Buying a massage chair is similar to buying your first car. It’s important to buy from a manufacturer that has a proven track record, offers reliable customer support, and a good product warranty (3 years is standard).
So what is the best massage chair brand?
Well, the answer to this question is not as simple as you might think. There’s no such thing as a perfect massage brand, but selecting one that has a well-established reputation in the industry means you’re a step ahead of the game.
Let’s go over the leading brands in the market along with their unique selling propositions (or, in other words, what makes them stand out from the crowd).
panasonic
Among the industry leaders in robotic systems and home appliances, Panasonic has also been dominating the massage therapy chair market with products that seek to replicate the sensation of human touch.
The way they try to achieve this is by adhering to three principles of robotics: Technique, Brain, and Sense. The ‘Sense’ concept simply means that they design their chairs to respond to the needs of the user.
For example, the Panasonic MA73 chair has several massage settings that can be adjusted in terms of coverage and intensity. In addition, it is one of the few massage chairs that has memory settings that allow users to save all their favorite massage series.
Although Panasonic is based in Japan, it is very important to know that they make some of their chairs in China to save cost. However, Panasonic assures consumers that its operations are overseas and that its massage chairs are designed and manufactured in Japan, which means that the quality remains top-notch.
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Touted as the best massage chair in the world, Inada has consistently lived up to consumer expectations. Aside from their many industry accolades, Inada massage chairs are recognized as industry leaders and pioneers.
The grandfather of all chairs is the Inada Sogno. The chair features innovative body styling, shoulder airbags, Dreamwave technology in the chair seat, arm massage, and 3D massage technology.
Inada is the oldest manufacturer (the company opened in 1962) and continues to outperform the competition not only in Japan, where 15-22% of all households own a massage chair, but also in the US. The market continues to grow at a steady pace.
For example, the new massage therapy chair, called the Inada Dreamwave, is an incredible hugging machine that boasts 1,200 square inches of body coverage, which is the most of any massage chair. In addition, it has a unique infrared technology that scans the back so that it can provide relaxing massages where it is most needed.
The Inada YuMe is a combination shiatsu chair and zero gravity recliner. YuMe uses the innovative swivel rocker technology and is the world’s first and only rocking chair.
osaski
For people who are on a mid-range budget (less than $3,000), you should definitely check out what Osaki offers. The company is based in the state of Texas, but its massage chairs are made in China, so they are less expensive.
Despite the widespread misconception that Osaki is a Japanese company, it continues to aim for excellence. The company’s massage therapy chairs are famous for having mechanical foot rollers that are very relaxing. Topping the list are the new OS-4000T, OS-3D Pro Dreamer, and OS-7075R.
Osaki’s OS-4000 has received high praise for its computer body scanning and two-stage zero-gravity features, things you usually only see on more expensive chairs.
human touch
With numerous accolades and over 35 years of research, Human Touch is one of the leaders in the massage therapy chair industry.
The goal of these chairs is to replicate the “human touch” of a therapist through world-class designs and patented systems that have received many Design Journal Awards (ADEX) Design Excellence Awards.
Human Touch robotic massage chairs are the only chairs tested and recognized by the World Federation of Chiropractic. That means the Human Touch series is endorsed by professionals and considered an effective complement to various methods of back care therapy.
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Infinity therapeutic massage chairs, although not released until 2009, are slowly becoming one of the best sellers in the industry, which is backed by reputable and reliable customer service, starting with pre-sales support up to after-sales technical support.
Infinite Therapeutics manufactures the chairs. This is a company that is part of Infinite Creative Enterprises (ICE), which already has 20 years of experience.
Its website states that the company is comprised of a management team that has a combined 60 years of experience in supply chain logistics, manufacturing, and product design.
Infinity chairs are recognized for combining aesthetics and cutting-edge technology. One of their most popular products, the Infinity Iyashi, is the only massage chair we’ve seen that has a 49-inch roller track that extends all the way to the buttocks. Most popular brands lack this feature.