We compared two compact percussion massage guns built to travel with you: the Therabody Theragun Mini Plus, which adds heat, and the Hyperice Hypervolt Go 2, which keeps things simpler and cheaper.
What we looked at
Portability and travel claims, built-in heat, stated speeds and attachments, and price.
The verdict
If you want heat built into a compact massage gun and don't mind paying for the Theragun name, the Mini Plus is the one with the extra feature, at roughly double the price on these listings. If you'd rather spend half as much, the Hypervolt Go 2 states its 3 speeds and 2 interchangeable heads up front, is marketed for pre- and post-workout recovery, and is listed as TSA-friendly for travel.
The only one of the two with built-in heat, in a portable Theragun body, though it costs twice as much and the listing doesn't state speeds or attachments.
Half the price, with 3 speeds and 2 interchangeable heads stated up front and a TSA-friendly listing, but no heat function.
Therabody Theragun Mini Plus Portable Massage Gun with Heat (Black) — Best With Heat
Intended for: Marketed as a portable, on-the-go massage gun with a built-in heat function, positioned as a travel essential for relieving deep tissue tension in the back, neck, arms and legs.
What we liked
- Built-in heat is a feature the Hypervolt Go 2 listing doesn't mention
- Portable, on-the-go design marketed as a travel essential
- Aimed at deep tissue tension relief across the back, neck, arms and legs
- Backed by the well-known Therabody / Theragun brand
Worth knowing
- Costs twice as much as the Hypervolt Go 2 on these listings
- The listing title doesn't state speed settings or attachment count, unlike the Hypervolt Go 2
Best for
- Anyone who wants heat combined with percussion massage in one compact unit
- Frequent travellers who want a portable recovery tool
- Buyers who prioritise the Theragun brand and are comfortable paying a premium
Not ideal for
- Budget-conscious buyers comparing price first
- Anyone who wants a stated speed and attachment count before buying
Hyperice Hypervolt Go 2 Handheld Percussion Massage Gun Deep Muscle Tissue — Best Value
Intended for: Marketed as a handheld percussion massage gun for pre- and post-workout recovery, with 3 speeds and 2 interchangeable heads, aimed at easing pain, stiffness and circulation and listed as TSA-friendly for travel.
What we liked
- Half the price of the Theragun Mini Plus on these listings
- 3 speeds and 2 interchangeable heads are stated up front in the listing
- Marketed for both pre- and post-workout recovery
- Listed as TSA-friendly, so it travels in hand luggage
Worth knowing
- No built-in heat function mentioned in the listing, unlike the Theragun Mini Plus
- Only 3 speeds and 2 heads, a simpler feature set than a premium model
Best for
- Gym-goers who want a capable recovery tool at a lower price
- Buyers who want clearly stated speeds and attachments
- Travellers who want a TSA-friendly massage gun
Not ideal for
- Anyone who specifically wants heat built into the massage gun
- Buyers set on the Theragun brand
