Best Massage Pillows

Updated January 2019
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BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing, and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers.
BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing, and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers. We buy all products with our own funds, and we never accept free products from manufacturers.
Bottom Line
Pros
Cons
Best of the Best
Zyllion
Shiatsu Pillow Massager with Heat
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Bottom Line

A versatile massage pillow that combines firm pressure and heat for an overall relaxing experience.

Pros

Built-in overheat protection. Car adapter included. Compact. Massages deep into your neck and other hard-to-reach areas. Rollers move one way, then the other.

Cons

The pressure may be too intense for some.

Gideon
Shiatsu Deep Kneading Massage Pillow with Heat
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Bottom Line

A durable massage pillow that offers firm pressure, but keep an eye on the heat.

Pros

Adapter for car. Quiet. Massages with or without heat. Compact and portable. Firm pressure relaxes tense muscles.

Cons

This product can get very hot, so be careful not to use it too long on the same spot.

Best Bang for the Buck
HoMedics
Shiatsu and Vibration Massage Pillow with Heat
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Bottom Line

A powerful massage pillow that adds heat and vibration to help loosen tight muscles.

Pros

Affordably priced. Vibrates and heats up. Small and portable. Works well on neck and lower back. 6' cord.

Cons

Moderately noisy. Massage may be too intense for some.

Etekcity
Shiatsu Massager with Heat
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Bottom Line

A good choice if you're looking for a gentler massage pillow, but putting too much pressure on it could cause it to break.

Pros

2 speed settings. Heat with built-in overheat protection. Adjustable straps to hold pillow in place. Lighter massage that isn't painful.

Cons

Not as durable as some of the other products listed here.

1byone
Shiatsu Massage Pillow with Heat Balls
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Bottom Line

A large massage pillow you can take anywhere, but it's not for you if you're looking for something with high heat.

Pros

Included car adapter. 20-minute auto-shutoff. Larger pillow. Strong, deep-tissue massage. Massage balls heat up.

Cons

Massage is too strong for some. Heat is not as high as some comparable models.

How we decided

We purchase every product we review with our own funds — we never accept anything from product manufacturers.

  • 58 Models Considered
  • 9 Hours Researched
  • 1 Experts Interviewed
  • 137 Consumers Consulted
    • Zero products received from manufacturers.

    We purchase every product we review with our own funds — we never accept anything from product manufacturers.

    Why trust BestReviews?
    BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing, and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers. We buy all products with our own funds, and we never accept free products from manufacturers.
    BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing, and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers.
    BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing, and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers. We buy all products with our own funds, and we never accept free products from manufacturers.
    The team that worked on this review
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      Kailey
      Writer
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      Melinda
      Web Producer
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    Zyllion

    Shiatsu Pillow Massager with Heat

    Zyllion

    Shiatsu Pillow Massager with Heat

    A versatile massage pillow that combines firm pressure and heat for an overall relaxing experience.
    $49
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    Gideon

    Shiatsu Deep Kneading Massage Pillow with Heat

    Gideon

    Shiatsu Deep Kneading Massage Pillow with Heat

    A durable massage pillow that offers firm pressure, but keep an eye on the heat.
    $29
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    HoMedics

    Shiatsu and Vibration Massage Pillow with Heat

    HoMedics

    Shiatsu and Vibration Massage Pillow with Heat

    A powerful massage pillow that adds heat and vibration to help loosen tight muscles.
    $41
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    Etekcity

    Shiatsu Massager with Heat

    Etekcity

    Shiatsu Massager with Heat

    A good choice if you're looking for a gentler massage pillow, but putting too much pressure on it could cause it to break.
    $38
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    1byone

    Shiatsu Massage Pillow with Heat Balls

    1byone

    Shiatsu Massage Pillow with Heat Balls

    A large massage pillow you can take anywhere, but it's not for you if you're looking for something with high heat.
    $29

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