Therabody
Theragun PRO (5th Generation)
$529
Released 2022-09
Best Massage Guns · head-to-head
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Ekrin B37 is cheaper at $249.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
Therabody
$529
Released 2022-09
Ekrin Athletics
$249.99Cheaper
Released 2020
The Ekrin B37 wins 2 of the 2 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Ekrin B37 is the cheaper at $249.99. The Ekrin B37 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 | $249.99 |
| Brand | Therabody | Ekrin Athletics |
| Released | 2022-09 | 2020 |
| Amplitude (mm) | 16 | 12 |
| Stall force (lb) | 60 | 56 |
| Speed levels | 5 | 5 |
| Max percussions per min | 2400 | 3200 |
| Battery hours | 2.5 | 8 |
| Weight (lb) | 2.9 | 2.2 |
| Attachments count | 6 | 4 |
Sources — Theragun PRO (5th Generation): therabody.com (verified 2026-06-15). Ekrin B37: ekrin.com (verified 2026-06-15).
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (6 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.
One whitelisted tester, Reviewed (USA Today), hands-on tested the original Ekrin B37 and placed it mid-pack: praised for a range of decent speed levels and manageable, non-overpowering noise, but dinged for a top-mounted button that makes one-handed speed changes impossible on the L-shaped handle. (1 sourced review, 1 lab-tested.)
Praised: Decent range of speed levels, each delivering a usable massage; Operating noise stays manageable, not overpowering.
Flagged: Top-mounted button makes one-handed speed changes impossible on the L-shaped handle; Single button only cycles up, so lowering speed means churning through every setting.