6 Best Massage Chairs in 2024

There are plenty of studies touting the health benefits of massage, but we don’t always have the time to get to the massage therapist or spa. Plus, the hour-long sessions always feel too short. So why not invest in a massage chair for your home? Just about nothing beats coming home after a hard day at work and relaxing in a massage chair for a full body massage and a little Netflix.  Take a peek at our list of the best massage chairs below!

But, as a growing market, there are tons of different models, features, and styles of massage chairs out there. That’s why we’ve hunted down the top massage chairs available today to help you wade through the options and find your ultimate relaxation machine. 

Our Top Picks

In a hurry? Here’s a quick overview:

Best Massage Chairs: A Closer Look

Allow yourself to sit back and enjoy a more thorough look at our top picks when it comes to massage chairs. You deserve it.

The Real Relax Massage Chair blew us away with its incredible list of features and a price point under a grand. This full-body massager has a modern design straight from the future. Little “pockets” cradle your shoulders, arms, and thighs, and it has slots for your legs and feet, so no body part is left wanting. Choose from three different zero-gravity positions to ensure your body is as relaxed as physically possible. Fifty individual airbags inflate and deflate in coordination with eight back and neck rollers to create your massage. There are six preset modes to choose from, and users can adjust both the rollers and airbags for speed and strength via the convenient remote control. 

Our runner-up is a little bit more like what you’d expect when you think of a massage chair. Though it may look like your standard plush recliner, it offers eight vibrating massage nodes and lower back heating for your ultimate relaxation. You can set the massage nodes at two different vibration intensities and five different massage patterns to suit your preference and needs. All settings are controlled with a simple wired remote. The chair itself is ergonomically padded and upholstered in breathable PU leather that is both water-resistant and easy to clean. Both armrests feature cinched side pockets where you can store the chair’s remote, your television remote, your phone, books, magazines, and more. Both armrests also feature a large cupholder!

If you thought you couldn’t get a massage chair more affordable than the Esright, think again! BestMassage’s Folding Shiatsu Massage Chair rings up at under $100. The kneading nodes in the backrest can be heated and are divided into three sections to localize massage where you need it most. Though there’s no footrest, the back of this chair reclines back to 120 degrees and comes with a removable foam headrest so you can fully relax. As a bonus, the entire chair folds in half, making it easy to store when you don’t need it. This also means you can take it with you!

Massage chair pads might seem like a let-down after looking at some of the top-of-the-line massage chairs. But don’t be fooled: the Snailax Memory Foam Massage Seat Cushion is one of the best massagers out there, hands-down. It uses six massage nodes to offer five different types of massage: pulsating, tapping, rolling, kneading, and auto, which cycles through various patterns. All these modes can be heated and set to four different intensity levels. The pad itself is made of over an inch of memory and high-density support foam. It conforms to the contours of your body. Where a chair is big, bulky, and mostly stationary, this pad is compatible with pretty much any chair you can find. Use it at the dinner table, the office, on the couch, or even in bed! 

If you’re looking for a chair that gives you the support and cushion you need for eight hours in the office and offers a relaxing massage, look no further. BestOffice’s Big and Tall Massage Office Chair looks exactly like a nice office chair should, with contoured cushions and padded armrests on a mobile, wheeled base. It’s height-adjustable with customizable back tilt, just like normal office chairs, but what makes it special are the dual vibrating massage nodules in the lower back. With a simple USB cable that can connect directly to your computer, you can enjoy lumbar massage exactly where you need it after sitting upright for so long.

Traditional Shiatsu massage can be expensive and hard to find outside of Japan. Luckily, the Gliub Zero Gravity Full Body Massage Chair is here to bring this healing practice into your home. Eight massage rollers mimic the movements of fingers, knuckles, and elbows along your full back and shoulders, while sixteen airbags massage your arms, legs, and feet. Choose from three preset massage programs, or adjust your settings to customize your experience. The zero-gravity positioning helps ensure your body is as relaxed as possible. The chair itself is upholstered in buttery PU leather and features and an extendable footrest to suit people of different heights. 

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