iJoy 300 Massage Chair Review

2009-05-09T15:25:00.000-07:00

Here is a review of the iJoy 300 massage chair and what you get and do not get.

First of all, the iJoy 300 massage chair looks stylist and modern. It is upholstered in synthetic leather and is available in 4 colours: cashew, black, bone or sage. Real leather is not the best material for a massage chair because it simply is not durable enough to cope with the moving rollers and air bags. Probably the world's best massage chairs are made by iJoy and they are all upholstered in synthetic leather.

We'll compare the features of the iJoy 300 massage chair with the Human Touch 100 massage chair. The HT 100 chair is a very popular model but is more expensive, so it is a very good yardstick. We'll also compare it to the Fujikura 1000 massage chair, another very popular model that retails for a little more than the iJoy 300.

The vertical rolling stroke of a chair is something to be seriously considered. The taller you are the longer vertical stroke the better. On this point the iJoy 300 wins hands down against its competition. The iJoy 300 comes with a vertical rolling stroke of 29.25" whereas the HT 100 chair comes with a paltry 20". The Fujikura 1000 massage chair does better at 27".

All three chairs feature power recline but not all offer the same reclining angle; the more degrees the chair reclines the better, both in build quality and user benefit. The iJoy 300 massage chair offers the least recline, between 115 and 155 degrees; the HT 100 massage chair does better, offering between 120 and 170 degrees, but the Fujikura 1000 comes top with a range between 110 and 170 degrees.

Disappointingly, the iJoy 300 massage chair has no foot rest (although you can buy an ottoman with no massage function). The HT 100 chair does come with a foot massage but you have to manually move it to massage either the calves or the feet. It's only the Fujikura 1000 that offers a complete foot rest with both a calf and foot massager.

All three models offer various massage functions. The iJoy 300 comes with rolling, kneading, compression & percussion, with one speed setting. You can choice from automatic or manual massage, and that can target certain areas of the body. The Fujikura 1000 comes with 6 functions: rolling (back stretch), kneading, flapping, kneading & flapping, shiatsu, knocking & vibrating. What's better about the iJoy 300 over the Fujikura 1000 is the Range Control option. You can either have spot or partial. The spot option allows more specific areas of the body to be massaged and the partial massage strokes 3" up and down for kneading or compression. The HT 100 massage chair offers the same functions of the iJoy 300. There are three speed settings.

Which option offers the best massage is a subjective matter. Overall, the iJoy 300 massage chair does offer the best in terms or function at this price range. I find it hard to find any faults with it, you could want more features but then you'd have to pay a lot more.

In conclusion, if you're looking for one of the best massage chairs in this price category then the iJoy massage chair is certainly worth taking a closer look at.

iJoy 100 Massage Chair Review

2009-05-08T14:50:00.000-07:00

The iJoy 100 Massage Chair provides relief for tired, aching muscles and is well suited to people who enjoy receiving massages.
iJoy 100 Massage Chair have three standard 15-minute programs for full back, lower back, and upper back. There aren't many massage programs to choose from, and you're not going to get a top notch shoulder and neck massage.
A combination of the following four major massage techniques will be used during your session: kneading, percussion, rolling and compression.
The massagers that are built into the iJoy 100 accommodate the curves of your back and spine in an effort to make sure you feel your massage in the right spots.
A flexible head rest with a lumbar pillow is provided for extra comfort while you're receiving your massage.
The wired controller allows for a personalized massage that is geared towards the individual user’s tastes.
The back reclines around 150 degrees. That helps to further relax you while the quad roller massage system is working on those stiff areas or nagging aches and pains.
The iJoy massage chair is compact. It has a modest sized seat and the user sits approximately 13 inches from the floor and is able to recline from 110 degrees to 160 degrees.
There are wheels are placed on the bottom of the chair to make it easy to reposition.
There's also a built-in child safety lock that could come in handy if small children will be around.
The iJoy 100 massage chair is made of soft and easy to care for velour and nylon. Depending on where you purchase an iJoy from, it comes available in four colours: black velour, camel velour, grey velour and red velour. It's very comfortable: the fabric is soft to the skin, the kneading massage action and the rolling massage feel wonderful!
iJoy 100 Massage Chair Full Feature List
Quad-roller massage mechanism
4 massage modes: kneading, compression, percussion, rolling.
3 Programs: lower back, upper back, or full back
Manual recline to around 150 degrees
Timer for massage
Wired controller
Adjustable headrest/lumbar pillow
Two motor massage chair
Wheels for ease of relocating the chair.
The iJoy 100 is not as much a luxury chair as many other (more expensive) massage chairs.
On the upside, owner reviews have been mostly positive. The iJoy 100 will give you quality massages for an excellent value.

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