Ekrin Bantam
Exact average 83.5 · 1 printed, 3 estimated
Image: Ekrin4 professional reviewers tested the Ekrin Bantam, and 4 recommend it.
Reviewed by Garage Gym Reviews, Runner's World, CNET and 1 more
The catch: Only three speeds, and no app.
Early score: only 4 professional reviews so far. Expect it to move as more reviews come in.
3 of these 4 outlets print no score. We estimated theirs from the review text, then adjusted the estimates against the ratings outlets actually print (ours ran slightly low). An estimate is never higher than 92.
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What 4 critics said
Highest score first · all converted to 0–100- 85Garage Gym Reviews
Named the top budget massage gun, the Bantam impresses with high stall force, six-hour battery and a handy case.
Read Garage Gym Reviews review - 83est.Runner's World
Named the best portable pick in a tested massage gun roundup.
Read Runner's World review - 83est.CNET
Chosen as the best mini massage gun in a tested roundup, praised for battery life, light weight and travel case.
Read CNET review - 83est.CNN Underscored
In a large roundup the Bantam gets a brief tested write-up as a light, surprisingly powerful compact gun with good attachments and a case.
Read CNN Underscored review
"Est." means the outlet printed no score, so we estimated one from its verdict and checked our estimates against ratings outlets print. How we check estimates
What critics praise most
No clear pattern.
What critics dislike most
No clear pattern.
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Common questions
Is the Ekrin Bantam worth it?
Most critics think so: 4 of 4 recommend it. Only three speeds, and no app.
Do critics agree about the Ekrin Bantam?
Critics agree: scores range from 83 (Runner's World) to 85 (Garage Gym Reviews), a spread of 2 points across 4 reviews. Reviewers broadly agree.
What is the best alternative to the Ekrin Bantam?
The Theragun Prime (critic score 84), top pick, narrowly.

