Best Massage Chairs

Review of full body, zero gravity, shiatsu massage chair that massage multiple areas of your body concurrently for total relaxation, which helps you sleep well.

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Best Massage Chair Reviews

Our Picks

Real Relax Favor-03: Only one, here, that incudes vibrating seat, supports the heaviest person, and has longest warranty. 

SMAGREHO: Best for the budget conscious.

WAWINDS: Best for general use.

Kahuna SM-7300: Most comprehensive including SL-Track rollers and supporting tallest 6' 5" person.

Real Relax Favor-06: Full body zero gravity SL-Track 3D massage from neck to hips.

Comparison of Best Massage Chairs

Roller Movement

Real Relax Favor-03: FIxed - Limited back massaged

SMAGREHO: FIxed - Limited back massaged

WAWINDS: FIxed - Limited back massaged

Kahuna SM-7300: Full back - Large areas massaged

Real Relax Favor-06: Full back - Large areas massaged

Massages

Real Relax Favor-03:  Neck, shoulders, arms, back, waist, hips, seat, calves, and feet.

SMAGREHO:  Shoulders, arms, back, waist, hips, calves, and feet.

WAWINDS:  Neck, shoulders, arms, back, waist, hips, buttocks (seat), calves, and feet.

Kahuna SM-7300: Neck, shoulders, arms, back, hips, buttocks, legs, and feet.

Real Relax Favor-06: Neck, shoulders, arms, back, waist, hips, calves, and feet.

Airbags

Real Relax Favor-03: 50

SMAGREHO: 16

WAWINDS: 32

Kahuna SM-7300: 7

Real Relax Favor-06: 16

Unique Features

Real Relax Favor-03: Adjustable Backrest

WAWINDS: Infrared heat

Kahuna SM-7300: Rollers with acupoint bumps

Real Relax Favor-06: SL-Track Zero Gravity

Max User Weight / Height

Real Relax Favor-03: 441 pounds / 5.2'to 6.1'

SMAGREHO: 380 pounds / 6.1'

WAWINDS: 287 pounds / 6'

Kahuna SM-7300: 320 pounds / 6'5"

Real Relax Favor-06: 400 pounds / 6.1'

Warranty

Real Relax Favor-03: 3-years

SMAGREHO: 1-year

WAWINDS: 1-year

Kahuna SM-7300: 2-years

Real Relax Favor-06: 1-year

Massage Chair Reviews

1. Real Relax Favor-03

Real Relax Massage Chair, Full Body Zero Gravity Shiatsu Recliner, Favor-03 Full Body Shiatsu Massage Chair Recliner

Zero Gravity Massage Chair
Features

First, this home massage chair massages the neck, shoulders, back, arms, waist, hips, legs, and feet.

Second, like the more expensive massage chairs, this shiatsu massage chair has similar features, such as:

  • Zero gravity massage chair design
  • Heat
  • Vibration
  • Full body airbags, and
  • Foot rollers

Third, the Real Relax massage chair recliner includes an exclusive armrest linkage system and embedded arm clip providing pulse-type airbag extrusion massage.

Finally, the Zero Gravity massage chair creates a surround space capsule evenly across the whole of the chair giving you a professional massage experience.

Full Body Shiatsu Massage
  • First, eight neck and back massage rollers, inside the backrest, rotate in the same mounted location instead of going up and down the back. So, to massage more of your back, slide your upper body sideways and/or up and down.
  • Second, 50 airbags are physically located to give an air compression massage to shoulders, arms, back, waist, hips, seat, calves, and sides of feet.
  • Third, to relieve tense feet or pain, rollers massage the bottom of feet.
  • Fourth, built-in waist heaters improve blood circulation around the waist.
  • In addition, the seat contains a vibration device providing a vibration massage. This is in addition to the airbags compression massage  By the way, the hips also get a vibration massage as well as the airbags compression massage.
  • Finally, heaters warm the feet.
Remote Controller

Use the tethered smart remote controller so that the rollers and airbags massage different parts of the body. By the way, the smart remote controller has advanced high definition VFD display screen.

Meanwhile, the wired smart remote controller provides six auto modes:

  • First, you can select one of the four auto programs: sleep, mild, relaxing, and strong representing four kinds of massage intensities. Also, you can set every program's massaging speed and strength.
  • Second, pressing the “Zero Gravity” button causes the shiatsu massage chair to recline. Moreover, you can use the remote controller to adjust the reclining angle up and down.
  • Next, select the manual program, if you want to massage parts of your body independently.
  • Also, the timer can be set to provide a massage for 15, 20, 25, or 30 minutes.

Finally, the 3 levels of roller speeds and the 3 levels of the airbag's compression strength can be set from the remote controller.

Physical Limitations on Users

Height: Footrest is adjustable to accommodate anyone whose height is between 5.2 to 6.1 feet.

Body weight: Less than 441 pounds.

Other Features

Assembly: Assembling the chair takes about 30 minutes.

Chair Dimensions: First, in the upright position, the chair is 29.9 inches wide, 49 inches high, and 53 inches deep. Second, the seat cushion is 21.6 inches wide and 16.9 inches deep. Third, the back cushion is 33.4 inches deep. Fourth, the footrest is 11.8 inches high, 5.12 inches wide, and 10.6 inches deep. Incidentally, the back of the chair can be adjusted up and down. Finally, in the zero gravity or recline position, the home massage chair is 29.9 inches wide, 31 inches high, and 66.9 inches deep.

Mobile Connectivity: You can link your cell phone to the chair’s Bluetooth player and listen to music while massaging.

Warranty: 3-years

Wheels: 2 wheels make it easy to move chair.

What Buyers Liked:

83% of buyers liked – Amazing speaker quality - Always feel relaxed - Easy to assemble - Works great even after a year - Relieved muscle pain, relaxes me before bed - Great for anyone who gets sore after work - Relaxes at the end of a long day - Massages to your specific anatomical needs -  Air massagers squeeze and release on your arms, shoulder, butt, and calves and feels really good - Recommended for people who sit in the office facing the computer daily - Gives you strong, deep massage - Great to buy from sellers that stand behind their product.

PROS
  • First, the waist and feet get a heat massage.
  • Second, the seat gives you a vibrating massage.
  • Third, supports the heaviest user in the massage chairs reviewed.
  • 3-year warranty.
2. SMAGREHO

Full Body Electric Zero Gravity Shiatsu Massage Chair

SMAGREHO
Full Body Shiatsu Massage
  • First, eight fixed massage rollers, in the backrest, use various massage techniques to relax your shoulders, back, and waist.
  • Second, airbags give full body air massage to shoulders, arms, hips, calves, and feet.
  • Third, foot rollers and airbags cause deep stimulation to relieve sore feet, relieve exhaustion, and promote blood circulation. Incidentally, the foot rollers massage the bottom of feet. Furthermore, the foot roller scrap massage helps relieve sore feet. By the way, the foot roller massage speed can be adjusted.
  • Fourth, built-in waist heaters provide a warm massage to the waist and promote blood circulation.
  • Finally, it has three levels of adjustable massage intensity.
Remote Controller
  • First, you can select from among six preset auto massage modes. By the way, each mode provides a different massage combination.
  • Second, pressing the Zero Gravity button causes the chair to fully recline with feet higher than the heart. As a result, the heart has less work to do.
Physical Limitations on Users

Height: Chair can be used by anyone up to 6.1 feet in height.

Body weight: Less than 380 pounds.

Other Features

Assembly: Easy to assemble.

Chair Dimensions: In the upright position, the chair is 30 inches wide, 57 inches high, and 46 inches deep. Incidentally, the shiatsu massage chair’s footrest can be extended up to 4.3 inches to accommodate tall users.

Mobile Connectivity: You can link your cell phone to the chair’s Bluetooth music player and listen to music while massaging.

Warranty: 1-year.

Weight of Chair: 75 pounds.

Wheels: 2 wheels to move the chair.

What Buyers Liked:

81% of buyers liked – Comfortable - fits 6' 3", 250 pound man perfectly - Heating pads for back and calves - Reclining in zero G feature really stretches your legs out and get those knots massaged out of your back - Totally silent - Easy to assemble - Massage is adjustable and the seat comfortable - Best for short people, I’m 6 foot and the leg room is tight - Very relaxing, comfortable, relieved much of our soreness.

3. WAWINDS
WAWINDS Massage Chair, Full Body Recliner
WAWINDS massage chair
Features

First, this full body massage chair massages the neck, shoulders, arms, back, waist, hips, buttocks or seat, calves, and feet.

Second, this zero gravity massage chair reclines so your legs are higher than the heart. As a result, it reduces heart pressure and stimulates blood circulation.

Full Body Shiatsu Massage
  • First, eight fixed rollers massage your neck, shoulders (2 rollers), back, waist, tailbone, and hips (2 rollers).
  • Second, full body airbags are physically located to provide air compression massage to neck, shoulders, arms, back, waist, hips, buttocks, calves, and feet. Incidentally, by moving up and down, the calf airbags give a kneading and squeezing massage to the calves.
  • Third, 42 degrees comfortable body temperature hot packs provide warmth to relieve muscle pain in the back, lower back (waist) and calves.
  • Fourth, the foot rollers massage and soothe your soles and heels.
Remote Controller
  • You can easily adjust the massage techniques, modes, and intensity with a few clicks on the remote controller.
Physical Limitations on Users

Height: This full body massage chair can be used by anyone with height ranging from 5 feet to 6 feet.

Body weight: Less than 330 pounds.

Other Features

Assembly: No assembly required.

Chair Dimensions: In the upright position, this home massage chair is 30 inches wide, 46 inches high, and 57 inches deep. Furthermore, the chair’s seat width is 20.86 inches, while the chair’s shoulder’s width is 22.05 inches. Meanwhile, in the zero gravity or recline position, the chair is 29.92 inches wide, 33.46 inches high, and 70.01 inches deep. By the way, the minimum doorway size is 31.1 inches.

High-Definition LCD Touch Screen: Select shoulder, arm, or leg kneading. Adjust speed, airbag pressure. Select Zero gravity, sole massage, buttock massage.

Mobile Connectivity: You can link your Bluetooth enabled cell phone to the chair’s high fidelity Bluetooth speakers and listen to music while massaging.

Warranty: 1-year for manufacturing defects.

Weight of chair: 120 pounds.

Wheels: 2 wheels to move the full body massage chair.

What Buyers Liked:

93% of buyers liked – You may need a small pillow for lower back it really works that area - Look of chair is professional and stylish - This chair felt so good I fall asleep in it the first day.

PROS
  • Use High-definition LCD touch screen to select body areas to massage, adjust speed, set airbag pressure, and select Zero gravity.
4. Kahuna SM-7300

Top Performance Kahuna Superior Massage Chair SM-7300

Kahuna
Features

First, this home massage chair massages the neck, shoulders, arms, back, hips, buttocks, legs, and feet.

Second, the Zero Gravity massage chair helps spread your weight across the chair. Consequently, this relieves stress on the body and allows for a deeper, more intense massage experience. Furthermore, the reduction of stress on your body is very effective. Also, when you are fully reclined, and your legs are higher than your heart, the heart doesn’t have to work so hard.

Third, this home massage chair includes massaging techniques like kneading, tapping, knocking, tapping & knocking, and shiatsu massage. Also, these techniques can be used either on the whole body, selected areas of the body, or specific points of the body.

Fourth, the LED lights on the side of the chair cast a cool relaxing tone of color on the surroundings. As a result, there is a better atmosphere for the massage.

Full Body Massage
  • First, this full body massage chair follows the curvature of the spine from neck to lower back and down to the buttocks. Consequently, it provides an effective massage using the SL-track technology with a 6-wheel roller system. Also, the extended SL-track uses two additional rollers to perform precise and unique massage techniques. Therefore, along with the ability to change the width between the rollers using the remote controller, extensive areas of your back can get massaged.
  • Second, these specially designed rollers have acupoint bumps. Consequently, they increase the massaging effect to make you feel more rejuvenated and get more blood flowing through your body.
  • Third, the full body massage chair uses triple air cells for massaging the hips.
  • Also, the chair has acupressure points on the arm massage area to enhance the arm massage.
  • In addition, the chair uses dual air-cells that inflate and wrap around the sides of your calves and top of your feet.
  • Finally, the chair uses scraping, rolling and kneading to massage the feet.
Remote Controller
  • First, select one of the three roller speeds.
  • Second, select one of the three widths between rollers.
  • Third, select one of the airbag’s five compression intensities.
  • Fourth, pressing the “Zero Gravity” button causes the shiatsu massage chair to recline.
  • Fifth, you can set areas of the body that the rollers massage. For example, the areas include the whole back, or partial areas of the back, or fixed locations on the back.
  • Next, you can set air massage for the whole body, or upper, middle, lower parts of the body.
  • Also, the timer can be set for either a 10, 20, or 30, minute massage.
  • In addition, you can select between two foot roller speeds.
  • Furthermore, you can select between scraping, rolling and kneading foot massages.
  • Next, the wired remote controller lets you select one of these five auto programs.
  • First, yoga stretching is light stretching that warms up and loosen your muscles.
  • Second, the fast recovery program uses sports massage therapy to help muscles recover.
  • Third, the pain relief program relieves muscle aches using several techniques.
  • Next, the relaxation program provides a soft, gentle massage that quickly relaxes muscles.
  • Finally, the athlete program aids in recovery of sore and tense muscles.
  • Or, you can select one of these four special programs.
  • First, the office person program targets the neck and shoulders.
  • Second, the golfer program concentrates on the lower back, hips, and legs.
  • Third, the senior program provides a gentler and comforting body massage.
  • Lastly, the dynamic sport program provides an overall massage that refreshes you..
  • By the way, an acupoint detection system helps custom fit the massage to the body.
Physical Limitations on Users

Height: Footrest can be extended up to 12 inches to accommodate someone who is 6 feet 5 inches tall.

Body weight: Less than 320 pounds.

Other Features

Chair Dimensions: In the upright position, chair is 28 inches wide, 47 inches high, and 48 inches deep. Also, the seat is 21 inches wide and the shoulder area is 24 inches wide. Finally, in the zero gravity or recline position, the chair slides forward while reclining. As a result, the chair needs to be placed so that it’s back is only 3 inches away from a wall.

Warranty: 2-year warranty that covers all parts and labor. Also, they offer on-site repair services. However, the warranty does not cover shipping expenses. In addition, the warranty does not cover normal wear and tear. For example, it does not cover Velcro, zippers, or tears in any fabric or leather covering because of abuse. Also, they do not cover if the product has been damaged physically or intentionally. And, the warranty does not cover customer’s accidents or neglect such as stains, fluids, mold, water damage, animal damage, cuts, and burns.

What Buyers Liked:

88% of buyers liked – Massages your feet and calves as well as your forearms - Chair fits husband 6' 4" 320 pounds quite nicely -  Remote is easy to use, setting give you a wide range of massage options, and intensities -  If you can lift 50 pounds by yourself, you can set up the chair in about 30 minutes - Cured my back pain - It kills stress and rejuvenates - Manual program can pin point area to concentrate.

PROS
  • First, this home massage chair can give you kneading, tapping, knocking, tapping and knocking, and shiatsu massages.
  • Second, six rollers, with acupoint bumps, massage you while they travel the length of your back from the neck to the buttocks. Also, there are two other rollers for precise and unique massages.
  • Third, the chair provides scraping, rolling, and kneading massages to the bottom of your feet.
  • Finally, acupressure points massage the arms.
5. Real Relax Favor-06

SL-Track Shiatsu

Massage chair
Features

First, this shiatsu massage chair massages the shoulders, arms, back, waist, calves, and feet.

Second, this shiatsu massage chair:

  • Provides a one-button full body zero gravity SL-Track 3D Robot hands Shiatsu massage from neck to hips.
  • After turning on, automatically scans your body according to the height, body shape, and adjust massage points.
  • Heats the back.
  • Provides 5 adjustable levels of full body airbags massage.
  • Has foot rollers.

Finally, this chair has six massage programs:

  • Strong.
  • Relax.
  • Thai stretch massage.
  • Chinese.
  • Sleep.
  • Recovery.
Full Body Massage
  • First, SL Track massages your body from head to leg.
  • Second, you get a full body air massage with physically co-located airbags providing air compression massage to shoulders, arms, calves, and feet.
  • Third, to relieve tense feet or pain, foot rollers, in each foot, massage the bottom of feet while airbags massage rest of the foot.
  • Fourth, the built-in waist heaters provide a warm massage to promote blood circulation that results in a greater degree of pain relief.
Touch Screen
  • First, this shiatsu massage chair's touch screen lets you control the massage chair’s features.
  • Second, pressing the “Zero Gravity” button on the screen moves the chair into the zero-gravity position.
Physical Limitations on Users

Height: Can be used by anyone with a height ranging from 4.92 feet to 6.23 feet.

Body weight: Less than 400 pounds.

Other Features

Assembly: Delivered chair is nearly 90 percent assembled. Only need to set up the leg.

Chair Dimensions: In the upright position, chair is 28.34 inches wide, 42.12 inches high, and 57.48 inches deep.

Space Required: 84 inches by 32 inches.

Door Width: 29 inches.

Mobile Connectivity: You can link your cell phone to the chair’s Bluetooth speakers and listen to music while massaging.

Warranty: 1-year.

Weight of chair: 152 pounds.

Wheels: 2 wheels in the back helps move the chair.

What Buyers Liked:

91% of buyers liked – Recommend for back problems - Easy to set up - Helps body pain of man with stage 4 cancer - Constantly used for chronic pain from auto immune disease - Love how you can adjust the pressure as well as the pressure for your legs & feet - Helped someone with rheumatoid arthritis for 20 years - All massage modes excellent and performed precisely -Massages your entire body, very nice SL track with constant foot massage and air bag compression for arms shoulders and calves.

PROS
  • First, full body zero gravity SL-Track 3D massage from neck to hips.
  • Second, automatically scans your body according to the height, body shape, and adjust massage points.

Who will Benefit from these Massage Chairs?

  • Anyone who spends long hours sitting at a desk or computer can experience muscle tension and stiffness. Massage chairs can help relieve these issues along with reducing stress.
  • Athletes and others who put their bodies through intense physical workouts may experience sore muscles and fatigue. By promoting better circulation and relaxing tense muscles massage chairs can help post-workout recovery.
  • Massage chairs can help anyone with circulation problems. In fact, massage chairs can improve blood circulation by massaging and kneading muscles.
  • The elderly may experience arthritis, age-related aches, and pains. Massage chairs can provide relief from these conditions, as well as improve flexibility, and enhance overall well-being.
  • Massage chairs offer the benefits of massage therapy for anyone with limited mobility or disabilities.
  • Anyone dealing with chronic pain conditions such as fibromyalgia or lower back pain may find relief through regular use of massage chairs.
  • Massage chairs can provide relief from the discomfort associated with pregnancy, such as back pain and swelling.
  • Anyone dealing with stress, anxiety, or high levels of tension can benefit from the relaxation and stress-reducing effects of a massage chair.
  • A massage chair's relaxing effects can help improve sleep quality and combat insomnia for anyone suffering from sleep disorders.
  • Massage chairs can help maintain muscle health, improve flexibility, and reduce the risk of injury for those who are relatively healthy and desire the benefits from regular massage as part of their wellness routine.

What to Look for when Buying a Massage Chair?

  • First, does the chair provides the type of massage and technique that you are looking for. Examples include kneading, tapping, shiatsu, rolling, and others.
  • Second, does the chair allows you to adjust the intensity and pressure of the massage.
  • Third, does the chair target my problem area. While, most massage chairs offer full-body massages, some may put more emphasis on specific areas like the back, neck, shoulders, or legs.
  • Fourth, airbags and rollers are responsible for applying pressure during a massage. However, the number of airbags and rollers varies from one machine to the next. So look for massage chairs that have the desired number of airbags and rollers to meet your needs.
  • Fifth, some massage chairs come with built-in heating elements that provide heat therapy to parts of your body along with the massage. Incidentally, heat can help relax muscles and enhance the massage experience.
  • Sixth, a massage chair's zero gravity position elevates your legs above your heart, which can relieve pressure on the spine and improve relaxation.
  • Next, some advanced chairs come with body scan technology that customizes the massage to your body's contours and needs. This ensures a more effective and comfortable massage.
  • Also, look for chairs with pre-programmed massage routines. These programs are designed for specific purposes, such as relaxation, deep tissue massage, or recovery, thereby making it easy to get the massage you want.
  • In addition, ensure that the chair's remote controller is easy to use and understand. You should be able to adjust settings and switch between massage modes without difficulty.
  • Most of all verify that the size of the massage chair, especially when fully reclined, can fit in the space available in your home.
  • Finally, check to see how easy or difficult it is to clean and maintain the chair. Removable and washable covers or easy-to-access components can make maintenance more manageable.

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