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How Bodyward scores tens units

Each product on the tens units scorecard gets one 0–100 score from the weighted formula below, computed only from published manufacturer specs and dated retailer records; we do not physically test products. The current table covers 21 products across 8 recorded spec fields, refreshed July 4, 2026.

Scale
0-100
Products
21
Fields
8
Updated
July 4, 2026

The weights

Tens Units scoring dimensions, weights, definitions, and data sources
DimensionWeightDefinitionData source
Therapy Program Breadth22%Listed program runs from 3 to 72 across the scored catalog; higher numbers score better, and unlisted values score neutral.Program
Maximum Intensity Range18%The scored range for listed intensity spans 10 to 100; higher numbers score better, with missing values held neutral.Intensity
Channel Coverage14%Listed channel is graded on the Single-to-Four scale — the higher rungs score best, and a missing value stays neutral.Channel
EMS Support14%Listed ems included is a presence check — a yes takes full credit, and a no or absent value scores zero.Ems Included
Wireless Portability10%Where wireless is listed as yes it earns full credit; a no, or no listing at all, scores zero.Wireless
Power Convenience10%The power source scale runs from 2 AAA batteries to Rechargeable internal lithium battery; entries nearer Rechargeable internal lithium battery earn the most credit, while unlisted ones stay neutral.Power Source
Timer Control Range7%This dimension reads timer settings min straight from the listing — higher listed values score better, and an absent value stays neutral.Timer Settings Min
Remote Operation5%Where remote control is listed as yes it earns full credit; a no, or no listing at all, scores zero.Remote Control
Total100%All dimensions above sum to the full score.Published score total
Tens Units therapy program breadth score breakdown for 5 ranked products by weighted scoring dimension. The top five tens units are separated by 0 points; channel coverage is the tiebreaker. Score contribution by dimension Therapy Program Breadth (22%)Maximum Intensity Range (18%)Channel Coverage (14%)EMS Support (14%)Power Convenience (10%)Wireless Portability (10%)Timer Control Range (7%)Remote Operation (5%) 0255075100 #1 Compex Sport Elite 3.0 Muscle Stimulator: 71/100 #1 Compex Sport Elite 3.0 Muscle… 18111410 71/100 #2 AUVON Dual Channel TENS Unit: 71/100 #2 AUVON Dual Channel TENS Unit 18111410 71/100 #3 Omron Max Power Relief TENS Unit: 71/100 #3 Omron Max Power Relief TENS… 18111410 71/100 #4 Zynex Medical NexWave Electrotherapy Device: 71/100 #4 Zynex Medical NexWave… 18111410 71/100 #5 iReliev ET-8080: 71/100 #5 iReliev ET-8080 18111410 71/100 Tens Units: weight x grade, 0-100 scale. Bodyward
  1. #1 Compex Sport Elite 3.0 Muscle Stimulator71/100Maximum Intensity Range 18 pts, EMS Support 14 pts, Channel Coverage 11 pts
  2. #2 AUVON Dual Channel TENS Unit71/100Maximum Intensity Range 18 pts, EMS Support 14 pts, Channel Coverage 11 pts
  3. #3 Omron Max Power Relief TENS Unit71/100Maximum Intensity Range 18 pts, EMS Support 14 pts, Channel Coverage 11 pts
  4. #4 Zynex Medical NexWave Electrotherapy Device71/100Maximum Intensity Range 18 pts, EMS Support 14 pts, Channel Coverage 11 pts
  5. #5 iReliev ET-808071/100Maximum Intensity Range 18 pts, EMS Support 14 pts, Channel Coverage 11 pts
The top five tens units are separated by 0 points; channel coverage is the tiebreaker.

What the score bands mean

Score bands80+ strong60–79 solidBelow 60 limited fit

  • 80+: strong marks on the heaviest dimensions with few weak lines in the listed specs.
  • 60–79: competitive on most scored inputs, with at least one clearly weaker dimension.
  • Below 60: trails this field on the inputs weighted most; the product cards list exactly where.

Source hierarchy

Published manufacturer specifications rank first, dated retailer records second; marketing claims without a checkable figure are excluded from scoring. Missing values never earn invented numbers; they are labeled “not listed - neutral 50” and take the neutral 50 grade the weight definitions describe.

  1. US MedRehabretailer evidence for 9 catalog fields
  2. Medi-Stim, Inc.manufacturer evidence for 9 catalog fields
  3. Compass Health Brandsmanufacturer evidence for 9 catalog fields
  4. FSA Storeretailer evidence for 4 catalog fields
  5. Pure Enrichmentmanufacturer evidence for 7 catalog fields
  6. CVS Pharmacyretailer evidence for 2 catalog fields
  7. Hollywogmanufacturer evidence for 9 catalog fields
  8. iRelievmanufacturer evidence for 6 catalog fields
  9. Scored product catalog21 compared products
Tens Units freshness timeline showing source retrieval dates and the separate regeneration date. Bodyward source ledger tracks tens units with 9 retrieval records, retrieved 2026-06-30 to 2026-07-04. For tens units, sources were retrieved 2026-06-30 to 2026-07-04; the page was regenerated 2026-07-10, a build date kept separate from the source retrieval dates. Source freshness ledger Dots are source retrieval dates; the amber marker is the separate regeneration date. US MedRehab: retrieved 2026-06-30 Medi-Stim, Inc.: retrieved 2026-06-30 Compass Health Brands: retrieved 2026-06-30 FSA Store: retrieved 2026-06-30 Pure Enrichment: retrieved 2026-06-30 CVS Pharmacy: retrieved 2026-06-30 Hollywog: retrieved 2026-06-30 iReliev: retrieved 2026-07-04 Scored product catalog: retrieved 2026-07-04 Regenerated 2026-07-10 2026-06-302026-07-10 Tens Units keeps retrieved and regenerated dates distinct.

Retrieved · Built

  1. iReliev2026-07-04Source record
  2. Scored product catalog2026-07-04Source record
  3. Compass Health Brands2026-06-30Source record
  4. CVS Pharmacy2026-06-30Source record
  5. FSA Store2026-06-30Source record
Bodyward source ledger tracks tens units with 9 retrieval records, retrieved 2026-06-30 to 2026-07-04.

Update history

  • Rankings rebuilt from the refreshed catalog: 21 tens units re-scored on 8 published spec fields, therapy program breadth first.

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