Dan the Beginner
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I have been playing with a Moyu WRM 2021 Maglev for a few weeks and comparing it to a standard WRM 2021. Then I also replaced the latter's springs with the Cubicle's maglev magnets to see what improvements I could get. I also have the Cubicle's core magnet conversion kit, which I used to upgrade the cubes. I hope what I found would be of interest.
Maglev does have a benefit. I was skeptical before, but I can see a clear difference in smoothness, as the turns become more frictionless. The WRM 2021 Maglev actually feels similar to the Tornado V2 when turned. There is also the expected improvement in noise. Both WRM with maglev magnets are more enjoyable to solve. The Tornado V2 is still quieter though. The main downside, for me, is 6 extra grams in weight. This may not be an issue for others, but it is not trivial for me. They are 84g and I can feel the effect as my fingers get sore quicker than with the Tornado (72g). I do like the WRM 2021 Maglev edition, with that subtle purple colour.
Core magnets are a different story. There is definitely an effect, a very subtle effect, so subtle it is hard to tell what it is doing to performance. This may be due to my skills (Beginner), my turning style or speed. Comparisons with another WRM 2021 with no core magnets did not convince me there is any real benefit. I was hoping that a WRM with both Maglev and Core Magnets would be fantastic, but that's not what I found. The cube weighs 89g with all those magnets, which is clearly too much for me. By the way, the information on The Cubicle's site for the Yoo Cube Deluxe is almost certainly wrong, I think. It should be 89g and not 85g. I also have a Gan Mini M Pro, which has core magnets (factory installed and designed for the unit) and which also has not convinced me of their benefit. So, I removed the core magnets from the WRM.
At this time, I am very happy with the WRM 2021 Maglev and I choose it often, from two other favourites of mine, the Tornado V2 and the Moyu AI Cube (modified with pieces swapped from a standard WRM 2021 to get magnet adjustment). This photo shows the ones I still have after giving away many others. I think I should stop buying more cubes.
From left to right, top to bottom, the modified Moyu AI Cube, WRM 2021 Maglev, WRM 2021 with Moyu AI Cube's pieces, Gan Mini M Pro, Tornado V2, Tornado V2, Tornado V2 Primary Colour, Tengyun M, Guhong V3. All 55mm or under.
Maglev does have a benefit. I was skeptical before, but I can see a clear difference in smoothness, as the turns become more frictionless. The WRM 2021 Maglev actually feels similar to the Tornado V2 when turned. There is also the expected improvement in noise. Both WRM with maglev magnets are more enjoyable to solve. The Tornado V2 is still quieter though. The main downside, for me, is 6 extra grams in weight. This may not be an issue for others, but it is not trivial for me. They are 84g and I can feel the effect as my fingers get sore quicker than with the Tornado (72g). I do like the WRM 2021 Maglev edition, with that subtle purple colour.
Core magnets are a different story. There is definitely an effect, a very subtle effect, so subtle it is hard to tell what it is doing to performance. This may be due to my skills (Beginner), my turning style or speed. Comparisons with another WRM 2021 with no core magnets did not convince me there is any real benefit. I was hoping that a WRM with both Maglev and Core Magnets would be fantastic, but that's not what I found. The cube weighs 89g with all those magnets, which is clearly too much for me. By the way, the information on The Cubicle's site for the Yoo Cube Deluxe is almost certainly wrong, I think. It should be 89g and not 85g. I also have a Gan Mini M Pro, which has core magnets (factory installed and designed for the unit) and which also has not convinced me of their benefit. So, I removed the core magnets from the WRM.
At this time, I am very happy with the WRM 2021 Maglev and I choose it often, from two other favourites of mine, the Tornado V2 and the Moyu AI Cube (modified with pieces swapped from a standard WRM 2021 to get magnet adjustment). This photo shows the ones I still have after giving away many others. I think I should stop buying more cubes.
From left to right, top to bottom, the modified Moyu AI Cube, WRM 2021 Maglev, WRM 2021 with Moyu AI Cube's pieces, Gan Mini M Pro, Tornado V2, Tornado V2, Tornado V2 Primary Colour, Tengyun M, Guhong V3. All 55mm or under.
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