Muse 2

I wasn’t entirely sure what to expect from the Muse 2, but my sister had been using hers for a couple of months and loved having a visual sense of how her meditations were actually going. That idea really appealed to me—especially since I often felt like I was just sitting in the dark with my mind racing. I've now had the device for two weeks and have been using it every morning and evening. What surprised me most is how often I *thought* I wasn’t reaching a meditative state simply because my mind was busy. In reality, the Muse 2 has shown me that even when my thoughts are active—or when I’m mentally “programming”—I’m actually entering a heightened awareness state rather than failing at meditation. It also makes it very clear when I’m *not* being effective in my practice, which has already helped me improve my sessions. This has genuinely become a valuable tool for me. I plan to take it everywhere: to sound baths, meditation classes, when I travel—pretty much anytime I meditate. I’m looking forward to diving deeper into all the metrics it offers: brainwave activity, heart rate, Alpha peak (cognitive performance), brain recharge, and stillness. I did end up purchasing their subscription for the additional metrics and AI insights. I’m not sure it’s absolutely necessary, but it’s definitely nice to have. I’ve also tried several of their guided and unguided meditations. There’s a wide variety—some I really enjoy, and others don’t resonate with me as much—but the selection is impressive. If you’re wanting a clearer understanding of what’s happening during your meditation sessions, this is a fantastic tool to add to your practice.

Snake oil. I bought this hoping it would provide feedback during meditation and track useful data, like it claims. I tried it for a couple of months. It tracks various metrics, but those metrics are meaningless. There is too much variability day to day to provide useful feedback. It would be like owning a scale to track your weight, except it might add up to 100lbs one day and remove up to 100Lbs the next. This stops you from learning anything. The real time feedback has the same problem. It's suppose to change the volume of the background sounds when your distracted so you can recenter your mind. Except, there's too much lag and too much noise causing the sound to oscillate constantly. I tried an experiment. I did a session where I let my mind wander, did mental math, and sung songs in my head. Then I did a session where I Focused on my breath and did all the things you are suppose to do. There was no difference in the metrics between the two sessions. The whole thing is bunk and I'm annoyed that I wasted my money on it.

I’m addicted. I SO needed this. I didn’t purchase the subscription and I’m able to do a lot with that. It can be hard to get used to the sounds reflecting your real time brain waves, but this tool has helped me to bring back a good habit. I also love experimenting with it and watching my own data while doing other things, other meditations and shamanic journeys.

This is one of THE best tools for helping me to learn to meditate better and to focus more efficiently in my work.

So far, I’m really enjoying the Muse. I’ve been meditating 🧘‍♂️ for quite a while and always wondered if I was doing it “right.” I could feel the benefits, but I knew brain waves were a big part of the process, and I had no way to see what was actually happening. With Muse, I can clearly see when I enter “the zone” and watch my brain waves start to sync up. The more I maintain focus, the more they align, which is fascinating to see in real time. It’s a great tool for staying consistent and understanding what deeper focus actually feels like. The only downside I wasn’t aware of before buying is that you need a premium membership to use external audio. I initially thought I could just use it as a monitor with any audio outside the Muse app, but that feature is locked behind the premium plan. Overall, I’m happy with the device and would recommend it if you want a visual, data-backed way to track and deepen your meditation practice.

So far so good! When I have used it to calm my mind with the meditations, it works amazing! I have used biofeedback through other companies and this is the perfect addition to maintain the work I have done before.

The sensors just don’t work. They would say they were getting readings for about 2 seconds and then stop. I tried all the adjustment tips in the app and that I could find online but nothing worked.

This is a really interesting tool if you’re trying to build a meditation habit. The feedback aspect makes it feel more interactive than just sitting in silence. It took a little time to get used to wearing it and understanding the app, but once I did, it helped me stay more focused during sessions. The real-time feedback is what makes it stand out. Not necessary for everyone, but if you struggle with staying consistent or focused, it adds structure.

I am extremely disappointed. For the second time in a row, Amazon has sent me an electronic product that simply does not work right out of the box. It is mind-boggling that products are being shipped out without any quality control or basic testing. This isn't just about the money anymore—it’s about the total disregard for the customer's time and effort. Every time this happens, I am forced to go through the hassle of repackaging, driving to a drop-off point, and processing a return, all while being left without a working product that I actually need. There has been zero compensation for the repeated inconvenience, the wasted time, or the sheer frustration this has caused. Amazon, you need to do better. Sending defective items repeatedly and expecting the customer to do the legwork to fix your mistakes is unacceptable.

Don't buy it it is usless

The Muse 2 is excellent for anyone who struggles with "knowing" if they are meditating correctly. It gamifies the experience in a way that encourages consistency. If you are a data nerd or someone who needs immediate feedback to stay focused, this is a solid investment. Just be patient with the initial sensor setup!

I’ve been using the Muse 2 brain band for about a month now. I was already meditating regularly before, but this product has really helped me track my progress and improve. So far, it’s been great, and I haven’t found any negatives.