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ALL of the Eastsheens are the SAME cube - just with different packaging and price points. That narrows the selection down quite a bit - your choices are really a Rubik's 4x4x4, and Rubik's Studio 4x4x4, and an Eastsheen 4x4x4.

If you go with the Eastsheen, just decide how much you want to spend (anywhere between $13.99 or $57.99), and pick the cube that goes for that price. (I know, I know... tough choice).

I've never owned a Rubik's studio cube, but I've seen it get mixed reviews on the forums. I understand it's sturdier and more solidly built than a regular Rubik's cube, but I also understand it's stiffer and harder to turn. Since you mentioned your purpose was for speedcubing, it's probably not your best bet. It's also considerably more expensive.

The Rubik's version - if broken in well and lubed - will eventually spin pretty well, but it's not great for speedcubing right out of the box. It's mechanism also tends to be unstable - it can get so loose that it pops on you all the time.

The Eastsheen version spins like a dream right out of the box, and mine have never popped. But I am told that they don't last as long as the Rubik's versions.

Also, the Eastsheen is considerably smaller than the Rubiks. For me, this is an advantage because I have small hands and my wrists start to hurt after too much cubing with the Rubik's 4x4x4. If you have bigger hands you might prefer the Rubik's version - I prefer the Eastsheen.
 
I haven't played with or bought a Rubik's Studio, so I can't speak for them (although I have heard they are real good). I prefer a general Rubik's 4x4. The only problem is if you lube it too much, it will be too loose forever. So when you get it, don't lube it, just mess around with it, then add a tiny bit, and go from there. You can always get it looser, but you can't tighten it back up.

Also, take a look at the sticked thread in this forum about comparison of cube types, that may help. Good luck.
 
thank you both for your very detailed replies! i think that ill go with the Eastsheen A4 as thats the cheapest one :P
 
I think i've said this a bunch, but DON'T GET THE STUDIO CUBES FROM CUBE4YOU! They're no different from ones that you would by from toys 'r us or some other toy store. The guy who runs it is just trying to make 200% of what he paid for the cubes. I paid $50 including shipping for a 4 and 5 directly (almost) from the studio. I would just go with the ES like you said.
 
okie dokie thanks for advice... wasnt going to get the studio ones anyway.. WAY too expensive!
 
I ordered my cubes through Mr. Twisty on twistypuzzles.com. He mentioned that he helped the guy from cube4you get his puzzles, so I just assumed that he paid the same as I would've. Mr. Twisty I don't think wanted to make a profit, just be a gateway for people to get puzzles from the studio.
 
O... sorry my bad. He still is trying to make a large profit, as he should, because he's in business. The only problem is that there's no way anyone should pay that much for a studio cube. It's not worth it.
 
with the DIY kits for the 3x3x3 do they contain the stickers or are they just the cubes, because i fancy buying a DIY cube to build and use as my speed cube. thanks
 
From cube4you, the DIY kits come with stickers. The rubiks.com one has stickers too if you buy the one with stickers.
 
Sorry if its beeen aske before, but what do the As, Ms, Es and Cs written against the Eastsheen cubes mean? And which is preferable. I read above that all ES are the same, so could I just get the cheapest?
 
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