Massage gun spec sheets are engineered to overwhelm: percussions per minute, stall force, amplitude, attachment counts. Here's what actually matters, and what's marketing.
The four things that matter
1. Noise. This is the spec nobody checks and everyone regrets. A gun above ~55dB sounds like a power drill, and you will stop using it because it annoys everyone in the room. Look for under 50dB — our PulseMini runs under 45dB, quiet enough for TV time, which is exactly when people actually use these.
2. Size and weight. Full-size guns feel impressive in reviews and heavy in real life. If it doesn't fit in a drawer or a gym bag, it migrates to a closet within a month.
3. Battery in weeks, not hours. USB-C charging and a battery that lasts weeks of normal use means it's always ready; proprietary chargers mean it's always dead.
4. Speed range, not maximum speed. You'll use the lowest setting far more than the highest. A gentle floor matters more than a scary ceiling.
What doesn't matter
Attachment count above four (you'll use two), LCD screens, app connectivity, and carrying cases shaped like briefcases. Every one of those adds price, not massage.
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