The 5 Best Kahuna Massage Chairs

Kahuna massage chairs feature budget-friendly prices and durability. The brand’s name is the Hawaiian word for an expert, and Kahuna promotes itself as an authority on easy-to-access therapeutic relaxation.

Some Kahuna products deliver head-to-toe massage coverage and allow users to customize their massage to their exact preferences. For example, some chairs feature up to 30 automatic programs with subtle to significant variations in intensity and areas of focus. A Kahuna chair massage can last up to 60 minutes, which is often the standard duration of an in-person massage appointment; the upside here is that there’s no need to leave the house to take advantage of full-body relief!

Kahuna offers customer service and a warranty program that supports customers if an issue arises in the first several years of ownership. Even though it may seem like an afterthought, the quality of a brand’s customer service should be an important factor to consider when shopping for a massage chair, along with other questions to ask regarding things like size specifications and delivery options.

To help you make the most informed decision when investing in a massage chair, we’ve rounded up the top five Kahuna massage chairs according to price, features and warranty.

To select the best Kahuna massage chairs, our team identified and tested a variety of Kahuna brand massage chairs, accounting for different settings and features. We decided on these recommendations by comparing four important factors: Price, brand reputation, functionality and extra features. We also considered the overall quality of each massage chair’s materials, build, comfort and style.

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Our Massage Chair Store team has been in the business of manufacturing, repairing, selling and testing massage chairs for almost 15 years. They’ve spent hundreds of hours sitting in and using different massage chairs to test their functionality, features and overall comfort.

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• Kahuna Elite Arete
• Kahuna King’s Elite EM-8500
• Kahuna Hubot HM-078
• Kahuna LM-7500
• Kahuna SM-7300S

1. Kahuna Elite Arete
A sleek, stylish model with comprehensive features, the Elite Arete comes with automatic programs that address various levels of preference. From gentle stretching programs to intense post-workout settings — all accessed through a user-friendly touch screen remote — this massage chair makes accessing therapeutic relief a cinch.

Price: $4,699.99

Massage Techniques:

• Kneading
• Tapping
• Kneading/Tapping
• Rolling
• Shiatsu

Features: 

• 29 Automatic Programs
• 3D Massage Technology
• 45” SL-track
• 5 Customized Massage Memory Functions
• 5 Speed Levels
• Bluetooth-enabled Surround Sound
• Calf Roller Massage
• Foot Rollers
• Full Body Heat Therapy
• Touch Screen Tablet Remote
• Zero Gravity

Warranty: 
The Elite Arete comes with a 2-year warranty during which all replacement parts and onsite repairs are covered by Kahuna. Customers must register for the warranty within a month of purchase.

Colors: 

• Black
• Brown/Black
• Ivory/Brown

2. Kahuna King’s Elite EM-8500
Nicknamed the “King,” the EM-8500 cuts a regal figure. But the lavish frame isn’t everything: this massage chair features 4D massage technology, which means that the roller mechanism can intuitively adjust to your body’s contours. The EM-8500 is suited to taller frames with an extending footrest that can accommodate heights up to 6’3”.

Price: $7,599.99

Massage Techniques: 

• Flapping
• Kneading
• Rolling
• Tapping
• Kneading/Tapping
• Combination

Features: 

• 24 Automatic Programs
• 4D Massage Technology
• Calf Rollers
• Extra-long Hyper SL-track
• Footrest Extension
• Heat Therapy
• Negative Ion Diffuser
• Space-saving Design
• Touch Screen Remote
• Zero Gravity

Warranty:
The King’s Elite EM-8500 comes with a 2-year warranty during which all replacement parts and onsite repairs are covered by Kahuna. Customers must register for the warranty within a month of purchase.

Colors: 

• Black (Kahuna website only)
• Brown

3. Kahuna Hubot HM-078 
Also known as the Exquisite Rhythmic massage chair, the Hubot HM-078 hides within its embrace an extra-long massage track, called a “hyper” SL-track in the industry. Along with this comprehensive coverage, the HM-078 can also accommodate up to 350 lbs., which is good news for larger frames.

Price: $5,999.99

Massage Techniques: 

• Kneading/Knocking
• Kneading
• Knocking
• Rolling
• Shiatsu
• Tapping

Features: 

• 15 Automatic Programs
• 3D Massage Technology
• 51.2” Hyper SL-track
• Bluetooth Speakers
• Body Scanning Technology
• Footrest Extension
• Full Body Heat Therapy
• Mobile App Control
• Space-saving Design
• Yoga Stretching Program
• Zero Gravity

Warranty:
The Hubot HM-078 comes with a 3-year warranty during which all replacement parts and onsite repairs are covered by Kahuna. Customers must register for the warranty within a month of purchase.

Colors: 

• Black
• Brown
• Champagne

4. Kahuna LM-7500
This chair sports quite a smooth silhouette — when viewed from the side, the LM-7500 almost resembles a shiny egg. This product’s biggest selling point is its extra-large shoulder airbags that deliver a nearly 360-degree massage to tired shoulder muscles. Dual foot rollers add to the full-body reach of the massage mechanisms.

Price: $5,499.99

Massage Techniques:

• Tapping/Kneading
• Kneading
• Knocking
• Rolling
• Tapping

Features:

• 16 Automatic Programs
• Bluetooth Speakers
• Expanded Shoulder Airbag Coverage
• Foot Rollers w/ Achilles Tendon Massage
• Heat Therapy
• SL-track
• Space-saving Design
• Touch Screen Tablet Remote
• Zero Gravity

Warranty:
The LM-7500 comes with a 2-year warranty during which all replacement parts and onsite repairs are covered by Kahuna. Customers must register for the warranty within a month of purchase.

Colors:

• Black
• Brown (Kahuna website only)

5. Kahuna SM-7300S
How can you make zero gravity even more out-of-this-world? The SM-7300S features a 3-stage zero gravity reclining process that makes two incremental stops before the backrest is reclined fully at 157 degrees. The result is a deep zero gravity experience that helps distribute the user’s weight for spine decompression.

Price: $3,199.99

Massage Techniques:

• Kneading/Tapping
• Kneading
• Knocking
• Shiatsu
• Tapping

Features:

• 3 Roller Widths
• 3D Massage Technology
• 5 Air Pressure Levels
• 4 Stretching Programs
• 5 Speed Settings
• 6 Roller System
• 13 Automatic Programs
• Built-in Speakers
• Bluetooth App Controller
• Foot Rollers
• Lumbar & Leg Heat Therapy
• 48” SL-track
• Space-saving Design
• Wrap-around Squeeze Massage
• Yoga Stretching Program
• Zero Gravity

Warranty:
The SM-7300S comes with a 2-year warranty during which all replacement parts and onsite repairs are covered by Kahuna. Customers must register for the warranty within a month of purchase.

Colors:

• Black
• Black/Dark Brown
• Dark Brown

The Kahuna brand is a fine option for the budget-conscious shopper looking for a quality massage chair with standard functions. Though Kahuna has carved out a reliable niche for itself in the premium massage chair industry, there are other massage chair brands like Infinity and Kyota that deliver similar or better quality, program personalization and value. As with any shopping process that involves a significant investment, it’s important that you do your research before making a long-term commitment.

At Massage Chair Store, our certified sales specialists have a wealth of expertise when it comes to high quality massage chairs. If, in your research, you’ve come across a product you like but aren’t sure whether the brand will deliver the best return on your investment, our team can help you weigh all your options based on your needs. Best of all, we provide a free, zero-commitment consultation to every shopper so we can answer all questions and concerns. Reach out today to learn which massage chair model will best suit your lifestyle.

Our goal was to identify the best Kahuna massage chairs. We accounted for different settings and additional features and prioritized models that also offered a range of “must-have” features for massage chairs, including targeted massage techniques, zero gravity recline, heat therapy options and either 3D or 4D massage technology.

Our team bases our recommendations by comparing four important factors:

• Price — We try to prioritize a range of options, from more budget-friendly choices to higher-end luxury massage chairs. Our goal is to provide a list of massage chairs that can suit many different budgets. We want to offer something for everyone, no matter your price range.
• Brand Reputation — We’ve been in the industry long enough to know that different brands offer different levels of customer support. We consider a brand’s level of customer service, support for warranty claims and their capability to provide customer support whenever we recommend massage chairs.
• Features — Different massage chairs target different parts of the body and offer an array of massage techniques, intensity settings and targeted muscle groups. We try to prioritize massage chairs that will offer a good baseline of essential massage features and then present a wide range of options across different price points.
• Extras — The right extra features can turn a good massage chair into a great one, but sometimes bells and whistles don’t add enough to the experience. We take a balanced approach by prioritizing massage chairs that offer a decent set of extra features for their price range.

Our team assesses each massage chair by reviewing its features and then testing a sample model. We not only test out each massage chair’s features and functions, but also the quality of its materials, build and accessories. We also consider the overall comfort and style of the massage chair.

After testing each chair, we assign it a score that we feel reflects its overall value. We revisit this list on a regular basis to ensure all massage chairs are in stock, continue to meet our high standards and offer our customers the value they deserve.

At Massage Chair Store, we’ve been in the business of manufacturing, repairing, selling and testing massage chairs for almost 15 years. Our team of trained massage chair specialists not only know the ins and outs of every chair we sell, they’ve spent hundreds of hours sitting in and using different massage chairs to test their functionality, features and overall comfort.

Our team of testers includes a range of body types and sizes. We always ensure that our ratings are based on a balanced consideration of features and budgets to provide our customers with maximum value no matter their price point.

Our expertise is one of the reasons we’re ranked #1 in customer service with thousands of verified five-star reviews that satisfied massage chair owners have left us through Trustpilot.

Q. What is the return policy for Kahuna massage chairs?
A. Kahuna’s return policy states that customers may return new, unopened items within 30 days of receipt to receive a full refund. If the return is due to an error made by Kahuna, they will pay the shipping costs. Any purchases made through third-party vendors may be subject to different return policies.

Q. What type of warranty do I get and what is available?
A. Kahuna offers standard 2- and 3-year warranties for most of its products that cover all replacement parts and onsite repairs within that time. Customers must register for the warranty within a month of purchase.

Q. How long do Kahuna massage chairs last on average?
A. Any quality massage chair will last 10 to 15 years if well-maintained. Of course, this lifespan is taking repairs into account, which may still be necessary even if owners follow usage, cleaning and surface protection recommendations. If the repair falls outside of the warranty range, the customer will be responsible for the cost. The retailer or manufacturer can recommend a course of action for finding a certified repair technician.

Q. How quickly can my Kahuna massage chair be delivered?
A. Shipping will depend on the customer’s geographic location, availability of the item and shipping options chosen. Kahuna can ship most products anywhere in the world and will calculate the shipping time and costs at the time of purchase. If ordered within the contiguous United States, shipping will typically take 10–18 days, though White Glove Service may add up to a week.

Q. Where are Kahuna massage chairs made?
A. Kahuna massage chairs are manufactured in China and distributed by AJX Distribution Inc. based in Cypress, California.

Q. Can Kahuna deliver and place the massage chair in my home?
A. Yes, Kahuna offers their White Glove Service for an additional $200 fee. This includes full in-home assembly of the massage chair and removal of all packaging materials. White Glove Service can be added to a purchase at any point before delivery. However, if the massage chair has been purchased through Amazon or another third-party vendor, fulfillment does not include Kahuna’s White Glove Service.