addsfit Review | Mini vs Max comparison

My addsfit review units had some intensive use after their recent arrival especially the Mini version as it is super-easy and handy to use. It’s way less than half the price of the popular Theragun models, it’s easy to use as a handheld device and I find it nicely complements my much larger Thumper Mini Pro (reviewed here). I’ve also had a few good sessions with the Addsfit Max which is also well-priced although its usage overlaps with what I get from the Thumper Mini Pro.

The Mini digs DEEP, where larger percussive massagers might struggle and it might save you a small fortune with any of this tech by avoiding all those physio visits.

Here is a quick overview of the addsfit review followed by some more details if you page down to the discount codes for the Max and Mini models.

 

Background

I love my Thumper Mini Pro and use it a lot. However, it’s a bit heavy for frequent, prolonged usage and doesn’t always massage deeply enough. Also, it’s quite long and that means that the weight at the end of the Thumper feels heavier than it should. So I went in search of ‘something else’ and the addsfit mini seems a good value percussive massager that fills the gaps where my Thumper sometimes struggles. As the following image shows, they are completely different beasts of a totally different scale.

 

addsfit Mini Opinion

I like it. I use it. My family likes it even more than I do! They use it in different bodily places to me but all the use cases we like boil down to LIGHTWEIGHT, EASY-TO-USE, DEEP/PRECISE MASSAGE OPTIONs.

addsfit Mini vs. addsfit Max

Here are the high-level specs comparing the two addsfit models. The main benefit of the MAX model is that there is a greater stroke force, though the mini is plenty painful enough for me. The Max also has a wider variety of accessory end pieces…I mostly only use the pointy one, so that’s of little interest to me. Against the greater stroke force and range of attachments would be a notably heavier and more expensive unit. There is no extra benefit for me for the MAX model as I have the Thumper, however, there IS some benefit to having both a smaller and larger percussive massager ie getting the Max and Mini is a sensible idea if you currently have no similar products.

	Max	Mini
Color	Gun Grey	Space Grey
Weight	900g	360g
Adjustable Speed	9 Speeds	3 Speeds
Massage Heads	5 Heads	2 Heads
Stroke Force	35 pounds	27 pounds
RPM	1700 – 3300	1600 – 3000
Battery Life	6-8h	6-8h
Travel Case	✓	✓
addsfit Quiet Technology	✓	✓

addsfit Mini Review – Other Points

It’s easy to use. Press and hold the button to turn it on or off, or just press the button to toggle between the 3-speed modes. If you want to change one of the accessory heads you just pull it out and push the other one in, they stay in firmly and need a little tug to get out.

It’s a newer USB-C charging cable (supplied)

addsfit Max Review – Other Points

The black cylinder on the MAx contains a large and relatively long-lasting battery. It can be a little hard to get in and out of the main unit, however, you only need to do that to put in away in the case and not to charge it. You charge it from the hole in the base which is also next to the on-off button. Confusingly there is a further on-off plus intensity-button to the rear of the main circular area at the top.

I love the usefulness of the range of attachments however they are not easy to get on and off. I guess the counter-argument to that is that they never come off accidentally.

Addsfit Mini & Max – Alternatives

An interesting and different alternative for recovery and massage is the PowerDot – essentially a smart, sport-focused tens machine that you control with an app. Failing that, these are more conventional alternatives.

• Theragun: Theragun is quite a bit more expensive and only has one percussive contact area, whereas Thumper has 2. Theragun has the advantage of more precision arising from a variety of attachments: Get one here
• LifePro PulseFx Series include PulseFx, SonicLx, Sonic Percussion, Sonic Mini, Recova Pro, Sonic X & Sonic Fx Get one here.

Other Reading: Thumper Mini Pro Review

Buy addsfit Mini Review / Max Review – Discounts, Pricing & Availability

addsfit Mini and addsfit Max can be bought on Amazon in the Eu or directly from the manufacturer if you are looking to buy one in the USA and the headline prices seem broadly OK for this kind of product. However, there are some sweet discounts. Amazon will give you a £/Eu30 voucher to redeem at their site or you can use the code 5K202009 on Amazon checkout (Eu/UK only). Alternatively, FROM THE USA then please use the code 5K202009 directly at addsfit.com where you get 10% off either model

• Mini GBP99, Eu99, USA $105 (10% off USA Code 5K202009)
• Max GBP136, Eu136, USA$189 (10% off USA Code 5K202009)

Note: 3-year manufacturer guarantee when buying directly from addsfit.com – they have confidence in the longevity of their own product.