QiYi
QiYi Sail 6x6 black classic beginner 60.5 mm
€13.00
6x6 Cubes
6x6 cubes in stock in Madrid: non-magnetic, magnetic and competition. MoYu AoShi V4, YJ MGC 6x6, QiYi Warrior 6x6 and MeiLong 6x6 V2.
Buy a 6x6 Rubik's cube: non-magnetic, magnetic and competition
The 6x6 is the largest even big cube in official competitions and the one most similar to the 4x4 in the way it is solved. In this category you will find the 6x6 speed cubes we keep in our Madrid warehouse: models without magnets to start, mid-range magnetic 6x6 cubes and a competition speed cube. Everything shown as available ships from here, not from a supplier with weeks of lead time.
In 6x6 we stock QiYi, MoYu and YJ. In the WCA it is competed as a mean of three attempts, not five as with the smaller cubes.
Which 6x6 cube to buy for your level
To learn: a 6x6 without magnets
The QiYi Warrior 6x6 non-magnetic is 60.5 mm, has a matte finish and comes with a solving guide. The MoYu MeiLong 6x6 V2 is the second version of MoYu's budget 6x6 (61 mm). If you like the classic look, the QiYi Sail 6x6 is black plastic with stickers.
First magnetic 6x6
The QiYi Warrior 6x6 magnetic UV has 192 magnets (120 in the outer layers and 72 in the inner ones), is 60.5 mm and has a glossy UV coating that gives grip. It is the most direct way to move to a magnetic 6x6 without going to the flagship range.
Mid-range: YJ MGC 6x6
The YJ MGC 6x6 M is the magnetic 6x6 in YJ's MGC series, with medium-strength magnets and about 65 mm. It is slightly larger than the rest of the category, a plus if you have big hands.
Competition: MoYu AoShi V4
The MoYu AoShi V4 6x6 Single-Track is the fourth generation of MoYu's competition 6x6: 144 magnets in the outer track, 61.5 mm (1.5 mm smaller than the previous version) and about 133 g, light for a cube of this size.
6x6 compared with 4x4, 5x5 and 7x7: what you should know
All big cubes are solved with the same reduction method: group the centres of each colour, pair the edges and finish like a 3x3. The 6x6 shares with the 4x4 the two things beginners find hardest.
No fixed centre
On odd cubes (5x5 and 7x7) the middle piece of each face is attached to the core and sets the colour. On the 6x6 the 16 centre pieces of each face move freely, so you need to know the colour scheme (which colour goes opposite and next to which) to build the centres in the right place.
It has parity
On even cubes, OLL and PLL parity can appear at the end, positions that are impossible on a 3x3 and need their own algorithm. On the 5x5 and 7x7 those parities cannot happen. If you come from the 4x4, you already know the problem: on the 6x6 it is the same, with more layers to move.
Size and magnets
The 6x6 cubes in this category measure between 60.5 and 65 mm, slightly more than a 5x5. Competition magnetic cubes are sold in Single-Track (magnets only in the outer layers), Dual-Track (adds magnets in the core) and Triple-Track (adds inner magnets) versions. More magnets guide the turn better but add weight, and on a six-layer cube weight matters.
6x6 cube brands
QiYi
The Warrior series has a 6x6 with and without magnets; the Sail is its black version with stickers.
MoYu
MeiLong (MFJS sub-brand) to start and AoShi to compete. The MeiLong Bundle 6-Pack has the six official sizes, from 2x2 to 7x7, without magnets.
YJ
Its MGC series is the brand's magnetic range, with medium-strength magnets.
Learning to solve big cubes
6x6 algorithms use moves of several layers at once (Rw, 3Rw), explained in the Rubik's cube notation. To place the 6x6 among the other puzzles there are the types of Rubik's cubes, to compare models the best Rubik's cubes for speedcubing and, if you want to see how fast the elite go, the Rubik's cube world records.
6x6 cube FAQ
What is the best 6x6 cube?
To learn, a non-magnetic one such as the QiYi Warrior 6x6 or the MeiLong 6x6 V2. For regular practice, a magnetic one such as the Warrior 6x6 UV or the YJ MGC 6x6. For competition, the MoYu AoShi V4.
Is it better to start with the 5x5 or the 6x6?
Most people do the 5x5 first. The 6x6 has no fixed centre and can have parity, like the 4x4, and it also has more pieces to build.
Does the 6x6 have parity?
Yes. Like the 4x4, it can have OLL and PLL parity at the end of the solve. It is fixed with its own algorithms, similar to the 4x4 ones but turning more layers at once.
Is a magnetic 6x6 worth it?
If you are going to practise seriously, yes: with six layers per axis it is easy to leave one half-turned and magnets help them settle into place. To try the format, a 6x6 without magnets is enough.
How big is a 6x6 cube?
The ones in this category go from 60.5 mm (QiYi Warrior) to about 65 mm (YJ MGC). A 6x6 fits in the hand like a large 5x5.
Can I compete with these cubes?
Yes. WCA regulations allow magnets and require a uniform colour per face, and this applies both to the stickerless cubes and to the Sail with stickers.
