Comfort
As with any piece of furniture you buy, you should make sure to look for a massage chair that matches your preferences. If you want it to be on the plushier side, you should consider a pick that allows you to sink in versus something made of a harder type of material that will have the opposite effect (such as wool). Ergonomic designs can provide maximum comfort for those who deal with chronic back pain. Other things to keep in mind are options that will work based on your height and size. In this case, it’s worth looking into the location of the headrest and whether it would fall too short for you or if it can be adjusted.
Massage levels
Before you press “buy” you should figure out the specific kind of massage experience you’re looking for. Most massage chairs are either an S-track, meaning the rollers stop right above your buttocks, or an L-track, which goes down to your glutes, hamstrings, and calves. The latter naturally gives you a full-body massage instead of a targeted upper back and shoulder one.
There are a variety of massage chairs that give you different levels of compression, speed, and angles, these span from 1D, 2D, 3D, and 4D—with 4D being the most advanced. Basically, the higher the level, the more advanced the rollers are. We recommend going for a chair with 4D rollers, as you’ll get a more sophisticated massage experience with rollers that can move up and down, side to side, diagonally, and in and out. But if you’re sticking to a budget, a 3D massage chair would also be a great choice. 3D chairs are usually more affordable and can still offer you various massage modes (such as shiatsu and kneading). You just won’t have as much variation or control as you would with a 4D chair.
Special features
If you see yourself spending lots of time in your massage chair, you should look for distinct features that will take your experience to the next level. For example, many massage chairs have numerous modes of intensity for you to choose from as opposed to just one. Some have rollers that can mimic a deep tissue massage or even a shiatsu massage. Some chairs can fully recline, and some even have a zero gravity feature that’ll give you an ultra relaxing weightless feel. Other common features include a Bluetooth speaker, cup holders, or side pockets for housing magazines or books.
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