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Therabody Theragun Pro (5th Gen): the downsides first

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$$$Full-sizeScore 4.1/5
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The splurge pick at NBC Select and Garage Gym Reviews, with 16 mm depth, 60 lb stall force, six attachments and a swiveling arm. It costs over $500, is heavy, and its huge case is hard to pack. Most people don't need this much.

Top complaints

  • Very expensive

    NBC Select lists it as expensive, and GGR says it's more than most people need and out of reach for many buyers (about $499–$530).

  • Heavy, bulky, hard to travel with

    NBC lists it as heavy (2.2 lb by its spec; GGR lists 2.76 lb). GGR's tester says the carrying case is massive and hard to pack into luggage, and scores portability 3/5.

  • Not quiet

    GGR lists it at about 60–70 dB (decibels 4/5), louder than its quietest picks.

What owners love

  • Maximum power

    16 mm amplitude and 60 lb stall force (GGR 5/5); NBC calls it very powerful.

  • Reaches hard spots

    GGR's tester says the triangular handle and swiveling arm make hard-to-reach spots easy.

  • Full kit

    Six attachments (NBC, GGR), and GGR says it comes with two batteries for about 5 hours total.

Good for
  • Athletes who want maximum depth and force
  • Reaching awkward spots with the swiveling arm
  • Long sessions (two batteries, per GGR)

Scores (tap for why)

What experts say

  • NBC Select: Best splurge (updated 2026-04-17): very powerful with six attachments, but expensive and heavy.
  • Garage Gym Reviews: Best deep-tissue gun: power, battery and attachments 5/5. Bulky, expensive and more than most people need.
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