Cougar Mars Review

👤by Matthew Hodgson Comments 📅08-04-20
Conclusion
Having used the desk for over a month, giving it a thorough going over, the experience is largely positive with only a few small niggly issues. Those issues could easily be solved by the buyer, but really Cougar should look to adjust their manufacturing slightly to accommodate, if possible.

First up, the build quality and strength of the structure as a whole is solid. It’s more than strong enough to put two or three monitors on and lean your bodyweight onto while standing up. It doesn’t budge in the slightest, largely thanks to the welded-steel chassis underneath. It was also super easy to put together, providing you have ample space to move around in due to the large number of individual pieces. Clear instructions and properly engineered parts make all the difference here.

Living with the desk is lovely, it provides ample space for even the largest of set ups. A dual 27” monitor, full-size keyboard and an extra large mousemat setup leaves plenty more room for some nibbles and a drink to get you through the big gaming sessions, and thanks to the large RGB bookends, things are much less likely to fall off the sides.
Syncing up the RGB lighting with your motherboard’s software can deliver some excellent effects, but having said that, the default settings within the Control Stand are great too.

Overall, if you’re heavily into your gaming and spend a lot of time at your computer, as many of us do, it’s worth investing in a good quality desk and chair. The Cougar Mars is definitely good quality, it looks great, is rock-solid, illuminates the room nicely and adds even more RGB flair to what you currently possess.

Pricing is a bit of a hurdle, at $389 in the US and $599 in Australia. The desk isn’t currently available in the UK but we expect it to be available soon. Compared to most desks, it’s a nice step up and will suit in with the gamer-y feel that a lot of people will strive for, but you’ll really need to weigh up your options before jumping in.


The Cougar Mars may well be expensive but ultimately worth it as an investment.

Pros
+ Built to last with a sturdy metal frame
+ Easy to keep clean
+ USB passthrough and power button on the desk is handy
+ Textured carbon fibre effect looks cool
+ Large surface area
+ Eye-catching design
+ Bright, well-diffused RGB lighting

Neutral
+- Design won’t suit everyone’s tastes

Cons
- Poor cable management overall
- Pricey


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