Cubelab 1cm Mini Cube

Cubelab 1cm Mini Cube 3x3

Each side of the whole cube is just 1 cm long, which makes it roughly the size of a fingernail. The Cubelab 1cm Mini Cube is one of the smallest 3x3 cubes in the world, yet it is fully functional: it turns and solves just like a regular 3x3 cube. It is mainly sold as a collector's curiosity and a small challenge for people who have already mastered solving the 3x3.

How it turns

At this scale, fingertricks and high TPS are out of the question. You turn the cube with your fingertips, and it is often easier to hold it between two fingers and turn the layers with your fingernail. The mechanism works, but it is much more delicate than in a full-size cube. Slow, precise moves work well, while a hard flick or a turn with a misaligned layer can easily end in a pop. There is practically no corner cutting, so you need to align each layer carefully before every move.

Many users are surprised at how well the cube turns for its size. Still, it is a cube for relaxed solving, not for timed practice.

Collection, gift, competitions

The Mini Cube works best in a collection next to standard-size cubes or as a small gift for a cuber who already owns plenty of cubes. It also looks great in comparison photos with a 57 mm cube or a coin. WCA regulations allow cubes of any reasonable size, but the final decision rests with the delegate at the given competition.

Who is it for?

For people who can solve the 3x3 and want to try something unusual, and for puzzle collectors. It is not suitable as a first cube for learning, because it is too small to practise algorithms comfortably. For the same reason, it is not a toy for young children: the tiny pieces are easy to lose and hard to put back together after a pop.

Specifications

• Type: mini 3x3 cube
• Manufacturer: Cubelab
• Size: 10 mm (1 x 1 x 1 cm)
• Weight: approx. 5 g
• Release year: 2021
• Colour versions: Black, Blue, Pink
• In the box: puzzle