Health & Wellness · Head-to-head
Ekrin Athletics B37 vs Therabody Theragun Prime (Gen 6)
Which should you buy? Our verdict on both, pulled from our full Best Massage Guns: Percussion Power vs Marketing Hype comparison.
The Ekrin B37 wins on balance: it takes hard pressure without stalling, runs quietly, lasts all week on a charge, and carries a lifetime warranty for a fair mid-tier price. Step up to the Theragun Prime only if its deeper 16mm stroke and reach-everywhere grip matter more to you than battery, noise and value. The Hypervolt 2 is a fine, quiet everyday gun if you find it discounted, and the Theragun Mini is worth it only as a second, travel-only device.
Ekrin Athletics B37
Buy itNear-flagship power and the longest battery here, without the flagship price.
- Owners consistently report it holds speed under hard pressure (Ekrin publishes no stall-force figure for the B37)
- Up to 8-hour battery outlasts everything else in this group
- Runs quiet (35 to 55 dB) and backed by a lifetime warranty
- Ekrin publishes no amplitude figure, and owners find the stroke shallower than the Theragun's 16mm
- No smart app or connected features
- Angled handle takes a session or two to get used to
Therabody Theragun Prime (Gen 6)
Buy itThe deepest, most ergonomic stroke here, if you'll pay for it and tolerate the noise.
- Class-leading 16mm amplitude delivers a truly deep-tissue hit
- Triangular grip lets you reach your own back and shoulders
- Rugged build Therabody rates for drops up to 10 feet, with app-guided routines
- Noticeably louder than the Hyperice and Ekrin
- Only about 2 hours of battery per charge
- Premium price for just two attachments (Dampener and Standard Ball)
Side by side
The 5 criteria below are the ones our full comparison judged every product on, narrowed to these two.
| Ekrin Athletics B37 Our pick | Therabody Theragun Prime (Gen 6) | |
|---|---|---|
| Our verdict | Buy | Buy |
| Best for | Anyone who wants most of the performance of a flagship gun for a fair mid-tier price. | People who want real deep-tissue depth and value the ergonomic reach over a bargain. |
| Price tier | $$ · mid-range | $$$ · premium |
| Amplitude (stroke depth) | Not published | 16mm |
| Stall force (push resistance) | Not published | ~40 lb |
| Noise | Very quiet | Moderate |
| Battery life | Up to 8 hrs | 2 hrs (120 min) |
| Warranty | Lifetime | 1 year |
Which one is right for you?
Pick the Ekrin Athletics B37 if
anyone who wants most of the performance of a flagship gun for a fair mid-tier price.
Know before buying: ekrin publishes no amplitude figure, and owners find the stroke shallower than the Theragun's 16mm.
Pick the Therabody Theragun Prime (Gen 6) if
people who want real deep-tissue depth and value the ergonomic reach over a bargain.
Know before buying: noticeably louder than the Hyperice and Ekrin.
The bottom line
Our overall pick is the Ekrin Athletics B37 - Near-flagship power and the longest battery here, without the flagship price. Choose the Therabody Theragun Prime (Gen 6) instead if people who want real deep-tissue depth and value the ergonomic reach over a bargain.
Want the full picture, including the other options we compared and the popular one we'd skip? Read the complete Best Massage Guns: Percussion Power vs Marketing Hype.