Apex AP Pro Regent Massage Chair Review 2024

Brought to you by the same company who produces Titan and Osaki massage chairs, the Apex brand is introducing a new set of features to the market. Apex’s flagship massage chair, the AP Pro Regent, is the summation of the company’s latest technological advances.

Featuring 4D massage, real body sensing, and a wide variety of massage techniques, the Pro Regent offers some of the finest features available. In this Apex AP Pro Regent review, we’re taking an in-depth look at all of the features, plus learning what you won’t find on this model.

Features on the Apex AP Pro Regent Massage Chair

4D Massage System

One of the most compelling features offered on the Apex AP Pro Regent is its 4D massage system.

So how does 4D massage work?

Let’s start with the basics of dimensional movement. 2D, 3D, and 4D each represent the number of dimensional massage movements available. So, 2D has two-dimensional movements, 3D has three, and 4D has four.

Chairs that feature 2D provide massage in two-dimensional movements: vertical (up and down) and width (side to side).

Chairs that feature 3D provide massage in three-dimensional movements: vertical, width and depth (penetrating pressure).

Takeshi Kozai, Director at JHT Osaka Research and Development Center, describes it like this…

“A massage therapist working in 2D kneads the surface of the body; a massage therapist working in 3D kneads the surface of the body and applies penetrating pressure.”

And that’s where most massage chairs stop. But Apex has taken the massage system on the AP Pro Regent a step further with 4D.

“There is a big difference between mechanical movements and massage from a therapist. A massage therapist uses the sensitivity of their hands to the guide their rhythm — allowing speed and intensity to constantly change during the session,” says Kozai.

In an attempt to create a more realistic massage, Apex introduced a fourth-dimensional movement: rhythm. With the addition of rhythm, the Apex AP Pro massage chair changes in speed and intensity — sometimes moving fast to slow, others times slow to fast, creating a lifelike experience.

Together, the four-dimensional movements offered on the Apex AP Pro massage chair are vertical, width, depth, and rhythm.

Real Body Sensing

The Apex AP Pro Regent features real body sensing technology that uses optical sensors and advanced computing technology to detect your body’s shape, curve and even the hard-to-find points other massage chairs can’t interpret like around your shoulder blades.

After the real body sensing has gathered the data it needs, the Apex AP Pro Regent auto-adjusts the massage to be contoured to your unique body. This allows the rollers to define and bypass your shoulder blades and other bones to apply pressure to the correct areas of your neck and back, and even along the narrow strip of muscle from your neck to the top of your shoulder.

Heat Therapy

According to the University of Rochester Medical Center, “Heat opens the blood vessels, increasing blood flow that supplies oxygen and vital nutrients to the joints to reduce pain and relax sore muscles. Heat can also decrease spasms and increase your range of motion.”

Unlike on most massage chairs where heat therapy is offered on the upper back or lower back, the Apex AP Pro Regent features heat therapy in the foot portion of the ottoman. Also, in the backrest, and across the front of the body, thanks to its one-of-a-kind heating blanket.

The heating blanket lays over the shoulders, chest and across the abdomen to provide radiant warmth, plus pockets at the bottom allow you to warm your hands, helping the muscles in the front as well as the back of your body to relax.

Covering more surface area than the majority of massage chairs on the market, it’s tough to beat the Apex Pro AP Regent when it comes to heat therapy.

Pivoting Arm Massagers

On many massage chairs, when you recline, the armrests stay in the same position. The problem with stagnant armrests is that your arms change location in relationship to them as you recline. So, if you want to enjoy an arm massage on a chair with stagnant armrests, it’s best to do it in the upright position to ensure it’s treating the correct areas.

The Apex AP Pro Regent addresses this problem with the addition of pivoting armrests that move with you as you recline. This ensures that you can enjoy an arm massage from any position in the chair.

Adjustable Fold-Away Ottoman

The Apex AP Pro Regent massage chair features an adjustable ottoman that lets you customize the fit to your leg length. Simply push out with your feet until you reach the desired length. The ottoman extends an additional 6.25 inches, accommodating users up to 6 feet 4 inches tall.

Quick Keypad

Two quick keypads located on the armrests on the Apex AP Pro Regent make it easy to make adjustments and choose massage programs without having to use the remote. With the keypad on right armrest, you can adjust your position in the chair, cycle through massage programs, or select the deep spot function. With the keypad on the left armrest, you can control massage strength and airbag intensity.

This feature is unique to the Apex AP Pro Regent massage chair.

Memory Settings

Let’s say you spent a lot of time figuring out the best combination of massage styles and settings to fit your specific needs. On most massage chairs, to enjoy that massage again, you’d have to remember the exact settings and reselect them each time.

On the Apex AP Pro Regent massage chair, however, when you find a massage combination that you love, you can select to save it using the memory settings. The memory settings can save up to three combinations, making them available to you each time you use the chair with the push of a button

Headphone Jack and MP3-Port with Built-In Speakers

Located on the left-hand quick keypad, an MP3-port lets you plug in your phone or MP3-compatible device. Select your favorite music and store your device in the designated compartment located next to the keypad.

Then, relax to your favorite music delivered via the chair’s built-in speakers located in the headrest, next to your ears.

Or, if you want to listen to music but don’t want it to play out loud through the speakers, you can plug in headphones to the jack located on the keypad.

Next Generation Air Massage and Pulse System

The Apex AP Pro Regent massage chair features 31 airbags strategically placed to provide head-to-toe treatment. Although 31 may not seem like a lot compared to other chairs, the Apex AP Pro Regent’s airbags have been redesigned to increase their surface area.

This means requiring fewer airbags to provide the same quality of massage. The redesign also reduces noise and power consumption, making the chair more mechanically sound overall.

The pulse air massage system on the Apex AP Pro Regent uses the airbags to provide compression massage to the body — pulsing between pressure and release — to improve circulation.

Easy-to-Use Handheld Remote

On the Apex AP Pro Regent, an easy-to-use remote lets you control all of the functions of the chair while a bright screen shows you all of the active programs. Make manual mode selections, choose a preset program, use the memory setting or make massage adjustments — all with the push of a button.

The remote is wider than a lot of handheld remotes, but the benefit of its size is that most of the functions have their own button. So, instead of having a single button for a few different functions which causes you to push it over and over to cycle through settings, you can press the button once.

Massage Techniques and Programs on the Apex AP Pro Regent Massage Chair

Massage Techniques

Outfitted with some of the most advanced techniques available, the Apex AP Pro Regent delivers a massage that many other chairs just can’t. There are nine massage techniques, including:

Let’s take a closer look at some of the standout massage features available with these techniques.

The diversity of techniques and accuracy of the massage rollers allows the Apex AP Pro Regent to execute massage similarly to how a massage therapist would. In fact, the Apex AP Pro Regent can perform meticulous massage movements within a 1.8mm range — one of highest levels of precision available.

In addition to its accuracy, the Apex AP Pro Regent’s massage rollers can protrude up to 9 cm into the neck and back, delivering a real deep tissue massage.

Massage Programs

Featuring 11 preset programs, the Apex AP Pro Regent offers a wide variety of massage styles to choose from, including:

Although not technically a program, the Apex AP Pro Regent features a deep spot function that allows you to hold the rollers in place for an additional 30 seconds of targeted treatment to any particularly sore areas.

Manual Options on the Apex AP Pro Regent Massage Chair

What You Won’t Find on the Apex Ap Pro Regent

NO FOOT ROLLERS

Although the Apex AP Pro Regent massage chair packs a punch when it comes to features, it is missing a very popular one: foot rollers.

Found on many massage chairs, foot rollers deliver a powerful kneading massage to the bottoms of the feet.

The Apex AP Pro Regent does, however, offer a foot massage that uses air massage with nodes that apply pressure to the feet.

NO ZERO GRAVITY

Although the Apex AP Pro Regent allows you to adjust your recline and the ottoman easily, it doesn’t offer the therapeutic Zero Gravity position found on a lot of other massage chairs.

NO EXTENDED L-TRACK

An L-track brings the rollers into the seat of the chair to deliver a kneading massage to the buttocks and thighs. On the Apex AP Pro Regent, the rollers end at the tailbone.

That said, if the Apex AP Pro Regent massage chair did include these features, it would have a much higher price point.

Color Variants of Apex AP Pro Regent Massage Chair

Pros and Cons Of Apex AP Pro Regent Massage Chair

Let’s take a look at a simple breakdown of the positives and negatives:

PROS

CONS

Apex AP Pro Regent Massage Chair Specifications

Chair dimensions (upright)	53″L X 35″W X 49″H
Chair dimensions (reclined)	74″L X 35″W X 37″H
Chair weight	214 lbs
User height range	5’2″ to 6’4″
Recommended maximum user weight	265 lbs
Power Consumption	220W
Colors	Black, Cream

Final Thoughts on Apex AP Pro Regent Review

If you’re looking for a massage chair that’s leading the pack in terms of overall massage quality, the Apex AP Pro Regent may be the one for you. With 4D massage, innovative techniques, and meticulous movements the Apex AP Pro Regent delivers a natural-feeling and effective massage. With the addition of heat for the front of the body and the feet, it’s truly a one-of-a-kind model. We hope our Apex AP Pro Regent review gave you a good look at this model and made your decision process a little easier.

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Official Manufacturer Support

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• Apex, Official Brand Website.
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