Kyota Kansha M878 is another massage chair that is semi budget friendly, but packs a surprisingly premium look, feel, and massage experience.
Let's get right to it.
Foot massage: This chair has three foot massage rollers. Most massage chairs only have two. That extra roller makes a noticeable difference and feels really nice on the feet.
What it lacks: Calf rollers. You get air compression around the calves, but there are no dedicated calf massage rollers. If calf rolling is important to you, this is something to consider.
4D massage rollers: This is where the Kansha M878 really shines. In my opinion, the 4D massage mechanism is truly one of the best features of this chair. The technology is very similar to what you find in some of the premium Infinity 4D massage mechanisms, which is impressive considering the price of the M878.
What it lacks: A dual massage mechanism. Now, I am not necessarily saying a dual mechanism is always better. It really depends on your preference. Me? I actually prefer a single mechanism. As long as that single massage mechanism is high quality and can get the job done, I am happy.
What it lacks: A flex frame. Is that bad? Once again, no.
I am not saying an SL track is inferior to a flex track. SL track chairs usually tend to travel farther down the body, sometimes reaching toward the thighs. But this varies depending on the brand and model.
The Kyota Kansha M878 has one of the longer massage tracks you will find in this price range. I believe it is around 50 inches, which is considered pretty long. For reference, massage chair track lengths generally range from around 48 to 51 inches.
Overall, this is an extremely high quality massage chair. But... I just don't understand why the control is a handheld remote!
The good news is that because Kyota leaves out some of those smaller premium features, the Kansha M878 is usually priced in the very low $5,000 range.
And this is where the chair becomes interesting.
The massage mechanism quality feels closer to what I would expect from a massage chair in the $10,000 range, while the chair gives up some features such as calf rollers, arm rollers, maximum stretching capability, and a touchscreen control panel.
So if your priority is high quality 4D massage without spending $8,000, $9,000, or $10,000, the Kyota Kansha M878 is definitely a massage chair worth considering.
It is not the chair with every feature. But honestly, that is not always a bad thing. Sometimes I would rather have a great massage mechanism and fewer extras than a chair loaded with features that do not actually improve the massage.
And that is exactly what makes the Kansha M878 interesting.
