quiet operating levels
- LONG battery life with LED indicator
- Short charging time
Cons
- Only one attachment
- No Bluetooth connectivity
- Expensive for what it offers
- Shorter amplitude and less power than other Theragun models
Specs – Sonic massage gun vs Theragun massage gun
Sonic massage gun
- Stall Force ~70 lbs
- Speed options 5: between 1200-3000 percussions per minute
- Number of Attachments 5
- Noise ~60 dB
- Stroke Length 12 mm
- Weight 2.5 lbs
- Battery Life Greater than 3 hours + removable
Theragun massage gun
- Battery life: 150 minutes
- Battery charge time: 80 minutes
- Dimensions: 6 in x 5.3 in x 2.25 in
- PPM range: 1750-2400 (3 speeds)
- Attachments: 1
- Percussion range 1750 – 2400 ppm
- Weight 1.43 lbs
- Noise level: 50-65 decibels
- Dimensions 6 in x 5.3 in x 2.25 in
- (15.2 cm x 13.5 cm x 7.7 cm)
- Stall Force 20 lbs
- Stroke Length 12 mm
- Speeds 3
- Noise (decibel) 68 dB (on top speed)
Sonic massage gun vs Theragun massage gun review comparison
Design
Sonic massage gun
It is compact in design and measures 13.7 x 9.8 x 3.46 inches;. LifePro Sonic comes with a carrying case. The case is well-built and perfectly lodges the devices. The handle and massage heads are surprisingly comfortable to the touch and are a good touch. The button that controls all the speed adjustments is located right above the handle, making it extremely easy to reach no matter which muscles you’re working on.
Theragun massage gun
The Mini is about half the size of its larger counterparts. It measures 5.4 x 4.3 x 1.6 (inches). It’s small and compact (as a mini should be). It weighs 1.43lbs. which is way lighter than any of the bigger guns. The distance the shaft and attachment extend from the gun and into your muscle.
There’s the triangular shape, a remarkable amount of power, and the ability to deeply work muscles without stalling the gun — it also debuted smartphone app integration for this latest generation, too.
Lightweight
Sonic massage gun
LifePro sonic weighs 2.5 lbs, same as Bluetooth Hypervolt and Hypervolt plus. LifePro Pulse Fx, Theragun Elite, and Theragun Prime all have a 2.2 lbs weight. In contrast, Theragun Pro and G3Pro weigh 2.9 and 3.1 lbs, respectively.
Theragun mini
The powerful-but-compact device comes with a carrying case so you can bring it pretty much anywhere, from the gym to use in the locker room after an intense workout to the office to use on a sore back due to bad posture or on your arches after wearing uncomfortable shoes. It also has a 150-minute battery life, should you leave your charger at home by accident.
Heads
Sonic massage gun
There are five heads that come with this massage gun – a regular round head, spinal head, two bullet heads, and a flat head. All of the heads can be changed between each other within seconds and are easy to use once you get used to the whole process.
- The spinal head does what its name suggests and has two protrusions that work on the muscles on both sides of your spine.
- The round head is useful for larger muscle groups and has a good recovery effect.
- The flathead works on deeper tissues by having a bit more stimulative impact.
- The two bullet heads are specifically designed to target small locations such as joints, trigger points, and muscle knots.
Theragun mini
While it only includes one attachment, the Theragun mini is compatible with all six attachment heads in the Pro, Elite and Prime series by Theragun, as well as any attachment heads from the previous generation G3PRO and G3 models (for example the previous large ball will work as well). You can also purchase any of the attachments heads ala carte online.
- Standard Ball – Perfect for overall use on large and small muscle groups.
- Dampener – Comes standard with the mini. Used mostly for tender or bony areas. Perfect for overall use.
- Large Ball – previous generation attachment that is also for all around body treatment.
- Cone – Used mostly for pinpoint muscle treatment, including the hands and feet.
- Wedge – Perfect for shoulder blades and IT bands and commonly used for “scraping” and“flushing,” which help to decrease the amount of lactic acid in muscles.
- Thumb – Used mostly for trigger points and the lower back.
- NEW Supersoft™ -Theragun’s version of vibration therapy and mostly used for sensitive areas,including bones.
Attachments
Sonic massage gun
With five attachments, we expected LifePro sonic to perform similar to other inexpensive massage guns. But it’s a lot better than most of the inexpensive massage guns. Additionally, the built-quality of these attachments is identical to what expensive massage guns offer.
Control
Sonic massage gun
At the top of the massage gun, you also have a control panel that has an on/off button and two indicators – one for the frequency of the massage head and another for the percentage of battery left. Apart from that, the gun is fairly similar to all other models in this price class.
Theragun mini
Turning it on requires a short hold of the on/off button, and pressing that same button changes the speed from its lowest setting on up to medium and high. Three lights sit atop the button to quickly alert you of what power level it’s currently set at.
Speed/percussions
Sonic massage gun
In terms of the heads’ massaging frequencies, there are five different modes. The Hz here signifies the amounts of percussions per minute (PPM). Having five different speeds is actually a great feature
- Low-pressure (20Hz)
- Moderate pressure (30Hz)
- Strong pressure (35Hz)
- Intense pressure (40Hz)
- Powerful mode (45Hz)
That reliable and effective performance is almost entirely attributed to how Theragun built the Mini. With three separate speed options of 1,750, 2,100, and 2,400 PPM, the Mini is anything but a watered-down version of the brand’s more advanced models.
Battery life & Charging
Sonic massage gun
Despite a powerful brushless motor, the 2600 mAh battery never lasts less than three hours (even at the top speed). In terms of the battery, the Sonic percussion massage gun is quite impressive. It has a battery life of 6 hours on a single charge (on its lowest setting). If you’re pushing it too hard on its highest frequency, it will last around two and a half hours at best. Still, the battery recharges fairly quickly.
Theragun mini
The Mini’s battery is strong enough and will last up to 2-3 hours under normal usage. There’s an LED indicator next to the power button that will let you know how much juice you’ve got left.
This is how it indicates:
- Flashing green: High charge
- Flashing red: Low charge
- Flashing blue: Half-way charged
- Solid green: Fully charged
Noise
Sonic massage gun
It produces noise levels around 60-75 dB which is slightly louder than normal talk. If you want to use your massage gun in a quiet environment without disturbing the people around you, this isn’t the correct model for the job. Massage guns like the Theragun are much quieter and will get deeper into your soft tissues.
Theragun mini
The Mini never exceeded 65 decibels during usage, and stayed mostly in the 60-63 decibel range. This is a little quieter than the Theragun Elite that I tested, which got as loud as 70 decibels. It’s a lot quieter than models like the LifePro Sonic Handheld Percussion Massager, which can clock up to 75 decibels.
Sonic massage gun vs Theragun massage gun alternative
Legiral Le3 Massage Gun
SPECIFICATIONS
- PPM: 1,200-3,200
- Noise level: 35-55 decibels
- Battery life: up to 6 hours
- Weight: 4.1 pounds
REASONS TO BUY
+Lifetime warranty
+Quiet+Long battery life
REASONS TO AVOID
-Not easy to hold
-Heavier
The Legiral is one of the top-reviewed massage guns on Amazon where it has more than 25,000 reviews. The Legiral has 20 speeds and five interchangeable heads so you can target every inch of your body that ails you. Many of the reviewers who gave this product five stars on Amazon were weightlifters and said they loved its impact on their sore muscles. Advertisement
The Legiral is said to have an entry-level force but after you go above speed level 12, you’ll really feel the massage gun working on your muscles. But, it’s not the optimal percussion massager for serious athletes who need a higher-intensity massage. Some of the cons are that the noise increases over time and that the device isn’t very easy to hold for a long period of time, due to its weight. Customers appreciate the lifetime warranty in case anything goes wrong with the product.
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