In this Ekrin 365 vs B37 review, we will compare two of the full-sized handheld massagers from Boston, Massachusetts-based Ekrin Athletics to each other.
Created as a more powerful alternative to the smaller Bantam model, the 365 aims to be your go-to massage gun for everyday usage. But how does it differ from the B37, the next larger model in the line-up?
This side-by-side comparison will help you find out.
Ekrin 365
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Ekrin B37
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Stall Force
40 lbs
55 lbs
Battery Life
Up to 4 hours
Up to 8 hours
Adjustable Speed
2000 to 3200 ppm, 4 levels
1400 to 3200 ppm, 5 levels
Working Noise
Up to 55 dB
Up to 55 dB
Attachments
4
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Comparison: Ekrin 365 vs B37
Amplitude
With an amplitude of 12 mm, the full-sized massage guns from Ekrin Athletics offer a mixture between the more vibrational, surface-level type of massage experience preferred by average users and the more percussive one often preferred by athletes.
Winner: Draw
12 mm
12 mm
Force
When it comes to the stall force of the two devices, one of them has a clear advantage. The brushless motor inside the Ekrin B37 only reaches its limits at around 55 lbs of pressure, as opposed to a still respectable 40 lbs for the Ekrin 365.
Winner: Ekrin B37
40.0 lbs
55.0 lbs
Frequency & Speed Levels
While both competitors are able to reach a maximum of 3,200 percussions per minute (ppm), the Ekrin B37 with its wider range and additional speed setting allows you to better personalize the massage experience to your liking:
- Level 1: 1,400 ppm
- Level 2: 1,800 ppm
- Level 3: 2,200 ppm
- Level 4: 2,600 ppm
- Level 5: 3,200 ppm
Winner: Ekrin B37
2000 to 3200 ppm, 4 levels
1400 to 3200 ppm, 5 levels
Connectivity
Unfortunately, neither the Ekrin 365 nor B37 have the ability to interact with your smartphone. If you would like to easily track your treatment sessions and follow warm-up and recovery routines used by professionals, consider the Hypervolt and Theragun brands.
Winner: Draw
No
No
Battery
The Ekrin 365 comes with a battery life of up to 4 hours. With every treatment session not taking more than a few minutes, this is enough to get you through several days on a single charge. That said, it is not even close to the impressive 8 hours of the B37.
Winner: Ekrin B37
Up to 4 hours
Up to 8 hours
Noise
At around 55 decibels (dB), the Ekrin 365 and B37 operate on an identical noise level when set to maximum speed – despite the B37 being the more powerful device of the two. On the lower end, both massage guns cause just 35 dB of noise.
Winner: Draw
Up to 55 dB
Up to 55 dB
Attachments & Accessories
To personalize the massage experience to your exact needs and the muscle group you are about to target next, the Ekrin 365 and B37 ship with four interchangeable head attachments:
- Cone (365) / Bullet (B37): Pinpoint treatment for hands, feet, and knots
- Flat: Great for overall use
- Fork: Designed to treat the spine and neck
- Round: Overall use on large muscle groups
Both also include a travel case for easy storage and transport.
Winner: Draw
4 massage heads, travel case
4 massage heads, travel case
Weight & Dimensions
In the final round of this Ekrin 365 vs B37 comparison, we will have a quick look at the weight and dimensions of the two devices. Created with portability in mind, the 365 is unsurprisingly both lighter and smaller than the B37.
Winner: Ekrin 365
1.7 lbs, 6.0 x 3.2 x 2.4 in
2.2 lbs, 9.5 x 7.4 x 2.5 in
Conclusion: Ekrin 365 vs B37
Like the name suggests, the Ekrin 365 is a great choice for everyday usage. If you enjoy the low weight and handiness of mini massage guns, but at the same time wish that they would provide a more intense massage experience, the 365 was made for you.
As an ambitious athlete looking for even more power, you will almost certainly prefer the Ekrin B37. It comes with a higher stall force and more speed settings, all the while being just as quiet as the 365. And if that wasn’t enough, there is also the extraordinary 8-hour battery life.
Ekrin 365
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Ekrin B37
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Find out how the 365 performs against the successor of the B37 in our comparison Ekrin 365 vs B37S.