Side by Side Comparison of: Homedics vs Thrive-Products

This is my second purchase of this massager as I wanted one near my computer also -- it has a wonderfully strong massage action. It is heavier and more sturdy than a couple others I've tried in the past, and I'll never buy anything but this one in the future. Although as sturdy as it is, it may outlast me!

Purchased my previous Homedics prrcussion vibrator 12 years ago and this is a replacement. It weighs about half as much therefore is easier to hold and maneuver. Both my wife and I are pleased with the performance of the HHO-350 and hope it lasts another 12 years!

Works great. Lightweight and compact, compared to previous models. However, price remains competitive and function is virtually the same.

Oh my, where has this been and why did I wait so long to get it! Definitely benefits relief of aching muscles and stiffness. Would highly recommend this product. (I haven't used the heat action so can't comment on that aspect of this massager). The percussion action is very effective and I won't be without one of these massagers after having used this for sore achy muscles and stiffness.

I Had the older model for 5 or 6 years, and it finally gave up the ghost. I read all the negative reviews on the new model, and still decided to take a chance on it, because of the great service my wife and I got out of the last one. The new handle design is a lot better, making it easier to maneuver. There is plenty of power, and 4 speeds are all you need. Even on the old one I only used 3 and up. The heads are not movable, but they are set exactly where I had them set on the older one. All in all, I am completely satisfied with this massager. It gets deep into the muscles.

This massager is the best thing I've purchased this year. Seriously. I've previously been using vibrating massagers, but then a friend recommended that I try a percussion machine as it works a little bit harder than your average vibrating massage machine. This turns out to be very, very, true. I suffer from a bit of problems in my shoulders from a recovering rotator cuff, and have been on the lookout for something to cure my pain for a few months. I found this particular brand at walmart, but then decided to look on amazon to see what people's reviews said about it. The reviews were glowing, so I decided to order it. It was the best decision. The weight of the product seriously helped with the pressure, and I was able to roll out my muscles easily and with a lot of comfort.With this massager, I've started using my pain relieving cream that I've used for the past few months, and I let the massager work it into my skin. It's a really killer trick that I recommend to anyone who's trying to get rid of pain on their body. The ThermaChill Pain Relief Roll On Cold Therapy, 3 fl oz. - Top Choice for Arthritis, Migraine Relief, Joint & Muscle Pain - Limited Time Offer: Buy 1 Get 1 Free!, is really nice for soothing muscular pain after you roll it on, and it has one of those warm/cool sensations that often come with pain relievers. It's in a really convenient applicator, that just rolls on rather than you having to rub it in to your skin.I give this massager five stars, it's the best tool for at home relief for muscular pain and injuries.

This baby works so well that i have YET to use the High setting! Came discretely and way before expected delivery date! If sho worked out some muscles as well as knocked off a few cob webs. Worth it for me just for the simple fact that i DO NOT have to worry about batteries (ain't nobody got time for that!)

I am re purchasing this back massager. It lived a long life, but unfortunately did not survive my over use. It does get pretty hot pretty quickly, and if it gets too hot too often apparently it can die, at rather unfortunate moments... So as long as you keep your massages short, it should live a nice long life. Hopefully I can find me a good man to help with all my back massaging needs to prevent over usage and premature deaths of good vi- uh, back massagers

Has a good amount of power to it, way more than you get with any battery powered device.

Girlfriend loves it ;)

Oh Baby Baby

Fiance went from 0-100 real quick! Best "massage she ever had"

The good,works really well, the bad, ordered it thinking it would work on 240 volt, as it said on the page 'can be shipped to Australia' so I thought dual voltage, so when I got it i discovered it was only 120 volt, so had to buy a transformer to be able to use it. they should let you know if it works on dual volt or at least say cannot be used overseas. Can't send it back as it will cost more than it was worth.

Works well. I would have preferred a separate on/off and speed switch so when I turn it on it would already be at the speed I like. Also I don't like the auto off, I'd like to make that decision myself, thank you very much. But for those two things I would have given it 5 stars.

My old one finally gave up the ghost. I hope this one lasts a bit longer, as I have fibromyalgia and it really helps to have one of these massagers.One star off for the different on-off switch. This one is pretty clumsy, as there are 4 "strengths" and you have to go through all of them to get back to off. Very annoying.

It's still new, but good so far. It is great for getting "cinched up" muscles to relax, or for muscle spasms. Great also, on a low setting, for diabetic foot discomfort too- but put socks on first. :-) I like the fact that, with the weight at the top the massager, you can easily self-massage your own back- standing up or laying down. I would purchase it again, but wish it was made in the USA. Our last one was a HoMedics and it lasted for over 15 years. Now, since they are being made in a foreign country, we are not as optimistic on the life span. It got a 4 star because of not being made in this country. But it is a required tool for relief (if not for a massager there would be lots more sleepless nights)! Try it out, you will really be glad you did.

Doesn't seem quite as strong as my previous Homemedics back massager, but is pretty good. There's a heat button that doesn't seem to do anything at all tho.

I purchased this for my wife. She uses out every day. She has on complaints but I noticed a couple things. The handle could be 3 inches longer. It's a noisy unit when used on setting higher than 2. I Would not purchase again.

Works, hefty but not to hefty, medium compare to Hitachi, most likely better than than the knockoffs from china, its made in Thailand.Ooooo in 30secs...pretty good on muscles too.Some ppl said was powerful? It is! Nothing bone shuddering but a few steps above anything from wal stores.Four stars for non-intuative design, the air vents for the motor to cool itself are in the grey on handle where its most natural to hold. Two small vents at the top i assume allows more flow. It does heat up abit under load after 5-7 mins. Although i don't know why you'd use it longer than 20mins.The crazy pic below of it melted might be a fake or they where srupid with it.Don't use for a solid hour holding over the vents??Its great, good bargain, would by again.

Lots of power. Does the job with no problems.

Works, easy to use, small.

Works great for more things than one. ( :

Love it but it did take a long time to get here. It does get a bit hot if used too long but I love this thing! My favorite toy. I like to use it with my close on! Easy to sneak away and use.

Supper strong vibration but bigger than I expected

Nice massager but the clips on the attachments break easily. I've used it about 4 times and the last time I was using it one of the clips on the light grey hard covers broke off. When I twisted the other cover to remove it, a clip also broke on it so now they will not stay on. I haven't used the softer dark grey covers yet. I will not return it because if this because the red domes at the base work fine. I do like the rubber gaskets around the domes as they prevent pinching at the edges of the massager. I have a much older model of this massager that was heaver and it would occasionally pinch.

I really like this massager. I am only using it on my back currently, and the only problem with this (and why I didn't rate it higher) is that I can't use it by myself on my back - it's big and a little clunky. Also, I have not been able to feel the heat at all (although this wasn't a reason I bought it, I figured it'd be a nice bonus).

Great heat and speeds.... but control board already broke....

I like its vibration settings but the heat settings failed after a while.Had the infra red settings not failed I would have gave it a 5

It's pretty okay when it's used. But not tempting to use it though. I used it 10 times most. Unless I didn't know how to use correctly.It doesn't feel very heavy but it's not light either. Vibration is a bit much after a few minutes.It was good though for the few times it was used.

Should have listened to other reviews about how the giver will be uncomfortably shaken by this thing. Receiver, ahhhhhh...love it. Giver, will wish the receiver would have bought a better product. Also, the heat setting is a joke. No heat felt....ever

I bought this for both muscle help and pleasure, and the results were mixed. I would NOT recommend putting this anywhere near your head or neck, as it will hurt (sorry fellow TMJ pain sufferers). I started using it exclusively for pleasure because it was too intense to help my muscles. I never took it off the "low" setting because it was a very heavy vibration already. The cord is long enough that if you have an outlet next to your bed it reaches well. I would recommend putting a towel or blanket between you and it no matter what you use it for.Recently, I lost this massager to my cat's obsession with chewing through cords. I wouldn't buy it again, but it was a good beginner massager for the price to figure out what works for me.

Works good

It is useful as a back massager, but very noisy and loud!

Noisy and doesn't get down into those muscles as I would like.

This worked wonderfully but broke after a week.

Super loud and maybe a bit too intense. We had another one that was better.

Action of motor was too weak. Didn't measure up to my past old ones.I would not recommend to anyone who needs a vigorous workout

This massager is a big step down from their previous one that had 4 points of contact rather than two.Besides covering a smaller area, the spacing of the "dual pivoting heads" is too wide. Trying to get a massage up and down your spine doesn't work with this unit. The 4-head massager had them spaced closer together which allowed use on the neck and spine in a precise manner which was great. The older unit also had an extendable handle.HoMedics really cheapened the product and it's not close to being as effective as the original. They do sell it for considerably less but you get less value out of this one. Bad job, HoMedics.

I bought this April 2017 and it has stopped working, on the very night I need it the most. this was supposed to be better than the one it replaced. I'd had it for 8 years, no problems. What a disappointment.

High percussions so the vibration extends to the handle, very heavy, little to no heat. Didn't give it a one because still a good tool but very difficult to use.

Not very comfortable or easy to stand for very long. Yes it works but it vibrates your hand/arm so much that it's hard to use for long.

Not sure how long I've had this, but it is making too much noise like something is loose. And I hate that if you have it Power 1 to turn it off you have to go to Power 2, Power 3, Power 4, and Power 5, to get to off. You have to press the button five times, getting louder, to turn it off. Lame.

It gets very hot after a short amount of use.

2 stars for effort. Ours did not work. Owners say this is very loud and has a powerful (over-powering?) vibration. Does anyone know if you can reduce the noise and vibration by uaing a dimmer or speed controller with it? Lowering the vibration speed can increase the life of the device. It gives more choice as to vibration. Plus, it lessens the very annoying noise. But which dimmer or speed controller to use?

This device under performs and tends to get pretty hot after a short period of use. Overall the unit is smaller than I thought and the off and on switch seems to be a little flimsy.

The unit has a good message sensation on tired muscle. However, I am a bit concern about the heat it generate after 20mins of use. The neck gets hot to the touch.

Very disappointed. This thing only worked for about 6 weeks of occasional use then just died without warning.You get what you pay for. Buyer beware! It felt solid and was heavy. Initially I had high hopes

This is an absolute piece of garbage. Avoid it like the plague. It feels amazing- while it works. I purchased two different units and both of them failed within the first two days. The first one became stuck on one setting and the only way to turn it off was to unplug it. The second died completely after one use. (The manual says not to use it for longer than 15 minutes at a time, so I made sure to only use it for about 5-10 minutes each use.)

unboxed it. read the manual. plugged it. turned it on for 5 secs. turned it off. something sparked from the inside. and it just stopped working. This was what happened. It was too late when I found out that many homedics massagers are currently being recalled because of cases of electricution and skin burns probably due to sudden faulty wirings. I'm guessing this was what hapoened to mine. I'm just thankful I was not holding the massager when it sparked from the inside. I could have also been electricuted. This particular model is not one of those models that are being recalled. But based on my experiece, they should have this model recalled too.

Garbage... used less than a dozen times and it stopped working.

Was a good unit for the 15 or so times I used it. Then it would not work one morning after using the evening before. The lights come on, but no massage action or heat. And no phone number to call to get the unit replaced.

Broken after three months. It will not turn on unless I bend the whole massager to the left.

I have used HOMEDICS Many times in my life but THIS one was broken on arrival........it barely worked......made a lot of noise......had to be hit on to make it work the little bit that it worked. I will tell others to AVOID THIS PRODUCT. It was messed up on delivery.......what a waste of money.

Overheats in minutes and becomes extremely hot! This thing is dangerous.

overheated and stopped working just like that.

This thing is an absolute menace. It melted, ruined my bed sheets, and burned me so badly it looks like someone put a cigarette out on my skin. Don't get me wrong, it worked fantastically right up until that moment but the pros could not possibly outweigh the cons. Do yourself a favor and buy something that won't leave you with with lasting scars.

Wife says it's as loud as an airplane....not good...

It gets really warm after like 5 mins of use and it's kinda loud but it does have a long cord and its very powerful, also the directions weren't in English so who knows what that said. It feels amazing on your back or shoulders but it get hot yo the touch so i am afraid that it will blow up or something lol

Tried to use this on my shoulder that I have a torn rotator cuff in. It was plugged in for less than 10 minutes and unit heated up to where I couldn't hold it. Product was defective and had to be shipped back for a refund.