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The Cougar Armor One V2 chair, specifically in the Black Gold color, could be described as a chimera due to its combination of materials. It presents a wide variety of finishes and textures, which is unusual for a gaming chair. The design incorporates multiple premium elements, reflected also in its price point.
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Specifications
- Upholstery: PVC leather
- Height: 1260–1340 mm
- Backrest width: 520 mm
- Armrest adjustment: foldable, 4D
- Pocket on the frame: yes, on the backrest
- Weight capacity: 120 kg
- Weight: 20.7 kg
Video review of the Cougar Armor One V2
Market Positioning
The Cougar Armor One V2 Gold is priced at 10,000 UAH, approximately $230 or €200 without discounts. This makes it one of the more affordable chairs reviewed recently. In fact, it is nearly 2.5 times less expensive than the most expensive chair evaluated in a recent review, which was not a Cougar model.
Assembly of the Cougar Armor One V2
In terms of assembly, the chair follows a standardized and straightforward process. The box is large and difficult to handle alone, unlike the Cougar Stryder, but the assembly itself is familiar and manageable. All screws, except for two, fit standard T30 or T30H drivers, or a 5.5 mm hex key. The remaining two screws require a Phillips screwdriver. Overall, the assembly was simple and took less than an hour.
Design
The design of the chair follows a classic gaming chair format. It includes traditional elements such as the “aerodynamic” cutouts at the top, which have become less common in recent models. One of the two included velour cushions can be attached to these cutouts, while the larger cushion is intended for lumbar support.
The Cougar Armor One V2 Gold combines several different materials. It features a durable diamond-stitched fabric, a solid fabric section at the top, and a carbon-fiber–style material in between. The edges are finished with a cylindrical strip of PU leather. Given this variety, the inclusion of a mesh panel would not have been surprising.
Overall, the chair has a predominantly matte appearance, with only the plastic areas at the top showing gloss. The primary color is black, accented with gold in the logos and stitching. The model is available in six color variations: three with the “F” designation, which use PU leather as the base material, and three without the “F,” which use fabric as the primary material, as in this Gold version.
All color variants feature an unusually diverse mix of materials and shades, bordering on excessive. For example, in the V2 Gold F, from bottom to top: a patterned durable fabric, velour, another section of patterned durable fabric, carbon-fiber–style material, solid durable fabric, velour, plastic, and another durable fabric section near the logo. Each material has its own distinct shade. While not problematic, the combination is notable for its complexity and is unusual compared to other chairs.
The chair has a total weight of 20.7 kg and a load capacity of 120 kg, supported by a category 4 gas lift. The backrest reclines from 90° to 155° and includes a rocking function. The armrests are 4D, with a 25 cm top surface, and can move forward-backward, up-down, and left-right. An additional adjustment angle is available, which will be discussed later.
Base and Casters
The chair features a classic five-point metal base. The casters are large, smooth, and made of vinyl.
User Experience
The Cougar Armor One V2 Gold includes several features that are uncommon in its price range. One such feature is a pocket on the back of the backrest – not at the bottom between the user and the chair, but on the reverse side, similar to the design found in the Cougar Overlord.
Additionally, the armrests can be fully tilted backward by pressing the release button and pushing down from above, as noted in the manual. While not entirely unique, this feature remains relatively uncommon.
The third feature is the backrest’s special construction. It includes a through-pocket that allows the lumbar cushion strap to pass behind it, so the chair maintains a cohesive and integrated appearance both with and without the cushion.
All of these elements, combined with the unusual mix of materials on the frame, give the chair a distinct character. In the case of the Armor One V2, this is significant because the chair is otherwise very standard and familiar – there are no experimental shapes, no extreme adjustments for body sizes, but also no unnecessary limitations.
Conclusion
Overall, the Cougar Armor One V2 Gold combines multiple distinctive elements. It includes unique features that do not compromise its versatility, is well-constructed, and has a strong visual presence, particularly in the orange variant. Given its quality and features relative to its price, it is difficult not to recommend.
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