I do not think that one is better then the other. Like any cube is comes down to personal preference in the feel, the way it turns, the stability etc. and not that one is better then the other. I think that if the Gans 356 Air sm was the best 3x3, then almost everyone would be using it, but since there are so many good/great 3x3 on the market, it comes down to what you like best. This is just my thought though, and I look forward to seeing what others say/think.