Therabody
Theragun PRO (5th Generation)
$529
Released 2022-09
Best Massage Guns · head-to-head
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Hypervolt 2 Pro is cheaper at $329. Every spec and price links to its source.
Therabody
$529
Released 2022-09
Hyperice
$329Cheaper
Released 2021
The Hypervolt 2 Pro wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Hypervolt 2 Pro is the cheaper at $329. The Hypervolt 2 Pro 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 | $329 |
| Brand | Therabody | Hyperice |
| Released | 2022-09 | 2021 |
| Amplitude (mm) | 16 | 14 |
| Stall force (lb) | 60 | — |
| Speed levels | 5 | 5 |
| Max percussions per min | 2400 | 2700 |
| Battery hours | 2.5 | 3 |
| Weight (lb) | 2.9 | 2.6 |
| Attachments count | 6 | 5 |
Sources — Theragun PRO (5th Generation): therabody.com (verified 2026-06-15). Hypervolt 2 Pro: amazon.com (verified 2026-06-15).
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 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.
Two whitelisted hands-on testers (Tom's Guide, Garage Gym Reviews) rate the Hypervolt 2 Pro a powerful, app-driven premium massage gun best for serious, muscular athletes. Both flag its 2.6-lb weight and missing carry case; they split on value. Neither lab-measured amplitude or stall force, and Garage Gym Reviews notes Hyperice does not publish those specs. (2 sourced reviews, 2 lab-tested.)
Praised: Excellent Hyperice app with guided, auto-adjusting massage routines; Ample power and stall force; a genuine Theragun competitor; Good value relative to the pricier Theragun Pro.
Flagged: Heavy at 2.6 lbs, tiring to hold up for long self-massage; No travel/carry case included; Undisclosed specs: amplitude, speed range and stall force not published.