The Best Massage Chairs in Australia
Looking for a high end massage chair or massage chairs for home? Our seven picks use owner-rating checks, Amazon Australia sales ranks, maker specifications and checked prices and stock, with features and value deciding the order.
On this page
- The best massage chairs for home
- 1. Best value for adjustable massage: Livemor Flex
- 2. Best for extensive customisation: Livemor 4D
- 3. Best budget chair with a moving massage head: HOMASA Massage Rocking Chair
- 4. Best budget vibration recliner: Artiss Manual Massage Recliner
- 5. Best lower-cost lift recliner: Artiss Electric Recliner
- 6. Best lift recliner with separate heat controls: MCombo 7040
- 7. Best for swivel and rocking: ALFORDSON Recliner
- How we chose
- Massage chair buying guide
You want somewhere to unwind after a long day, but a high end massage chair is an expensive purchase to get wrong. We’d start with the Livemor Flex: its foot rollers, adjustable airbag compression and automatic programs make it our value choice for someone who wants massage features beyond a vibrating armchair.
For more customisation, choose the Livemor 4D. If you mainly want a lounge chair with warmth and vibration, the cheaper Artiss Manual makes more sense. These chairs answer different needs, so decide which job you’re paying for before choosing.
The best massage chairs for home
These are sales-rank picks, with features and price deciding their order. The shared owner-rating and retailer limitations are explained in How we chose.
- Best value for adjustable massage: Livemor Flex
- Best for extensive customisation: Livemor 4D
- Best budget chair with a moving massage head: HOMASA Massage Rocking Chair
- Best budget vibration recliner: Artiss Manual Massage Recliner
- Best lower-cost lift recliner: Artiss Electric Recliner
- Best lift recliner with separate heat controls: MCombo 7040
- Best for swivel and rocking: ALFORDSON Recliner
| Product | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 | Livemor Flex Massage Chair Recliner Full Body Zero Gravity w Heat 26 Nodes | from $999.95 | $999.95 at Amazon |
 | Livemor 4D Massage Chair Recliner Full Body Zero Gravity AI Scan Heat Blue (MASCHR-4D-2GEAR-BUGR) | from $2,599.95 | $2,599.95 at Amazon |
 | HOMASA Massage Chair Rocking Sofa Recliner Armchair Full Body Massaging Seat Shi (1) | from $279.99 | $279.99 at Amazon |
 | Artiss Manual Massage Recliner Chair for Living Room (RECLINER-A13-UB-PU-BK-AB) | from $329.95 | $329.95 at Amazon |
 | Artiss Electric Recliner Chair with Vibration Massage and Lumbar Heating (RECLINER-A20-LIN-GY) | from $455.95 | $455.95 at Amazon |
 | MCombo Electric Power Lift Recliner Chair (7040) | from $899.99 | $899.99 at Amazon |
 | ALFORDSON Electric Recliner Chair | from $439.95 | $439.95 at Amazon |
1. Best value for adjustable massage: Livemor Flex
If you want to adjust the massage rather than settle for a chair that vibrates, the Livemor Flex is where we’d put our money first. Livemor lists adjustable foot rollers and airbag strength, so you can change those settings to suit your preferences.
Our take is that five automatic programs are a sensible starting point if you don’t want to set everything yourself. It costs substantially less than the Livemor 4D, which makes the Flex easier to justify unless you specifically want that model’s scanning and wider program selection.
It was ranked number 18 in Recliners on Amazon Australia when we checked.
Pros
- Adjustable roller and airbag strength lets you change the intensity
- Automatic programs reduce the need to configure each session
- Substantially cheaper than the Livemor 4D
Cons
- Five automatic programs, compared with the 4D’s 20
- Costs more than the HOMASA and both Artiss recliners
Our verdict: Buy the Flex if adjustable massage is your priority and you want to keep the spend below the 4D. It’s our first choice for that balance of features and price.
2. Best for extensive customisation: Livemor 4D
Sharing a chair can mean changing settings every time someone else sits down. The Livemor 4D is worth considering if adjustment matters enough to you to pay more: Livemor says its body-scanning system adapts the massage to different body types.
The adjustable footrest gives you another way to change the fit, while 20 programs offer plenty to choose from. Our take is that those adjustments are the reason to spend more. Body scanning is a maker claim, though, and we’d still confirm the chair’s fit before buying.
This is the most expensive pick in the guide. It was ranked number 29 in Recliners on Amazon Australia when we checked.
Pros
- Adjustable footrest helps accommodate different users
- Broad program selection gives you more preset choices
- Adjustable airbag and foot roller strength
Cons
- Highest purchase price of these seven picks
- A costly upgrade if you’ll use only a few preset programs
Our verdict: Choose the 4D if you’ll use its fit adjustments and extensive program selection. We’d save the money and buy the Flex if those extras aren’t part of your plan.
3. Best budget chair with a moving massage head: HOMASA Massage Rocking Chair
A tight budget doesn’t necessarily mean choosing vibration alone. The HOMASA Massage Rocking Chair is the cheapest pick here, and HOMASA says its mechanical massage head travels along an SL track to work on the neck, back and waist.
That moving head is why we’d consider it before a vibration recliner if massage is the main reason you’re buying. Heat adds another setting for your downtime. The catch is fit: the supplied details don’t include dimensions or a recommended user height, so get those confirmed before placing an order.
It was ranked number 12 in Rocking Chairs on Amazon Australia when we checked.
Pros
- Lowest purchase price in this guide
- Moving massage head offers an alternative to vibration alone
- Hand-controller access to heating
Cons
- Dimensions and user-height guidance need confirmation before purchase
Our verdict: The HOMASA is our budget choice if you want a moving massage head. Confirm the size and fit first; the low price won’t help if the chair doesn’t suit you.
4. Best budget vibration recliner: Artiss Manual Massage Recliner
If your idea of relaxing is reading or watching TV with your feet up, the Artiss Manual Massage Recliner is a more modest purchase. Artiss lists eight vibrating points and lumbar heat, making this a lounge recliner with massage extras.
Our take is that this is the better buy when reclining matters as much as massage. It costs less than the electric Artiss, but you need to be comfortable using the ring release. Don’t choose it expecting the moving massage head described for the HOMASA.
It was ranked number 3 in Recliners on Amazon Australia when we checked.
Pros
- Lower purchase price than the electric Artiss
- Recline adjustment suits upright reading and laid-back resting
- Remote-controlled warmth and vibration
Cons
- Manual footrest release won’t suit someone seeking powered adjustment
- Vibration massage may not satisfy a buyer wanting moving rollers
Our verdict: Buy this Artiss if you want an affordable reclining lounge chair with heat and vibration. Choose a different pick if powered assistance or a moving massage head is essential.
5. Best lower-cost lift recliner: Artiss Electric Recliner
When standing up from a low chair is the part you want help with, start with the Artiss Electric Recliner. Artiss says its powered lift assists you as you rise, and it costs less than the MCombo lift recliner below.
We’d treat the lift as the reason to buy, with warmth as a welcome extra. If you don’t need help getting up, the cheaper manual Artiss is easier to justify.
Check the fit carefully. Artiss supplies three dimensions without identifying their order in the provided feature notes, so confirm width, depth and height rather than guessing.
This model was ranked number 3 in Recliners on Amazon Australia when we checked.
Pros
- Powered lift assistance for buyers who want help rising
- Lower purchase price than the MCombo 7040
- Tool-free assembly avoids needing an assembly toolkit
Cons
- Costs more than the manual Artiss if you don’t need lift assistance
- Dimension order needs clarification before planning its space
Our verdict: This is our lower-cost choice for lift assistance with vibration and heat. Confirm its dimensions and capacity suit you before buying.
6. Best lift recliner with separate heat controls: MCombo 7040
Want warmth without having the chair vibrate at the same time? The MCombo 7040 lets you operate lumbar heating separately from vibration, alongside its powered lift assistance.
Our take is that the independent heat control is a useful reason to consider it over the Artiss lift chair. But it costs roughly twice as much, and MCombo’s recommended height range is a clear buying check. If you’re outside that range, get fit advice before committing.
MCombo states a two-year limited warranty, with coverage details in the manual. It was ranked number 12 in Recliners on Amazon Australia when we checked.
Pros
- Heat can run independently of vibration
- Timed shut-off avoids having to remember to end a session
- Two-button control for powered lift and recline
Cons
- Roughly twice the price of the Artiss lift recliner
- Recommended height range limits who should buy without further fit checks
Our verdict: Pay more for the MCombo if separate heat controls matter and you fit its recommended height range. Otherwise, the Artiss lift recliner is the stronger value choice.
7. Best for swivel and rocking: ALFORDSON Recliner
If you want a chair that turns and rocks as well as reclines, the ALFORDSON Recliner deserves a look. ALFORDSON lists 360° swivel and 30° rocking, which make those movements the reason to choose it.
It sits last because the listing leaves important details unresolved. The title calls it an electric corduroy recliner, while the feature notes describe manual reclining and linen fabric. Our take is to get written confirmation of the controls and upholstery before buying, particularly if powered movement is essential.
It was ranked number 16 in Recliners on Amazon Australia when we checked.
Pros
- Swivel and rocking give you alternatives to a fixed sitting position
- Cup holders and four pockets keep small items within reach
Cons
- Conflicting control descriptions make powered operation unclear
- Upholstery descriptions disagree, so the material needs confirmation
Our verdict: Consider the ALFORDSON for swivel and rocking once the seller clarifies the listing. We’d choose the Artiss Electric or MCombo instead if lift assistance is the priority.
How we chose
These reviews are based on owner-rating checks, maker specifications, and price and stock checks. All seven were in stock at Amazon Australia, but we found no independent owner rating for any of them at the retailers we check. They were included because they sell well on Amazon Australia, then ordered by their stated features, usefulness for different needs and relative price. Sales ranks in different categories aren’t directly comparable.
Amazon Australia is the only retailer recorded as stocking each of these picks in our data. Check the warranty and returns terms before ordering.
Massage chair buying guide
If you want massage rather than mainly a lounge chair
Start with the massage mechanism. The HOMASA lists a moving mechanical head, while the Livemor Flex lists foot rollers and airbag compression. The Artiss Manual and MCombo describe vibrating points.
We’d decide which of those you want before comparing charging ports or cup holders. A vibration recliner can suit evening reading perfectly well, but that doesn’t make it the right purchase for someone specifically seeking moving massage components.
If getting out of the chair is the difficulty
Look for clearly stated powered lift assistance. The Artiss Electric and MCombo provide that in their feature notes. The ALFORDSON’s conflicting descriptions need clarification before you rely on powered movement.
Check the controls, user limits and fit with the seller. Buying a lift chair deserves more care than choosing an ordinary lounge chair.
If you’re trying to find the best budget massage chair in Australia
Our budget choices answer two different needs. Choose the HOMASA for its moving massage head at the lowest price here, or the Artiss Manual for a reclining lounge chair with vibration and lumbar heat.
For adjustable rollers and airbag compression, we’d spend more on the Livemor Flex. The 4D’s additional programs and adjustments are worth considering only if you’ll use them.
If you’re worried it won’t fit at home
Measure the intended space and the route through your doorways. Ask for the chair’s fully reclined dimensions and required clearance, rather than relying on its upright size.
Also check user-height guidance and weight capacity where provided. Missing figures are a reason to ask the seller, not assume the chair will fit.
If the listing promises more than it explains
Read past terms such as “AI” and “professional grade”. Decide what the stated controls and mechanisms let you change.
These massage chair reviews don’t establish treatment benefits or professional-massage equivalence. We wouldn’t choose any of these chairs on a promise to fix back pain.
Before you click through to buy
Confirm the exact model, delivery arrangements, assembly requirements and return costs. For a chair, knowing how a return would work is part of deciding whether the purchase makes sense.
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