What are the differences between the Super Novo X, Super Novo 3.0, Super Novo 2.0, and Novo Flex massage chairs?
The Super Novo X, Super Novo 3.0, Super Novo 2.0, and Novo Flex are premium Human Touch® massage chairs featuring full-body massage, Cloud Touch acupressure, ZeroG® positioning, heat, Bluetooth-enabled speakers, and customizable massage settings.
The primary differences include massage technology, available programs, foot and calf massage, controls, Virtual Therapist® features, charging options, required rear clearance, and overall chair design.
Feature comparison
| Feature | Super Novo X | Super Novo 3.0 | Super Novo 2.0 | Novo Flex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massage technology | Multidimensional DuoSync with HT Flex S- and L-Track | Multidimensional DuoSync with HT Flex S- and L-Track | IntelliTrack 3D with advanced S- and L-Track | Air 3D with HT Flex S- and L-Track |
| Massage programs | 39, including three 4D programs and two demonstrations | Up to 38, including three 4D programs and a demonstration; AI-generated programs when available | 38, including three 4D programs and a demonstration | 16, including three 4D programs and a demonstration |
| Foot and calf massage | Underfoot and calf rollers with orbital calf massage | Underfoot rollers with adjustable knee massage position | Underfoot rollers with adjustable knee massage position | Underfoot rollers |
| Heat | Dual-lumbar heat | Dual-lumbar and calf heat | Dual-lumbar and calf heat | Dual-lumbar and calf heat |
| Cloud Touch acupressure | Shoulders, arms, back, waist, hips, calves, and feet | Shoulders, arms, back, waist, hips, calves, and feet | Shoulders, arms, back, waist, hips, calves, and feet | Arms, shoulders, hips, calves, and feet |
| Stretch | HT Flex Advanced Full-Body 3D Stretch | HT Flex Advanced Full-Body 3D Stretch | Full-Body 3D Stretch with low-back and hip stretch | HT Flex Full-Body Stretch |
| Body sensing | AcuPoint® Body Sensing with manual adjustment | AcuPoint Body Sensing with manual adjustment | AcuPoint Body Sensing with manual adjustment | Manual shoulder-height adjustment |
| Massage intensity | Five massage levels and five Cloud Touch levels | Five massage levels and five Cloud Touch levels, adjustable by zone | Five massage levels and five Cloud Touch levels | Five massage levels and five Cloud Touch levels |
| Massage duration | 10, 20, or 30 minutes | 10, 20, or 30 minutes with five-minute adjustments | 10, 20, or 30 minutes | 10, 20, or 30 minutes |
| ZeroG positioning | Yes, with Horizon Rest | Yes, with Horizon Rest | Yes | Yes, with Horizon Rest |
| Controller | Corded LCD remote and app-enabled controls | Wireless 8-inch touchscreen tablet and quick-action control knob | Corded LCD remote and app-enabled controls | Corded LCD remote and app-enabled controls |
| Sound system | Bluetooth-enabled premium Sound by JBL with Sound Soothe | Bluetooth-enabled premium Sound by JBL with Sound Soothe | Bluetooth-enabled premium Sound by JBL with Sound Soothe | Bluetooth-enabled speakers with Sound Soothe |
| Virtual Therapist | Available through the Human Touch App | Designed for built-in voice control and AI functionality | Available through the Human Touch App | Not available |
| Device charging | USB port and wireless charging | USB-C port | USB port and wireless charging | USB port and wireless charging |
| Base | Sliding wall-hugger | Standard | Sliding wall-hugger | Standard |
| Required rear clearance | 2 inches | 2 inches | 2 inches | 8 inches |
| Maximum load weight | 285 lb | 285 lb | 285 lb | 285 lb |
| Assembly | Assembly required | Arrives fully assembled | Arrives fully assembled | Arrives fully assembled |
| Battery backup | Four 9V batteries, not included | No | Four 9V batteries, not included | No |
Super Novo X
The Super Novo X offers the most advanced physical massage system and the broadest selection of premium design options in this group.
Key features include:
- Multidimensional DuoSync massage technology
- 39 massage programs
- HT Flex Advanced Full-Body 3D Stretch
- Underfoot and calf rollers
- Orbital calf massage motion with three speed settings
- Cloud Touch acupressure throughout the upper and lower body
- Bluetooth-enabled premium Sound by JBL
- Human Touch App controls and Virtual Therapist
- Teardrop doors with touch operation
- USB charging and wireless device charging
- Sliding wall-hugger base requiring two inches of rear clearance
- Customizable pad sets and exterior door panels
The Super Novo X is also the only model in this comparison with calf rollers and orbital calf massage motion.
Super Novo 3.0
The Super Novo 3.0 combines DuoSync massage technology with a wireless touchscreen tablet and independent massage-zone customization.
Key features include:
- Multidimensional DuoSync massage technology
- Up to 38 standard massage programs
- HT Flex Advanced Full-Body 3D Stretch
- Adjustable knee massage positioning
- Dual-lumbar and calf heat
- Independent Cloud Touch intensity and massage-speed adjustments by zone
- Six manual massage zones
- Wireless 8-inch touchscreen tablet
- Quick-action control knob
- Bluetooth-enabled premium Sound by JBL
- USB-C charging port
- Two inches of required rear clearance
The Super Novo 3.0 is designed to support built-in Virtual Therapist voice control and AI-generated massage programs. The availability of AI functionality depends on the applicable software release and installation. Do not assume the AI feature is available until the chair receives the required software update.
Super Novo 2.0
The Super Novo 2.0 combines IntelliTrack 3D massage technology with a large collection of massage programs, app-enabled controls, and a space-saving wall-hugger design.
Key features include:
- IntelliTrack 3D massage technology
- 38 massage programs
- Full-Body 3D Stretch with low-back and hip stretch
- Adjustable knee massage positioning
- Dual-lumbar and calf heat
- Cloud Touch acupressure throughout the upper and lower body
- Bluetooth-enabled premium Sound by JBL
- Virtual Therapist through the Human Touch App
- USB charging and wireless device charging
- Sliding wall-hugger base requiring two inches of rear clearance
- Battery backup using four 9V batteries, sold separately
The Super Novo 2.0 does not use the DuoSync massage system found in the Super Novo X and Super Novo 3.0.
Novo Flex
The Novo Flex provides many premium massage features in a more streamlined design.
Key features include:
- Air 3D massage technology with the HT Flex S- and L-Track
- 16 massage programs
- HT Flex Full-Body Stretch
- Dual-lumbar and calf heat
- Cloud Touch acupressure in the arms, shoulders, hips, calves, and feet
- Five massage intensity levels
- Bluetooth-enabled speakers with Sound Soothe
- App-enabled controls
- USB charging and wireless device charging
- Horizon Rest positioning
- Fully assembled delivery
The Novo Flex does not include Virtual Therapist, AcuPoint automatic body sensing, adjustable knee massage positioning, or Cloud Touch acupressure in the back and waist.
The Novo Flex requires eight inches of rear clearance, while the other three models require two inches.
Which model should I choose?
- Choose the Super Novo X if you want the most advanced foot and calf massage, extensive design customization, premium JBL sound, and the broadest selection of massage programs.
- Choose the Super Novo 3.0 if you want DuoSync massage technology, touchscreen controls, independent zone customization, and access to its built-in voice and AI features when available.
- Choose the Super Novo 2.0 if you want 38 massage programs, Virtual Therapist through the Human Touch App, premium JBL sound, and a wall-hugger base.
- Choose the Novo Flex if you want full-body 3D massage, heat, stretching, app-enabled controls, Bluetooth audio, and Horizon Rest in a more streamlined model.
Where can I find additional product information?
Visit the product pages below for current features, specifications, available colors, videos, and purchasing information:
- Super Novo X massage chair
- Super Novo 3.0 massage chair
- Super Novo 2.0 massage chair
- Novo Flex massage chair
Use and Care Manuals are available on the Human Touch Use and Care Manuals Page.
Product features and software availability may change. Refer to the applicable product page and Use and Care Manual for the most current information.