Therabody
Theragun PRO (5th Generation)
$529
Released 2022-09
Best Massage Guns · head-to-head
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Bob and Brad C2 is cheaper at $79.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
Therabody
$529
Released 2022-09
Bob and Brad
$79.99Cheaper
The Bob and Brad C2 wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Bob and Brad C2 is the cheaper at $79.99. The Bob and Brad C2 both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.
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✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | | |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $529 | $79.99 |
| Brand | Therabody | Bob and Brad |
| Released | 2022-09 | — |
| Amplitude (mm) | 16 | 9 |
| Stall force (lb) | 60 | — |
| Speed levels | 5 | 5 |
| Max percussions per min | 2400 | 3200 |
| Battery hours | 2.5 | — |
| Weight (lb) | 2.9 | 1.5 |
| Attachments count | 6 | 5 |
Sources — Theragun PRO (5th Generation): therabody.com (verified 2026-06-15). Bob and Brad C2: amazon.com (verified 2026-06-15).
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (4 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.
Sourced tester consensus for each — the "what people who used it think" layer, not just specs.
Two whitelisted hands-on testers (Tom's Guide, TechRadar) reviewed this exact 5th-gen Theragun Pro; both rate it the most powerful, best-built massage gun available. Tom's Guide measured noise at 52-62 dB average (67 dB max). Both flag the $599 price and the bulky, travel-unfriendly size. (2 sourced reviews, 2 lab-tested.)
Praised: Class-leading power: 60 lb / 27 kg stall force holds up under heavy pressure without stalling; Quieter motor than the previous generation; Six well-made attachments plus on-device guided massage routines.
Flagged: Very expensive at $599 - the biggest drawback for both testers; Large and bulky, making it awkward to travel with.
Only one whitelisted tester, Garage Gym Reviews, reviewed the base Bob and Brad C2. It calls the gun compact, quiet, sleek, and effective for most users, while flagging low ~8mm amplitude and merely 'okay' stall force for deep-tissue work. No independently lab-measured numbers were published (its listed specs appear manufacturer-stated), and no second whitelisted source covered this exact model, so cross-source verification is unavailable. (1 sourced review.)
Praised: Compact, quiet, and sleek; Powerful and very effective for most users; Five interchangeable heads, lightweight at 1.5 lb, USB-C charging.
Flagged: Low ~8mm amplitude falls short for deep-tissue needs; Stall force only 'just okay'; Non-angled handle uncomfortable for some; 2000 RPM lowest speed feels intense.