3x3 Cubes

3x3 cubes in stock in Madrid: beginner, magnetic and MagLev speed cubes. GAN V100, MoYu RS3M V5 and WeiLong V11, QiYi Warrior, Tianma X3 and more.
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Buy a 3x3 Rubik's cube: from your first cube to a competition speed cube

The 3x3 is the classic Rubik's cube, the one many people call the magic cube, and also the main event at WCA competitions. In this category you will find the 3x3 speed cubes we keep in our Madrid warehouse: beginner models without magnets, mid-range magnetic 3x3 cubes and flagship speed cubes with MagLev and a magnetic core. Everything shown as available ships from our own warehouse, not from a supplier with weeks of lead time.

We stock GAN, MoYu, QiYi, MoreTry, YuXin, VIN Cube and Ziina. If you do not know where to start, the guide below is organised by level, with specific models.

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Which 3x3 cube to buy for your level

To learn: a budget 3x3 cube without magnets

To learn the layer-by-layer method you do not need magnets, you need a cube that turns without catching. The QiYi Warrior S is the classic beginner cube. The QiYi Sail W has a reinforced mechanism and the QiYi HeiManBa V3 (Black Mamba) adds a dual-adjustment core. There is also the 55 mm MoYu MeiLong 3C.

First magnetic cube: getting under a minute

Once you can solve it, magnets are the change you notice most. The MoYu RS3M 2020 is a benchmark in the budget range, with a dual adjustment system. The YuXin Little Magic magnetic has medium-strength magnets, the QiYi Warrior magnetic is very light and the QiYi Warrior M Pro lets you adjust the springs by hand, without a tool.

Mid-range: an adjustable 3x3 speed cube

This is where tension and compression adjustments come in. The MoYu RS3M V5 (spring version, 9 adjustment positions) comes in a robot-shaped box. The MoreTry Tianma X3 with 96 magnets and Tianma X3 Triple with 120 magnets add extra magnets so the layer settles into place on its own. The VIN Cube 3x3 Lite has 48 magnets and 128 adjustment combinations.

Competition: a professional Rubik's cube

The MoYu WeiLong V11 magnetic UV is the entry point to the flagship range. Its WeiLong V11 MagLev Ball-Core version has 100 magnets. From GAN there is the GAN V100 Leap (springs), the GAN V100 MagLev Frosted and the GAN 16 MagLev MAX, with 136 magnets.

Magnetic 3x3, MagLev, ball core and UV: what changes

From the outside all 3x3 cubes look alike. What sets them apart is inside, and it helps to know what each term means before you buy.

Magnets

A magnetic 3x3 cube has small magnets in the pieces: usually three in each corner and two in each edge, 48 in total. They make the layer snap into place at the end of a turn and reduce half-finished turns. The WCA explicitly allows them as an internal modification. Models with more magnets (96, 120 or 136) add extra sets at the base of the pieces or in the core to fine-tune that feel.

MagLev

A normal 3x3 has six springs, one under the screw of each centre. A MagLev cube replaces them with pairs of repelling magnets: less friction in the core and a quieter turn. It reached production cubes in 2021, first in GAN and MoYu competition models. Not every modern cube has it: the GAN V100 Leap, for example, keeps the springs.

Magnetic core or ball core

Besides the magnets between pieces, some cubes have magnets in the core that attract the corners (corner-core magnets). A ball core is a spherical core with that system: the WeiLong V11 Ball-Core has 20 magnets in the core. It helps the cube realign itself with more stability.

UV coated, frosted and stickerless

UV coated is a glossy coating hardened with ultraviolet light that gives more grip. Frosted is a matte finish. Neither changes the mechanism, only the feel. Almost every 3x3 we sell is stickerless: the colour is in the plastic itself and does not peel off. If you prefer stickers, the QiYi Warrior S Carbon has them in black carbon fibre.

3x3 cube size

The standard is between 55 and 56 mm per side (the GAN V100 is 55 mm, the WeiLong V11 55.5 mm and the GAN 16 MAX 56 mm). If you have small hands, a 55 mm cube is easier to handle. To carry around there is the QiYi 3x3 mini keychain, 3 cm, which is a full 3x3.

3x3 cube brands

GAN

A high-end specialist. The GAN V100 family is 55 mm, weighs 64 g and has 72 adjustments; the GAN 16 MagLev MAX is its most complete model, with corner-core magnets.

MoYu

Covers the whole range: MeiLong (MFJS sub-brand) to start, RS3M in the budget and mid-range, and WeiLong V11 for competition.

QiYi

The Warrior series is the widest for beginners and first magnetic cubes. There is also the QiYi Void 3x3, a cube with no centres, hollow inside, with 48 magnets.

MoreTry, YuXin and VIN Cube

Good value for money. MoreTry's Tianma X3 stands out in the mid-range, YuXin's Little Magic is one of the most affordable magnetic cubes and the VIN Cube Lite is the brand's entry model.

3x3 cubes for kids and as gifts

For a child who is starting out, a light, smooth cube is best: the QiYi Warrior S in pastel colours or the Ziina emoji cube, where each face has to show the same emoticon. The YuXin Super Hero Cube is a 35 mm 3x3 shaped like a figurine. For a gift with presentation, the MoYu MeiLong 3x3 M in a gift box or the QiYi Warrior magnetic UV in a display box. You will find more ideas in which Rubik's cube to give as a gift. If you want a 3x3 that is solved by shape, see the mirror cubes in other cubes.

Learning to solve the 3x3

If you have just bought your first cube, start with how to solve a Rubik's cube step by step and the Rubik's cube notation (the letters R, U, F in algorithms). When you want to lower your times, the next step is the CFOP method. To compare models in more detail there is the best Rubik's cubes for speedcubing and types of Rubik's cubes, and if you are curious how far it can go, the Rubik's cube world records.

3x3 cube FAQ

What is the best 3x3 Rubik's cube?

It depends on your level. To learn, a 3x3 without magnets such as the QiYi Warrior S. To improve your times, a magnetic one such as the MoYu RS3M or the Tianma X3. For competition, a flagship such as the GAN V100 MagLev or the WeiLong V11. An expensive cube does not help someone who cannot solve it yet.

Is a magnetic 3x3 cube worth it?

If you can already solve the cube, yes: it is the upgrade you notice most. Today there are magnetic cubes in the beginner range, so the price difference from one without magnets is small. If you are still learning, you can start with either.

What is the difference between the GAN V100 MagLev and the V100 Leap?

They share the same size (55 mm) and 72-setting adjustment system. The MagLev replaces the springs with repelling magnets; the Leap keeps the springs and has 64 magnets.

What is a speed cube?

A cube designed to turn fast without locking up, usually magnetic, stickerless and with tension adjustments. All the mid-range and high-end 3x3 cubes in this category are speed cubes.

Can I compete with these cubes?

With the coloured 3x3 cubes, yes: WCA regulations allow magnets and a logo, and require a uniform colour per face. Cubes with pictures, such as the emoji cubes, and mirror cubes are not allowed in competition.

Do I need to lubricate a new cube?

Not to start with. Many speed cubes come with some lubricant from the factory, although it does not last long. When the turning feels dry or rough, it is time to clean it and lubricate it with a small amount.

Which 3x3 size should I choose?

Between 55 and 56 mm is standard and suits almost all hands. For young children or to keep in a backpack, a 3 or 3.5 cm mini.

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US Size0-02-44-68-1012-1416-1820-22
Bust (in)30-3232-3434-3636-3838-4040-42.542.5-45.5
Under Bust (in)25-2627-2828-2930-31.532-33.534-3636-38
Waist (in)23.5-24.525-26.527-28.529-30.531-33.534-36.537-40
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