The QiYi QiYuan S3 4x4 Carbon is a 4x4 speedcube aimed at those making the jump from the 3x3 and looking for an affordable, reliable model. It sits in QiYi's "S" line, oriented towards accessible puzzles with good factory behaviour, and adds the Carbon finish based on carbon fibre stickers. It is a typical choice for those who have solved the 3x3 and want to expand their repertoire towards larger formats without spending too much during the learning process.

It measures 58 x 58 mm, a comfortable size for medium and large hands, and weighs 120 grams. It has no magnets: the fit depends on the internal mechanism and the factory tension. The carbon fibre stickers add texture, improve grip and resist wear better than conventional smooth stickers. This finish also gives a sober and uniform look, with every face sharing a textured pattern instead of flat colours.

When handled, you can feel a fluid, smooth turn from the outset, without needing a long break-in period. It is intended to practise the reduction methods characteristic of the 4x4 without investing the price of a high-end magnetic cube. Users describe it as stable and pleasant to turn, especially for long learning sessions where the focus is on technique rather than fine mechanism adjustments.

Within the QiYi MoFangGe catalogue, the QiYuan S3 is one of the 4x4 options recommended for beginners who want a model below ten euros and for experienced speedcubers looking for an additional practice cube. Its balance of price, size and behaviour makes it a sensible purchase for those who have just solved their first 4x4 and want to keep improving, or for those who need a secondary cube to keep at work, at a second home or to take on the go without worrying about damage. Ships in its original QiYi MoFangGe packaging, with no need for adjustments or prior lubrication before turning. A cube that holds up well to the intensive practice typical of 4x4 learning without suffering in the first weeks.

• Size: 58 x 58 mm
• Weight: 120 g
• Finish: carbon fibre stickers
• Magnetic: no
• Level: intermediate / advanced

• Size: 58 x 58 mm
• Weight: 120 g
• Finish: carbon fibre stickers
• Magnetic: no
• Level: intermediate / advanced