[Review] GAN V100 - GAN’s best 3x3 since… forever

[Caleb Valenzuela]

hi, this is my probably overly detailed and long review about the GAN V100!

First of all, the box is noticeably smaller than the previous releases, which is a good thing since my box of cube boxes is getting full (it won’t close). Unlike MoYu, the accessories are very minimal, which is even better! Sadly they got rid of the spring loaded which I liked playing with when i’m bored. The accessory box comes with only two pamphlets and a center cap remover.
Now for the cube itself, out of the box, it’s quite fast, but still controllable. It’s also more on the crisp, airy side compared to my GAN 12, which is on the more soft, kinda squishy side. It also came with factory lube which probably contributed to the speed. The center cap has a center cap remover, although you can still remove it with your fingernails. The adjustment system is also much better than the GAN 12 in my opinion, since the numbers are all very easy to see. However, a small problem I encounter is that the sort of dial goes in between each setting, which is a bit annoying. But the best part is that it’s only 40 dollars! (i got it for 29.99). So you are getting a top-notch GAN cube that rivals the GAN 16 (an 80 dollar cube), for only 40 dollars! although if you aren’t used to fast cubes, this might be way too fast for you. I highly reccomend this cube.

cube rating: 9/10
my settings: stock settings
lubed with GAN lube 1

 

[qwr]

Which edition? Since you said $40 I'm assuming the maglev uv
the other version i looked at ("horsie") looks like a special edition

I would also say the 356M is excellent value, although older now. $30

 

[Saterz_]

Hey great review! I think it could be a great addition to the cube listing on CubeIndex at https://thecubeindex.com/explore/cubes/gan-v100-3x3/reviews, where you would even be able to rate it out of 5 on multiple categories!

 

[Thomas.Caleb]

I have it but personally I like the 16 more but the v100 is great tho

 

[Michael Wimberly]

hi, this is my probably overly detailed and long review about the GAN V100!

First of all, the box is noticeably smaller than the previous releases, which is a good thing since my box of cube boxes is getting full (it won’t close). Unlike MoYu, the accessories are very minimal, which is even better! Sadly they got rid of the spring loaded which I liked playing with when i’m bored. The accessory box comes with only two pamphlets and a center cap remover.
Now for the cube itself, out of the box, it’s quite fast, but still controllable. It’s also more on the crisp, airy side compared to my GAN 12, which is on the more soft, kinda squishy side. It also came with factory lube which probably contributed to the speed. The center cap has a center cap remover, although you can still remove it with your fingernails. The adjustment system is also much better than the GAN 12 in my opinion, since the numbers are all very easy to see. However, a small problem I encounter is that the sort of dial goes in between each setting, which is a bit annoying. But the best part is that it’s only 40 dollars! (i got it for 29.99). So you are getting a top-notch GAN cube that rivals the GAN 16 (an 80 dollar cube), for only 40 dollars! although if you aren’t used to fast cubes, this might be way too fast for you. I highly reccomend this cube.

cube rating: 9/10
my settings: stock settings
lubed with GAN lube 1

Reminds me of the XT3 V1

 

[TimoChristianCuber]

kindof like the xt3 v1 of the tv3 or the rs3m v5 of the weilong v9, right?

 

[Caleb Valenzuela]

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Which edition? Since you said $40 I'm assuming the maglev uv
the other version i looked at ("horsie") looks like a special edition

I would also say the 356M is excellent value, although older now. $30

oh yeah maglev UV (i forgot about the horsie)

I have it but personally I like the 16 more but the v100 is great tho

i mean if you look at the performance to price ratio of the GAN v100 compared to the 16 i think the V100 does better

kindof like the xt3 v1 of the tv3 or the rs3m v5 of the weilong v9, right?

definitely way less than an rs3m v5/weilong v9 and more like updating a GAN X/XS

it has a very distinct “sharp” and crisp feel compared to the XT3-V1 which in my opinion is more on the smoother, snappier side (like the tv3). I think it’s because of the black internals.

 

[Chicken-Cuber]

I literally haven't looked at cubes in like a month and they already made it to v100

 

[J41]

It's my first GAN since the 13, and I'm not really enjoying it at this stage - though that's often the case with new cubes for me. We'll see in a few months, I guess!

 

[Caleb Valenzuela]

hi, this is my probably overly detailed and long review about the GAN V100!

First of all, the box is noticeably smaller than the previous releases, which is a good thing since my box of cube boxes is getting full (it won’t close). Unlike MoYu, the accessories are very minimal, which is even better! Sadly they got rid of the spring loaded which I liked playing with when i’m bored. The accessory box comes with only two pamphlets and a center cap remover.
Now for the cube itself, out of the box, it’s quite fast, but still controllable. It’s also more on the crisp, airy side compared to my GAN 12, which is on the more soft, kinda squishy side. It also came with factory lube which probably contributed to the speed. The center cap has a center cap remover, although you can still remove it with your fingernails. The adjustment system is also much better than the GAN 12 in my opinion, since the numbers are all very easy to see. However, a small problem I encounter is that the sort of dial goes in between each setting, which is a bit annoying. But the best part is that it’s only 40 dollars! (i got it for 29.99). So you are getting a top-notch GAN cube that rivals the GAN 16 (an 80 dollar cube), for only 40 dollars! although if you aren’t used to fast cubes, this might be way too fast for you. I highly reccomend this cube.

cube rating: 9/10
my settings: stock settings
lubed with GAN lube 1

how could i forget to mention that it handls harsh turning much better than the gan 12

 

[Cuber2s]

hi, this is my probably overly detailed and long review about the GAN V100!

First of all, the box is noticeably smaller than the previous releases, which is a good thing since my box of cube boxes is getting full (it won’t close). Unlike MoYu, the accessories are very minimal, which is even better! Sadly they got rid of the spring loaded which I liked playing with when i’m bored. The accessory box comes with only two pamphlets and a center cap remover.
Now for the cube itself, out of the box, it’s quite fast, but still controllable. It’s also more on the crisp, airy side compared to my GAN 12, which is on the more soft, kinda squishy side. It also came with factory lube which probably contributed to the speed. The center cap has a center cap remover, although you can still remove it with your fingernails. The adjustment system is also much better than the GAN 12 in my opinion, since the numbers are all very easy to see. However, a small problem I encounter is that the sort of dial goes in between each setting, which is a bit annoying. But the best part is that it’s only 40 dollars! (i got it for 29.99). So you are getting a top-notch GAN cube that rivals the GAN 16 (an 80 dollar cube), for only 40 dollars! although if you aren’t used to fast cubes, this might be way too fast for you. I highly reccomend this cube.

cube rating: 9/10
my settings: stock settings
lubed with GAN lube 1

remove the value from the title lol, this is the best gan cube imo, and prolly the cube id reccomend to anyone looking for a new 3x3.

 

[TimoChristianCuber]

Do you think it's better than the gan 12 maglev?
Also what's the difference between that and the horsie version?

 

[SpeedCubingLord]

remove the value from the title lol, this is the best gan cube imo, and prolly the cube id reccomend to anyone looking for a new 3x3.

Bro was just finished praising the 15, 16, v11, v5, v10, and v9 and now we've moved on to v100 have we?

 

[wasted_youth]

It's okay, definitely better than the 12, but still occasionally catches in a weird way. Guess that's just the way Gan cubes are.

 

[Cuber2s]

Do you think it's better than the gan 12 maglev?
Also what's the difference between that and the horsie version?

100% better. I use mine on 2 and 12, which is really tight and it doesnt catch or lockup much for me. Its also slower than the 16 I think which makes me prefer it, still trying to get used to it so I can make the switch.

 

[Caleb Valenzuela]

Do you think it's better than the gan 12 maglev?
Also what's the difference between that and the horsie version?

yep definitely better
I use settings 8 and 3 (I think? I need to check) or whatever stock settings it came with

the horsie version has springs and the maglev uv has maglev

 

[Caleb Valenzuela]

It's okay, definitely better than the 12, but still occasionally catches in a weird way. Guess that's just the way Gan cubes are.

once in like 50 solves, I do get this weird catch where the corner is kinda sunken into the core, I’m guessing it’s a weird “glitch” with the corner to core magnets, but it doesn’t bother me much

 

[wasted_youth]

once in like 50 solves, I do get this weird catch where the corner is kinda sunken into the core, I’m guessing it’s a weird “glitch” with the corner to core magnets, but it doesn’t bother me much

Yes, exactly this one. I wonder if this thing happens on the 16 since it's pretty much the same design.

 

[kim suo]

他们正在做一件疯狂的事。