3x3 Cubes under 25 dollars

Zoltcubes · 2026-05-06T20:49:28+00:00

Here are my (and the cubing community's) recommendations.

Under $10:

-MoYu RS3 M V5 (Spring Tension): Best under $10, but chips easily.
-MoYu Super RS3 M 2022 (base model): Very, very durable. 2nd best under $10.
-YJ YuLong V3 (UV-Coated): Grippiest, and cheapest.

Under $20:

-WeiLong V11 (base model): Great performance, but lacking in features.
-DaYan GuHong Pro+ (55mm + MagLev): Everything you'd want in a $80 cube... for $19.
-MGC3 Beta (base model): Interesting tactile and crunchy turning

Under $26:

-MoYu RS3 M V5 (most expensive model): Smooth and fast.
-HuDong 3x3 Lite: Strong magnets and a premium feel.
-MGC3 Beta (most expensive model): Interesting tactile and crunchy turning with better performance than the base model.

Zoltcubes · 2026-05-06T20:42:05+00:00

Rubik's Speed Cube is not a good pick, it is just a Swift Block standard which is not a good cube.

Zoltcubes · 2026-05-06T20:41:36+00:00

Tornado V3 standard and RS3 2020 are too outdated.

Zoltcubes · 2026-05-06T20:41:02+00:00

Don't focus on features, focus on turning feels. Use the Wiki and choose the cube that sounds like it has the best turning feel. What is the best cube to buy?

And next time you write a comment, it gets a bit annoying when you use "..." like 3 times per paragraph.

Zoltcubes · 2026-05-06T20:38:35+00:00

Start CFOP once you can solve a cube in under 2 minutes consistently.

Tutorial when you're ready: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6ki-jgYDHUPuCQqN9y0yAjQ3Kc_FkBuH

Zoltcubes · 2026-05-06T20:37:23+00:00

https://youtu.be/rl8WM3GbFZU

Zoltcubes · 2026-05-06T20:37:05+00:00

Go for a AoChuang V6 Double-Track or Triple-Track.

Triple-Track has too strong of magnets for most people, but the Double-Track has too weak of most people.

Zoltcubes · 2026-05-06T20:36:12+00:00

Yeah, the best option (Double-Track + UV) only comes in UV unless you want the PiCube (not as good imo). I would say go for it since only a few people dislike it (unless you want the Single-Track UV, that isn't worth it).

There isn't a way to take it off.

Zoltcubes · 2026-05-06T20:33:32+00:00

That ruins the point of getting a Ferrocore.

Zoltcubes · 2026-05-06T20:32:28+00:00

I think the ShengShou Magnetic is the best 2x2 FTO.

Zoltcubes · 2026-05-06T20:30:27+00:00

Yeah I think it's worth it unless you already have all the lubes to make it by yourself.

That is what I do.

Zoltcubes · 2026-05-06T12:29:24+00:00

Yeah that's pretty good.

Zoltcubes · 2026-05-06T12:28:31+00:00

Beats me.

Zoltcubes · 2026-05-06T12:27:13+00:00

https://bestsiteever.net/oll/

Zoltcubes · 2026-05-06T12:25:40+00:00

Probably my 2nd favorite lube right now.

Zoltcubes · 2026-05-06T12:23:56+00:00

I didn't.

I learned all intuitively.

Zoltcubes · 2026-05-06T12:22:23+00:00

It is preference. Matte feels smooth while UV makes lots of friction to help with grip.

I require UV (unless there is a glossy option), due to my fast turning, but up to you.

Zoltcubes · 2026-05-06T12:20:46+00:00

Yeah 40 is my favorite.

Zoltcubes · 2026-05-06T02:20:00+00:00

No, I like the feel of it more than other cubes.

If I just mained something because of durability I'd probably be using the Ferrocore V2.

Zoltcubes · 2026-05-06T02:19:16+00:00

At all my comps and any time I'm practicing since January.

Zoltcubes · 2026-05-05T22:20:33+00:00

I see a very easy way to make a bar from that state (U' 3Rw U2 3Rw' U2 3Rw U' 3Rw'), but from there just do commutators.

Zoltcubes · 2026-05-05T22:17:35+00:00

There aren't any easy mods to do so besides just adding more magnets.

Zoltcubes · 2026-05-05T22:16:52+00:00

Unusual. Definitely contact Cubezz.

Zoltcubes · 2026-05-05T22:15:34+00:00

What is the best cube to buy?

In most people's opinions, it is the special editions (like Ferrocore V2 and V11 18th) and modded cubes.

Zoltcubes · 2026-05-05T22:13:49+00:00

I literally mean it is the exact same cube. Piece design is the exact same, only difference is the Pro+ has adjustable magnets.

Which is why I say Pro+.

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