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The flat head: We love the flat attachment here! We use it over most body parts except the bony areas. We sometimes like to call it the power head because of the intensive massages we have with it. You'll need to be careful not to overdo it over bony areas. But the Minirex just might let you do that because they added ... |
The bullet head: This is the head that helps you target specific muscle groups. We call it the focus attachment because it allows you to zero in on certain areas (think pecs). It also allows you to reach the difficult spots to hit with the other heads. We are used to hard plastic material with this one, but the one her... |
The fork head: We also call it the spine head because it's used around the spine area, or around the neck area as well. The two prongs on it help it glide harmlessly over the spine area. The material on this one also felt a little softer than usual, but maybe it's just us (you be the judge). |
Rexogun Minirex Attachments |
Rexogun came through with a touch of class including an instructional pamphlet that we felt was needed. It includes instructions on all the attachment heads as well as some useful instructions if you're not savvy with massage gun use. |
The Minirex weighs in at just 1.3lbs. It's a small device so you'd expect it to be light. However, it's just the right amount of light not to feel like a toy. In your hand you can tell it's a serious electronic gadget. |
Ergonomic T-shape handle. Weighs in at just 1.3 lbs. |
It's a good size, we'll say compact, and highly portable. It's about 6.5 inches tall, 6 inches long (with the ball attachment), and about 3 inches wide. |
It has a nice comfortable handle with a good grip. Although we felt it would've been a little better with a bit of silicone rubber just to punctuate it. |
Otherwise the handle is slightly angled. We are glad it is (awesome touch). It's not the kind of "angled" like what the Ekrin Bantam has, but it slightly veers off the usual T-shape norm. |
The angled handle is actually huge because those T-shape hammer drill handles tend to fatigue out the wrist within a few minutes into a massage session. |
Right around the power button area you get LEDs that will indicate both speed levels as well as battery charge level. Some details on these LEDs: |
If 1 LED light is on, there's 10% left |
If 2 LED light is on, 50% left |
If 3 then about 80% of juice left |
4 LED lights = fully charged |
This is the good section of this Mini rex massage gun review, where it gets serious, and we're glad you're still here. |
Minirex Power Parameters |
This refers to how far the massage head travels when using the device. The Minirex has an amplitude of 10mm. |
This is just about the standard for most mini guns in the market with the exception of Theragun Mini which, as the only one has 12mm. Still, 10mm is more than enough to get good results with this device. |
We've tested the 10mm on this one and it was enough to get the body to relax, break up the lactic acid accumulation after a workout session, treat sore muscles, and also improve blood flow. |
However, 10mm is still too small to give you a true deep tissue muscle penetration unless you are using a powerful motor. |
Talking of a powerful motor, thankfully the Minirex has one that we would describe to be so. |
Stall force is the amount of pressure needed to stop the massage gun, or in this case a force powerful enough to stop the motor. This determines whether you can get a deep penetrative massage. |
And here's the weird part. Although the stall force on this device is listed as being only 22lbs. we felt like the motor was hitting between 30-35lbs. |
No kidding, we've been using massage guns long enough to tell the difference. Still, even if it's just the 22lbs. of force, we figured it had to be because; |
The Minirex has an awesome balance that makes it strong. |
It's the perfect weight to enable it to continue functioning excellently even when pressed forcefully on to the body. Some mini guns are way too light to give you this kind of power. |
That said, we were able to test the stall force on different speed levels and amazingly even at the lowest speed the stall force seems to be 22lbs. This tells you something about the power you're getting with this gun. |
Other mini guns have progressive stall force as you hit the gears. For example, first gear will stop with 10lbs. of force, and then the highest gear will require what's listed as the stall force. |
Let's see how the Rexogun Minirex compares against the most popular competitors. |
Stall Force (lbs.) |
Stall Force is better than in Theragun mini or Hypervolt Go. |
Stroke Length is on par with most other massagers of this size. |
The Minirex revs with speeds of between 1800-3000rpm across 4 speed gears. This is about enough actually. We've seen guns that have way too many gears to be useful. |
We saw something we don't always get with many other guns we have reviewed. Rexogun included some interesting details about frequencies and rpms on each of the 4 speed gears: |
1st: 1800 rpm / 30 hz |
2nd: 2200 rpm / 37 hz |
3rd: 2600 rpm / 43 hz |
4th: 3000 rpm / 50 hz |
Rexogun Mini Percussion Gun Controls |
The battery is a powerful 2000mAh Samsung lithium battery. This is normal-size gun capacity range. |
A single full charge will give you 3-4 hours of continuous use if you're operating on high gear. Otherwise on lower gear you get between 7-8 hours. What more could you ask for? Under normal circumstances (say you use it for 10-minute sessions) you'll need to charge it after 2 weeks. |
We're glad Rexogun specifies that it's a Samsung battery which immediately tells you that you are getting a high quality product. We've run into trouble with guns that don't specify this. Some just fail to function after about 3 months. Others deteriorate in efficiency by up to 40-50%. |
There is a 1-meter long USB-C cord that you will use to charge this massage gun. This makes it convenient as opposed to when you have a dedicated charger. |
Mini rex USB-C charging port. |
Rexogun actually delivers on their promise for a quieter gun. The noise level is listed as 50dB but we tested it and it goes slightly over this to about 60 dB or thereabouts. |
This is impressive. We didn't need to turn the TV volume up when using it. We like that it doesn't rattle when pressed to the body. |
However, just to punctuate it, the vibrations transfer to the handle a bit too much. This might make longer massage sessions less pleasant but fortunately it only happens on the highest gear, so not a deal breaker at all. In fact, we've experienced the same with Theraguns and Hypervolts. |
The Minirex will normally cost $279 but if you use this link you get $100 off. You then only get it for $179. |
Don't bother looking for the Minirex on Amazon because Rexogun is a direct-to-consumer company and only sells through their store. The manufacturer will directly contact you, which is a plus. |
You get a 2-year warranty with this one. Most massage guns on Amazon offer only 1-year guarantees. |
Just a heads-up though, Rexogun will not cover water damage. However, they'll replace it in case the housing breaks, the battery leaks, or in case there's any manufacturing defects. |
We'll recommend the Minirex to people who are always on the move and are looking for a strong enough massage gun to travel with. |
It may not be perfect for deeper intensive massages, but it's strong enough to break up lactic acid accumulation, treat sore muscles, and give a nice massage after a workout session. |
You won't get anything close to the Ekrin B37 or Achedaway Pro but just enough for a mini massage gun. |
Rexogun MINIREX vs. Theragun mini |
Rexogun Mini Rex |
Stall Force 22 lbs <20 lbs |
Stroke Length 10 mm 12 mm |
Speed Options 4 3 |
Battery Life 4+ hours 2.5 hours |
Noise 50-60 dB ~50 dB |
Weight 1.3 lbs 1.4 lbs |
Attachments 4 1 |
Base Price $279 $199 |
Discount $100 OFF |
(VIP link below) None |
In comparison of Minirex vs Theragun Mini, which many people seem to love, we've got a few points of comparison. Take a look and judge for yourself. |
Theragun is heavier, 1.5lbs., while the Minirex is only 1.3lbs. |
Theragun has 12mm amplitude. Minirex has 10mm |
Theragun has less than 20lbs. stall force. Minirex is listed as 22lbs. but feels like 30+ lbs actually. |
Theragun has percussion speeds of 1750-2400rpm, while Minirex will give you between 1800-3000rpm. We will go with the Minirex here for a more intense massage albeit its slightly shorter amplitude. |
Theragun Mini has 3 speed gears and only one attachment. Minirex has 4 speeds and 4 attachments. |
Minirex has a superior battery that carries way more juice, 5-8 hours depending on use. Theragun Mini will run for just 2.5 hours. |
Both devices have the same level of quiet. |
Minirex will cost $179 with the discount applied, Theragun will cost you more. |
Theragun Mini has a 1-year warranty. Rexogun offers 2 years guarantee. |
Here are two mini massage guns, one a premium product form a well-established manufacturer in Theragun, the other not so well-known, but a proven brand. Unless you are a Theragun fanatic, we would opt for the Minirex because it offers more than it promises in power and quality. It's cheaper than Theragun Mini and has a... |
Before we wrap things up in this Minirex massage gun review, we just have a couple of things to say. |
First, we are really impressed with the Minirex. Apart from the nice build and high quality components (the Samsung battery, quiet brushless motor), it's a perfectly balanced gun, strong enough to deliver a good performance for an average user. It has great ergonomics and much more powerful when you actually get to use... |
Rexogun actually delivers on their promise. You can get it here while it's $100 off. |
Rexogun Minirex Rating |
Rexogun's Minirex is light, small and compact enough to fit into your bag and become your new post workout buddy. It's powerful enough to break down that nasty lactic acid and treat sore muscles, and it does all of that while being quiet, stylish-looking device that's more affordable than the Theragun Mini or the Hyper... |
Thanks for reading our Mini Rex review. Bye for now! |
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