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1 | Speedsolver's Buyers Guide | More opinion is always good! Check out other hardware lists by other cubers here: | |||
2 | Created and Maintained by ChespinFrosty | @Jeed#7579 | |||
3 | Last Updated: 30 July 2025 | @jo1215#7448 | |||
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6 | Recommendations: These are the cubes known to be of decent to amazing performances | ||||
7 | Note: Any cubes on this list that are bolded are ones that Frosty owns, or at least a version of it | ||||
8 | Note: Prices are listed in USD and based on what TheCubicle offers, there may be places in which you can get the cubes cheaper | ||||
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11 | 2x2 | 12 | Qiyi M Pro | Wallet-friendly option that somehow also contains a ball-core | |
12 | 35 | Gan 251 M Pro | If you're insane you may consider acquiring the Leap for the UV pieces and putting it in the Pro core | ||
13 | 2x2 Legacy | 19 | Dayan Tengyun M | Uniquely quiet with a plush and soft feel | |
14 | 20 | Qiyi Valk 2 M | While discontinued, it is still a highly competitive cube, though difficult to find | ||
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16 | 3x3 | 10 | Moyu RS3M Super | Recommended version is Standard and offers a spring adjustment system for cheap | |
17 | 10/25 | Moyu RS3M V5 | Recommended versions are the Spring-Tension and Ball-Core UV | ||
18 | 21 | X-Man XT3 | Recommended version is the Flagship in either regular or UV-coated | ||
19 | 36 | X-Man Tornado V4 | Recommended version is the Flagship and is an update to the popular Tornado V3 | ||
20 | 40 | Moyu Weilong WRM V10 (20-Core) | Despite objectively being a good cube, this seems to be a cube that's only suitable for certain cubers | ||
21 | 70 | Gan 15 Maglev UV | The lightest competitive speedcube on the market | ||
22 | ? | MGC Meta 3 | Not yet released, certain versions may have edge-centre magnets | ||
23 | 3x3 Legacy | 17/20 | Dayan Guhong Pro M | Available in Standard or Maglev with three different sizes: 54mm, 55mm, and 56mm | |
24 | 33/45 | X-Man Tornado V3 | Recommended versions are the Flagship and Pioneer UV | ||
25 | 35 | Moyu Weilong GTS3M | Solid plastic with strong magnets give this cube a satisfying heft | ||
26 | 39 | Moyu Weilong WRM (2019) | Said to be the GTS3M without the ridges | ||
27 | 43 | Moyu Huameng YS3M UV (20-Core) | Contains corner-core magnets along with maglev adjustment | ||
28 | 44/48 | Moyu Weilong WRM V9 | Recommended versions are the Picube and the 20-Magnet Core | ||
29 | 59 | Gan 12 Maglev (UV Coated) | Despite its age, it offers a turning experience that is unlike any other Gan cube | ||
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31 | 4x4 | 12 | MFJS Meilong M | Wallet-friendly option with performance that punches above its price point | |
32 | 20/25 | Moyu Aosu V7 (Single-Track) | Available in regular and UV-coating, it has a smaller size that makes it comfortable to turn | ||
33 | 46 | Moyu Aosu V7 (Double-Track) | Comes with UV-coating and smaller size with edge-corner and corner-core magnetization | ||
34 | 65 | Gan 460 v2 | Arguably not a safe option for many people, but can perform well in the right hands | ||
35 | 4x4 Legacy | 33 | Vin Cube | Updated version comes with UV-coating and ball-core, turns with a crisp and clean feel | |
36 | 45 | Moyu Aosu GTS2M | Despite its age, it remains to be one of the best-feeling cube to this day | ||
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38 | 5x5 | 12 | Moyu Meilong M | Wallet-friendly option with performance that punches above its price point | |
39 | 23/30 | Moyu Aochaung V7 (Single-Track) | Available in regular and UV-coating, contains the classic edge-corner magnetization | ||
40 | 55 | Moyu Aochaung V7 (Double-Track) | Comes with UV-coating, contains corner-core magnetization on top of the regular edge-corner | ||
41 | 59/68 | Gan 562 | Available in regular and UV-coating, a top performer with flexible characteristics | ||
42 | 5x5 Legacy | 17 | YJ Zhichaung Mini | Formerly named the Zhilong Mini, comes in a smaller size without sacrificing performance | |
43 | 50 | X-Man Hong | Comes UV-coated with a ball-core, an older option that remains one of the top performers | ||
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45 | 6x6 | 44 | Moyu Aoshi WRM | Compact size and comfortable to hold, along with consistent performance across all layers | |
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47 | 7x7 | 20 | MFJS Meilong V2 M | Has the potential to be competitive on a budget, though will need Florian and Dorito modding | |
48 | 50 | Moyu Aofu WRM | Compact size and comfortable to hold, along with solid out of box performance | ||
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50 | Megaminx | 13 | YJ Yuhu V2 M | Best price-to-performance ratio! | |
51 | 33 | Dayan Megaminx V2 M | A top-performer that is also light and won't fatique your holding hand | ||
52 | 37 | Dayan Megaminx Pro M | Though heavier than the v2, it sports a DAS and magnetic-core | ||
53 | 67 | Gan Megaminx Maglev UV | Offers an options for the black side to be pre-installed | ||
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55 | Pyraminx | 9 | Yuxin Little Magic M | While requiring mods, it can outperform other options if done well. Production issues seem to be solved | |
56 | 10 | Qiyi MS | Incredibly clean turning with distinct magnet feel, useable right out the box | ||
57 | 10 | Moyu RS | Competitively viable option that is lighter than the Weilong | ||
58 | 15 | Moyu Weilong | Regular version is preferred for having the right amount of flexibility and speed | ||
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60 | Square-1 | 21 | YJ MGC | Uncontested performance without the hassle of modding | |
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62 | Skewb | 10/15 | Moyu RS | Available in regular and maglev versions, friendly on budget and competitively viable | |
63 | 20 | Moyu Weilong Maglev | Fast and stable option with outstanding purple internals | ||
64 | 23 | X-Man Wingy V2 | Amazingly plush feel with full-fitted adjustment system, concave shape to assist in better grip | ||
65 | 32/38 | Gan Enhanced | Available in regular and UV-coating, the top contender for Skewb hardware | ||
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67 | Clock | 33 | Qiyi Clock (2024 Edition) | Uncontested performance without the hassle of modding. Easy to disassemble and lubricate | |
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