The easiest way to answer this question is to start by first explaining 2D massage chairs. A 2D massage chair has rollers that go up & down and side-to-side. 3D massage chair rollers go up/down, side-to-side, and in & out. Think of a 3D cube. The rollers on a 3D massage chair offer more depth in their roller movements. These 3D chair rollers are able to mimic deep shiatsu massage techniques. 4D rollers are everything 3D, but the movements are less mechanical & more human-like. 4D rollers tend to give a user a deeper comprehensive massage that feels as close to human hands.
Comfort is Subjective
Of course, comfort is subjective. Tom Walls, the owner of The Modern Back, tells us that some people don’t recognize the difference. A lot of 3D chairs are very advanced and they feel just as powerful & smooth as 4D rollers. He continues to say he tells customers to visit his Florida massage chairs showroom to just try all the chairs out if possible. Some chairs fit like a glove and will feel great. Some chairs may be too big or small and don’t feel comfortable in their roller movements. It’s really about the massage chair model itself and how a customer’s body feels when it’s being massaged.
What are the best 2D, 3D, & 4D massage chairs
Here are some of The Modern Back best 2D, 3D, & 4D massage chairs. The Ogawa Active L massage chair with its touchscreen remote, amazing stretch program and sleek look makes this chair one of the best 2D massage chairs out on the market. For the best 3D massage chair, the winner is Daiwa Supreme Hybrid. This chair is unique in the fact that it has a dual roller system that can massage your back and glutes at the same time. This amazing massage chair also has the ability to do inversion stretch by grabbing your ankles & calves with the airbags & pulling you down past the 180-degree lay flat position. Check out this Supreme Hybrid massage chair review.
The 4D massage chair winner
The easy winner for the best 4D massage chair is the Osaki Pro Maestro LE. This massage chair has one of the best intensity ranges for a massage chair in the industry. It has strong 4D rollers that really dig deep, especially on the Shiatsu auto program. It has an enclosed foot style that allows you to put your feet into the ottoman like you would a shoe or sock. The encapsulated feet & ankle airbags provide compression while the foot rollers work on your soles. Experiencing the Maestro LE is like getting massaged by 4-5 people at the same time.
Where to go to try these amazing massage chairs out?
To experience any of these amazing massage chairs, visit The Modern Back in Florida at their two massage chairs showrooms in Boynton Beach & Sarasota Florida. Their knowledgeable staff will ask you questions about your back health, massage intensity level, and body type to help guide you through the process of purchasing a massage chair.