Best 3x3 on the Market 2021 Edition

[carcass]

Also, this thread is the 'best cube on the market', so just putting the "everyone has preferences" argument is quite annoying. Perhaps there is an objective best but people like the feel of other cubes more. Personally, the 11 M pro is probably the best based on @Pyjam 's comments about the weight and stability. Even if I like an XS more doesn't make it better. Maybe I just like it more because I've had it longer. What I am trying to say is: There might be a best cube right now, but that doesn't mean everyone mains it.

 

[EngiNerdBrian]

I still believe the GTS2M was the peak of flagship cubes and we've plateaued from there

I’ve noticed you’ve said this a few times and each time I want to try it more and more...

 

[Mr. McCubing]

: No need for the negative reactions just because you disagree. That's just childish lmao

One of the reasons for reactions is to express your opinion without making a new message. It's ok that ppl have different opinions and they can disagree with you and express that with a reaction.

You don't realize that I'm 3 or 4 times older than you.

That is literally irrelevant.

 

[Pyjam]

That is literally irrelevant.

Only for you because you don't realize the fun of the situation.

 

[OreKehStrah]

One of the reasons for reactions is to express your opinion without making a new message. It's ok that ppl have different opinions and they can disagree with you and express that with a reaction.

That is literally irrelevant.

I don’t care that people have a different opinion but I would rather see them reply and explain their position on it. I very clearly cited my opinion, gave credit to several other fantastic cubes, and provided my reason for my opinion while others just drop a lame reaction and call it a day without any explanation. This leave ambiguity in whether or not they have a reason to dislike the Gan 11 vs dropping a negative reaction just because they are childish and have a differing opinion.

 

[qwr]

I’ve noticed you’ve said this a few times and each time I want to try it more and more...

well I have a strong personal bias because it was my first really good speedcube, but what can I say, it is a really nice feeling cube. especially if you put in silk or mystic for a soft cushioned feeling. I think I spend more time just turning my cubes for the feel than actually speedcubing because I don't make time for practice and I'm busy.

 

[EngiNerdBrian]

If you like to cube with an anvil, it's a preference indeed.
suppose.

Cubesmith was dope, can’t argue with that...
Jk

 

[SH03L4C3]

for me, it is so satisfying to turn!!!
the faint scratchy feeling
the squshyness if the weight 5
the asmr from the sound when turning fast
the fading matte texture
ooooh yeah

 

[qwr]

for me, it is so satisfying to turn!!!
the faint scratchy feeling
the squshyness if the weight 5
the asmr from the sound when turning fast
the fading matte texture
ooooh yeah

rs3m 2020?
it does have a weird squishy feeling if using traxxas on the core...

 

[SH03L4C3]

y

rs3m 2020?
it does have a weird squishy feeling if using traxxas on the core...

ea, rs3m

 

[qwr]

y

ea, rs3m

that's not the same as the rs3m 2020 you know that right

 

[povlhp]

Think it is important to think what is the best on the market, not price, not your main.
I see everybody recommend the Tengyun V1 despite its weak magnets. I love the GTS3M for its strong magnets, and fast turning. But I think the blank hard plastic feels brittle. I am afraid it will crack if dropped,
All that said, I do not feel my RS3M 2020 is the best I have (I am a n00b). Tried different lube setups, extra magnets,and got it to where it is light turning and the magnets can be felt. It is much better as stock, but not something I feel is likely to be top of the line.

 

[qwr]

like I said earlier my setup rs3m 2020 does have a strange squishy feeling and I think it had an interesting hollow sound before I lubed it too

 

[TheSlykrCubr]

Haven't been cubing too much recently, but the meilong m was my favourite cube I tried

 

[qwr]

like I said earlier my setup rs3m 2020 does have a strange squishy feeling and I think it had an interesting hollow sound before I lubed it too

update: I added some mystic and now it's much glidier and quieter. I used to think silk was my favorite cubicle lube for feeling but I might have to change it to mystic. the cube seems to eat lube in that a day after I apply lube the cube is kinda slow again.maybe the flat surfaces don't let lube stay?
I know this isn't the lube thread but I've been really happy with every cubicle lube i've used so far (even though I haven't used the angstrom ones much yet)

 

[guelda]

I think (probably)
XS > 11 M Pro
What is so much better? I couldn't tell you. I don't have an 11 M pro. But I do know that the XS is so well suited to my turning I don't know what else I would use

I loved my XS and thought it would be really hard to beat, I even thought about buying another one just in case (...), but I waited and bought a 11M Pro. I'm glad I did because I prefer it, so I hope you'll be able to try one and see for yourself

 

[Kaiju_cube]

I voted for my 3 favorites, but I give honorable mention to:

YJ MGC 3x3 M

and (surprisingly)

the Qiyi MS Magnetic 3x3 is shockingly good for such an inexpensive cube

 

[K2Cubing]

Gan 11 M Pro if you have the money you can customize it to your preference by as well as long as you like a light cube. budget under £10 i would go for the Meilong M or the Rs3 M 2020. mid range (10-20) Guhong v4 you can watch Brody the Cubes video for it. then 20-30 ever one of the dayan tengyums i would go for the v2 because of customblity and they are both very quiet and a smooth felling. from £30 and up the Gan 356, the Gan air.

 

[CodingCuber]

nonmag cubes are irrelevant

If you want a poll that reflects the community’s view, you can’t be deciding which cubes are “irrelevant” and which cubes aren’t.

 

[DNF_Cuber]

In terms of performance i think the Valk Elite is a direct upgrade. But of course, since the Valk is cheaper a lot of people still use it

it's more than that.