Monster Go compared to the RS3M

[Arcanist]

The MoYu RS3M 2020 has been one of the best budget cubes for 2 years. GAN released the Monster Go EDU as a “RS3M killer”. How do the cubes compare?

The Monster Go:

• $12 (on scs (speedcubeshop))
• Slightly heavier than the RS3M
• No customization at all. OTB (out of the box) is what you get, no accessories, tensioning, maglev, etc. However, to be fair, the OTB cube feels extremely good.
• My 1 year old RS3M has slightly better corner cutting compared to the brand new Monster Go I got. (in both normal and reverse)
• Tensioning is pretty loose and may not have enough control for some slower cubers.
• Magnets are of higher strength and more noticeable.
• Sizes the same.

The RS3M:

• $9 (on scs)
• Slightly lighter than the Monster Go
• You can change the tensioning with a tool provided.
• Tighter and more controllable though you can change the tensioning.
• Slightly better corner cutting than the Monster Go.
• Magnets are pretty weak and not that noticeable.
• Sizes the same.

Go for the Monster Go if:

1. You like looser cube.
2. You care a lot about magnets.
3. You don’t like to set up cubes.

Go for the RS3M if:

1. You like tighter cubes.
2. You like customization.
3. You care about it being $3 cheaper.

Overall both great budget cubes.
Which is better?

 

[Cubinginatree]

The MoYu RS3M 2020 has been one of the best budget cubes for 2 years. GAN released the Monster Go EDU as a “RS Killer"
Which is better?

RS3M. Honestly SCS is a bit dramatic.

 

[abunickabhi]

The MoYu RS3M 2020 has been one of the best budget cubes for 2 years. GAN released the Monster Go EDU as a “RS3M killer”. How do the cubes compare?

The Monster Go:

• $12 (on scs (speedcubeshop))
• Slightly heavier than the RS3M
• No customization at all. OTB (out of the box) is what you get, no accessories, tensioning, maglev, etc. However, to be fair, the OTB cube feels extremely good.
• My 1 year old RS3M has slightly better corner cutting compared to the brand new Monster Go I got. (in both normal and reverse)
• Tensioning is pretty loose and may not have enough control for some slower cubers.
• Magnets are of higher strength and more noticeable.
• Sizes the same.

The RS3M:

• $9 (on scs)
• Slightly lighter than the Monster Go
• You can change the tensioning with a tool provided.
• Tighter and more controllable though you can change the tensioning.
• Slightly better corner cutting than the Monster Go.
• Magnets are pretty weak and not that noticeable.
• Sizes the same.

Go for the Monster Go if:

1. You like looser cube.
2. You care a lot about magnets.
3. You don’t like to set up cubes.

Go for the RS3M if:

1. You like tighter cubes.
2. You like customization.
3. You care about it being $3 cheaper.

Overall both great budget cubes.
Which is better?

The RS3M wins outright according to me.

It is just a better design and plastic.