The triangular Mini has an impressive amount of force for its portable massage gun size, but the shape makes it difficult to hold comfortably. What’s more, Therabody doesn’t offer multiple head attachments; it only includes a ball head. Some massage guns here have at least two — if not four or even six — for a lower price.

Even at its lowest of three speeds, the Mini feels more stable than many other budget massage gun options I’ve tried. In fact, anyone looking for just a light, soothing massage may find it overpowering.

Meanwhile, the unit relies on a proprietary AC adapter, not USB-C. That’s one more thing to pack on a trip — and the adapter won’t even fit in Therabody’s snug zippered carrying case.

While I’m glad it’s there for deep tissue relief, it’s hard to recommend otherwise. There are so many other models with more features and lower prices.

• Weight: 1 pound, 8 ounces
• Charging method: Proprietary
• Number of heads included: deer
• The carrying case includes: Zippered

Naipo’s massager is the lightest and most compact model of the group, with a small but comfortable grip and stronger percussive power than you might expect.

Other pluses include five speed settings and four different massage heads. Naipo does not provide a carrying case, which is a bit disappointing. But my only real complaint is that it is not among the quieter massage gun options; the other “minis” in the roundup, the Recoverfun and Sportneer, produce less noise.

I’ve seen various coupon deals or codes that lower the price of this massager, so you should grab it when it’s on sale.

• Weight: 14.11 ounces
• Charging method: USB-C
• Number of heads included: Four
• The carrying case includes: not

Available in three colors (including a bright red), the Recoverfun Mini is one of my favorite massagers of the bunch. Although it’s heavier than the similarly compact Naipo model, with a metal barrel that feels a little cold until it warms up, it’s also surprisingly quiet. (When you’re trying to relax, more noise doesn’t help.)

The gun offers four speed settings and Recoverfun provides the “big four” attachments: ball, bullet, fork and flat. The flat is made of aluminum, which has no obvious advantage that I can see but looks nice. You also get a drawstring carrying case, although you’ll need to supply your own powered USB port for the USB-C charging cable.

• Weight: 1 pound, 5 ounces
• Charging method: USB-C
• Number of heads included: Four
• The carrying case includes: Drawstring

You know the old saying: Two heads are better than one. But is that true of most massage guns? I thought Fishda’s Frankenstein was just a gimmick, but damn if it didn’t deliver double the muscle goodness. For larger areas like thighs and glutes, I really enjoy this “bigger” massage.

Fortunately, it is not twice as powerful as other guns; in fact, it was surprisingly quiet. It also has a relatively compact form factor, basically an elongated version of the Recoverfun Mini. But there is some weight to it: At 1.7 pounds it weighs more than any of the best massage guns in its size class. Expect arm fatigue to set in a little early on this one.

It’s also on the expensive side compared to other models, though that’s to be expected given the dual heads. However, you can often find coupons that can lower the price.

• Weight: 1 pound, 11 ounces
• Charging method: USB-C
• Number of heads included: four (twice)
• The carrying case includes: Drawstring