Choosing a brand for 4x4x4s and 5x5x5s

[Sidhanth]

I have done some searching and have been unable to find a good guide outlining the specific pros and cons of the various 4x4x4 and 5x5x5 brands. Being fairly new to speedcubing, I really don't know much about this stuff.

Which 4x4x4s and 5x5x5s are generally used for speedcubing, and how much do they cost?

Thanks!

 

[bobso2]

For the 5x5, if you want quality and a very good cube, go for V-cube:
v-cubes.com

for the 4x4: I've got an eastsheen, it sucks but it's cheap
I've heard very good things and reviews about the maru 4x4
popbuying.com has got them and cube depot also: http://cubingstore.webs.com/

 

[Zarlor]

Which 4x4x4s and 5x5x5s are generally used for speedcubing, and how much do they cost?

Most people talk about the mini QJ 4x4, but lately the Maru 4x4 has gotten a lot of attention. The Maru costs about 3 times as much as a mini QJ right now.

I'd say the V-Cube 5 is the way to go with 5x5.

 

[Kirjava]

YJ5 is also good.

 

[xbrandationx]

Dont buy a QJ. They break way too easily.

 

[JeffDelucia]

Go with http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.39853

and http://www.speedcubeshop.com/apps/webstore/products/show/1539305

 

[dillonbladez]

Though I've never tried it, I suggest the Maru 4x4, if you've got the money for it. It's quite expensive.
LighTake is an e-business partner with popbuying, or something like that. So, If you use paypal, order from LighTake.
If you're fine with CC payment, go with PopBuying.

If you don't have the money, I'd go with QJ regular, or Mini, depending on the size of your hands.

LighTake:
Regular
Mini

Popbuying:
Mini
Regular

I'd get somebody other than me to confirm if these are actually the QJs you're looking for.

 

[cuber952]

If you end up buying a QJ make sure you get the mini one.
It is way better.

 

[Mike Hughey]

If you end up buying a QJ make sure you get the mini one.
It is way better.

I have both, and my regular QJ is definitely better than my mini. The mini isn't bad - it's probably my second-best one, but it's not nearly as good as my big QJ - it locks up too easily. I actually prefer the size of the mini, but it's just not as good of a cube.

I've had the QJ for quite a while now, and it's still fantastic.

I suspect a part of this is just how lucky you are with the particular one you get.

 

[miniGOINGS]

I'd get somebody other than me to confirm if these are actually the QJs you're looking for.

Yup.

For 4x4's, it seems that the 2 favourites are the miniQJ and the Maru, although the LanLan might be something to keep in mind. In terms of 5x5, nearly everyone agrees that the V-Cube and YJ 5x5 are the best.

 

[~Phoenix Death~]

The YJ 4x4 is good if you have Eastsheen-fit/small hands. You're gonna have to mod it though.

 

[randomnewb]

I've had a QJ for a while, (a good month I'd say?) and a piece off the core has broken and finally one of the center pieces have broken at the part where it connects and the center piece top itself. I superglued the core piece back on, but I've had terrible luck with the center piece and gave in to buy another one. ):

I've spent around a month breaking it in, (misaligning it and cutting it and stretching it) and that's finally just happened to me.

I've heard some really great stuff about Maru 4x4 and I've seen videos and pictures of it's cutting/control so you might want to invest the extra 10 bucks you'd spend on eventual replacements/time spent modding and get the Maru?

As for a 5x5, I have a YJ, I haven't done much with it and the only experience I have with 5x5's is my Eastsheen which moves too smoothly and misaligns itself when I'm trying to do tredges. ): I'd go with YJ/V-Cube from what I've heard here.

Good luck in your endeavors!

 

[Truncator]

If you end up buying a QJ make sure you get the mini one.
It is way better.

I have both, and my regular QJ is definitely better than my mini. The mini isn't bad - it's probably my second-best one, but it's not nearly as good as my big QJ - it locks up too easily. I actually prefer the size of the mini, but it's just not as good of a cube.

I've had the QJ for quite a while now, and it's still fantastic.

I suspect a part of this is just how lucky you are with the particular one you get.

Same with me. I have two of each, and the regular QJ locks up far less. The only problem I have is the centers breaking occasionally if I'm too rough with it.

 

[denhil3]

i recomend Mini QJ 4x4 and v-cube 5

 

[rykusmo]

I recommend maru 4x4x4 and v-cube 5.

for me maru 4x4x4 is the best 4x4x4 so far... the only cube that can match it is the x-cube 4x4x4, but it hasn't released yet..

 

[hic0057]

For a 4x4, get a mefferts and with the 5x5 get a v-cube

 

[robosariobo777]

I have a regular qj 4x4..at first it was tight but now it is really good after lots of playing with it..its not the best, cuz it locks up a bit sometimes...I am also hearing a lot about the maru's..check cube depot..good prices

 

[~Phoenix Death~]

Get a YJ 5x5!!!