Shiatsu Neck and Back Massager with Heat

Description

A shiatsu neck and back massager with heat from ibreo, listed as the N5 mini S3. It sits over your shoulders like a yoke, kneads with six heated nodes and runs on a battery, so you can wear it at the desk or on the couch.

Who it suits

Desk workers with tight necks and shoulders who want something hands-free. ibreo says it can be repositioned for the lower back or thighs, but the shape is built for the neck and shoulders. Don’t buy it expecting a full back massage, and don’t buy it to treat an injury. It’s a comfort device, not medical treatment: if you have ongoing pain, see your GP or physio first.

What it does

• Nodes: six massage nodes, with adjustable spacing of 10.7 to 12.1cm on the listing.
• Modes: four modes (Kneading, Master, Scraping and Mixed) and three intensity levels.
• Heat: two heat levels, which the listing gives as 40°C and 45°C, with a 10-minute auto shut-off and overheat protection.
• Memory: it remembers your last mode, intensity and heat setting.
• Noise: ibreo rates it under 50dB.

Battery and fit

The listing gives a 2400mAh rechargeable battery and up to 15 ten-minute sessions per charge. A hands-free buckle and an adjustable strap hold it in place, and it weighs 1.04kg on the listing.

What isn’t stated

Neither ibreo nor the listing gives a charge time or an Australian warranty term. If either matters to you, check before you buy.