Kyota

Kyota Kiyomi M698 4D

Ranked #3 in Massage Chairs

712 LP on the category ladder what's LP?

Good Housekeeping's #1 overall pick, and the Costco channel behind it is the best ownership safety net in the category if anything goes wrong.

Consolidated from 9 cited sources across 7 outlets

Where the cited sources landed, as we read them

6 positive sources
2 mixed sources

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Flagged as a product to avoid

1 of 10 research runs entered this as a product to avoid rather than a pick.

Overhyped for its uneven massage quality and less robust construction at its price point.
Flagged 26 July 2026

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Pros & cons

✓ 4D back mechanism gets as close as it gets to a deep tissue massage by human hands
✓ 44-inch L-track
✓ Sold through Costco, whose returns and support stand behind the hardware
✓ True 4D back mechanism that mimics professional deep-tissue techniques
✓ Good Housekeeping's number one overall pick, with strong Lab test history

✗ Slightly pricier per feature than the Costway Therapy 22
✗ Fewer advanced features compared to flagship models
✗ Uneven massage quality
✗ Less robust construction

The sources behind this ranking

We searched the web and YouTube for what has been published about this product, then read the articles, video transcripts and comments we found. 1 outlet wouldn't let us check its link.

Evidence 3 articles, 3 video reviews and 3 community sources

6 positive sources

Easy Massage Chair Easy Massage Chair · reviewer

Kyota’s latest innovation, the Kyota® Kiyomi M698 4D Massage Chair is a blend of sleek design, intelligent technology, and soothing therapy that transforms your living space into a personal wellness retreat. It is designed to rejuvenate your body and calm your mind, using advanced 4D massage mechanics, body scanning, thermal therapy, and of host of other cutting-edge features.

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Easy Massage Chair Easy Massage Chair · 8.2K subscribers · Jun 2026

There's a Japanese massager on Costco right now that does something almost no other chair in its price range can do. It lies completely flat. Not reclined, flat. And once you understand why that matters, you'll never look at a regular massage chair the same way again. Hey everyone, Naomi from Easy Massage Chair here. Over 20 years matching you with the perfect massage chair for your needs.

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Named Good Housekeeping’s #1 Overall Massage Chair of 2025, it delivers award-winning comfort and innovation every day.

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Click Snap Open Click Snap Open · 34 subscribers · May 2025

Um, we did some research and felt this model had the best value. The features that stood out to us are 4D massage rollers, AI body scan, SL track, voice control, heat therapy, and zero gravity recline.

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Named Good Housekeeping’s #1 Overall Massage Chair of 2025, it delivers award-winning comfort and innovation every day.

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Beautyistic Beautyistic · 1.8K subscribers · Sept 2025

While the chair's build quality is solid, it's definitely on the bulky side, so it might take up a bit more space than

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Frequently asked questions

It ranks #3 of 19 on our massage chairs tier list, in A tier. That placement draws on 9 cited sources across 7 outlets.

None of the 8 sources with a clear view is critical of it. Slightly pricier per feature than the Costway Therapy 22. Fewer advanced features compared to flagship models. Uneven massage quality. Less robust construction.