Every Single Mini Massage Gun We Rate is in The Black Friday Sale (2024)

Not to brag, but here on the MH team we've been testing massage guns for years now. As well as many devices having been put through their paces in our testing lab, most of our editors and writers own at least two massage guns and so can vouch for their longevity as well as effectiveness. We're au fait with the best brands and are lucky enough to be sent new releases as they drop, so we're always on top of the best products on the market.

While testing, we consider how easy the massage guns are to hold and reach different parts of the body, noise levels, ease of changing massage heads, power, battery life, handy extras and attachment versatility, as well as (most importantly) how they feel — do they offer relief on sore spots, do they move smoothly over muscles with no bouncing, do we feel looser post-massage, do they ever cause pain?

Only the mini massage guns we feel deliver on the above criteria make it onto this list.

The Best Mini Massage Guns to Shop in 2024

Every single one of our top-rated mini massage guns is on sale right now in the Black Friday sales.

Surprise, surprise, the titans of percussive therapy make an excellent mini model. Therabody's compact massager, aptly named the Theragun Mini, delivers on pretty much every front. The combined 12mm amplitude and 10kg (22lbs) stall force makes for a powerful punch, it operates via a simple single-button interface and has fantastic ergonomics, fitting snugly into small and large hands, with a non-slip silicone outer.

The three speeds are displayed via small LED lights next to the button, and the zip-up soft case means you can throw it in your bag with no worries of damaging it, although it's worth noting you can only fit one attachment inside along with the device itself.

Speaking of attachments — the Theragun Mini comes with a classic ball (great for larger muscle groups), a dampener (for tender and bony areas) and a thumb (for trigger points), and we particularly liked that they're the same size as those on the standard sized models, so you don't sacrifice surface area.

However, a little more choice in massage heads would be nice and would earn this the title of best mini massage gun overall — but this is really the only (and tiny) fault we can find.

The Q2 Mini from Bob and Brad is an excellent all-rounder at an affordable price point. Let's start with just how much you get for £80 (now £60): the device itself, which boasts five speeds up to 3000 PPM; five massage head attachments; a user manual complete with treatment guides; the USB-C charging cable; a couple of replacement rubber gaskets (ensuring longevity); and a sturdy, double-zipped carry case to house it all in.

We particularly like how comfortable this is to hold, plus the smooth performance and light display which shows which speed you're on. As with most mini models, it uses a single button interface, which is effective in its simplicity, but because of the five speeds, cycling all the way through them all (rather than toggling up and down) can feel a bit slow.

The combination of 7mm amplitude and 35lbs (15.8kg) stall force means you can really dig into sore spots, and the breadth of massage heads is also excellent — the U-shaped head is particularly effective on traps, while the bullet makes light work of sore trigger points, especially in the feet.

Read our full review of the Bob and Brad C2 Mini here.

This is easily the heftiest contender on this list. Weighing in at 680g, it's the heaviest and also the largest mini model we recommend, and while this dampens its portability credentials, it feels very powerful as a result. And with 10mm amplitude, you can reach deep into muscles and fascia for instant relief.

The Hypervolt Go 2 comes with just two attachments — a flat head and a bullet, the idea being that this serves pretty much every muscle group large and small. We feel a ball, dampener or U-shaped attachment wouldn't go amiss, but the offering is very effective, feels great and glides smoothly over muscles and trigger points.

It is also among the loudest of the mini massage guns we recommend, particularly at higher speeds, and it doesn't come with a case — however, it feels sturdy and we've had it knocking around in gym bags with no issue. An excellent premium option, particularly if you're not too bothered about taking it out and about.

It's rare for a compact massage gun to come with special features, which is why we had to include this thermotherapy option from HoMedics. When switched on, one of the five attachments (the flat one pictured), will heat up to a toasty 45°C to further encourage blood circulation in the muscles. It genuinely feels lovely — especially when it's so cold outside.

Other features we're big fans of include the design — it's super lightweight and feels good to hold, with your index finger looping around the top of the massage head barrel — and the storage case it comes in — it's small, very smart and has a place for everything, with a double zip and carry handle.

We also have to mention just how quiet the MYTI is. It tops out at less than 55db, which is comparable to a quiet home environment and means you can easily watch TV or hold a conversation while using it.

The single button control on the base makes for simple use, while small lights display which of the four speeds you're on. Being metal, rather than silicone or plastic, it feels premium too.

The only drawback? It's not as powerful as the other models on this list in terms of amplitude (the speeds are still impressive). We'd argue that thanks to the addition of heat therapy this isn't a huge issue, but if you're after intense percussive therapy, look elsewhere.

The folks at Hydragun have absolutely nailed the on-the-go essence of mini massage guns here, packing impressive power and battery life into a truly dinky (and very luxe) device.

The sleek case contains three massage heads, covering all the bases, as well as a cleaning cloth, charging cable and a bunch of different power adaptors so you can get a bit of extra juice no matter where you are in the world. The lightweight design and incredible five hour battery complete this travel-friendly bundle. Plus the massage gun stands up on its own, making for a smaller footprint on your desk/the changing room bench.

The three attachments differ in firmness as well as shape: there's a firm flat head, a firm pointed bullet (great for pressure points) and a softer rubber ball head — although this is quite small and could pass as a thumb attachment.

On the performance front this does not disappoint. With 17.6lbs (8kg) stall force, 8mm amplitude and speeds up to 3200PPM it feels very powerful, and is fairly quiet too — it just makes a bit more noise when pressed firmly into muscles.

The Carbon Go from MuscleGun is very compact, standing no taller than your average smartphone, and feels super high quality. The four interchangeable massage heads are designed to target different muscle groups (we're particular fans of the fork for running down the spine) and no matter which we used, the performance was truly excellent.

It operates via a single button and a simple colour-coded battery level indicator, so you're never caught short mid-massage. Speaking of: the massage this provides feels very powerful — largely down to that higher amplitude/stall force combo and the fact that this operates on higher speeds as standard. Such power comes at a cost though, and this is among the noisier of the mini massage guns. At the highest speeds it's also very high-pitched.

That said, aside from the short massage handle possibly not being suited to those with very large hands, we couldn't fault anything else. The battery life is great, the build quality fantastic, the charging quick (around an hour) and simple, and — most importantly — the relief it offers palpable.