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.
Table of Contents
Best Massage Chair Reviews
Comparison of Best Massage Chairs
Roller Movement
Real Relax Favor-03: FIxed - Limited back massaged
SmartMassage Chairs: FIxed - Limited back massaged
Tinycooper: FIxed - Limited back massaged
Kahuna SM-7300: Full back - Large areas massaged
Real Relax Favor-05: Full back - Large areas massaged
Airbags
Real Relax Favor-03: 50
SmartMassage Chairs: No information
Tinycooper: 32
Kahuna SM-7300: No information
Real Relax Favor-05: 50
Seat Vibrates?
Real Relax Favor-03: Yes
SmartMassage Chairs: Yes
Tinycooper: Yes
Kahuna SM-7300: No
Real Relax Favor-05: Yes
Unique Features
Real Relax Favor-03: Adjustable Backrest
Tinycooper: Infrared heat
Kahuna SM-7300: Rollers with acupoint bumps
Real Relax Favor-05: FDA approved
Max Weight / Height
Real Relax Favor-03: 441 pounds / 5.2'to 6.1'
SmartMassage Chairs: 380 pounds / 6.1'
Tinycooper: 287 pounds / 6'
Kahuna SM-7300: 320 pounds / 6'5"
Real Relax Favor-05: 400 pounds / 6.1'
Warranty
Real Relax Favor-03: 3-years
SmartMassage Chairs: 3-years
Tinycooper: 3-years
Kahuna SM-7300: 2-years
Real Relax Favor-05: 3-years
1. Real Relax Favor-03
Real Relax Massage Chair, Full Body Zero Gravity Shiatsu Recliner, Favor-03 Full Body Shiatsu Massage Chair Recliner
Key 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 massage chair has similar features, such as:
Zero gravity massage chair design
Heat
Vibration
Full body airbags, and
Foot rollers
Now, the Real Relax massage chair recliner includes an exclusive armrest linkage system and embedded arm clip providing pulse-type airbag extrusion massage.
Next, 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
Meanwhile, the massage chair gives you a full body shiatsu massage.
First, there are eight neck and back massage rollers inside the backrest. Moreover, these rollers rotate in the same physical location instead of going up and down the back. So, to massage more of your back, you will need to move your upper body sideways. However, this depends on the width of the chair. And it requires an effort on your part.
Second, there are 50 airbags physically located to provide 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.
Also, the built-in waist heaters improve blood circulation around the waist.
In addition, the seat includes a vibration device to provide a vibration massage.
Consequently, the squeezing massage bags and vibrations massage the seat. By the way, these vibrations also vibrate and massage the hips.
Finally, heaters supply heat to the feet.
Remote Controller
Now, 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 on the remote causes the massage chair to recline. Moreover, you can use the remote 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, and 30 minutes.
Finally, the 3 levels of roller speeds and the 3 levels of the airbag's compression strength are adjustable.
Other Features
First, the full body massage chair’s footrest is adjustable to accommodate anyone whose height is between 5.2 to 6.1 feet.
Second, the back of the chair can be adjusted up and down.
Third, in the upright position, the chair is 29.9 inches wide, 49 inches high, and 53 inches deep.
Fourth, in the zero gravity or recline position, the home massage chair is 29.9 inches wide, 31 inches high, and 66.9 inches deep.
Fifth, the seat cushion is 21.6 inches wide and 16.9 inches deep.
Also, the back cushion is 33.4 inches deep.
In addition, the footrest is 11.8 inches high, 5.12 inches wide, and 10.6 inches deep.
Furthermore, the chair can be used by anyone weighing less than 440.9 pounds.
Next, you can link your cell phone to the chair’s Bluetooth player and listen to music while massaging.
Also, assembling the chair takes about 30 minutes.
Incidentally, the home massage chair has two wheels that make it easy to move.
Finally, the chair comes with a three year warranty.
PROS
First, eight fixed rollers massage parts of your back. Also, two rollers massage your feet.
Second, 50 airbags provide compressed air massage to shoulders, arms, back, waist, hips, seat, calves, and sides of feet.
Third, the waist and feet get a heat massage.
Finally, chair has a Bluetooth player that links to your mobile device.
2. SmartMassageChairs
Full Body Electric Zero Gravity Shiatsu Massage Chair from SmartMassageChairs
Key Features
First, this shiatsu massage chair massages the neck, shoulders, arms, back, waist, hips, legs, and feet.
Second, the ergonomic massage chair has an armrest linkage system design allowing arms to feel comfortable while reclining.
Finally, pressing the Zero Gravity button, on the remote controller, causes the chair to fully recline with feet higher than the heart. As a result, the heart has less work to do.
Full Body Shiatsu Massage
Meanwhile, this home massage chair gives you a full body shiatsu massage.
First, there are eight rollers inside the backrest. Moreover, these rollers rotate in the same physical location instead of going up and down the back. So, to massage more of your back, you will need to move your upper body sideways. However, this depends on the width of the chair. And it requires an effort on your part.
Second, the airbags massage shoulders, arms, hips, calves, and feet.
Third, foot rollers massage the bottom of feet to relieve sore feet. By the way, the roller massage speed can be adjusted.
Also, the built-in waist heaters provide a warm massage to the waist and promotes blood circulation.
In addition, the seat includes a vibration device to provide a vibration massage.
Consequently, the squeezing massage airbags and vibrations massage the seat. By the way, these vibrations also vibrate and massage the hips.
Remote Controller
First, you can select from among six preset auto massage modes. By the way, each mode provides a different massage combination.
Also, the remote controller allows you to choose massage method, specific parts of body to massage, adjust roller speeds, and airbag strength.
In addition, the remote controller is used to start a 15-minute timer.
Finally, the rollers massage speed and the airbag’s compression strength can be adjusted using the remote controller.
Other Features
First, the shiatsu massage chair’s footrest can be extended up to 4.3 inches to accommodate tall users.
Second, in the upright position, the chair is 30 inches wide, 46 inches high, and 57 inches deep.
Third, the home massage chair can be used by anyone weighing less than 380 pounds.
Fourth, the chair can be used by anyone up to 6.1 feet in height.
Also, you can link your cell phone to the chair’s Bluetooth music player and listen to music while massaging.
In addition, it’s easy to assemble the chair.
Incidentally, the 175 pounds chair has two wheels that make it easy to move.
Finally, the shiatsu massage chair comes with a 3-year warranty.
PROS
First, eight fixed rollers massage parts of your back. Also, rollers massage bottom of your feet.
Second, airbags massage shoulders, arms, hips, calves, and feet.
Third, heaters provide warm massage to the waist.
Fourth, vibration massage in the seat also vibrates the hips.
Finally, you can listen to your mobile device using the chair's Bluetooth player.
3. Tinycooper
Tinycooper Massage Chairs by Ootori, Zero Gravity Massage Chair, Full Body Massage Chair, Sinoluck Ootori Massage Chair
Key Features
First, this full body massage chair massages the neck, shoulders, back, arms, buttocks or seat, thigh, calf, and feet.
Second, like many expensive full body massage chairs, this massage chair has similar features, such as:
Zero gravity massage chair design
Heat
Vibration
Full body airbags, and
Foot rollers
Third, the Zero Gravity massage chair reclines so your legs are higher than the heart. As a result, there is reduced strain on your cardiac muscle. Consequently, the heart efficiently delivers energizing oxygen throughout the body, providing relief to tired, sore muscles and other health benefits. By the way, the chair’s incline ranges from 95 to 145 degrees.
Full Body Shiatsu Massage
Meanwhile, the full body massage chair gives you a full body shiatsu massage.
First, there are eight massage rollers inside the backrest. Moreover, these rollers rotate in the same physical location instead of going up and down the back. So, to massage more of your back, you will need to move your upper body sideways. However, this depends on the width of the chair. And it requires an effort on your part.
Second, there are 32 airbags physically located to provide air compression massage to shoulders, arms, seat, calves, and feet.
Third, in the manual mode, you can turn on and off airbags in any region.
Also, the air pressure detection sensor ensures that no part of the body will be over compressed.
In addition, to relieve tense feet or pain, foot rollers massage the bottom of feet.
Next, two carbon fiber heating pads located in the lumbar area help dilate blood vessels of the muscles surrounding the lumbar spine. Consequently, blood circulation improves throughout the body. Furthermore, the increased blood circulation improves the flow of oxygen and nutrients to muscles, helping to heal damaged tissue. Meanwhile, the infrared wavelengths equals human body wavelengths to allow better heat absorption and promote faster metabolism.
Meanwhile, the seat includes a vibration device to provide a vibration massage. Indeed, the soothing vibrations detoxify, stimulate, and relax the surface tissue to promote better blood circulation in the groin.
Finally, the foot rollers roll forward and backward to soothe your soles and heel.
Remote Controller
First, the 3 levels of roller speeds and the 3 levels of the airbag’s compression strength are adjustable using the remote controller. By the way, the 3 strength levels range from strong to gentle.
Also, the remote controller is used to start a 15-minute timer.
Other Features
First, the chair’s footrest can be extended up to 4.33 inches by pushing down. Might be easier to do this when the chair is in an inclined position.
Second, this full body massage chair can be used by anyone up to 6 feet in height.
Third, in the upright position, this home massage chair is 30.3 inches wide, 45.3 inches high, and 47.3 inches deep.
Fourth, in the zero gravity or recline position, the chair is 30.3 inches wide, 29.5 inches high, and 70.9 inches deep.
Fifth, the chair can be used by anyone weighing less than 287 pounds.
Also, there is one air pump and 5 motors.
In addition, assembling the chair takes about 30 minutes.
Incidentally, the 151 pound chair has two wheels that make it easy to move.
Finally, the chair comes with a 3-year warranty that guarantees the qualified product will be replaced or repaired, without cost to you. Also, they offer an additional warranty to extend the length of time.
PROS
First, eight fixed rollers massage parts of your back. Also, foot rollers roll back and forth to massage your feet.
Second, 32 airbags provide air compression massage to shoulders, arms, seat, calves, and feet. Meanwhile, air pressure detection sensor prevents over compression.
Third, seat has vibration massage.
Finally, infrared heat helps blood circulation in the hips.
CONS
However, it doesn't have a Bluetooth player like some of the others reviewed here.
4. Kahuna SM-7300
Top Performance Kahuna Superior Massage Chair SM-7300
Key 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
Meanwhile, the massage chair gives you a full body massage.
First, this 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 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.
Auto Programs
Now, the wired remote controller lets you select from nine auto programs. For example, you can 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.
Remote Controller
Meanwhile, the remote controller can also be used for the following.
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.
Also, pressing the “Zero Gravity” button causes the massage chair to recline.
In addition, 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, or 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.
Finally, you can select between scraping, rolling and kneading foot massages.
Other Features
First, the chair can be used by anyone up to a height of 6 feet 5 inches tall.
Second, the seat is 21 inches wide and the shoulder area is 24 inches wide.
Third, in the upright position, the chair is 28 inches wide, 47 inches high, and 48 inches deep.
Fourth, in the zero gravity or recline position, the chair slides forward while reclining. As a result, the chair only needs to be placed so that it’s back is only 3 inches away from a wall.
Fifth, the footrest can be extended up to 12 inches to accommodate someone who is 6 feet 5 inches tall.
Also, the chair can be used by anyone weighing less than 320 pounds.
Finally, the chair comes with a 2-year warranty that covers all parts and labor cost. 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.
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, triple air cells massage the hips.
Fourth, the chair provides scraping, rolling, and kneading massages to the bottom of your feet.
Also, the chair uses dual air-cells that inflate and wrap around the sides of your calves and top of your feet.
In addition, acupressure points massage the arms.
Finally, this home massage chair does not take up more space in the Zero Gravity incline position.
CONS
On the other hand, a heat massage is an option.
Also, the seat does not provide a vibration massage.
In addition, it doesn't have a Bluetooth player like some of the others reviewed here.
Finally, it comes with a 2-year warranty while others reviewed here come with a 3-year warranty
5. Real Relax Favor-05
Real Relax Massage Chair, Full Body Zero Gravity Shiatsu 3D Robots Hands S Track Recliner, Favor-05
Key Features
First, this home massage chair massages the shoulders, arms, back, hips, calves, and feet.
Second, this massage chair has features, such as:
Zero gravity design
Heat
Vibration
Full body airbags
3D robot back rollers, and
Foot rollers
Third, the Real Relax massage chair recliner includes an exclusive armrest linkage system that can keep your arm in the armrest with airbags all the time during Zero Gravity.
Finally, this chair provides six massage techniques
Kneading and massage
Walking and finger pressing
Light kneading and beat
Knock and beat
Shiatsu and pressing
Rolling and pushing
Full Body Massage
Meanwhile, this home massage chair gives you a full body massage.
First, the four 3D robot hand rollers move from neck to waist following the S track in the backrest. 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, you get a full body air massage with 50 physically co-located airbags providing air compression massage to shoulders, arms, hips, calves, and feet.
Third, to relieve tense feet or pain, two foot rollers, in each foot, massage the bottom of feet. Moreover, these foot rollers provide a Thai type scrapping massage to relieve foot stress and improve sleep.
Also, the built-in waist and buttock heaters provide a warm massage and improve blood circulation.
Finally, the seat includes a vibration device to provide a vibration massage. By the way, the seat vibration can be turned on or off from the remote.
Remote Controller
Now, this home massage chair's wired smart remote controller lets you control the massage chair’s capabilities such as the six auto programs or modes.
First, pressing the “waist” button on the remote causes the chair to rock. Consequently, the chair repeatedly moves from upright to inclined and back to upright position. As a result, your body relaxes.
Second, pressing a “Zero Gravity” button on the remote moves the chair into the zero-gravity position.
Third, pressing the “stretch” button, on the remote, moves the chair into the back Thai yoga stretching position.
Meanwhile, the other four programs include relax, strong, Chinese and Thai.
Also, the timer can be set to provide a massage for 15 minutes.
Finally, the three 3D roller speeds, three width spacings between rollers in the back, and the airbags three compression intensities are adjustable with the remote.
Other Features
First, the home massage chair’s footrest can be extended by 2.5 inches to accommodate anyone up to a height of 6.1 feet.
Second, in the upright position, the chair is 29.92 inches wide, 43.7 inches high, and 57.4 inches deep.
Third, the chair can be used by anyone weighing less than 400 pounds.
Fourth, this chair is approved by the FDA.
Also, you can link your cell phone to the chair’s Bluetooth music player with Hi-Fi speakers and listen to music while massaging.
In addition, the delivered chair is nearly 99 percent assembled.
Furthermore, the chair weighs 230 pounds.
Incidentally, the chair has two wheels, in the back, that make it easy to move.
Finally, the chair comes with a three year warranty.
PROS
First, 50 physically co-located airbags provide air compression massage to shoulders, arms, hips, calves, and feet.
Second, four rollers massage while they travel the length of your back from the neck to the waist. Also, two rollers in each foot provide Thai type scraping massage to your feet.
Third, the massager has six massage techniques.
Fourth, a heat massage to the waist.
Fifth, a vibration massage in the seat.
Finally, the chair has a Bluetooth player that links to your mobile device.
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