Ogawa Smart 3D vs. Luraco iRobotics 7 Comparison

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The Luraco iRobotics 7 has been upgraded to the Luraco iRobotics 7 Plus Massage Chair.

As many shoppers search for the perfect massage chair they may come across the Ogawa Smart 3D, and Luraco iRobotics 7 massage chair. Since many people are trying to find out which one is better for them, we decided to do a massage chair comparison. We wanted to look at these chairs head to head, and learn about what sets them apart. We look at the features and functions to get an idea of what these chairs can do, how they compare, and what might work best for you.

We break it down into categories first, where we look at the massage features, then the relaxation features, then we explore the usability of the chair, and then onto some of the special features – or – bells & whistles, and then we look at the quality of the furniture. Let us get started.

Massage Roller

The Ogawa Smart 3D and Luraco iRobotics 7 massage chairs both have 3D massage mechanisms. A 3D massage mechanism allows a user to change the intensity of their massage. It does this by changing the depth of the massager and pushing it deeper into the muscles. 3D massage technology is one of the biggest advances in massage technologies because it allows for a true massage experience. People can equate the turning up or turning down of the intensity to telling a masseuse harder or softer. The Ogawa Smart 3D has 6 levels of intensity on the 6 different massage techniques, and the Luraco iRobotics 7 has 6 levels of intensity with 6 different massage techniques. Each chair is able to perform well-known massage techniques which are Kneading, Shiatsu, Swedish, Tapping, Clapping, and Rolling. Each chair also has a Body Scan program that analyzes each user before the program starts. Read below for head to head comparison.

Massage Roller Comparison

Massage Programs

Both the Luraco iRobotics 7 and the Ogawa Smart 3D have an abundance of automatic programs to choose from. Automatic Programs make it easy for any person to sit down and get immediately started with a massage. Programs are uniquely designed to offer a wide variety of massage therapy. These can range from a gentle program like relax, to a more vigorous program like stretch. Both chairs also have manual programs so the individual user can decide the exact method, intensity, and place on their body they want the massage. The one thing these chairs differ in is the amount of programs and the ability to create and save programs. The Ogawa Smart 3D has 17 automatic programs, and the ability to create custom programs for a your user profile. The Luraco has 9 auto programs and a memory setting for users to save certain settings.

Automatic Programs Comparison

Massage Airbags

Another major feature when using a massage chair is how therapeutic and replacing can a chair be. Since both chairs perform massage it is a no brainer that they will be therapeutic and find it easy to relax. To help speed up this process both chairs incorporate specific recline angles and gentle add ons to make the experience more holistic. The Ogawa Smart 3D has 2 Zero Gravity angles to help put the body at ease and take pressure off of the spine. The Luraco iRobotics also has Zero Gravity to offer the same benefits of this NASA inspired technology. For people who use this recline for back pain therapy than it can be important to easy and quickly be able to use this Recline. The Ogawa Smart 3D has one touch zero gravity controls on the Armrest as well as on the Ogawa App. The Luraco iRobotics 7 incorporates Zero Gravity by using certain programs. The Ogawa Smart 3D also provides Chromotherapy and the Bluetooth to play relaxing sounds. The The Luraco iRobotics 7 can also play music that users have preloaded on to a Micro SD card they have plugged into the remote.

Massage Airbag Comparison

Relaxation Features

Another major feature when using a massage chair is how therapeutic and relaxing can a chair be. Since both chairs perform massage it is a no brainer that they will be therapeutic and find it easy to relax. To help speed up this process both chairs incorporate specific recline angles and gentle add-ons to make the experience more holistic. The Ogawa Smart 3D has 2 Zero Gravity angles to help put the body at ease and take pressure off of the spine. The Luraco iRobotics 7 also has Zero Gravity to offer the same benefits of this NASA inspired technology. For people who use this recline for back pain therapy, its important to be able to quickly put the chair into the Zero Gravity position. The Ogawa Smart 3D has one touch zero gravity controls on the Armrest as well as on the Ogawa App. The Luraco iRobotics 7 incorporates Zero Gravity by using certain programs and a one touch recline button. The Ogawa Smart 3D also provides Chromotherapy and the ability to play relaxing music with the Samsung tablet remote. The Luraco iRobotics 7 can also play music that users have preloaded on to a Micro SD card they have plugged into the remote.

Relaxation Features Comparison

Usability & Remote Control

Having a chair with a bunch of features is great, but being able to quickly and easily access those features is even better. Both the Smart and the Luraco 7 have one of the easiest to use remotes on a massage chair. The Smart has a custom Ogawa App that comes pre-installed on a Samsung Galaxy tablet. The interface on the Ogawa App is straight forward and designed to be as easy to use as any smartphone. The Luraco 7 also has a touch screen remote and is powered by custom Luraco software. It has a more standard remote layout with menus and sub menus but is easy to navigate on the touch screen remote. The settings are displayed differently and although you can access many of the settings it can take a longer time to learn how. Below are some screenshots of the remotes and setting changes. Both companies have also made instructional videos explaining both remotes.

Remote Comparison

Furniture Quality

Its important for shoppers to think about how comfortable their massage chair is and how it will stand the test of time. The Ogawa and Luraco look very different in their styling but both have a high quality designed. The Ogawa has a more modern styling and very comfortable and plush upholstery. The Luraco is a very comfortable chair and also has plush upholstery. The Luraco has also added Leather to the Arms, Neck, and Calves. The Luraco is also a heavier and sturdier chair but both the Ogawa and Luraco will stand the test of time.

Furniture Comparison

Special Features

Both chairs have plenty of extras and many chairs at this high level with have many bells and whistles. Many of these awesome features we have already listed so we did a quick breakdown below for an easy comparison.

Special Feature Comparison

Warranty Comparison

Final Thoughts

Both the Luraco and Ogawa offer one of the highest quality massage experiences. The Ogawa definitely offers one of the coolest and easiest massage chair experiences, where the Luraco offers a sturdy design and more luxury upholstery. From customer reviews it looks like both chairs are offering amazing massage experiences. These chairs do differ in the cost with the Ogawa Smart 3D retailing for $6999.99, where the Luraco iRobotics 7 retails for $8490. Ogawa with their 20 years of experience is a more trusted name both in North America and around the globe. Luraco has is also making a name for itself but has so far only released two massage chairs, with both of them being at the high end.