To test four popular chair massagers, we enlisted the help of CR’s José Amézquita, who tested them in our labs (all weights and most measurements were also independently tested), and a panel of 11 CR testers who performed real-world evaluations. Our testers ranged in height from 4’9” to 6’2”, and tested each pad for comfort, effectiveness, noise, and ease of use. All of these chair massagers were easy to set up and featured Velcro straps to keep them attached securely to our office chairs.
Here are our top three picks, plus details on why one popular brand’s model didn’t make the cut.