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Every one of today’s budget speedcube brands now ships factory-magnetized 3x3s for well under $15 — a segment that didn’t exist a few years ago when magnets were a $30+ premium feature. Below are nine current-generation magnetic cubes from QiYi, YJ, MFJS/MoYu and GAN, ordered roughly cheapest to priciest, plus one step-up pick if you want a name-brand flagship feel without a $50+ price tag.
| # | Product | Price | Where to buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | QiYi Warrior M 3×3 (Magnetic) | $4.99-$6 | Amazon · eBay |
| 2 | QiYi Warrior M Pro 3×3 | $6.99 | Amazon · eBay |
| 3 | YJ YuLong 3×3 V3 M | $5.99-$8 | Amazon |
| 4 | YJ YuLong 3×3 V2 M | $8.99 | Amazon · eBay |
| 5 | MFJS MeiLong 3M V2 3×3 | $7.99 | Amazon |
| 6 | Ziina Space Magnetic 3×3 | $6.99 | Amazon |
| 7 | MoYu RS3M 2020 V5 3×3 | $8.99-$10 | Amazon · eBay |
| 8 | MoYu Super RS3M 2022 3×3 | $9.99 | Amazon · eBay |
| 9 | GAN 356M Lite 3×3 | $25-$30 | Amazon · eBay |
The picks, in detail
QiYi Warrior M 3×3 (Magnetic)
The cheapest fully magnetic 3×3 sold today, and still smooth enough for a first upgrade off a non-magnetic cube.
- Factory magnets in every piece for the first time at this price point
- Stickerless plastic, budget-tier core
- Beginner-friendly corner cutting
- Lowest price of any magnetic 3×3 on the market
- Good entry point to feel what magnets add
- Base plastic and springs are basic compared to pricier cubes
- Not tunable — fixed magnet strength
QiYi Warrior M Pro 3×3
A step up from the base Warrior M with a refined core, still at an entry price.
- Improved core over the base Warrior M
- Factory magnets throughout
- Stickerless UV-coated tiles
- Noticeably smoother than the base Warrior M for a couple dollars more
- Good value upgrade pick
- Still fixed magnet strength, no adjustment
YJ YuLong 3×3 V3 M
YJ’s budget magnetic line, competitively priced against the QiYi Warrior series.
- Magnetic corners and edges
- Lightweight, fast-turning stickerless shell
- Available in UV-coated and clicky variants
- Very light, quick turning feel favored by some beginners
- Multiple finish options at the same low price
- Less common brand support/parts availability than QiYi or MoYu
YJ YuLong 3×3 V2 M
The prior YuLong generation, still sold and still a solid budget magnetic option.
- Magnetic 3×3 with YJ’s V2 core
- Stickerless design
- Similar weight class to the V3
- Often discounted alongside the newer V3
- Proven, well-reviewed core
- Superseded by the V3 as YJ’s current-gen model, so shop the V3 first if price is equal
MFJS MeiLong 3M V2 3×3
MoYu’s budget sub-brand (MFJS/MeiLong) magnetic cube — a reliable low-cost option with MoYu’s manufacturing behind it.
- Magnetized version of the popular MeiLong budget line
- Stickerless plastic
- Simple, no-frills tensioning
- Backed by MoYu’s factory quality control
- Good all-rounder for casual solving
- Fewer tuning options than MoYu’s premium RS3M line
Ziina Space Magnetic 3×3
A lesser-known but real budget brand offering a magnetic 3×3 at the same price tier as the majors.
- Fully magnetic corners/edges
- Stickerless shell
- Competitive weight and turning feel for the price
- Cheap alternative if the big-name budget cubes are out of stock
- Comparable performance to similarly-priced QiYi/YJ models
- Smaller community track record than QiYi, MoYu or YJ
MoYu RS3M 2020 V5 3×3
MoYu’s flagship budget magnetic cube, widely regarded as the best all-around value pick under $10.
- Ball-core design for consistent turning
- ElastiX-style spring tension (version dependent)
- Widely used as a default recommendation for new speedcubers
- Best-reviewed budget magnetic cube on the market
- Multiple sub-variants (standard, spring tension) at the same price
- Base UV-coated finish costs a little more than the plain version
MoYu Super RS3M 2022 3×3
MoYu’s upgraded RS3M with a maglev-adjacent core, still inside typical budget pricing.
- Updated core over the standard RS3M V5
- Factory magnets
- Popular as a first “serious” competition cube
- More refined turning feel than the base RS3M for about a dollar more
- Strong reputation among competitive solvers on a budget
- Marginal gains over the RS3M V5 for most casual solvers
GAN 356M Lite 3×3
If you want a recognized competition brand rather than a budget house brand, GAN’s entry magnetic model is the cheapest way in.
- GAN’s core and shell design at their lowest price point
- Factory magnets
- Same brand lineage as GAN’s flagship competition cubes
- Name-brand competition pedigree
- Better resale/trade value in the speedcubing community than house brands
- Roughly 3x the price of the cheapest QiYi/YJ options for a similar magnetic feel
Buying tips
- For a first magnetic cube, the QiYi Warrior M or MoYu RS3M V5 give the most magnet-for-dollar — save the GAN name-brand pick for later.
- “Magnetic” alone doesn’t mean tunable — most budget cubes have fixed magnet strength baked in at the factory, unlike $30+ adjustable-magnet flagships.
- Stickerless versions resist chips better than stickered/tiled budget cubes and are the default choice for most buyers now.
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