Best Massage Chair Under 2000 Dollars Review 2024

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Are you looking for a full-featured massage chair, but don’t want to spend an arm and a leg on it? If so, you may have investigated chairs in the sub-$1000 price range and been disappointed.

That’s not at all uncommon. At that price, about all you can hope for is basic functionality. There are occasional exceptions that rise above the threshold of minimum functionality, but even then, they’ll leave you wanting. 

If you can put together a budget of about two thousand dollars, the situation changes markedly. At that point, you start seeing models that are not only more full-featured but also begin to differentiate themselves, one from another. For example, you’ll see some geared more toward hobbyists and casual users, while others are focused squarely on users with therapeutic needs.

In our quest to find the best massage chair under 2000, we’ve narrowed the field from more than a dozen models to just three plus some. Of those, one of them stands heads and shoulders above the rest, as you can see from the table above.

Nonetheless, it’s worth noting that although we have a clear winner in this category, the other four finalists all have features that may appeal to specific subsets of users. 

Our Pick: Kahuna LM6800

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In most of our roundups, naming a clear victor in any given category is an agony, because the various models under consideration are all quite close. That’s not the case here. In the “Under $2000” category, the undisputed winner is the Kahuna LM6800.

Kahuna is one of the best, most well-respected manufacturers today, chiefly known for two things:

These things, however, are just the tip of the iceberg. Other things you’ll love about this model are:

Ultra-Long Massage Track

The LM6800 is the only one from our top three built around a Hybrid L/S track. That’s fantastic, because not only does this mean you get a great back massage, but the chair’s quad rollers travel down under the seat of the chair, massaging both your glutes and the backs of your thighs.

Two Different Methods of Roller Adjustment

This feature-pairing is becoming increasingly common in mid-range chairs and above. Before your massage begins, the on-board computer in the chair takes a scan of your body, making subtle adjustments to both the position of the rollers and the width of the massage field.

If the computer happens to get it wrong, the LM6800’s remote provides buttons that allow manual adjustments to both. This guarantees that the rollers always hit just where you want them to, and allows for a world-class massage chair level massage, every time.

Zero-Gravity Positions

In addition to that, the latest version of the model gives you three different Zero-G seating options, which further enhances the overall massage quality.

Space-Saving Technology

This is a brilliant addition to the design, because one of the biggest drawbacks to most massage chairs is they take up a lot of space. Space-saving tech minimizes this by allowing the chair to pivot on its base as it reclines.

Chairs without this feature can require a foot or more space between the back of the chair and the wall it’s placed against. The LM6800 only requires about four inches of clearance, making the model attractive to people who don’t have much space to work with.

An Adequate, but Not Exceptional Air Massage

If the LM6800 has one weakness, it is the air massage. It’s certainly adequate, utilizing a total of 25 First Generation airbags, but can’t be described as exceptional. Still, it won’t disappoint!

Loaded With Options

The air massage is somewhat uninspiring, so the number of roller-based options the model provides more than makes up for this. All the basics are covered, and the model offers one excellent advanced technique (Shiatsu), but that’s not the best part.

The best part is the presence of the zone massage option. Pressing this button allows you to interrupt any currently running massage options and focus the rollers on a particular area of your back for maximum therapeutic benefit, which is superb.

Other Therapeutic Options

If all the above weren’t enough, the 6800 offers two other advantages that chronic pain sufferers will love.

This is not only superb for those who suffer from chronic lower back pain, but if you spend several hours a day on your feet, then the calf and foot massage, augmented by heat, is likely to be your favorite aspect of the chair.

Best of all, where most massage chairs offer dual foot rollers (if they use them), the LM6800 uses quad rollers, making the foot massage absolutely exquisite.

In addition, the chair is surprisingly easy to use, which is quite a feat given the number of features it offers. For all these reasons, it is well-deserving of top honors in this category.

Runner Up: Cozzia 16018

Of particular note is that Cozzia dominates this segment of the market, with two models on our list. Granted, neither of their offerings took the top spot, but Cozzia is the only manufacturer to be listed twice.

The primary reason that the Cozzia 16018 takes second place is its modest price. It is the cheapest of our finalists. 

It’s a good chair, but isn’t quite as feature-rich as some of the other models on our list. That’s the fundamental tradeoff for the lower price. Nonetheless, you’ll be impressed at what it has to offer.

Features to Love About the Cozzia 16018

If you suffer from chronic leg pain, this feature alone may well put the 16018 in the first place. It’s a superb addition that we wish other models would include.

The only real limitation of the model is that it’s not well-suited to taller users. It will accommodate users no taller than 6’2”. This exceptional offering places a strong if somewhat distant, second place behind the mighty LM6800.

Note: Unfortunately, this product has been discontinued. Check out other Cozzia massage chairs. 

Budget Pick: Cozzia 16028

Although the Cozzia 16028 is an upgrade to the 16018, it didn’t rank as highly on our list, mostly due to the increase in cost.

The two models are quite similar, but there are a few important differences to be aware of:

Based on these changes, we find it difficult to justify the added cost, which is why it didn’t rank quite as highly as its predecessor.

Also Great

Relaxonchair MK II Plus

If you haven’t heard of RelaxOnChair, you’re not alone. It’s an off-brand that doesn’t get a lot of mainstream attention, but it’s a surprisingly effective model, especially if you suffer from chronic pain and are looking for a chair that heavily emphasizes therapeutic features. Below are some of the things we believe you’ll like.

Features of the Relaxonchair MK II

While all of those are exceptional, the MK II does have a few weak spots.

Even given these limitations, this is one of the best, most effective therapeutic models in its price range, and if you suffer from chronic pain, you’ll agonize over the choice between this model and the LM6800.

iComfort IC 1115

Where the MK II is primarily built with chronic pain sufferers in mind, the iComfort IC1115 is a hobbyist chair, through and through. It provides a pleasing number of features but doesn’t get bogged down in features that would only be appealing to those with therapeutic needs.

Here are the highlights of IC 1115:

While it’s a good model, the reason it only rose to the level of Honorable Mention comes down to two things:

Best Massage Chair Under 2000 Conclusion

So where does that leave us?

At the end of the day, our view is that the Kahuna LM6800 is far and away the best massage chair under $2000. It’s simply an unbelievable value for the money and in a class by itself.

Having said that, though, here are some reasons you may prefer one of our other finalists:

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References & Resources

• Kahuna, Official Brand Website.
• Cozzia, Official Brand Website.
• Relaxonchair, Official Brand Website.
• The Benefits of Hand Massage, Patch.