What is the difference in pump modes? Massage Mode has a higher cycle setting and lower vacuum level to initiate milk let down. You can not adjust cycles in Massage Mode. Expression Mode has slower cycles and a higher vacuum setting to express milk efficiently. KD_Admin2023-03-06T19:55:06-04:00February 27th, 2023|Breast Pumps & Supplies, Motif Breast Pumps (All)|Comments Off on What is the difference in pump modes?