Quick answer: a massage chair is worth it if you will use it most days. Used five times a week, a ROTAI chair works out at between £2.04 and £4.92 a session over its 2-year warranty, and less the longer you keep it. If you would only use it now and then, the money is better spent elsewhere.
What a session costs
The table below divides the price of each chair by 520 sessions (five a week for two years, the length of the warranty) and by 1,300 sessions (five a week for five years).
| Model | Price | Per session over 2 years | Per session over 5 years |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROTAI A37 | £1,060 | £2.04 | £0.82 |
| ROTAI A39 | £1,560 | £3.00 | £1.20 |
| ROTAI RT6891 | £1,660 | £3.19 | £1.28 |
| ROTAI S56Pro | £1,960 | £3.77 | £1.51 |
| ROTAI A68Pro | £2,560 | £4.92 | £1.97 |
Prices as of November 2026. Electricity adds very little: the RT6891 is rated at 90 W, about 2p an hour at around 25p per kWh.
If two people in the house use the chair, the cost per session halves. Compare these figures with what you spend now on massages or spa visits, and the answer usually becomes clear.
Who gets the most from a massage chair
- Desk workers who end the day with tight necks and shoulders. A 3D roller such as the A39, with Neck Stretch and Shoulder Release programs, is made for this.
- People who sit or drive for long hours and feel it in the lower back and hips. An SL-track, which carries on under the seat, reaches the glutes and the top of the thighs. The RT6891, S56Pro and A68Pro all have one.
- People on their feet all day, such as nurses, teachers and retail staff. Calf and foot massage matters most here, and the S56Pro adds roller Gua Sha and sole Gua Sha.
- Households where more than one person will use it. The A37, A39 and A68Pro each include a Family Care program.
When a massage chair is not worth it
- You would use it once or twice a month. At that rate the cost per session is high.
- You do not have the space. A chair needs room to recline fully: the RT6891, for example, is 1760 mm long when reclined.
- You are looking for treatment for an injury or a medical condition. A massage chair is for regular relaxation at home, not a replacement for a physiotherapist or your GP. If you are pregnant, have a pacemaker or have a health condition, check with your doctor before using one.
What to check before you buy
- Where the rollers reach. An S-track stops at the lower back. An SL-track carries on under the seat.
- The space and the route in. Measure the front door, hallways, stairs and the room.
- The warranty. Every chair from WELLNÈCE has a 2-year warranty, with support by email at support@wellnece.co.uk. See our warranty policy.
- The returns policy. Eligible products can be returned free within 30 days of delivery. See our returns policy.
- Delivery time. Our chairs are in stock in Birmingham and usually arrive in 3–5 working days, with free delivery.
Next, compare the models in which ROTAI massage chair should you buy, see massage chair prices in the UK, or read our massage chair buying guide.
Questions people ask
Are massage chairs worth the money?
Yes, if you use one most days. Used five times a week, a ROTAI chair costs between £2.04 and £4.92 a session over two years, and between £0.82 and £1.97 over five.
Can a massage chair replace a massage therapist?
No. A chair gives you a regular massage at home whenever you want one, but it cannot assess or treat an injury. For pain or a medical condition, see a physiotherapist or your GP.
Who should not use a massage chair?
If you are pregnant, have a pacemaker or have a health condition, check with your doctor before using a massage chair.