Picube AoChuang V6 SE Dual Track Matte (Premium Setup)

Picube AoChuang V6 SE Dual Track Matte (Premium Setup)

The MoYu AoChuang V6 in a Special Edition by PiCube. Many cubers now consider it one of the strongest 5x5 cubes on the market. Picube AoChuang V6 SE Dual Track Matte is the Dual Track version, meaning it has magnets in the pieces and a Ball-Core. Compared with the standard Dual Track, it has weaker core magnets, different springs and a matte finish instead of a UV coating. This version also comes with a premium setup, so the cube is prepared in advance and you don't have to start by lubing it yourself.

How the SE differs from the regular V6 Dual Track

The regular AoChuang V6 Dual Track has a Ball-Core that positions the layers noticeably. In the SE version, PiCube weakened the core magnets and replaced the springs. As a result, the cube turns more lightly and is held less by the core, while still keeping the stability of the Ball-Core. The second difference is the surface. The standard Dual Track only comes with UV coating, while the SE Matte has no coating. One user noted that this matte plastic is actually fairly smooth in practice and closer to a light gloss than to a typical frosted finish.

How it solves

The AoChuang V6 is a compact 5x5 cube with widened outer layers, improved pop protection and pieces with a "dragon scale" texture designed to reduce friction. SE users most often praise its smooth feel, which resembles a good 3x3 cube. Reviewers also point out that the 3x3 stage goes comfortably thanks to the Ball-Core and the large outer layers. During fast turning, the magnets don't noticeably slow you down, while during precise moves they still help you land the layer. The magnet strength is not adjustable.

Dual Track compared with other V6 versions

• Single Track has 96 magnets, no Ball-Core and is the cheapest way to get a V6.
• Dual Track has 96 magnets in the pieces plus positioning magnets in the Ball-Core (112 in total in the standard version).
• Triple Track has 160 magnets and a Ball-Core. It is the most strongly magnetized version.

Who is it for?

For someone who solves 5x5 regularly and wants a cube with a Ball-Core, but prefers a lighter, faster feel than the standard Dual Track. It is also a good choice if you don't like UV coating. If you prefer a tightly held, strongly "magnetic" cube, consider the regular Dual Track UV or the Triple Track instead. For your first 5x5, the Single Track is more than enough.

Specifications

• Type: magnetic 5x5x5 cube, stickerless bright
• Manufacturer: MoYu, PiCube special edition
• Version: Dual Track with Ball-Core (weakened core magnets)
• Springs: changed compared with the standard V6
• Finish: matte, no UV coating
• Setup: Premium Setup