Side by Side Comparison of: Panasonic vs Homedics vs Wahl

So, a few months ago, some hammerhead playing pokemon go while parallel parked next to the bike lane pulled an illegal U turn to catch a pokemon, smashing his vehicle into my leg while I was happily, safely cycling in the bike lane with my bike helmet, lights on and ringing my bell at him. I did my best to avoid him, instead, I fell down and grabbed my aching leg, only to grab instead, inches of bone. I lifted my leg to see my foot dangling on the side of my leg. Total nightmare. Needless to say, my body is a wreck. In order to save my leg (nerve damage, multiple compound fractures, ankle and wrist shattered, etc.), I need to encourage nerve restoration and bone unification. I need to work my fascia, tendons, atrophied muscles...let's face it, I need a miracle. I opened the box and pulled this out thinking, "How am I going to return this"? I decided to try it first and let me tell you, I was beyond impressed. I spent the next two hours working my foot, my leg, my hips and glutes. I cannot tell you how pleased I am with this. Totally worth it. The only thing I wish it had was a setting in between "Strong" and "Gentle", but, it's pretty indicative to my personality anyway.

The Panasonic EV2510K massager fully met my 3 requirements. It delivered a strong deep massage that was totally relaxing; it was really lightweight & well designed making it easy to reach the lower back & leg areas; and last the sound of the motor was pleasantly low & quiet. A few months ago I bought HoMedics HHP-350 model which had a higher rating. It was ineffective, gave such a weak massage that it wasn't worth the effort to use it. Last night after trying my new Panasonic EV2510K, I threw the HoMedics massager in the trash. One suggestion to Panasonic - the colors of this massager - black & green - are kind of harsh. It would be more pleasing to the eye & might boost the sale of this product if the colors were softer - how about ivory with silver grey accents? All in all, I am a very pleased customer!

I bought this because of the name, Panasonic, proven above all other brands by Panasonic products I've owned over the years (and still have a 20-year old fan that has outlived more than six new ones and is truly silent so I can't hear it at all on lowest speed and only wind blowing on higher speeds). So Panasonic name was the selling factor to begin with. My HoMedic finally quit after slowly dying over the five years I had it, and loved it in spite of massage ball adjustment going first in first year, finally motor petered out, so needed to replace it. The Panasonic is more expensive but worth it. Light weight makes it so much easier to handle, no arm or wrist strain! Shorter cord is long enough and doesn't get tangled. Massaging spine from neck to waist for only a few minutes relieves "all" muscular cramping symptoms in back and legs and abdomen. The "tooth" projection is good for ball of foot massage between metatarsal bones. I plan to get another for my daughter with Morton's Neuroma symptoms. So very glad found Panasonic makes one and on Amazon. And delivery was fast to boot!

5-Stars all the way! I suffer with sever muscle spasms in several areas of my body. I've bought several massage units before and once again, Panasonic came through with one that I loved as soon as I laid it upon a sore muscle group. Don't let the cost fool you, this isn't junk, it really does the job. It's a rather large piece of equipment, larger than other massage that I've owned. It is sturdily made with heavy plastic. The green roller heads are made of rubber and roll smoothly as you move the unit back and forth. The fact that it has 2-speeds makes for a nice thorough massage. I've used this machine from my neck, down to my toes and, my body thanks me for it. This professional quality massage unit IS without a doubt the best investment that I've made in a very long time.

After reading several reviews, I purchased this massager and the Frankies Deep Tissue Hammer Massager. Back pain has become a constant annoyance in our household and has been detracting from the quality of life. Taking medication doesn't really solve the problem and exercise has just been increasing the pain. These hand held massagers are the next best thing to having a professional masseuse around when you need one. I like the Frankies Massager for man-sized jobs. The Panasonic, however, is a much better tool for my smaller, softer body. It works well on shoulder/neck pain and has done wonders for my aching elbow. I like to use it on my lower back and feet also. The overall design is lighter weight than the Frankies and easier to use with my smaller hand-size. The overall construction is good and of the kind of quality I would hope to find with the Panasonic name. I am very happy with my purchase and highly recommend this massager.

I've been blessed with PA (psoriatic arthritis) which attacks not only joints, but surrounding muscles and tendons. It will play havoc with my lower back muscles for 3-4 months and then my upper back and shoulder muscles. Without help, I am unable to massage these muscles by myself.Enter the Panny EV2510K. Perfect for any spot that hurts you just about anywhere on your body. I've only had the unit for a few hours and I have managed to relax my terres minor muscle in my right shoulder, something that I was unable to do by myself before.Besides the Panny's reach versitility, it is one strong vibrator. This is no wimpy unit. It will rattle your teeth on high. But what good is a massager with low power? You can modulate the vibration strength with the low setting and with applied pressure. It's got all you'll ever need.Also, the head (part that vibrates) is isolated by a flex-joint so as to not vibrate the hand that holds it. Good engineering. Fit, finish and construction is excellent.Beside the rollers (you'll like them!), there is a hard protrusion that can also be used in certain areas and a green pad with 1/4" high bumps for other areas. Haven't found a use for these yet, but I'm sure that I will.I just tried this thing on the bottom of my feet and it scored a 10. Wow!I'm really a cynic about products, so when I am compelled to write about this product within hours of receiving it, be assured that I like it. I would be happy if this Panny sold for $59, but it is a steal (and a GOOD gift idea, too) at Amazon's price with free shipping. Click 'buy', you won't be sorry. Promise!

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 is one of the few vibrating massagers remaining on the market. Most of the them are percussion massagers. I have one of those also but sometimes it's a little too intense and actually makes the pain worse, so the vibrating massager is a good complement to it. I've had three Panasonic vibrating massagers. The first one was great and lasted 20 years, the second one was junk and lasted about a year and a half. I'm giving it 4 stars because I haven't had it long enough to make a proper assessment. It seems to be built pretty well, however, and has decent vibration. Hopefully it will last as long as the first one I had.

This massager is pretty good for what I paid for it. (<$30) I had a few knots in my back and figured I'd give this a shot.The high or low speed setting is a nice feature. I like to use the high power to work through some painful spots and the low setting is nice for a relaxing rub down.A couple small problems. Sometimes when I use the high setting the motor starts to squeal like there's a loose belt. It comes and goes but most of all it's just a little annoying. I haven't noticed this affecting the performance though.The other thing is that the rollers don't roll very well. I like the concept as it should allow for smooth movement but they just fall short and get stuck in position frequently.Overall, I like this massager and have owned it for a few years now. I think I might buy a much nicer (and more expensive) model in the future but that doesn't mean I'd get rid of this one. If you are looking to try something out, the price of this model won't break the bank. Check it out!

I am very happy I purchased this to help with both an cervical problem and multiple low-back problems. However, I cannot apply the necessary pressure for the low back need to work out the serious muscle-spasm knots so it requires an extra person to do the job well. I can use it to help with sciatica that involves the hip, thigh, and calf. This device is not light and requires a strong grip to use it well, but it helps almost as much as a 45-minute therapeutic massage to relax those various layers of muscles and the soreness that remains. I'm sure it would be easier and worthwhile on ordinary soreness after exercise or over-work as well.I heartily recommend this for those who need a real performer and not just a gentle relaxer, and the prices is quite reasonable, about the cost of a single massage.

I had a Panasonic before that lasted for years. When it stooped working I looked up a new Panasonic but found mediocre reviews. I finally ordered another brand that looked very good. The problem it was heavy and to powerful for every day massage. I returned it and ordered this Panasonic. It is the right size, not to heavy, easy to use, has 2 speeds. The motor is powerful enough for good massage and it does not heat up after about 10-15 minutes which is the average time I use it. The rollers makes sliding the massage back and forth easier. Overall I think it is a good buy.

I used to have a percussive massager that weighed almost 4 pounds and I couldn't hold it in position for very long, my arm would become so tired and my arthritic hands couldn't grasp it for any length of time. I also wasn't very happy with the thumping type of massage it gave me. It seemed too strong for aging, more delicate skin, even on the gentlest setting, All in all the experience of using the thing seemed to fatigue me rather than relieve my aches and pains.The Panasonic EV2510K Hand-Held Massager with Easy Reach Rolling Design is much lighter, less bulky and easier for me to use. It is still strong enough on the high setting to get deep into the muscle, but on the lighter setting it gives me a relaxing, soothing over all massage when I use the rollers. And it vibrates against my skin instead of thumping on it. I especially like the pointed knob for accupressure on various body points.The only complaint I have is the sliding power control is on the underside of the handle right where I grip it and I have turned the power up to high by accident a couple times. I would also like it if the handle had some gripping ridges on it, it is too slick. But besides that, I am happy with my purchase

I had a stiff neck radiating pain from my shoulder up to the base of my skull. I almost broke down and got a massage, but being cheap like I am, I ordered this instead. Let's see....under $40 for this massager that I can use daily or over $50 for a one time massage. The choice was clear. I bought this and don't regret it. The neck muscles began to loosen up after one use and is fine now. It did take a couple of weeks of use for all the pain to go away, but the reality is, I would have to have gone back to a massage therapist at least two times to fix this problem.This unit is powerful! and I like the curved head on it so I can use it on my shoulders, neck and previously unreachable places on my back.I didn't give it 5 stars because this unit sometimes sounds like it has a bearing problem, probably associated with the flexible head.

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.

too light for passive leverage. low speed not slow enough. good for neck, arms, etc. but not so much for lower back

This massager is big, but I like that it plugs in, because I don't think battery operated ones are strong enough. With that said, there are two speeds on this. The lowest isn't bad but the highest speed is strong. I don't like using that setting.It does not do anything besides roll and vibrate. The vibration is nice on your back, shoulders, calves or even the bottom of your feet. It rolls rather easily. I do think that it's very easy to hold with one hand and reaches the middle of my back (where I can't). It's on the "heavier" side, so I don't like holding it with one hand rubbing my back for more than a couple minutes. I usually hold it with both hands and slide it down my back. Yea, I'm probably a little on the weak side, but whatever.For the price, it's not bad and like I said, it's nice that it's a plug in!

This thing works great just didn't realize how large it is. Great if your cow needs massage.

Seems to work just ok for lower back pain and soreness and helps somewhat with my piriformis. The vibration is terrible and my hand is numb after 5 minutes of holding it.

I have had a Wahl much smaller handheld unit which was very good. I was looking for a deeper percussion with a massager due to a meniscus injury. The Pros are....it reaches a lot of places your lower back, behind your neck, and bottoms of your feet and most hard to reach places.without stretching and being uncomfortable.Cons. Cumbersom and awkward to handle. a bit heavy but tolerable .. NO attachments for anything else... if you like the feel of rollers on your bumpy head, feel free to use this but I wouldn't recommend it......Its clumsy and I feel to use due to its very long size. If anything...they should make the unit with an longer attachment for hard to reach places.. Otherwise Its ok but I wanted a bit more power, percussion and are somewhat disappointed.

First, the good things about this massager:It works right out of the box (no attachments required) - just plug in the power cord! It is well built with a good design and looks nice. The long handle will help you reach and massage many parts of your body. It is relatively light weight, and the roller head is actually "slightly" wider than the photo suggests, allowing you to cover more surface area in one rolling stroke than what you would visualize by seeing the picture. Having said that, however, note that the roller head is not particularly wide. The massager is not merely for self-massaging but one can massage another with it as well. Finally, it is made by Panasonic - a trusted brand.Now the other side:The length of the power cord is just adequate but I wish it was at minimum 50% longer so one could use it at a further distance from a power source. I also wish the power cord was thicker. The massager has three green surfaces with massaging action. One of them seems and feels useless - the "point" massaging part that looks like a hook. The biggest drawback with this Panasonic massager is the kind of massage it provides - "vibrating" action. After using a "shiatsu" seat massager that I purchased for about $70 Homedics MCS-300H Shiatsu Massage Cushion, and a "percussion" type massager that I used at a Brookstone store, I can state that for me, a "vibration" type massager is clearly inferior to either percussion-type or shiatsu-type massagers. While shiatsu massagers are expensive (because they are seat cushions covering the back), there should be several percussion type massagers in the same price range as this Panasonic massager. If you go for the percussion type massager, make sure you get one with dual tappers (as opposed to one.)For instance, there ais one at this link, which I haven't used but is a percussion massager:Dual Tapper Electric Handheld Percussion MassagerNote that older folk, who may not like deep massages may prefer this massager. It does have two power settings with adequate power. I think those complaining about the lack of power, don't realize that they probably meant to say that the massager is not "deep and penetrating," which is an issue with the type of massage action (vibrating as opposed to percussion or shiatsu,) rather than the intensity of the power.

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

Very meh and bad design.

Doesn't feel good or help with my muscular issues. More vibrating than massage.

Not as effective after a few months.

Grip is good and the flexible head is fancy. However, if you want to use this product for your back, just visit CVS stores near you and get the normalone. It is much powerful. The vibration is too weak and not enough power to massage tensed muscle. Thsi product has some weird content such as vibrating rubber pad at the top of the head, and the roller which is not vibrating at all, etc... This product is full of ideas which is not fitted into reality at all. I used several times and put it in the garage. Go back to the basic Panasonic!!

Works great until theres a strange loud rattling noise that it makes. It sounds like a piece work off inside. The noise is too loud to use it comfortably.

I bought several massage units, and this small unit is my least favorite one. I like the ones better that have a point or a cup to do the massaging with

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.

No I didn't care for this. I got shocked

Wife said this was to hard of a massager!

Before I bought this item, I read many of the reviews. Most were very positive, but there were a few people who said it quit working after only one or two uses. I thought - that will not happen to me - and bought the massager. We loved it! Other than being a little loud, it was strong and really helped with sore muscles and tight shoulders. We used it for 15 minutes the first time. The second time, a few days later, after about 5 minutes of use we heard a loud "crack", and that was the end of it. It just quit on us. Something inside snapped. We were so disappointed! We will not be buying this product again.

I purchased one and the plastic motor housing melted out of shape. Don't waste your money.

This massager is too heavy for comfortable use, and is not easy to manipulate around the area that you need massaging.It is especially too difficult to use on the neck or lower spine.I would suggest buying one that uses batteries instead of an ac connection, and I would pay close attention to the total weight of the device.This massager is very uncomfortable and the goal of a massage is to feel comfortable.

I bought this for my mom. She had back and feet pain problems.After a couple months of regular use the wheels on the front fell off. The device still vibrates but cannot roll it back and forth.

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.