The best speed rubik's cube. Which rubik's cube to choose. Features of the internal structure


A very important point when buying a Rubik's Cube is your skill level with this mechanical puzzle. This will become a guide among a large number of different options. If you have just started to get acquainted with this exciting toy, then we suggest you start mastering the 3x3 cube. Having mastered the principle of assembling such a cube, you will master the principle of assembling larger cubes.

How to choose a good rubik's cube

You can not choose an expensive professional cube, the financial difference between branded and budget models is not very large. If price is critical for you, you can purchase a cheaper speed cube. In any case, you probably will not be able to feel the subtleties that speedcubers can distinguish.

Which rubik's cube to choose for a beginner

We advise you to opt for one of the following Rubik's cube models for beginners:

ShengShou Aurora- this model is popular among speedcubers, has a smooth rotation, made of high quality plastic.

MoYu Guanlong- budget cube, worthy of attention. This model has a fast mechanism comparable to a professional cube Aolong v2 also manufactured by MoYu. The only difference between these models is that the first cube has plastic of less good quality.

Cubes 3x3 of the YJ series (more affordable MoYu models) - Chilong, Yulong, Sulong.


As soon as it took you less than half a minute to complete the 3x3 cube, we advise you to purchase Sports Rubik's Cube. This will allow you to reach a new level and beat your previous record.

How to choose a speed cube

The easiest way is to go to a store with a large selection of Rubik's puzzles and spin each one. Read reviews. But do not forget that all reviews are written to order by copywriters.

Several evaluation criteria:

1. Try how well the cube cuts corners.
2. Pay attention to the quality of the plastic. It should be hard and rough. The puzzle should not slip out of your hands.
3. The noise level emitted by the cube during the rotation of the faces.

We present to your attention a list of cubes that are particularly popular among athletes attending speed assembly championships.


Yuxin Qilin- perhaps the most budgetary of all options for high-speed cubes. However, this did not stop Colin Barnes from breaking the world record on his first attempt in 2015. The model has a smooth ride.

MoYu Hualong and MoYu Aolong v.2- recognized as the best speed dice to date. Recognized as the best-selling speed cube models in 2014 and 2015. The cubes of these models have amazing mobility of parts, which gives them incredible speed.


DaYan 5 ZhanChi is a legend that is still popular today. It was released to the market in 2011, and in 2012 Felix Zemdex set a world record on it. A person who first took this model in his hands may have a feeling of lack of control over him. In fact, this is not so, getting used to it, you will be able to reveal all its possibilities.


Gan 356 is the most expensive model of all 3x3 speed cubes and probably the dream of all speedercubers. This model has become one of the favorites of the champion The feature of the cube is the ability to adjust the central parts and side faces.

Rubik's Cube Silicone Lubricant


After you have decided on the model of the Rubik's Cube, be sure to purchase lubricant. For beginners and beginner speedcubers, any silicone oil without additives will do.

The picture is a budget silicone lubricant for the Rubik's Cube.


Many ask - Can you grease a rubik's cube with silicone grease?

Maybe someone and zamarachivaetsya on this, but not me. I've been lubricating since the first day and have had no problems. Perhaps if you have a super cool cube, then you should think about a special lubricant like

Picture - professional rubik's cube lubricant Maru 10ml


Before you buy a cube, contact any consultant in the store, and he will give a professional answer to all your questions.
There are many other types of Rubik's Cube. In other sections of our site you can find reviews on different types cubes. We hope that our efforts will not be in vain, and this will help
You choose the perfect Rubik's puzzle for yourself.

Hello everyone. For about a year now, I have been selling popular Rubik's Cube puzzles. During this period of time, I got the opportunity to test at least 20 different Rubik's Cubes. Basically, these are models with a retail price of up to 10 USD. (250 UAH). Today I would like to tell you which models of 3x3 cubes are the most successful in terms of price and quality, as well as which Rubik's cube is right for you.

By the way, you can buy any described cube from me in the Cubes.in.ua store (delivery only in Ukraine) =).

Overview of inexpensive Rubik's cubes 3x3 up to 4 c.u.

In fact, finding a successful Rubik's cube in this price range is quite difficult. Usually, either non-speed cubes or the cheapest models of high-speed ones are sold for this price. Speed ​​cubes include models such as:

  • YONGJUN Guanlong
  • Qiyi Qihang
  • Shengshou legend
  • ShengShou Track
  • ShengShou wind

Of course, most of these models can hardly be called high-speed. But even in this price range, there is a cube that can be easily used for speed assembly training.

Judging from the models that I held in my hand, Shengshou Legend is the most successful cube model in its price range. You can order this Rubik's cube in my store.

materials

The cube is produced from black and white plastic. The plastic used in the cubes is not at all thick, but the quality of the parts is very good. The stickers are pasted very neatly and evenly, the colors of the stickers are very bright. The cube is adjusted without any problems with the help of bolts under the caps of the central cubes.

Speed ​​characteristics

It should be noted that Shengshou Legend definitely has the characteristics of Rubik's Cubes of a completely different range =). The smoothness of the rotation of the sides is 10 out of 10. Corner cutting is also more than good, angles of 35-45 degrees are not a problem. Rib cubes in this model contain special grooves in order to reduce friction with other cubes. Moreover, this cube is difficult to break. Even with loose bolts, the Legend is difficult to break apart (this can happen with high-speed assembly).

Video review of Shengshou Legend

Shengshou legend. Video 2

Qiyi Qihang

In second place among the models up to 4 c.u. I would place the Qiyi Qihang cube. This cube can also be attributed to high-speed ones, but as for the build quality and plastic, there may be nuances. The plastic in the cube is also quite thin. If you look inside the cube, you can see that the Qihang developers decided to save on the mechanism. The internal parts of the cubes are made as economically as possible, which is not very pleasant. Despite its shortcomings, for the money this model is not very bad.

YONGJUN Guanlong

In the segment of cheap cubes, there is also the popular YONGJUN Guanlong model. In fact, I do not restock these cubes, because even if orders for this cube come in, I try to convince a person to buy a better model. In fact, this cube can hardly be called high-speed. Yes, the sides turn smoothly, but the cutting of corners, the mechanism and the quality of materials are, alas, at a very low level. Of course, if you decide to buy a Rubik's cube as an inexpensive gift, then Guanlong will definitely be much better than bazaar cubes under 2 USD, but if you already know how to assemble a cube, for example, a clumsy bazaar =), then it's better to consider more expensive models for develop their skills and interests.

Overview of inexpensive Rubik's cubes 3x3 at a price of 5-6 USD

I consider this price range to be optimal for choosing a Rubik's cube for a beginner speedcuber. In this price range, a huge number of models with good performance, and the price is actually not much different from the first group of cheap cubes. Consider a few cubes in this price range that I have ever held in my hands. Buy one of the indicated 3x3 cube models.

  • YongJun Chilong
  • Cyclone Boys
  • Cyclone Boys FeiWu 3x3x3
  • "Cyclone Boys" Jisuzhiyun jisu
  • YONGJUN Yulong
  • Yuxin Fire Kylin
  • Shengshou Rainbow 3x3x3
  • YongJun Sulong

Let's start with the most successful models, in terms of price and quality. In fact, it is already difficult to choose one leader in this price group. The best ones I would call such cubes are YongJun Chilong, Cyclone Boys XuanFeng, Cyclone Boys FeiWu, Cyclone Boys Jisuzhiyun jisu and YONGJUN Yulong. But I would give the nomination for the best price-quality ratio to the Cyclone Boys FeiWu cube, and let's start with it.

Cyclone Boys FeiWu Cube Review


The retail price of this model is usually at the level of 5-6 dollars. Personally, I use this particular 3x3 Rubik's Cube. Since I am not a professional speedcuber, this model is enough for me to learn and sometimes set new records. Let's go through the main parameters of the cube.

materials

This model is made only without stickers, from colored plastic. As for plastic, there are no problems with it, on the contrary, it is the quality of materials and assembly that is one of the significant advantages of this cube. The plastic is smooth (glossy) and quite thick. At the same time, the quality of materials is good not only from the outside of the cube, but also inside.

Speed ​​characteristics

The Cyclone boys cube cuts corners very well and spins very easily. The mechanism of the cube is already noticeably different from cheap models up to 4 USD. What I would like to note:

  • the central cube contains a skirt, which most likely performs the function of an additional guide and does not allow the rib cubes to easily fall out of their places,
  • rib cubes have a complex structure,
  • hard plastic makes the rotation of the cube very pleasant, fast and controllable.

In its price range, this cube has no analogues with similar characteristics.

Here is a video where you can see how I easily complete the assembly.

To date, my personal record for solving this cube is about 20 seconds. When assembling from 3 attempts, I think that the result will be within 25-27 seconds. In fact, it’s not the cube that prevents me from collecting faster, but the fact that I don’t know all the formulas, well, I’m a little dumb =).

Immediately, I note that this cube also has an older brother - Cyclone Boys Jisuzhiyun. There is a version with black plastic stickers and without stickers. The non-sticker version is slightly larger than the FeiWu cube and has an even faster build. The difference in price between these models is minimal.

YJ Yulong Cube Review

Another decent cube in this price range is the YJ Yulong. The Yulong cube can be safely attributed to inexpensive 3x3 cubes, its price of a cube can fluctuate between 5.5-7 USD. The model comes in three colors: black with stickers, without stickers, without stickers with pink.

materials

The plastic in the YJ Yulong cube is much denser than in the more expensive cubes. In addition, even looking inside the cube, you can see that everything is done very high quality, without burrs and defects. The side tie bolts also look very massive. The central cubes open and close without problems, and do not fall out during assembly. On models with stickers, the stickers themselves may not be glued very evenly.

Speed ​​assembly

Especially for the review, I collected a cube for speed several times, in order to mark weak and strong revenges.

To begin with, the noisiness of the black plastic version is due to the fact that this plastic is noticeably stiffer, I would note this one as a noticeable advantage.

Regarding the characteristics of the Yulong cube in general:

  • cuts 45 degree angles perfectly
  • the cube is not blocked during assembly,
  • the mechanism uses special recesses (rails) to reduce friction.

Unlike Cyclone boys, Yulong has disadvantages:

  • during assembly, the corner cubes often turn clockwise or counterclockwise.
  • the cube has a not very strong structure if the bolts are loosened (rib and corner cubes are removed very easily).

And here is my video review of the Yulong cube

YJ Chilong Cube Review

The most expensive cube from this collection. The Chilong cube is not made without stickers. The price of this cube is usually at least $6. In fact, the cube is really worth the money.

materials

Chilong is definitely the big brother of the Yulong cube. At the same time, the developers did not change much in the structure of the cube, looking inside, I still did not understand what was changed (except for the location of the rails). As in the case of Yulong, Chilong is made of good plastic, moreover, it seemed to me that the plastic was even better than in Yulong (perhaps it seemed).

Assembly for speed

It is difficult to single out any parameters of the Chilong cube that would distinguish it from Yulong's younger brother:

  • cuts corners well
  • sides rotate smoothly and quickly,
  • the cube is not blocked during assembly,
  • corners rotate when assembling at speed =(,
  • with intensive assembly, the cube may fall apart in hands =(.

In principle, if you get used to the features of the cube, you can easily set new records, and up to 20 seconds. To write the review, I collected the cube several times (the corner turned once), basically the result was within 27 seconds. Given that I train in Lately I'm not enough, the result is not bad =).

Overview of inexpensive Rubik's cubes 3x3 at a price of 7-10 USD

So we got to the semi-professional level cubes. Even though these cubes are not top-end, very advanced speedcubers can also assemble such models, and even use them in competitions. So what did I have in my hands:

  • Yuxin Qylin
  • MoYu Weilong
  • Fungfu Qinghong
  • Qiyi Thunderclap
  • Qiyi Thunderclap II

What models would I single out from this list. Especially for the review, I once again tried to collect cubes for speed, in order to weigh the pros and cons.

It is a good model in terms of price and quality ratio from the popular Chinese brand Yuxin.

materials

Qilin costs only 7-8 USD, while, like all cubes from this price category, the quality of the materials is very good. The cube fits well in the hand, has pleasant colors and huge holes near the central cube. The plastic used in the cube is thick and the colors are pleasant. The central cube has very strongly smoothed corners, the cube is almost round.

Speed ​​characteristics

As always, let's start with the corners. It cuts corners very well, while corners of not only 45 degrees, but also more are cut well, and if you take a very large angle, then the cut goes in the opposite direction, it is almost impossible to lock the cube in this way. The central cube has a skirt, it holds back the ribs and the cube does not fall apart during assembly. The internal parts of the mechanism are very unusual and look impressive and complex.

If we talk about the shortcomings, it is worth noting that the corner cubes are easily rotated during assembly. No other significant shortcomings were noted. The model is really very good in terms of price and quality.

Video review of Yuxin Qilin

The price of this cube is at the level of 9-10 USD. In theory, this is the next link in the chain of Yulong -> Chilong -> Weilong cubes.

materials

Everything is top notch, of course. There are no complaints about the plastic, the stickers are glued evenly, the colors of the stickers are standard for the JongJun (MoYu) brand. The plastic is dense and without noticeable defects.

Speed ​​characteristics

Well, now let's look at what this cube demonstrates when assembled for speed. Corners cut well, the standard shearing test is fine, but during assembly, sometimes the shearing is not very pleasant and fast. Unlike Yuxin Qilin, corner cubes are more stable in place and do not rotate as often when assembled at speed. The center cube contains a skirt, in fact this is a must for all good cubes, because the skirt helps keep the cubes together and not fall apart when assembled. The internal mechanism has gone far from the cheaper Yulogn and Chilong, rib cubes and corner cubes have a complex design, which makes the cube really fast. A good cube for the money, but there are cheaper analogues.

Quality is an important parameter of the Rubik's Cube. A good assembly will allow not only to master the mechanical puzzle faster, but also to enjoy this difficult process. The choice of a professional Rubik's Cube requires a responsible approach, especially for those who are involved in speed cubing, that is, they collect it at speed. Professional cubes are made under different brands, you can familiarize yourself with the assortment in the section with.

When choosing a professional puzzle, there are no trifles, but the following criteria can be considered the most important.

Model release date

Speedcubing is developing very quickly, and high-speed puzzles and their mechanisms change no less rapidly. Even 3-4 years ago, not those cubes that are sold in online stores today were popular. By choosing a professional Rubik's cube that was released no more than one or two years ago, you reduce the likelihood of buying a puzzle with an outdated mechanism. For example, the legendary Dayan 5 die in 2017 was replaced with an updated version. Even budget cubes released in 2017 can now compete with expensive professional models from 2013-2014.

Has built-in magnets

Price

A professional cube cannot be too cheap. Of course, each brand and each model has its own characteristics, on which the cost depends. But the price of a quality professional dice cannot be the same as that of a puzzle for beginners. Full site.

Appearance

Assembly schemes are usually designed for a cube with standard colors. An important parameter is good contrast and color saturation. It is also worth paying attention to the shape of the elements. In many models, the corner is straight, and the edges are rounded, and in some, for example, in the same one, both edges and corners are rounded.

The size

Different manufacturers have slightly different sizes of standard 3×3 cubes. Puzzles are usually produced in sizes from 5.5 to 5.7 cm. It is worth choosing, focusing on subjective feelings: for some, small cubes fit better in the hand, for others, those that are larger.

Features of the internal structure

The presence of additional rails reduces friction, which makes the movement smoother. The quality of the plastic inside the cube affects the durability of the puzzle. The structure of the cross from different manufacturers is basically the same, but there are nuances.

-QUALITY!

Dear friends and especially dear parents, be careful when buying toys for yourself and your children. Poor quality products can cause serious harm to health! To color plastic, unscrupulous manufacturers use dyes that contain many harmful substances, including the most terrible and even deadly dangerous dye aromatic amine, with prolonged contact with which the most serious consequences are possible, among which oncological diseases.

Laboratory control over the compliance of children's toys with hygienic requirements has repeatedly revealed in low-quality samples an excess of the permissible concentration according to formaldehyde - chemical widely used by the industry for the manufacture building materials. Formaldehyde, a colorless, strong-smelling gas, can cause watery, burning eyes. High concentrations can cause asthma attacks. Formaldehyde can also cause cancer in animals and humans.

Take care of yourself and your children, resist the temptation to buy " same but cheaper " Rubik's Cube.

On this page we give some tips on how to distinguish real Rubik's toys, manufactured under license from the English company Rubik's Brand Ltd., from low-quality fakes expelled from the US and European markets, but unfortunately still found on the Russian market !

Differences Fake Rubik's Cube
First of all, the Rubik's Cube is a registered trademark, not only as letter designation, but also as a three-dimensional appearance toys. Hundreds of thousands of fakes are annually confiscated by the customs and law enforcement agencies of European countries, and since 2010 in Russia. Counterfeit products are not only low quality, but also a significant risk for business. Only original Rubik's cubes are licensed to guarantee the legal origin of the product and the absence of legal risks: confiscations, fines, inspections, litigation, etc.
1. Packing and design

A real Rubik's Cube is always sold in bright quality packaging, which contains information about the product, the RUBIK "S trademark, the manufacturer, as well as Russian and international quality certificates.

On the central die, the white face is always present logo Rubik's:

In the standard version, you can also find other logos there:
or

or

Counterfeits usually do not have any packaging, or are packaged in low-quality plastic bags.

Pay attention to subtle colors - it will be much more difficult and less interesting to collect such a cube!

2. Colors and materials

Bright, saturated colors stickers or plastic inserts: Yellow, Orange, White, Blue, Red and Green.

Since 2013 instead of stickers on the faces of the Cube 2x2, 3x3 and 4x4, are used recessed plastic tiles. This guarantees durability and minimal wear and tear on the toy, compared to the stickers that were present in versions that were released before 2013. Even after a long time of use, a real Rubik's cube remains beautiful and neat!

Faded, often hard-to-distinguish sticker colors, which also do not match the real Rubik's cube in terms of the set of colors used and their relative position (which leads to difficulties in assembling according to instructions that are based on the arrangement of colors as in the original Rubik's cube).

Fake Rubik's Cubes use either paper stickers that peel off very quickly and begin to peel off, or (less often) rather clumsy plastic overlays with protruding edges are used instead of stickers.

3. Mechanism Scheme of the device Speed ​​Rubik's Cube 3x3, which is a DIY gift kit ("do it yourself"), for those who want to customize the effort, crunch and softness of rotation for themselves.


This updated mechanism based on a ball, using springs and screws, is especially popular with speedcubers - people who compete in the assembly of the Rubik's Cube for speed. Rubik's cubes sold in Hungary are still assembled using screws, as shown in this diagram. As a rule, Hungarian dice are quite tight, so after purchase it is recommended to loosen them a little so that the dice can be rotated without effort.

The mechanism of the modern licensed Rubik's Cube is the result of many years of improvements in the internal structure of the Rubik's Cube and the use of the most modern materials, thanks to which today's Rubik's cube is no longer assembled by hand, which is why it has become a more reliable and technological product. Of course, over the years, he has not lost his signature “crunch”! To maintain a consistently high quality, the Rubik's Cube is produced in the only factory in the world that produces millions of cubes per year, from where they are shipped to the USA, Europe, Australia, and since 2007. and to Russia!



It is very difficult to call the internal structure of most fakes a mechanism, because the main goal of manufacturers of such products is the minimum cost. As a result of the “optimizations” of the cost, carried out by manufacturers in the choice of materials and production methods, fakes literally crumble in their hands.

4. The quality of the materials used

The body/framework of a real Rubik's Cube is made of high quality 100% black ABS-plastic, which does not crumble and does not creak, and when torsion emits a pleasant branded “crunch”. This material is guaranteed free of harmful substances, it is durable and absolutely safe.

In accordance with the legislation of the Russian Federation, all toys undergo mandatory certification and tests (GOST-R, TR TS "On the Safety of Toys"). In addition, a real Rubik's Cube meets all international standards for toys of this type. In particular, all Rubik's toys meet European (CE) safety standards: EN 71-1, EN 71-2, EN 71-3.

As a rule, fakes are made from low-quality molded recycled plastic, which does not slip well, wears out quickly and breaks easily. This material is lighter, more fragile and has a gray tint, it crumbles and breaks easily, which is why the fake often crumbles after a few turns. It is hardly possible to seriously count on the fact that manufacturers of cheap fakes will think about the durability and health safety of the materials they use.

The stickers used in the production of fakes are usually made from plain paper without any kind of coating. The paper sticks to the toy unevenly and is very quickly torn off or erased.

5. Instructions and assembly diagrams Some of the Rubik's cube instructions are based on the original arrangement of the colors of the sides of the cube, where visually similar colors are located on opposite sides, i.e. White-Yellow, Blue-Green, Red-Orange. This arrangement of colors is also a registered trademark of the Rubik's Cube. As a rule, the arrangement of colors on fakes does not follow this rule (apparently, manufacturers are still trying to avoid copyright infringement), because of which instructions and assembly formulas based on colors will not work.
6. Points of sale and assortment Real Rubiks puzzles are sold in stores with a good reputation and high level service. Among our regular customers are specialized educational toy stores, bookstores and gift shops! The Rubiks brand line today consists of more than 10 positions. In addition to the classic Rubik's Cube 3x3 and the Snake, most of our partners also sell other, no less exciting puzzles, such as the Rubik's Cube 2x2 for Kids, the Rubik's Tower or the Rubik's Ball. The presence of these unique items in the store most likely means that the Rubik's cube is real here! For your convenience, we try to maintain up-to-date information about stores where you can buy a real Rubik's cube and other Rubik's puzzles in various cities of Russia. You can always find this information on the Where to Buy page. As a rule, counterfeit products are sold through kiosks, markets, stalls "everything for 30 rubles", etc. Stores that care about their reputation, as well as aware of the consequences of trading in illegal and low-quality goods, most likely will not work with suppliers offering counterfeit products , so when buying, pay attention to the store itself.
7. Price for Rubik's Cube 3x3

From 30 to 900 rubles.

Confiscation and destruction of fakes

The destruction of fakes is one of the stages in the fight against counterfeiting, which is carried out by Rubik's lawyers around the world. Every year, tens of thousands of fake Rubik's cubes are seized in Russia, and offenders receive administrative fines of 50,000-200,000 rubles and lawsuits from the copyright holder!

One of the typical cases is the confiscation and destruction in 2018. by court decision, a batch of 7200 pieces of fake Rubik's cubes in Kemerovo. More details about the case file against Best Price LLC, Novosibirsk and the court decision can be found in the Card Index of Arbitration Cases, case No. A27-5240/2018

In the article you will learn how to choose the right Rubik's cube in order to:

  • set new records for assembly speed;
  • learn how to solve a Rubik's cube;
  • get the most out of your build.
  • How to choose the right gift.

The main criteria and rules for choosing a Rubik's cube.

Build level.

Beginner speedcuber- assembly time is more than a minute. For this level, budget-level cubes are enough.

Continuing speedcuber– assembly time 25-40 seconds. At this level, you need to choose Rubik's cubes of the average price sector.

Professional cuber– assembly time is less than 20 seconds. It is necessary to choose professional cubes of the TOP level.

When wondering how to choose the right Rubik's cube, you need to consider the following characteristics of puzzles:

Year of manufacture of the model.

Nowadays, companies producing Rubik's cubes very often update their product lines with new models, as a rule, the shortcomings and shortcomings of previous models are eliminated in new models. That is why you should buy cubes of new models.

Face rotation quality.

A good puzzle should spin easily, cut corners well, and not fly apart as the speed increases.

The ability to customize the cube.

The absence of tuning screws in the central elements of the cube is a sign of the low quality of the puzzle and its unsuitability for speed cubing.

Rubik's cube brand.

Currently, the leading brands designing and manufacturing speedy Rubik's Cubes are:

Pre-installed magnets.

Recently, cubes with pre-installed magnets are gaining popularity. Magnets allow you to make the rotation even more controlled, clear and twist the corners of the cube.

Note!

All leading brands are Chinese.

At the moment, 99% of the cubes are developed and produced in China. Therefore, in order to choose the right Rubik's cube, pay attention that the cube was designed and produced in China.

It is Chinese cubes that are the best on the market!

Now let's analyze the most popular models in each price category.

Cubes for beginners (from 400 to 600 rubles)

Let's start with the fact that cubes costing less than 300 rubles are not suitable for high-speed assembly. And wondering how to choose the right Rubik's cube, we strongly do not recommend considering options for cubes cheaper than 400 rubles.

Everyone can afford this cube, but despite this, he has collected the main qualities of a good cube: rounded elements, customizable edges, bright stickers.

Like all speed building cubes, this cube has speed, control and smooth twisting.

Cubes for continuing speedcubers (from 600 to 1300 rubles)

Cubes from this category are very popular, they are collected by almost all speedcubers, because there are much more people who solve a 3x3 Rubik's cube in 30 seconds than people who solve it in a matter of seconds.

2017 update of the legendary DAYAN 5 ZHANCHI.

Rubik's Cube 3x3 MOYU AOLONG

Despite the fact that the cube was released a relatively long time ago, it is still popular among continuing speedcubers. This cube spins incredibly smoothly and quickly, which allows it to remain very popular. In addition, a new, second version of this cube has been released.


This cube model is perhaps one of the best in the middle price segment, because the torsion of the puzzle is very smooth and controlled. And the multiple world champion Dutchman Mats Valk took part in its development.

This cube model is an excellent combination of price and quality. Due to the unique structure of the cube, its rotation is very smooth, and the edges can cut angles greater than 45 degrees. The color scheme is still vibrant and well matched for builds in any light.

Cubes for professionals (from 1500 rubles)

Cubes of this group cause aesthetic pleasure for absolutely everyone. The market for these cubes is in full swing and after the release of new models, the whole speedcubing world explodes with news and reviews of new cubes. These cubes beat world records one by one. And if you wondered how to choose the right Rubik's cube, then choosing cubes of this category, you will definitely not be mistaken. In the elite group, we single out the truly best.

This is the TOP itself COOL and PERFECT Rubik's Cube model to date! And if you are still thinking about how to choose the right Rubik's cube, then choose the GAN 356 AIR SM and you will definitely not be mistaken.

After the release of this cube, the world record for the average time was immediately set - 5.97. The most interesting engineering solutions are invested in this cube. The set includes not only a cube, but also a lot of interesting bonuses such as: nuts with springs of different stiffness, cases for springs, a branded case, as well as instructions for assembling and setting up the cube.

Great non-magnetic version from GAN

In addition to budget cubes, QiY MoFangGe produces elite class cubes.

At the end of 2017, the company pleased us with new speed cubes.

This cube is an updated and improved version of the acclaimed Valk 3 Rubik's Cube. The cube has three color versions. Black, white and color options. The cube comes in a very nice black cardboard box.
The developers have changed the structure of the cube, which made it spin even faster and smoother. And of course, the cutting of the corners of this cube is also at the highest level.

Like all MoYu cubes, this cube is very good in all its qualities. Its rotations are smooth and fast, and it looks elegant and aesthetically pleasing. It was on this cube (ChicaGhosts 2017 championship) that speedcuber from Korea San Ben Cho (SeungBeom Cho) set a world record by collecting a Rubik's cube in 4.59 seconds!

In this article, we talked about how to choose the right one, as well as described the most popular cubes in each price category.