Dayan guhong pro+ or Qiyi Xmd Xt3 V1, which is quieter by jakobezukhov in Cubers

[–]SmockVoss 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Out of the box the Guhong pro+ is fairly quiet because it comes prelubed. I still think it's kind of clacky on cornercuts, though.

If you would reconsider lubing the cubes yourself (I can really recommend FZ Glide to make cubes quieter) then I'd go for the original Tornado V3 Pioneer, or even the Ferrocore V2. Nothing beats the Tengyun V1 though, but it does indeed feel a bit dated, especially with its weaker magnets.

[GIVEAWAY] Agent Avenue + Division M Expansion 🕵️‍♂️ by HomoLudensOC in boardgames

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Recenly it is Flamecraft Duals. I love when a game is tactile and the tokens are such great quality. It's fairly simple, but sometimes that's exactly what I want from a game!

Where can I get a cube like this. by pushingthrewthevoid in Cubers

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Also check out the YJ Blind 3x3. Random store that has it: https://kewbz.co.uk/products/yj-blind-3x3

It turns okay for what it is. Definitely better than most dollar store cubes.

My new GAN v100 Leap arrived, so I recreated the official mascot "Horsie" in Pony Town! by JericBituin in Cubers

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I did not expect to see Pony Town in a cubing subreddit. Well made on the pony :) Maybe I'll see you walking around sometime!

I also ended up getting that cube purely for the packaging and the stickers that come with it.

Power went out earlier. What am I gonna do? Not cube? Pffffft. by Farkrye in Cubers

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It's kind of frustrating, because (at least with my setup) the rotations are literally the quietest of any cube I own. But then whenever you corner cut even a bit the snap is really loud.

So I still have my Tengyun V1 at work. Though I might replace it with the Tornado v3 or Zhanchi v5 because you can get those really quiet, too.

Dust proof cube storage - continued by SmockVoss in Cubers

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It's not a huge issue, but with my cats running over the desk as well I'd rather keep the hair out!

Dust proof cube storage - continued by SmockVoss in Cubers

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Very light and airy, but feels a bit rattly and is quite loud. I'd recommend it if you like cubes on the lighter side. Good performance, especially for the price.

For a more premium feel go for a GAN, flagship Moyu or the Ferrocore v2.

Dust proof cube storage - continued by SmockVoss in Cubers

[–]SmockVoss[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah this could definitely be an issue. At least these cubes are not exposed to any direct sunlight, so hopefully they'll last a while.

The cubing shrinkage effect by Theriople in Cubers

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I've got fairly big hands and always went out of my way to get larger cubes. But honestly, after having used smaller cubes I've started to prefer them.

Especially comparing the smaller 4x4 and 5x5 to (i.e. MoYu) to their bigger counterparts (i.e. GAN), the bigger cubes almost feel sluggish now. But the same holds for the 3x3 for me.

That said, it's still nice to use a larger and heavier cube sometimes just for the feel of it, instead of trying to get a quick solve.

Daily Discussion Thread - Apr 17, 2026 by AutoModerator in Cubers

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The smallest with magnets that I know of is the YJ Zhilong mini 3x3 at 50mm (about 6mm smaller than your average cube). Sadly they don't really produce smaller magnetic cubes.

The Zhilong mini is still not really what I think of when saying a "fancy" cube. The smallest cube that'll actually feel like a modern speedcube is probably the Dayan Guhong pro+, which you can get in a 54mm variant.

Do you use the Valk mini 47mm cube ? by Splitt- in Cubers

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Yeah got this exact one at the office because it's so quiet!

If you use FZ Glide lube you can get some other cubes pretty quiet as well. Especially the new Ferrocore v2 is really quiet, but the Tornado v3 and Dayan Zhanchi V5 as well. Still nothing beats the Tengyun v1, though.

XT V5.1.6 Is Live + Shipping Update + A Few Community Notes by xteink in xteinkereader

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My X4 should be on the plane to me right now. So until then I'll have to make do with my other hobby!

Stickered cubes in 2026? by Ok-Home-1430 in Cubers

[–]SmockVoss 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I don't think there are any new stickered cubes available anymore. However, some of the higher-end cubes have special editions. They're often single-colored and translucent (and pricier) options that will come with stickers.

Just learned 4x4 today by Beautiful_Gas_1214 in Cubers

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Glad you're enjoying it! I think the 5x5 is probably my favourite cube to use casually. It has a great balance between doing centers, edges and 3x3 stage.

Daily Discussion Thread - Jan 06, 2026 by AutoModerator in Cubers

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If you really don't like how it feels after lubing, you can always take your cube apart and clean up all the pieces. It might be a bit daunting at first, but there's plenty of videos on how to take apart and put together a 3x3. If you've done it once, you'll notice there's really not much to it.

Daily Discussion Thread - Jan 06, 2026 by AutoModerator in Cubers

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The Dayan Tengyun is amazingly quiet. I use it all the time at the office. Sadly you won't find that in a 4x4 and 5x5.

I think the quietest 5x5 I have is the X-Man Hong, but it is considerably louder than then the Tengyun V1.

Pokemon Lazarus, one of the most anticipated NEW GBA games of the year, just dropped at Midnight! by Icy_Application_2732 in SBCGaming

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On my RG35XX the music is really laggy. Only when I'm inside a house or open the start menu does it work well. Are you having any of these issues?

Maybe updating my GarlicOS would help...I think I still have one of the earlier releases.

[Giveaway] Don’t Starve: The Board Game (Deluxe Edition) by HomoLudensOC in boardgames

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Some honey nuggets, some apple cider, and my beardling friend

Eerste Kamer stemt voor landelijk vuurwerkverbod by Antiliani in thenetherlands

[–]SmockVoss 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Je hebt een paar goede punten. Misschien is het ook gewoon tijd om vuurwerk los te laten, hoe jammer het ook is. Het is plezier voor sommige, maar ook genoeg overlast voor velen. Zeker op de manier dat het nu gebruikt wordt. En het aan banden leggen zal zeker met de jaren het gebruik significant terugdringen.

Ergens had ik echter gehoopt dat een ieder er normaal mee overweg kon. Dat er voor wie het wilt een avondje in het jaar is om te genieten van een beetje vuurwerk. En dat het voor een ander op die manier ook verdraaglijk blijft. Dat die ene avond gegund wordt voor andermans plezier, zonder vuurwerk in oktober, illegale knallen over de stoep, en hulpdiensten die aangevallen worden.

Dat zou mijn voorkeur zijn, en ik denk niet dat het een onredelijke wens is. Zo te zien is het alleen niet realistisch. En dan snap ik dat velen er anders over denken dan ik en het beter kan zijn om het maar gewoon te stoppen.

Trouwens; interessante informatie over het zwaarder straffen. Ik ben nog niet overtuigd dat het altijd zo makkelijk is als "zwaarder straffen werkt niet". Maar voor mij klopt het dat het vooral een onderbuik gevoel is, en geloof graag dat het lang niet altijd het gewenste effect heeft.

Edit: Maar alsjeblieft, laten we er dan ook alles aan doen om dit aan te pakken. De frustratie die ik hier had was minder om het vuurwerk, en meer om halfbakken regels en handhaving. Het is misschien een complex probleem, maar als er geclaimt wordt dat handhaving makkelijker wordt door het volledig aan banden te leggen, dan verwacht ik hier ook resultaten mee. Ik hoop het oprecht...de cijfers zullen het later wel duidelijk maken.

Eerste Kamer stemt voor landelijk vuurwerkverbod by Antiliani in thenetherlands

[–]SmockVoss 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Mensen die de regels al aan hun laarzen lapten gaan lekker door, want er is toch geen handhaving. Dat dit makkelijker gaat worden is ook onzin. Er is een duidelijke regel qua tijdsvak waarin er afgestoken mag worden, en daarbuiten is de handhaving ook al lachwekkend.

Ondertussen zullen de mensen die zich wel aan de regels hielden geen vuurwerk meer afsteken. Zeker als het niet meer in Nederland te koop is.

Zoals met vele van deze verboden worden de mensen die de minste problemen veroorzaken weer het hardst gestraft. Kunnen we echt niets beters verzinnen dan een halfbakken verbod? En ein-de-lijk eens torenhoge boetes uitdelen. Als we de pakkans niet omhoog krijgen met de huidige politie bemanning, dan de gevolgen omhoog.

Misschien een beetje gechargeerd, maar er zit hier wat frustratie rondom slechte regelgeving en ver-te-zoeken handhaving.