Just to clue you in, we love and hate it in equal measure – let’s just say some days with it are better than others. Well, here’s partly why:

NOTE: The Urikar Pro 2 has been discontinued. Nevertheless, if you found one of these massage guns and want to know more about it, please continue reading this article. Also, we are giving you a similar option at the end of this massage gun review.

But it’s not all doom and gloom. There are some awesome features that you won’t find in a sub $100 gun (after applying the coupon). These features are what make it a value-for-money device despite the apparent flaws.

Let’s dive in…

What About Urikar?

Urikar is one of the many brands that sell China-made devices. However, they are not as bad as the no-name brands. They have been around for a few years now and have had some successful crowdfunding campaigns.

They have fulfilled pledges to their backers and delivered what they promised. They also uniquely design their devices – unlike the me-too clones.

We’ve seen a few of their devices. Many aren’t as impressive as this Pro 2 will testify, but they are good value gadgets.

They recently expanded into other verticals – introducing SUPs. Unlike best massage gun brands, like Ekrin, which only sell massage guns, Urikar delved into other products.

Urikar Pro 2 Review

Urikar Pro 2 Specifications

First Impressions

We like devices that come in a carrying case, and we are glad this one comes in one. The gun itself looks different from what we are used to – definitely a unique approach.

That said, it’s a big device.

The top part looks bulky and is shaped like a football – Tom Brady will agree. Urikar calls it “bullet.” The big top that houses the motor looks plasticky – indeed, it has plastic all over.

It’s not the kind of plastic that is usually surrounded with rubber to give it a soft feel; it’s hard plastic that appears cheap. However, the device itself looks well put together. 

The handle is long (there are advantages to this kind of handle approach, and we will be telling you why in a few).

We have a feeling the designers took the time to imagine something unique, and we appreciate this effort. Not everything needs to look like a glock or drill hammer. 

We like that it comes in different color variations. Our unit is black, but you can get a blue, silver, or green one if you want.

Overall, this is not the premium feel you’d see from Ekrin, Opove, Theragun, or Hypervolt. However, it looks okay for a budget device. 

Weight and Ergonomics

Despite the rather bulky size, this device feels light in hand.

It weighs 2.2 pounds on our scale with the ball attachment mounted. That is normal territory for a full-sized massage gun. But given its size, it feels lighter than you’d imagine it if you didn’t hold it first. 

We like the unique ergonomics. Instead of the normal T-shape or a slanted handle and glock-like appearance, this one features a 180-degree rotating handle.

You can press the “lock” button below the main control dial to adjust the handle. The handle can be fixed into one of two positions, but not in the middle.

However, these positions allow you to extend the gun’s reach by up to 30%, according to Urikar. We can’t confirm this, but we know it works – we tried it. 

You get at least 2 more inches when trying to reach your back over your shoulders. It also feels natural to massage the calves with a reversed grip. This is definitely an advantage over the conventional T-shape approach. 

Even though we like that they added rubber that runs almost to the bottom, it’s not the best execution we’ve ever seen.

For starters, it feels thin and pretty firm and probably interferes with your grip – it’s not perfect. However, the little rubber is better than none at all.

We also like the handle diameter – it’s just about the right thickness. 

Controls

This Urikar Pro 2 percussion massager has interesting controls.

There is a dial that you rotate to activate it or increase the speed. We have mixed feelings about this dial.

We like the concept – we have seen a similar approach from the new Hypervolt 2 Pro.

It feels intuitive, and you can easily toggle between speeds. There are LEDs indicating the selected speed. 

However, we have doubts about the execution of this concept.

The main contention is how easy it is to rotate the dial. It requires very little to no force at all. You won’t encounter much resistance when going either back or forth. This just screams accidental touch, which then means turning it off unintentionally. 

Another point of contention is the location of this dial. Because the device is bulky, the best place to hold it would be near the top. However, this would also mean accidentally rotating the dial. 

We like the Hypervolt 2 Pro’s dial better. However, we will not complain too much in this case because it’s awesome enough that they included a rotating dial on a budget percussion massager. 

There is also a button at the back of the panel. The button is labeled M and lets you choose a massage mode.

The first 3 modes change the percussion styles (we’ll discuss this later). There is a green LED indicator for this; quickly press the button to change the mode.

The last mode is the heated mode which is indicated by an orange heating icon. Press and hold to activate this mode. The heated mode requires a special attachment (more on this in a moment).

Attachments

There are 8 attachments included with the device; quite a number, to be honest.

We often don’t like many attachments because they tend to look the same and have similar effects. However, Urikar cleverly made their attachments varied.

We found the bullet, wedge, and fork attachments. These are all great for trigger points and when you need a more aggressive massage. We also found two flats, with one being a heated head. The other has little ridges to add an intensive feel to the massage. 

We also found a cushioned head and a soft attachment. The cushioned head has little ridges on it as well. However, it feels nice on tender and bony areas of the body.

Apart from the soft ones, we also found the standard ball attachment and a massive triple-ball attachment. This one takes it a notch higher than Theragun’s duo attachment set.

We are not entirely thrilled with the idea of a three-headed ball attachment (so to speak). However, we believe using it on large muscles like the quads and glutes speeds up the process.

Heated Head and Mode

There is a ceramic head that is used in the heated mode. It’s heavier than the others. It has two connector pins that supply the power from the battery.

Mount the head and press the M button to start heating it. Leave it for 2-3 minutes, and you’ll notice that it gets pleasantly warm. The LED will stop flashing, indicating that it’s fully heated.

But does it do the job? Pretty well, in fact.

We talked about heated therapy when we covered heated massage guns. You can check the article for the benefits of this therapy. Just to reiterate, however, heat massaging feels wonderful on your back, neck, shoulders, arms, legs, and calves.

It’s especially effective after running, cycling in cold weather, or just before you go to bed. The ceramic attachment is the best of them all. It can also double as a flat attachment if you don’t turn on the heat.

Performance

In performance, we check for 3 aspects; amplitude, stall force, and percussions per minute. These aspects separate the real performers from the pretenders.

Let us find out what the Urikar Pro 2 heated massage gun has to offer here.

Amplitude

Also known as the stroke length, it’s the distance covered by the attachment as the gun percusses.

Urikar says this gun has a 15mm amplitude. We thought that was too good to be true, so we did the measuring.

Our digital caliper registered 12mm instead. So Urikar overstates the stroke length.

However, 12mm is still impressive, especially for a sub-$100 gun. In fact, we’d argue that this is one of the very few massage guns at this price point that has a 12mm amplitude – many (99.9%) tend to have 10mm or less.

This means that the Urikar Pro 2 massage gun can deliver punchy hits. The overall effect will be percussive and not vibrational.

Unfortunately, you may not get a deep-to-the-bone feel because the stall force doesn’t really match the great amplitude.

Stall Force

Stall force means the ability of a device’s motor to withstand pressure. If you can push a device against the body without stalling it, or slowing it down, it can deliver an effective massage.

Urikar exaggerates the figure here as well.

They say it can withhold 50lbs. or even 60lbs. of pressure (depending on what you read on their website). That would be Theragun Pro or Ekrin B37S territory, if true. It would also be quite remarkable for a gun that costs less than $100 (with a coupon, that is).

We had to check just to be sure. Unfortunately, it’s not as powerful as Urikar says it is. It stalls pretty easily. We’d give it 20-25lbs. at best.

This means that when you press it against the body, the percussions will slow down and reduce the gun’s effectiveness. Press it even harder, and it completely stalls. 

However, this is to be expected from a cheap massage gun. You can’t have it all here. We are happy the amplitude is good enough for a basic massage. You can still get good results when treating muscle soreness ^​2​ and managing pain. However, athletes will have to look elsewhere.

Percussion Range

Unfortunately, this gun disappoints here as well. Urikar again overstates the real number here. They say it can percuss up to 3600RPM. That would’ve been fantastic.

However, when you factor in the longer stroke length, you can rule out the many percussions even without having to test it.

We were proved right when we measured it with our tachometer. The real figure is a maximum of 2020 percussions per minute.

While this isn’t so bad, it’s still pretty low. Theragun often sticks with a 2450 figure that we use to measure guns with a long stroke length.

Even so, many guns with this kind of amplitude tend to rev up to 3000-3200 hits per minute. You are missing about a third of the intensity with this gun.

One positive, however, is that it starts revving real slow (1030RPM), which would be good for measured treatment. However, if you push it even slightly at this speed, it will likely stall. The stall force gets better at higher speeds – this is where the device works better.

Speeds and Modes

You can select up to 6 speeds with the rotating dial. 6 speeds are okay and would’ve been awesome if there was a little more range to go with them. However, with just 2020 max percussions, we believe 4-5 speeds would’ve been enough. 

That aside, it has 3 dynamic percussion modes – a rarity among cheap massage guns. Another positive is that Urikar doesn’t overcomplicate the modes.

There is:

• The regular, constant percussions – the default mode.
• The intermittent mode – where percussions go up and down every few seconds. This is good for warming up muscles ^​3​ without having to alter the speeds manually. 
• The ladder mode – where the percussions increase from the lowest to the highest speed. This helps in lymphatic drainage and promotes blood circulation.

Even so, you can manually alter the speeds within the modes using the dial. 

Noise

Again, it’s not as quiet as Urikar touts it to be, but it’s not a biggie.

We measured 46.6dB at first speed and mid-50dB at the highest speed gear. Just to compare, Urikar gives 35dB and 42dB.

Because it only revs up to 2020 hits per minute helps to keep the motor quiet. A bit more percussions, say 3600 (as Urikar claims), and it would’ve been too loud. 

We noticed, because it’s built mainly with plastic, it rattles quite a bit. This happens more when you press the gun against your body at higher speeds. This is typical of budget massage guns, but it’s not a show-stopper. Overall, it’s a relatively quiet gun, per 2022 standards.

Battery

Urikar says the battery has a 2600mAh capacity. We think it could be less, closer to 2250mAh, as indicated by 37.4Wh and 16.8V the gun delivers, but we could be wrong.

Anyway, this is the normal capacity for a full-sized massage gun. We were actually hoping for a bigger battery based on the size of the device. It partly explains the disproportional size-to-weight ratio.

The battery is fixed and not detachable.

Urikar says it can last for 600 minutes on a single charge. But with all the exaggeration thus far, we’d take it with a grain of salt. Plus, we believe it will only do anything close to 10 hours if you use it at lower speeds and do not apply any pressure. 

However, we noticed that the battery drains slowly if you use it on medium speed gears and apply low to medium pressure.

Also, expect it to drain faster when you use the heated mode. We’d say it can do about 2-3 hours if you use it normally with a bit of heating here and there.

That is still plenty of juice, and you might have enough to last you a week if you do 15-minute sessions daily. 

There’s a simple LED ring at the bottom of the handle that:

• Flashes green when it’s fully charged.
• Flashes orange when it’s about half empty.
• Flashes red when it’s nearly depleted – below 20%.

A wall charger is provided. The charge turns off when the battery is fully charged for safety reasons. 

Who is it Best For, Then?

This is a good percussion massager for beginners or people who don’t need a strong massager. It does the job at a basic level and has certain impressive features.

If you are looking for heated massage therapy, you should definitely consider this device (we actually voted it the best heated massage gun).

It is good enough to relax tense muscles, treat soreness, massage your back around the neck and shoulders, and warm up the muscles before physical activity ^​4​. 

However, it’s not a Theragun alternative because:

• It lacks a decent amplitude. The ergonomics aren’t that bad, but the stall force is a total letdown. 
• It lacks the percussion range to provide the intensity.

It’s, therefore, not the right device for demanding users who want a true percussive deep tissue massage. You’ll have to find one with a higher stall force and many percussions. 

Warranty and Price

It comes with a 1-year warranty, which isn’t great but typical of budget massage guns.

The price, though, is hard to beat if you have the coupon.

The usual price is $169.99, but it will be under $100 if you use the code URIKAR02 at checkout. The code gives you a 63% discount – making the price $62.90. Get your Urikar Pro 2 here.

If the above code doesn’t work, use the PRO2 code for 55% OFF – the price will be $93.50. 

The price is incredible, given the number of great features you get on this device. You get 8 attachments and a carrying case as well. However, you won’t get top-notch performance with it.

Let’s discuss some alternatives then.

Best Urikar Pro 2 Alternative

Taotronics TT-PCA003

This one is simpler in appearance but isn’t heated. However, it’s more powerful than the Urikar Pro 2 percussion massager. What does it have that the latter doesn’t have?

Well, for starters, even though it has a much lower amplitude (10mm instead of 12mm), it revs up to 3000 hits per minute, making it more intensive.

It also has a better stall force compared to Urikar Pro 2. It can withstand well over 30lbs. of force – closer to 35lbs. to be precise – without stalling. 

It’s not ergonomically superior to Urikar Pro 2 – it doesn’t have an adjustable handle. However, it’s smaller and slightly easier to maneuver. It also weighs about 2.15 pounds. 

We also like the build quality. It’s made of similar materials as the Urikar Pro 2 massage gun. Even the attachments feel the same, but you won’t find the triple ball attachment with this one. 

Overall, this Taotronics is not as feature-packed as the Urikar Pro 2. However, it performs better.

It’s also cheaper – it only costs $45.99. It has a small brother (model 004) that costs about the same. Together they’re the cheapest guns we have recommended on our blog.

Urikar Pro 2 Review Summary

Hopefully, this Urikar Pro 2 review has shed some light on this budget device. Even though it packs plenty of features, the performance specs are exaggerated. The actual specs are actually abysmal.

However, for beginners, it will do the job. There aren’t many budget devices with a 12mm amplitude. It’s a good entry-level device and a good choice if you have a tight budget.

The big winning feature here has to be the heated massage mode, and adjustability.

This is probably why you should pick it over other guns in its category. Even better, it costs less than $100 if you use the URIKAR02 coupon codes.

Do you own this massage gun? What do you think about it? Drop us a comment down below.

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First, this is a fascinating device, it’s got that Theragun vibe to it, even though it’s not really the same concept used.

Urikar had the AT1 percussion massager on Kickstarter first to gather some attention from their peers and supporters. They got plenty of support and even raised some funds there. They also used the platform to get some early pre-orders.

This review will be a bit unique. That’s because our testing for this one took a slightly keener approach compared to what we do with any other massage gun review. We compared the AT1 against other massage guns from top massage gun brands to ascertain whether the Urikar spec sheet reflects what’s on the actual device.

One thing we cannot deny is that it’s a feature-packed device with some new things to introduce to the massage gun world. However, there are some hidden skeletons that you may want to find out.

Read on!

Urikar AT1 Review

Let’s start this Urikar AT1 review by listing some of the key specs:

Urikar AT1 Specs

Unboxing

The packaging is nicely done and inside the box is a nice two-zipper carrying case.

Inside the case you will find:

• the device itself,
• 6 attachments,
• a wall charger (has different plug versions available),
• and then there is a black envelope (nice touch) with the manual inside.

The manual has all the important information and what you need to know about the device.

Design

We handle a lot of massage guns and sometimes the shapes and designs of these devices can be pretty conventional (T-shaped). But once in a while we see devices that try to be a bit creative with the design part.

The Urikar AT1 massage gun is certainly one of those devices. It’s unique and intriguing at the same time. It has a D-shaped design – looks a lot like a laser gun from a sci-fi movie. The design is pretty futuristic.

We are not sure whether the designers were out to impress the buyer or if they had something in mind that we can’t tell. They took their time to ensure that some details were there for all to see.

For example, those jet inspired air vents look like something special (on a massage gun). Another thing that we will probably still mention in ergonomics (a bit later) is the gun’s shape. It’s awesomely unique and they don’t especially say why they chose to go with it. Nonetheless, we love that they chose to stand out here.

The mixture of colors is also awesome. We love the satin gray body, the handle is sleek black, a glossy plastic ring at the front, and those intriguing blue LEDs. The build quality looks very good and everything seems well put together.

Controls

Since the device looks so futuristic, the controls are set up in a fascinating way as well. This makes learning to use it a bit of a challenge at first. However, once you get the hang of it, everything becomes clear.

Here’s the first few steps:

• First locate the Main Power Button at the base of the device, it’s right next to the charging port. Long-press it (3 seconds). The LED next to the button will light up as well as the back panel. That means the device is ready for use.
• Then push in an attachment of your choice.
• Press the O touch button on the LCD screen to get the device revving. You can press the button again to stop the vibrations.
• Long-pressing the O button (3 seconds) toggles between the AI mode (labeled as the auto mode) and the manual mode.
• In manual mode, you can change the speed gears using the Up and Down arrow buttons.

You say, that doesn’t sound so hard. Well, it’s not really that hard to be honest, but there are so many details on that LCD screen that it can get a bit confusing at first. Hopefully it doesn’t take you as long to get the hang of it.

LCD Screen

The screen displays normal information such as the battery life and current speed. But there’s also lots of extras that seem unique only to this device. 

• The device has a technology that identifies the type of head attached. The screen shows the attachment currently in use (Massage Head Recognition).
• There is a timer showing Massage Duration – simple but convenient.
• There is also a human body induction icon. The device has an infrared sensor that detects proximity to the body. The icon lights up during a massage.
• There is also a charger connection icon. This lights up when the charger is plugged in. It can also warn you if the wrong charger is plugged in.
• There is also the AUTO icon that is above the speed indicators. It lights up when the auto mode is selected.

Attachments

The Urikar AT1 percussion massager comes with 6 attachments. These include:

• the Ball,
• Flat,
• U-Shaped / Fork,
• Bullet,
• Air Cushion,
• and the Shovel / Wedge.

We love that all the classic and important heads are included.

The shovel attachment is a nice addition too. You can use it on your back when you are not massaging the spine area.

We noticed that the massage heads lean more on the hard side. Even the ball attachment is pretty hard – has very little give to it. We love it this way because we do a lot of intensive massages here.

The air cushion head is soft and for obvious reasons. If the other heads are a little tough on you, then you can rely on the cushion head to “cushion” you.

That said, there is an automatic attachment recognition feature that we believe is super cool. 

We have not seen this kind of feature anywhere else until this device. It automatically recognizes the attachment inserted. That’s a pretty cool technology that we wish we would know about but we are not techy guys.

It works amazingly great! Something even cooler is the fact that the body map on the LCD indicates what parts of the body the inserted attachment is best for.

For instance, if you insert the soft head, it will automatically indicate that it’s best used on the arms, shoulders and neck area.

We believe this is an awesome invention especially for novice massage gun users who may not know how to use the attachments at first. There is also more information about the attachments (what they do) on their nicely done manual.

Size, Weight and Ergonomics

The first thing you notice when you hold the AT1 massage gun is how big it is. We make it clear in most of massage gun reviews that a good device shouldn’t be bulky. We have to admit this one is bulky.

It’s a long device. We did the measuring and it’s 29cm or 11.4 inches long with the ball attachment on. It’s thickness is 8.8cm or 3.46 inches – pretty thick. It’s also not the lightest device either. It weighs 1.25kg or 2.8 lbs.

Most massage guns in its category rarely go over the 2.4 lbs mark – maybe lighter than Hypervolt Plus (3 lbs), but not any other massage gun. 

We also had mixed feelings about the ergonomics on this device. We are not sure whether we actually love the D-shape design and the perceived multi-grip handle. Yes indeed there are various ways you can hold the device but it doesn’t add anything special in terms of getting to those tough spots. We also don’t see how the two handles really help here.

For starters, we don’t believe that the “double handle” provides better ergonomics than the single handles in Ekrin B37 or Lifepro DynaSphere. What the handles seem to do here is add unnecessary weight and bulkiness.

However, we can appreciate that the designer was looking to get 2 birds with a single stone – that is, captivate the buyer and also offer something unique ergonomically. That we believe they have achieved with this device.

We know how tough it is to come up with something different in the massage gun world – it sometimes almost feels like reinventing the wheel. We’ll say the ergonomics are good enough. 

Another thing worth noting is that both handles appear to be slightly slanted which helps to reduce wrist tension during a massage session. One handle is rubberized and provides a good firm grip. The other handle isn’t rubberized and is might be too thick to comfortably hold.

This leads us to wonder whether the second handle is really a handle at all. Looking at it, it’s hard to imagine if they meant for this device to have two handles. Only one is comfortable to hold.

Performance – Is It a Powerful Device?

We wanted to see whether we could rely on Urikar to provide us with accurate information about the AT1 percussion massager. We couldn’t take their word for it and so we decided to take this device through our usual performance tests.

Urikar calls their device a professional-grade device that can rival the best in the business. To prove this, the Urikar AT1 massage gun has to pass the amplitude, stall force, and percussion intensity tests.

Here’s what we found out…

Amplitude

Amplitude or stroke length is the distance covered by the massage gun head as it moves back and forth. It’s an important parameter in determining how well a device can perform a percussive massage.

To be a professional-grade percussion massager, the Urikar AT1 has to offer something more than 13mm of amplitude. Does it though?

Well, in their advertisement Urikar says that this gun has a 16mm amplitude. That is the longest amplitude in the business thus far. We can confirm that indeed this is a 16mm amplitude massage gun.

This puts it right up there with the big kahunas in the industry – Theraguns (full-sized ones) and Achedaway Pro.

With 16mm you can get a punchy massage. Think of strong percussive bass like impact as opposed to low-amplitude vibrational devices that have a more treble impact (It’s like “thunk thunk” instead of “whrrrrrrrrrrrrrr”).

Therefore, If you are looking for more intensive feedback even without applying pressure, this device has got you covered.

Stall Force

Stall force is the amount of pressure it takes to stall the motor of a device consequently shutting it off. This happens when you need the device to hit deeper into the muscle. As we have already seen, if the amplitude is long enough, you don’t need a lot of pressure to hit the deep muscle tissue – unless you really are heavily built. Again, it’s important that a professional-grade massage gun have enough stall force to cater to the needs of everyone.

Unfortunately this is where we disagree with what Urikar says. They claim the device has 65lbs. of no-stall force. On paper, that is the same as the most powerful Theragun on the market – Theragun Pro. It’s also more than Ekrin B37 and Hypervolt 2 Pro.

However, we believe that the 60lbs. claim is overstated. We get this kind of thing with many brands – simply overstating some performance specs.

By comparison with other massage guns we’ve tested, we feel the Urikar AT1 we have doesn’t have 65lbs. stall force, it likely has less.

For example, we can confidently say that a 5-speed Ekrin B37 is more difficult to stall in second gear than Urikar AT1 at top speed. We tested the Lifepro DynaSphere against this massage gun and we can say it has more stall force as well.

As the stall force is progressive, on lower speed gears it’s very easy to stall the AT1. Things get better at higher gears, but not to the extent of Theragun Pro-like 60 lbs.

Nonetheless, this device still has enough power to cater to the needs of 90% of users. Unless you are really heavily built with a lot of muscle, then you may probably need to go for the Achedaway Pro, Ekrin B37s, or Theragun Pro (if you have money to spend on it).

Even so, you can still massage other areas of your body that don’t include quads, hamstrings or glutes with this massage gun. For anyone else, the AT1 has enough power to work on all muscles.

One thing we also have to say here is that we tend to be stall force freaks sometimes because some of us are heavily built and need it. However, this device has both amplitude and stall force to do a good job. It’s always really about the right combo and nothing more.

Percussions

So far we have seen that the AT1 has a great amplitude but a slightly questionable stall force (for big guys anyway). But what about the intensity of this thing?

Well, this gun revs like it’s meant to be a vibrational tool. The advertised percussion range is 1200-3600rpm. That is pretty high if you consider the long amplitude.

We often find that the longer the amplitude on a given device, the lower intensity is. That is certainly the case with Theraguns (2400 max rpm) and Achedaway Pro (2800 max rpm). That means the AT1 is a whole new range as far as that principle goes, this thing is super-intensive even for bigger guys.

Performance – Our Take

What the above means is that this Urikar may have had a completely new (or perhaps different) approach to their percussive gun. Instead of going for a high stall force that can withstand pressure like what Ekrin B37S does, they opted for a high amplitude and high intensity.

That combination is great and is just as effective in treating muscles. Even though the stall force appears to be lower than what is advertised, when it’s combined with the long stroke length and the super-high intensity, the end result is pretty awesome. Overall, it is indeed a powerful device.

Speeds, Modes and Smart Features

When we saw the wide percussion range we couldn’t help but wonder about the speed gears. Reasonably enough though, Urikar chose to spread the intensity over 8 speeds – which we totally agree with.

There are two modes to work with on this device:

Default, AI, or Auto Mode

Here the configuration is really smart. You don’t change the speed levels manually. Instead the speeds are predefined and tied to the attachment inserted into the massage gun. That means the device knows what speed to apply based on the attachment used. You simply turn it on and let it do its work. 

In this mode, the device uses an infrared sensor to detect the proximity to the body/skin – they call it human body induction. When the sensor can’t sense your body close by, the intensity dwindles.

We had a bit of fun with it when we were testing the device – move it close to the body and it revs highly, move it away and it suddenly doesn’t rev as much. The intensity will also differ depending on what attachment is on the device.

Our Take

We believe this is a helpful feature for novice massage gun users who are yet to understand how to use a massage gun properly and safely.

For more advanced users, or after learning how to use a massage gun, this can be a bit limiting. For instance, when used with the ball attachment, the highest preset speed is the third gear. That is simply too slow for that attachment. We would’ve preferred the 8^th gear here. But then you can simply switch to the other mode.

Manual Mode

This is the standard mode that allows the user to take control of the device. The proximity sensor is inactive here regardless of what attachment is used. Toggling between speeds in this mode is a wonderful feeling.

Another thing that is a pleasure in this mode is a little feature called “last setting memory”. Here the device remembers the last setting used (speed). It automatically resumes where it left off. It’s a small but a very convenient feature.

What We’d Love Urikar to address in future AT1 iterations

• The up and down arrows for toggling between speeds are lit up in auto mode. This is a bit confusing because it indicates that you can manually adjust the intensity in this mode when that is not the case. We would’ve loved if those arrows remained inactive in auto mode to avoid this confusion.
• The AI mode could use a slight modification by adding the pressure sensor feature. Something similar to what we saw with the Everyfun M3 Pro massage gun where the intensity increases with increase in pressure applied (which also means stall force increase). This would add more dynamism to the mode.
• The blue circle that lights up and slowly flashes during a massage is the perfect place to integrate a visual pressure sensor visualization. The same thing was done with Ekrin B37S. This would not only be useful, but it would look absolutely wonderful.

Noise

Most brands love to brag about how quiet their devices are. But we always take this with a pinch of salt because most of the time that is not always the case. A good example is the PR advertising done by Theragun about how quiet their pro device is.

Urikar does the same thing for their AT1 device. We had to test it to ascertain that it is indeed quiet. Well, it’s not as loud as Theragun Pro that is for sure.

However, it still lags behind the most hushed Achedaway Pro. We got 55-69dB on our decibel meter. That is not so bad and the company does a good job here.

We noticed the device vibrates slightly on top gear but nothing anyone can’t handle. There was no rattling to report here.

Battery

The battery is a respectable 2600mAh capacity one. That is probably the kind we would expect with this kind of device. We still believe there was a chance to add on a bit more juice on this device. Perhaps one on that thick second handle, No? Anyway that would probably increase the weight of the device beyond the acceptable limit.

Time on battery is advertised as up to 10 hours, which again we would take with a grain of salt. In our own tests, we realized that if used normally (different speeds, pressure and a juggle between modes) the battery lasts for 5-7 hours. This is pretty awesome to be fair. That means that if you don’t abuse the device so much you’d probably need to charge it again after a week if not two weeks. 

But the smart features definitely eat away at the battery. But Urikar made a few clever adjustments to help with battery life management:

• The proximity sensor slows down the intensity of the device when not in use. That saves the battery. 
• The display panel goes dark (disappears, goes off) after 5 minutes of continuous use.
• The device shuts down after 15 minutes of continuous use. We are actually glad it’s 15 minutes instead of just 10 minutes as other devices do.

The charger is the small pin one and when it’s plugged in, the icon on the LCD display lights up.

Pricing and Warranty

This feature-packed gadget normally costs $269.99, but with the Urikar200 coupon code you get 20% off and you can then get it for $215.99 instead. That feels rather fair for a techy device like this.

It has a 1-year warranty, which isn’t great to be honest. Especially when you have brands willing to offer lifetime warranties. However, there is a 30-day money back guarantee if you don’t like what you are getting with this device.

Best Urikar AT1 Alternatives

So, who’d actually have a better device than what we’ve just described in our review? Well, there are devices you can get that have a different approach to some of the things on the Urikar AT1.

Also, it is our custom to recommend an alternative or two after a review and it’s the same here (good reasons given as well).

Alternative #1: Ekrin B37

This in our opinion, is the best alternative to the Urikar AT1 massage gun but with a different value proposition. It doesn’t have the smart features or AI powered modes, but it has its own value to give.

For starters, if you prefer more stall force, this is the device for you. It doesn’t have a long amplitude (12mm) but the stall force more than makes up for that. It can be pressed hard against the body without stalling the motor. It has 56lbs. of real force – just as advertised. This is perhaps the biggest difference between these two devices.

Another thing as far as performance is concerned, the B37 has 3200rpm as the maximum percussions – we believe that is more than enough, even though it’s slightly less than what you get with the AT1. It has 5 speeds to go with it.

It’s also a noticeably smaller massage gun and weighs in at just 2.2 lbs. Ergonomically Ekrin doesn’t miss a step with this device. There are multiple ways to hold it and it has a more natural hold as well. It’s easier to maneuver.

It comes with 4 attachments – 2 less than the AT1 but we particularly love how the ball attachment on the B37 is crafted (foam used). It’s also significantly larger than what the AT1 has.

It has the same battery capacity as the AT1 – 2550mAh. Having used it for months now, the Samsung branded battery is still as good as new – no deterioration signs yet. We need to use the AT1 for a bit longer before we can make the same judgement. For now, we can assume that the UL/PSE/CE certified battery will work for a long time.

As we mentioned in our full Ekrin B37 review, Ekrin also gives you a lifetime warranty and fantastic support.

The B37 is the cheaper device between the two. It costs $229.99 but with MGA20 coupon code you can get 20% off and buy it for $183.99 instead. Get it right here.

PRO TIP If you need even more power, want dynamic speed modes, and a built-in pressure sensor, you can check out the more advanced Ekrin B37S.

Alternative #2: Achedaway Pro

This one sits in as an alternative for those who want a combination of both a long amplitude and a high stall force.

The Achedaway Pro has the same 16mm amplitude as the Urikar AT1. Moreover, it has 80lbs. of advertised no-stall force – realistically it’s about 60lbs. which is very hard to stall compared to the AT1. It has a similar configuration as the Ekrin B37 with a slanted handle to make it easier to hold as you massage. 

It has a percussion range of 1700-2800rpm. That is slightly less than the AT1, but it doesn’t affect its performance one bit. It comes with 5 speeds and there are no AI or auto modes on it.

It has 4 attachments (same as Ekrin B37). But the attachments are very good quality and there are two metallic ones (aluminum). 

The battery has more capacity than both the AT1 and the B37 – 3200mAh but runs only for 2-4 hours on a single charge. It’s a removable battery however, and you can choose to buy a spare one if you want. It has a 2-year warranty but it’s more expensive.

It goes for $299 but with MGA60 ($60 discount) you can get it for $239 or $309 if you buy it with the spare battery.

TIP Find out more in our full Achedaway Pro review →

Review Conclusion

We’ve come to the end of our Urikar AT1 review. This is an interestingly unique device – a rare find in the sea of clones and knockoffs. We have to praise their attempt to come up with a completely different approach – even though they had to make it larger in size.

It’s a techy device that looks awesome and has features that we are seeing for the very first time. Some of the features aren’t as perfectly balanced (Auto mode) but it’s the smartest device we have seen so far.

We have a bit of an issue with the less than convincing stall force but the long amplitude and high intensity more than makes up for it.

We hope you enjoyed this honest AT1 review as much as we preparing it. If you decide to get it, you can consider using our affiliate link, so that we get a little kickback at absolutely no extra cost to you.

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