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The Pro Omni is a new chair that was only recently released (around April 2018). A few key features about this chair:
Osaki have added some new improvements to the Pro Omni. For example, the foot roller system has been revamped, the airbag technology is more efficient, and the body scan improved. Let’s now look at 6 key features about this chair. Later on, we’ll do a comparison against other 2D chairs, and i’ll give you my final verdict and whether the Pro Omni is worth considering.
Buying a massage chair can be a confusing task. There’s literally so many different technologies, it’s enough to make your head spin!
Let’s start off by trying to understand 2D rollers. Specifically, what are 2D rollers and how do they function?
2D rollers are the most basic and simplest roller type you can find in a massage chair today. True to their name, 2D rollers move in 2 dimensions: up/down and left/right. The image above depicts exactly this.
In 2019, there’s a huge buzz around 3D/4D chairs. Everyone wants one! There’s no question that chairs with 3D/4D rollers offer the most complete massage experience, but that doesn’t mean we should overlook 2D chairs just because the technology is basic and old! Yes, 2D rollers are restrictive in some ways:
So yes 3D/4D rollers are superior than 2D rollers, no question about it. However, that’s not to say 2D rollers are bad. If you’re not looking to spend much, and don’t care about high intensity massage, then a 2D chair is all you need! I hope this makes sense. It’s a tricky thing to understand, especially with all the marketing around 3D/4D rollers.
Since we’re on the topic of rollers, let’s talk about the Pro Omni’s roller track.
The Pro Omni in particular has a roller track of 50”. This large track span allows the rollers to traverse from the neck all the way right down to the hamstrings.
The animation above illustrates this. You might be wondering what the term “L-Track” means.
Let’s look at some of the common roller tracks in more detail.
If you combine both of these roller tracks, you get something called an “SL-Track”. This is currently the best roller tracking technology you can find in a massage chair because you get the best of both worlds i.e. tight contour and extended tracking!
The Pro Omni has a total of 30 airbags placed in areas where the rollers are unable to reach. As can be seen in the image below, two-thirds of the airbags are located in the lower extremities i.e. the calves and feet.
Airbags are essentially pouches that inflate with compressed air during a massage. They are important for a number reasons:
The Pro Omni has 6 pre-programmed massage routines.
Each of the 6 routines can be activated by the push of a button on the remote control.
In order to accommodate a wide user height range, Osaki have designed and incorporated a spring loaded foot ottoman to the Pro Omni. How does it work? If the foot ottoman is not comfortable in its current position, simply exert pressure to extend the ottoman.
One thing I love about Osaki chairs is that they’re designed to fit in tight areas with limited space. The Osaki OS Pro Omni massage chair is no different to this regard, and as such only requires 4.7” clearance from the backrest to the wall!
This space saving feature becomes particularly important for those who are living in small apartments, or for those with space constraints. How does it work? As you recline the chair backward, the base slides forward. And the cool things is all this happens automatically with no user input!
When I bought my massage chair (which isn’t a Pro Omni by the way), I took a decision I regret to this day. I bought a chair that did not have foot rollers.
Only after trying a chair with foot rollers did I truly discover how important they are! That being said, everyone should seriously consider only getting a chair that has them. You’d be doing a big disservice to yourself otherwise!
The Pro Omni has 2 rows of kneading foot rollers located on both sides. The foot airbags work in tandem to provide an air compression massage while pushing the feet down, so that the rollers can effectively massage the soles.
Specifically, we are gonna be comparing the Pro Omni to 3 other chairs:
All 3 chairs listed above come with 2D rollers that have extended tracking capabilities. That being said, comparing the Pro Omni against these 3 chairs will give us a good idea of whether it’s worth the $$$.
Let’s go through some of the key differences.
For those of you wondering, the prices for each of these chairs at the current time on massage chair deals are as follows:
APEX Pro Ultra is the cheapest, and Titan’s Pro Alpine is the most expensive. Both the other chairs are sandwiched in between.
Another key area worth discussing is the roller track and type.
All 4 chairs have a similar track span, with the exception of the Pro Maxim which is slightly shorter. However, the Pro Maxim does have an SL-Track which is a better tracking system than the standard L-Track.
Important to keep this in mind!
When it comes to overall intensity, it’s always a good idea to look for a chair that’s capable of performing at both low intensity and high intensity. In other words, you want a broad intensity range. On a scale of 1-10:
In my opinion it’s the Pro Maxim. You get a moderate intensity at 6 that goes all the way up to an 8 which is fairly strong. If you’re in the market for a deep tissue massage chair, you should consider the APEX Pro Ultra, as it has the highest overall intensity from all 4 chairs.
Auto modes are kinda like video games. The more you have, the less bored you are! That being said, the chair with the most number of auto modes is Osaki’s Pro Maxim.
Some of these are actually pretty interesting. For example, the “Older Vitality” routine is particularly great for seniors who want a low intense experience. There’s another routine called “Kidney Vigor” that places special emphasis on the waist and lower back to massage areas around the kidneys. Without a doubt, Pro Maxim is the clear winner here!
I’m a little dumbfounded to see that the cheapest costing chair is the one that has calf rollers! Yup the APEX Pro Ultra is the only chair from all 4 that comes with built in calf rollers.
Nope. Nada. Negative. Calf rollers are wayyy superior to calf airbags and that’s because they provide a dynamic massage. Air compression on the other hand is static. While an inflated airbag does improve circulation to an extent, it’s nowhere close to what a roller can do. Rolling massage forces the blood to flow in the calves and legs. It’s just much more efficient!
The purpose of an extendable foot ottoman is to accommodate tall users specifically. The foot ottoman extends either manually or automatically. In the case of manual, the ottoman is usually spring loaded and will extend only when the user exerts pressure by pushing the feet downward. In the case of automatic, the chair will automatically extend the ottoman upon completing a leg scan.
That being said, the only chair that does have a spring loaded extension is the Pro Omni. All other chairs have the leg scan coupled with auto extension.
This is something that may or may not matter to you.
If it’s multiple users, then it would be wise to consider each of those users’ height/weight and check to see that they closely align with the chair specs. That being said,
If I had to pick the worst height/weight range, it would be the Pro Omni (5’0-6’2 ft. & 240 lbs.). Again, this may or may not be an issue for you!
The moment you’ve all been waiting for! Is the Pro Omni worth investing in, or should you consider something else?
If you’ve gone through the comparison section above, it’ll make complete sense as to why I recommend you pass on the Pro Omni. The bigger question then is what should you get instead? If you’re in the market for a 2D chair with extended roller tracking, I recommend either the APEX Pro Ultra or the Osaki Pro Maxim. We briefly touched on both of them in the comparisons above, but if you want to know more, definitely check out my full review for both of these chairs by clicking the links below.
Since you’ve made it this far, consider this as a token of my appreciation!
This code works for ALL chairs on massage chair deals. For a chairs that costs $3K, 5% off means you’re saving $150. That’s significant if you ask me! Alright I’ll end it here. If you have any questions, leave them down below and I’ll be sure to get back to you. See you soon!
Osaki OS Pro Omni massage chair images were used with permission from Massage Chair Deals & Osaki Massage Chair
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