ByLuke Deszczulka
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Welcome to our Ekrin 365 review. We’ve just tested this full-body massager from Ekrin and are excited to share our hands-on experience. We checked out everything it claims to do, and spoiler alert: it’s a really great choice for the price!
Ekrin has really taken user feedback into account with this one. They’ve upgraded a bunch of stuff, making the Ekrin 365 a solid choice, especially if you’re new to massage guns. Here’s what we found out.
TIP: If you’d rather skip the details about the Ekrin brand and its massage gun lineup, feel free to jump straight to the review section.
If you haven’t heard about Ekrin Athletics, here’s some quick information. Ekrin is a small but ambitious US brand focusing on fitness recovery technology. It was founded in 2019 by Dan and Elise Kozak, two college students with a passion for fitness.
Their first massage gun was the Ekrin B37, which took the percussion massager market by storm, quickly impressing many, including us. It has plenty of power, is very quiet during operation, and has a high-quality build. It’s one of our favorite massage guns.
The Ekrin B37 was followed by an even more powerful massage gun, the Ekrin B37S. It resembled the original sports massager in shape and size, with a few tweaks and embellishments (e.g., a pressure sensor).
Ekrin also released their Ekrin Bantam mini massage gun quickly after. The Ekrin Bantam tops our list of best mini massage guns so far.
But there are a few more reasons why we and other customers out there have fallen in love with Ekrin:
But why another massage gun from Ekrin? Aren’t the other devices already good enough? Who is Ekrin targeting with this new model?
Ekrin enjoyed quite the success with the unveiling of their first two massage guns – the Ekrin B37 and the Ekrin B37S. The mini massage gun, Ekrin Bantam, has also cemented its position as a serious percussion massager brand.
However, despite this success, there has always been room for Ekrin to do even better. Despite the variety in their productions, the missing piece has been an introductory massage gun—something entry-level and more affordable—something for novice massage gun users.
To be honest, although the B37 is a serious massage gun, having to choke up $229.99 (or $183.99 if you use the MGA20 coupon that gives you a 20% discount) for your first massage gun seems like a lot of money. Plus, this is above the $150-$175 spending limit for first-time massage gun customers.
The Ekrin Bantam is a cheaper option (coupon also works here), but as we made it clear in our Bantam review, it belongs to a different category altogether: mini massage gun.
That is why the folks at Ekrin thought of filling this gap by unveiling the company’s first introductory massage gun.
It comes at a better price. It’s not as strong as any of the two massage guns (Ekrin B37 and Ekrin B37S), but it’s surprisingly more powerful massage gun than many expensive choices out there.
So, meet the Ekrin 365, a massage gun designed to be your best buddy. Ekrin wants you to use it every day for 365 days a year! Let’s find out if it’s worth it.
We will start with some visuals as we’ve compiled a detailed video review for you. It’s a great way to get a feel for the Ekrin 365 before diving into the written review below.
In this video, we showcase the Ekrin 365, walk you through what’s included in the box, demonstrate all the attachments, and test the pressure sensor, speeds, and stall force.
NOTE: It’s our own video review based on our hands-on testing of this sports massager. It’s published on our MassageGunAdvice YouTube channel.
Our review score:
4.6
| Feature | Ekrin 365 Massage Gun |
|---|---|
| Stall Force | 28 lbs – 40 lbs |
| Stroke Length | 12 mm |
| Percussions | 2000-3200 PPM |
| Speed options | 4 |
| Battery | 4-6 hours, 1600 mAh, non-removable, USB-C charging |
| Noise | 40-55 dB (advertised) |
| Weight | 1.7 lbs |
| Attachments | 4 |
| Carrying Case | Yes |
| Pros | Superb Ergonomics Light Weight Good Stall Force USB Charging Premium Feel Pressure Sensor |
| Cons | Non-removable battery |
| Warranty | Lifetime Warranty! |
| Base Price: | |
| Discount Codes | 20% OFF with the code MGA20 |
| Where to Buy | Get the 365 here! |
First, it comes with a carrying case, just the way we like it. It’s so lovely to see Ekrin carrying on their courteous appeal.
This time, the case is grey (the previous muscle massagers came in black cases), two zippered with a nice texture.
Everything is inside the case and well-arranged, as professionals would do.
It’s still the Ekrin-ish design that was introduced with the Ekrin B37 massage gun. We’re glad they chose to stay true to their identity here. Like all the previous sports massagers, it’s sleek and stylish, with a non-aggressive pastel color.
This one has a baby blue color. And we like it a lot!
It’s not the same blue we saw with the Lifepro Sonic X, which is a dead ringer for the Ekrin B37 massage gun.
We also immediately noticed that this sport massager has a longer and thinner handle with a large rubberized area (more about this in the ergonomics section).
It has the same great build as the previous massage guns, which is superb considering that it costs even less.
It has simple, intuitive controls—Ekrin has always made things simple with its sports massagers. The device has a power switch at the very bottom. We have seen a similar configuration with brands like Hypervolt, but surprisingly, this is the first time we have seen it on an Ekrin massage gun.
Another thing worth mentioning that is rather techy, in our opinion, is the Touchsense Control Panel. It’s at the very top of the device (where we are used to seeing air vents in other devices).
It works like the touch screen on your smartphone. To change the speeds, simply tap this part. Interesting!
There are no LCDs though – standard with Ekrin devices. Simple LEDs indicate the current speed and the battery charge level. Less is more!
A good selling point for Ekrin massage guns has always been the varied attachments for all their devices. Varied attachments give you plenty of options when you want to massage different body parts.
This new device has 4 varied attachments. They are the same ones we saw with the B37 and the Bantam – Ball, Fork, Cone, and Flat.
Here’s what we think about them:
The ball head is different from the one in the Ekrin B37. It’s the softer version we first saw with the Ekrin Bantam mini massage gun.
It’s that soft. It’s great for achy joints and muscles as well.
The cone attachment is made of hard plastic (so are the rest) and is used for trigger point massage. It’s also perfect for massaging plantar fasciitis.
The fork attachment is for around the spine. We noticed something interesting about the Ekrin fork attachment: the two prongs are wider apart than those of other brands.
The flat head is a universal attachment and can be used for aggressive massage. Depending on the pressure applied, it can be used on all muscle groups. However, it’s not recommended for achy joints and muscles. Luckily,, you have one for that.
Interestingly, the attachments are not “push-in” but “push and twist.” They call them lockable attachments. The same mechanism is also used in their high-end Ekrin B37S massage gun, and in our opinion, it is a better solution than the common “push-in-pull-out” mechanism.
The instruction manual is written in good American English. It includes information on all the massage gun attachments, device specs, charging tips, how-to-use instructions, and safety protocols.
TIP: Discover how to use a massage gun (properly and effectively).
This is where it gets interesting. We have always praised Ekrin for their approach to ergonomics. At a time when everyone else was making T-shaped massage guns with boring and fatiguing straight handles, they chose to go with an angled handle.
The angled handle helps to lessen the tension and fatigue on the wrist and provides a more ergonomic hold.
For areas that are hard to reach, like a sore middle back, the slanted handle adds an inch or two further reach than the typical T-shape design handles.
Despite their unique approach to ergonomics, we always held that there was room for further improvement. For instance, even though the handle on the Ekrin B37 was ergonomically good (in most parts), its diameter was a bit large for women and folks with small hands.
Another thing that we had hoped to improve is the weight of percussion massagers. While we believe that 2.2 lbs is manageable weight for most people, it starts to feel heavy when massaging for a long time.
A full-body massage takes about 10 to 20 minutes—long enough for your hand to fatigue from holding a 2.2 lbs. sport massager. Perhaps lowering the weight of future devices wouldn’t be such a bad idea.
Great news! Ekrin has been paying attention to all these concerns and has addressed some of them in the Ekrin 365.
For starters, even though this muscle massager still has the trademark 15-degree handle, the circumference of the handle has gone down from 6.1 inches (seen on the Ekrin B37 and Ekrin B37S) to 5.4 inches – the same as the mini massage gun Ekrin Bantam.
This tweak makes the Ekrin 365 way easier to hold, even for guys with small hands.
The handle also got longer, from 5.5 inches to 6 inches. This makes it even easier to reach a sore middle back. They also increased the area covered by the rubber grip. This not only means that the device is more comfortable to hold but also that there are many grip options.
What it means…
Overall:
We are very pleased with the ergonomics of the Ekrin 365. The company has retained all the good aspects of the previous models while accommodating changes based on customer feedback.
They have made minor tweaks that make it a pleasure to hold and use the Ekrin 365 even during longer sessions. Folks with small hands, the elder and the female clientele, will appreciate these unique options on a still yet powerful massage gun.
But how does the Ekrin 365 perform? Well, let’s find out.
Also known as stroke length, this refers to the distance traveled by the massage gun head as it percusses. Massage gun heads that extend over a long distance are said to have a high amplitude and can give percussive therapy. Devices with heads traveling over a short distance have a lower amplitude and usually only offer therapeutic vibration.
Therapeutic vibration is sound but cannot provide the best deep-tissue massage – which is what percussive therapy does. Therapeutic vibration devices have less than 10mm of amplitude.
We are glad Ekrin Athletics hasn’t compromised here. It’s still the same 12 mm stroke length as the other full-sized Ekrin massage guns.
We have always believed the sweet spot is 12 – 13 mm amplitude. ItThis amplitude isigh enough not to be vibrational – like the 8 – 10 mm devices. It’s also not as punchy as the 14 – 16 mm high-amplitude massage guns. A small amplitude allows for more percussion-per-minute (PPM), which means high intensity.
This is for you if you are looking for a universal massage gun. The Ekrin 365 massage gun can be used for a gentle massage that will not be very punchy in areas you don’t need it to be – trapezius muscle pain or sore middle back.
However, it’s still capable of strong punches that can break up muscle knots and effectively massage large muscle groups – pressing hard against the skin achieves deep tissue massage.
But since this is dubbed an entry-level massage gun, does this mean they took away much of the stall force?
Stall force is how much pressure it takes to stall the motor of a massage gun. This applies when pressing the massage head hard against your skin to get a deep tissue massage – especially on large muscle groups like quads. The more pressure a massage gun can handle, the more effective it can be for deep tissue massage.
Most massage gun brands make their introductory first-health massage gun less powerful in terms of stall force. You get what you pay for, right?
We expected this new Ekrin device to follow suit. The only thing that slightly concerned us was how far down they pulled this new massage gun. Turns out, we were worried about nothing.
Surprisingly, this new device is more powerful than many introductory massage guns. It’s not easy to stall it!
The Ekrin 365’s stall force ranges between 28 and 40 lbs, while the Ekrin B37’s range is 28 to 56 lbs. This confirms that it was lowered a notch, but not too much. In fact, 40 lbs. is more substantial than Theragun Prime and the same as Theragun Elite.
This is a proper entry-level massage gun. Just to be clear, the stall force is progressive. The 28 lbs. represents the stall force at the lowest speed setting, while the 40 lbs. represents the stall force at the highest (4th) speed.
We like that the advertised stall force is accurate, unlike what we’re used to seeing from other brands, which overstate the stall force in their advertising.
Overall:
Ekrin 365 isn’t the most powerful massage gun, but it provides enough power for a relaxing massage and even more when you need to apply more pressure.
Let’s see how the Ekrin 365 compares against its popular competitors.
Stall Force (lbs.)
Stroke Length (mm)
The percussion range has remained unchanged. The device’s specs say it revs between 2000 and 3200 RPM.
Our tests confirmed that the Ekrin 365 meets its specifications. As seen in the gallery below, our digital tachometer measured the lower end at 2030 RPM and the top end at 3240 RPM.
The maximum percussions of 3200 PPM are the same as for the earlier models. This means that this device can get pretty intense when needed.
It has 4 speeds to cycle through. That is different because we saw the Ekrin B37 with 5 speeds, and the Ekrin Bantam has 3. The Ekrin 365 gives you the option in the middle.
Yes, this “entry-level massage gun” has a pressure sensor. How cool!
Well, it works the same way as the one in the Ekrin B37S, Ekrin’s premium sports massager thus far. We do not see this often when interacting with these kinds of massage guns.
It’s a cool feature in any sports massager and even better when Ekrin stylishly does it.
We wondered whether the battery would be as good as those on previous models. Because the configuration is slightly altered (and this is an entry-level massage gun), we thought it would also not hold plenty of juice.
It turns out we were right. The battery capacity isn’t the standard 2400-2500mAh but 1600mAh, partly explaining the reduced weight (1.7 lbs instead of 2.2 lbs).
Even so, this is still enough juice for plenty of massage sessions. If you don’t apply too much pressure, a single charge lasts 5 hours. But even with pressure, you can expect 3-4 hours before charging it again.
If used sparingly, you can expect the device to be juiced up for at least a few days. Regarding durability, we’ll say Ekrin has already proven itself – the Ekrin B37 battery is still going strong a year later.
The best part about the battery is that it is charged via USB—no wall charger is needed. This is impressive, and it was one of the first percussion massagers with a USB-C charger.
We have yet to see a noisy Ekrin massage gun. One reason their sports massagers are so quiet is that they keep the stroke length moderate.
The rule of thumb here is that the longer the stroke length, the noisier a device can get.
The 365 percussion massager has okay noise levels. The decibel readings gave us 52 dB at the lowest speed and about 62-63 dB at the highest speed. That means you don’t have to crank up the TV volume or speak loudly when using it.
Another big plus is that it doesn’t rattle much when pressed against the skin, as we’ve heard many percussion massagers do. Additionally, vibrations are not transferred to the handle, which is often a problem with cheap massage guns.
The Ekrin 365 retails for $179.99, but you can use the MGA20 coupon to buy it for only $143.99, which is 20% less. This places it as the best massage gun under $150! A very attractive price point for what the device offers.
As is customary with Ekrin Athletics devices, this model comes with a lifetime warranty. We recommend buying it from their website to support the brand and enjoy their superb customer service.
You can also read honest feedback from customers interacting with the Ekrin 365.
This is a recommended buy for those just starting with massage guns and wanting a relaxing massage but, at the same time, a hard massager when required.
The 365 is a decent device that will not only do a surface-level massage but can also be pressed hard against the skin for a percussive massage. It has more than decent stall force. But it’s not just novice massage gun users that will enjoy having this massage gun, others will as well.
It’s an excellent massage gun for women and people with small hands. The ergonomics have been well thought out to accommodate the needs of such customers – we talked about its lightweight.
The USB-C charging feature is also very appealing to those who love convenience. You will also enjoy a lighter, full-sized massage gun with an extended reach and a long 15° handle.
How We Use It:
The Ekrin 365 is an excellent and all-around massager. The longer handle works great for hard-to-reach body parts such as sore middle back or trap muscle pain. Thanks to its ergonomics and lightweight, we recommend it to our beloved elderly.
While it may serve others well, the Ekrin 365 massage gun is probably not the best massage gun for Pro athletes or bodybuilders with big muscles. In this case, we’d recommend the elite Ekrin Kestrel or the premium Ekrin B37S. These two can deliver the best deep tissue massage (especially the Ekrin Kestrel with 13 mm amplitude and impressive 3500 RPM).
Physiotherapeutic and chiropractor will also have to look elsewhere. It’s not just about the power: This muscle massager doesn’t have detachable batteries (like Theragun Pro 5th Gen), and its battery life isn’t as great as that of the Ekrin Kestrel and the Ekrin B37S.
If you prefer a hard massager with a longer amplitude, the Ekrin 365 is probably not your gun. The 365 adopts a universal approach that suits those who want soothing massages or a relaxing massage, and now and then, a deep tissue massage.
Related Reviews: Ekrin B37 Review and Ekrin B37S Review
Similarities:
What Ekrin 365 has that the Ekrin B37 doesn’t:
Ekrin B37 advantages over Ekrin 365
Our Take:
In our hands-on experience, the entry-level Ekrin 365, though a trimmed-down version of the Ekrin B37, boasted a unique approach to ergonomics that we found appealing. We discovered it to be particularly user-friendly for those with small hands, women, and the elderly.
We found it to be an excellent affordable massage gun for first-time users, thanks to its entry-level status. When we considered the current 20% MGA20 coupon, we were struck by its affordability relative to previous models.
While we recognized the Ekrin B37’s superior power – a real boon for amateur athletes seeking a hard massager – the case of paying $50 extra for more stall force certainly caught our attention.
Similarities
Ekrin 365 advantages over Bantam
Ekrin Bantam advantages over 365
Our Take:
Having extensively used both, it strikes us that Ekrin seems to have borrowed a lot from the Ekrin Bantam when designing the Ekrin 365 massage gun. Now, if the Ekrin B37s and the Ekrin B37 had a baby, it’d become the Ekrin Bantam; wouldn’t you agree?
Having tested both, we found that while the Ekrin Bantam scores in portability, the Ekrin 365 offers more power while maintaining a lightweight design.
TIP: Read our full Ekrin Bantam review →
As we conclude our hands-on Ekrin 365 review, we’ve gathered several key takeaways from our personal experience.
After thoroughly testing it, we see that this new device has been thoughtfully designed with customer feedback in mind. Ekrin Athletics seems to have superbly addressed its customers’ needs, creating a device that extends its appeal to a broader user base.
The unique design elements were evident to us – the slimmer handle, the lighter weight, and the ease of holding it were all enhancements we appreciated firsthand. The ergonomics of the Ekrin 365 were a standout feature in our testing.
While the Ekrin 365 may not match the power of the Ekrin B37 or Ekrin B37S, it remains among the most potent massage guns we’ve personally tested in this category. The 40 lbs. stall force makes it a formidable contender, and from our experience, it resembles the Theragun Elite.
Although the battery may not hold as much charge as previous models, its reduced weight—a clear benefit in our testing—more than compensates for this.
Factor in the affordable price and the lifetime warranty, and it’s clear why we consider it the best entry-level massage gun we’ve tested recently. Based on our personal experience, we wholeheartedly recommend it.
If this is the one for you, get this device and use the MGA20 coupon to save you 20%.
Summary
After personally testing the Ekrin 365, we were struck by its powerful performance and comfortable design. With its robust stall force and effective amplitude, we experienced deep, satisfying hits to the skin. We were pleasantly surprised to find a pressure sensor in this entry-level percussion massager – a truly noteworthy feature. As a well-crafted product from a trusted brand, we find it delivers excellent value for its affordable price. We highly recommend it!
Here's a quick rundown of all the tweaks and edits we've made to this article to keep it accurate and up-to-date!
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November 20, 2024: Post updated and refreshed for better readability and clarity. Linking improved for enhanced navigation. (Author: Greg)
September 19, 2024: Made minor edits and corrected some links. (Author: Greg)
June 21, 2024: Added a new section, ‘Ekrin 365 Video Review,’, with our original hands-on video review. Updated several parts of the article for better clarity and improved reading experience. (Author: Greg)
June 6, 2024: Revised introduction; minor editorial updates here and there. (Author: Luke)
January 13, 2024: Updated with photos showing how it is possible to do DIY massage on different body parts. (Author: Luke)
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