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The Prime is the Theragun most people should buy. It keeps the triangle grip and Therabody app, drops the price to about $200, and the 6th Gen adds a rubbery shell built to survive being knocked off a bench.
It also has the biggest review base of any Theragun we cover, with about 6,800 Amazon ratings at 4.6 stars.
Key Features
Rugged shell
TPU rubber exterior with reinforced corners, rated by Therabody for drops up to 10 feet.
Pressure feedback
LED indicators show how hard you’re pressing in real time, alongside 5 speeds.
Wider triangle grip
The patented grip now has a wider opening, which makes your back and shoulders easier to reach.
App routines
Bluetooth connects to guided routines in the Therabody app, including back and tech neck programs.
Prime vs Pro
The Pro has a deeper stroke, more attachments and a quieter motor, and costs about $525. The Prime is $200 with two attachments. For the vast majority of people working on post workout soreness, the Prime does the job, and the $325 you save buys a lot of other recovery gear.
Pick the Pro only if you dig into big leg muscles daily or work on clients. Our Theragun Pro review covers that case.
Prime vs Budget Guns
A $80 Mebak 3 publishes a 53 lb stall force and comes with seven heads, so on paper the Prime isn’t a power upgrade over every budget gun. What you’re paying for is the triangle grip, the app, Therabody’s build, and the drop rated shell. If those matter to you, the Prime earns the extra money. If not, see our budget gun comparison.
Pros & Cons
What Stands Out
- About 6,800 ratings at 4.6 stars
- Drop rated rugged shell
- Triangle grip makes self massage easier
- Real time pressure feedback
Worth Knowing
- Only 2 attachments in the box
- $200 is more than capable budget guns
- Stroke and force are below the Pro
- App needed for guided routines
Full Specifications
| Price | $199.99 at time of writing |
| Speeds | 5 |
| Attachments | 2 |
| Exterior | TPU rubber, drop rated to 10 feet |
| Feedback | LED pressure indicator |
| Grip | Triangle, wider opening |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, Therabody app |
| Amazon rating | 4.6 out of 5 (about 6,800 ratings) |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Theragun Prime 6th Gen worth it?
How many attachments come with the Prime?
Is the Prime durable?
Prime or Pro?
Final Verdict
The Theragun Prime 6th Gen is the Theragun we’d point most people to, with a drop rated rubber shell, real time pressure feedback and the triangle grip for about $200. You get only two attachments and less depth than the Pro, so heavy daily users and therapists should look higher, and pure value shoppers should look at the Mebak 3.
Check Price on AmazonHow we put this together: we compared the live Amazon listing with the other Theraguns and budget guns we cover. We have not used this unit ourselves.
