The 14 Best Massage Chairs

As the name suggests, this massage chair truly is superior to many other options available on the market. It boasts an advanced modern design that allows the chair to be quite compact for a full-fledged massage chair that offers so many features.

With this massage chair, you can choose from 13 preconfigured massage programs, so you’re bound to find at least one setting you’ll enjoy. Some of them aim to help you relax while others focus on relieving stress and chronic pains in different parts of your body. This massage chair from Kahuna has smart sensors that can scan your body dimensions to tailor the massages to your needs.

It also comes with built-in Bluetooth speakers, a remote control, and the heat therapy function. You can choose to have your legs, your back, or both warmed during the massage! Overall, we found the Kahuna Superior massage chair to be amazing with just one drawback – an impressive price tag. However, if you’re ready to spend this much on a massage chair, it is well worth it.

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If you’re not quite ready to invest so much into a massage chair just yet, we totally understand you. That’s why we have included several budget-friendly but great massage chairs on this list. The faux leather massage chair from Best Choice Products may only cost a fraction of the previous chair’s price, but it delivers a lot of bang for the buck. The chair offers five different massage settings with nine levels of intensity, so you have plenty of room to customize your experience.

It comes with an ottoman and a wireless remote that can be conveniently stored in a pouch on the side of the chair. Both the chair and the ottoman look quite sturdy and stylish, combining the metal frame with a faux leather surface for easy cleaning and durability. The sleek look of this chair and the double cushioning in the back area may tempt you to proudly place it in your living room in front of the TV, and we’d agree that it deserves the honor!

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Going down the budget-friendly lane, we were amazed at the sensations you get from this back and neck massager from Naipo. We’re not referring to this one as a “massage chair,” and that’s no coincidence. Strictly speaking, this product isn’t a massage chair, but it may even be better than that. The Naipo massager can transform your regular chair, armchair, couch, or even car seat into a massage chair as long as they provide high back support. You can even take the massager with you to work and install it on your old boring office chair. That way, you can have a massage even in the middle of the day when you’re still working but your back is already longing for some relaxation.

Also, this massager can also massage your neck and hips and even has a built-in heater for heat therapy. All in all, this product from Naipo may not be able to provide the same level of comfort as an actual massage chair, but its portability makes it great for scenarios where you wouldn’t normally expect a massage chair anyway.

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We’re once again mentioning a Kahuna massage chair on this list because the product developers at Kahuna seem to know what they’re doing. Unlike the Kahuna Superior, this chair won’t break the bank and won’t take that much space in your living room or study either. The L-Track recliner has the unique L-track 4 roller massage system that takes care of your back, neck, and hips in a way that few other chairs will.

You can activate one of the six pre-installed massage programs or create your own if you feel like getting a truly special massage. There are three zero-gravity positions you can enjoy with this chair, so you can choose how far up your legs are going to be and how much space the chair is going to occupy. This massage chair doesn’t have Bluetooth and built-in speakers like its older brother, but let’s face it – you probably don’t expect your massage chair to replace your HiFi system.

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This massage chair is a solid performer in its price range with a host of features which are normally found in the more expensive modes. The chair from Ideal Massage lets you choose from four built-in massage settings: Shiatsu, vibrating, spinal rolling, and kneading. It comes equipped with airbags, a foot massager, heaters, and three zero-gravity positions.

You can control the massage settings through a wireless remote, so you don’t need to leave the chair to change your current massage program. The chair does take up quite a lot of space, but if that’s not an issue for you, you can’t go wrong with the Ideal Massage Shiatsu massage chair.

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If you’re looking to replace your regular living room armchair, you may want to consider the Esright massage chair. Its affordable price, wide range of massaging features, and classy look (it is also available in multiple colors) are enough to earn it a place in most living rooms or even home offices.

If you’re a freelancer working from home, this massage chair may be just what you need to relieve the stress on your back and neck from hours of sitting. It even has a heat therapy function, so you’ll be getting the “big boy” functionality for a very reasonable price. This chair also has two drink holders and four bags for newspapers, magazines, or TV remotes. What more could you possibly want from a living room recliner?

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This chair from Best Massage does just one thing, and it does it incredibly well. It lacks the fancy features available in many chairs in the same price range, but it makes up for that with innovative features that allow it to give incredible massages.

More than 30 airbags are situated all around the back and hip areas, providing a very enjoyable and customizable massage experience. Also, the chair makes good use of the intelligent power roller system that helps your muscles relax and reduces fatigue both in your body and mind. Invest in this chair, and you’ll probably never want to pay for a “real” massage again!

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Another alternative to a full-fledged massage chair, this massage cushion from Zyllion can bring some relaxation and pleasure to the longest road trips and days at work. It will massage your back, neck, and buttocks with the help of special Shiatsu massage nodes built into the seat and back cushions. It even has some heating elements, so you can enjoy your massages with a pleasant sensation of warmth in your upper body.

Zyllion values your safety when using their products, so this massage cushion comes equipped with an automatic timer that will turn off the electronic components of the cushion after 20 minutes of usage. This prevents the components from overheating and makes sure that the massage cushion doesn’t accidentally stay switched on after you’re done using it.

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As another entry on this list that comes from Best Massage, this chair packs a lot of features (some of which aren’t seen even on the most expensive chairs) in one compact, affordable package. The chair has a slightly futuristic, minimalistic design that can be easily fitted into most modern interiors.

It emulates the “traditional” massage pretty well, although some people may find that it is not intensive enough. With regard to the modern lifestyle, this massage chair is equipped with built-in surround sound speakers and a special pad on an armrest where you can put your phone. The chair is controlled through a number pad in one of the armrests. It doesn’t have heating or reclining features, so this is strictly a massage chair.

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Osaki is a Japanese company that is known for producing high-quality products in multiple categories, including massage chairs. This massage chair is one of the most expensive ones on this list, but it is also one of the best models available on the market.

The OS4000 is not the most expensive one in the Osaki massage chair lineup, and it surely offers a lot to justify the price tag. It features 32 airbags that can massage your body in different ways, heating for the lower back area, and automatic body scanning for an optimal user experience. The Osaki OS4000 can be controlled from the chair itself with a full-sized built-in remote or from anywhere else with a compact wireless remote controller.

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This is the last massage cushion on our list, but that doesn’t mean that it is also “the least.” While it may be the most affordable product on the list, it certainly can compete with the other massage cushions we mentioned and possibly even with lower-range massage chairs. Similar to the previous two cushions, this one can be applied to any seat (provided that it has back support that’s high enough). This makes it very portable and easy to use in your car or at work.

The massage cushion can massage your back in three different ways: rolling, kneading, and percussion, so you can choose whether you’d like to relax or give your back an intensive massage. The HoMedics cushion also offers a Zone Control feature, which allows the cushion to focus on one particular area of your back to deliver a more concentrated massage for any spots that feel particularly stiff or painful.

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If you’re looking for something that not only gives you a good massage but also complements the classy interior of your living room, you probably need to take a closer look at the Relaxzen Deluxe massage chair. It looks great and works well with just about any interior design, which is something that you can’t take for granted with massage chairs.

The Relaxzen Deluxe comes with an ottoman that can give your feet a massage while you’re relaxing in the chair. There are nine pre-configured massage settings in this model, and you can customize your massages by adjusting the speed, intensity, and target zones.

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This mid-range model has everything you can expect from a good massage chair: multiple automated massage settings, reclining, and side pockets for phones, remotes, tablets, and newspapers. It also makes use of several original Human Touch technologies to emulate a human touch massage in the best possible way.

It is compact, sturdy, relatively lightweight, and easy to assemble. However, it is also fairly small and even has a user weight limit of 200 pounds. Thus, it may not be a good idea for you to get this chair if you’re taller or larger than the average person.

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The final massage chair on our list is a great product for the price. It may not be the best-looking and most compact model, but it does give excellent massages with as many as 52 airbags and eight massage rollers that are spread out evenly through the cushions and armrests of the chair to provide the ultimate massage experience. You can have your neck, arms, back, hips, and feet massaged in this chair, and there are also heaters in the waist, buttocks, and feet areas.

The zero-gravity feature allows you to relax completely and gives your heart the break that it deserves. The chair comes with a detailed assembly guide, so it shouldn’t be much of a problem to put it together once you get it.

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