MassaMAX Mega A580 Review: A Massage Chair Built for Big and Tall Users

Most massage chairs are designed around users of roughly average height. Taller people find the rollers stop short of their shoulders and their feet hang off the footrest. Heavier users often hit the weight limit. The MassaMAX Mega A580 is built for both problems. This review is based on published specifications from retailers such as Best Buy and on patterns in owner feedback.

Best for big and tall

MassaMAX Mega A580

Best for: Users 6'2" and taller, or up to 380 lb

• 59-inch SL-track from neck to upper thighs
• Rated for 5'2" to 6'10" and up to 380 lb
• Graphene lower-back heat and zero-gravity recline
• 27 auto programs, 10 techniques, automatic footrest extension

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Pros

• Fits tall users far better than average chairs
• High weight rating
• Footrest extends automatically to leg length

Cons

• Very large and heavy
• Warranty terms not clearly published by the retailers we checked
• Often priced above $2,000

Specifications

Source: Best Buy product listing. Some Amazon listings advertise higher figures, so go by the lower numbers above until the seller confirms otherwise.

Why fit matters more than features

A massage chair only works if the rollers line up with your body. On a short track, a tall person's shoulders sit above where the rollers can reach, so the neck and upper back get almost nothing. A longer track and an extending footrest fix that.

Room size and delivery

• Footprint: allow at least 33 x 63 inches, plus space behind the chair to recline.
• Doorways: check door widths and turns on the way in. A chair this size often arrives in more than one box.
• Delivery: ask whether the seller offers in-home delivery and set-up. It's worth paying for at this size.

Who should buy it

• Buy it if you're over about 6'2", or heavier than most chairs allow, and other chairs have felt cramped.
• Look elsewhere if you're under 5'6" (a smaller chair will fit better and cost less), your room is small (consider the space-saving Titan Rejūv 4D), or you need a clearly published in-home repair warranty.

Alternatives

• More massage chairs for tall and heavy people
• Best massage chairs under $4,000
• Best massage chairs under $2,000

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