JesseCubezThe Best Cubes to Buy
My picks at every price. Plus smart cubes, other puzzles, lube and timers.
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My pick for your first real cube
MoYu RS3M V5
$8.95It is magnetic, it is easy to control, and it costs less than a pizza. A cheap cube can take you really far. Practice is what makes you fast.
See it at SpeedCubeShopUnder $10
Still using a cube from the toy store? Any of these will feel way better.
$10 to $25
This is the sweet spot. You get a lot of cube for the money.
MoYu RS3M 2021 MagLev
$13.95The RS3M with MagLev. Magnets push the pieces apart instead of springs, so it feels smooth and light.
DaYan GuHong Pro+
$18.95It comes in 3 sizes, so it is great if you have small hands. This link is the 55 mm one.
Swift Block Super
$23.95I own this one. It has MagLev, core magnets and a shiny coat, all for under $25.
$25 to $50
Is cubing your thing? These feel close to the best. At this price you pay for how it feels, not for speed.
GAN V100
$39.95I own this one. It is super light and a little small. Want to spend less? Get the Leap version. It has springs instead of MagLev.
$50 and up
These are the top cubes from each brand. They feel amazing. But they will not make you faster. Practice does that.
X-Man Tornado V5 Pioneer
$54.95The cheapest of these 3. It has MagLev and a ball core with 20 magnets.
Smart cubes
A smart cube connects to an app on your phone. It tracks every turn and times your solves. They are fun, but you don't need one to get fast.
2x2, 4x4 and more
Want a new puzzle? Here is a good magnetic one for each event. I picked ones with lots of happy reviews.
Lube
Lube changes how your cube feels. Some lube makes it faster. Some makes it slower and easier to control. You don't need it to start. These are SpeedCubeShop's own lubes. They say about 6 drops is enough for most cubes.
Martian Lube
from $5.95SpeedCubeShop's best seller. Fast, with a little control. It works on every puzzle.
Timers and bags
A timer makes practice feel like a real comp.
QiYi Timer
$14.95A simple timer that saves your best time. It needs 2 AA batteries. They are not in the box.
QiYi Smart Timer
$19.95It connects to your phone and works out your average of 5 and 12 for you. It needs 2 AAA batteries. They are not in the box.
What the words mean
- Magnetic
- Magnets inside help the layers line up.
- MagLev
- Magnets push the pieces apart instead of springs. It feels smooth and light.
- Core magnets or ball core
- Extra magnets in the middle. They make the cube feel steady.
- Shiny coat (UV coated)
- A shiny layer on the outside. Some people love it. Some don't.
- Smart cube
- A cube that connects to an app on your phone.
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