Picube MoYu RS Skewb Maglev Version Core Magnet

Picube MoYu RS Skewb MagLev Core Magnet

Picube MoYu RS Skewb MagLev Version Core Magnet is a magnetic skewb from MoYu's budget RS series, with core magnets added by Picube. It is based on the MagLev version, which uses repelling magnets in the core instead of springs. The extra core magnets are designed to improve stability, while the price stays clearly lower than that of flagship skewbs. The cube comes in a stickerless bright colour scheme.

How it turns

The RS Skewb MagLev has a light, smooth turning feel. The piece magnets are medium to strong, so moves clearly "click" into place. MagLev removes spring friction and noise, which makes turning quieter and slicker than in the spring version. Users praise the cube for its smooth feel and for how solid it feels in the hand. The core magnets pull the pieces into the aligned position, so layers are less likely to stay slightly misaligned after a fast move. On a skewb, where solves are a series of short, quick turns, this means fewer corrections and fewer lockups.

Adjustment and finish

• MagLev: repelling magnets instead of springs in the core, with no metallic sound when turning.
• Core magnets from Picube that additionally stabilise the position of the pieces.
• Compression adjustment (9 settings in the RS Skewb series), with tools included.
• Matte (frosted) surface with medium grip.
• Purple internals, typical of the MagLev version.

How is it different from other RS Skewb versions?

The standard RS Skewb M uses springs and has grey or coloured internals. It is the cheapest option and works well as a first skewb. The regular MagLev version offers lighter and quieter turning, but has no core magnets. The Picube Core Magnet edition keeps the character of the MagLev and adds the stability that budget skewbs usually lack.

Who is it for?

For anyone who practises skewb for speed and wants a cube with core magnets without reaching for more expensive models. For a child's first skewb, the regular RS Skewb M is enough. The core magnet version is a better choice for someone who solves regularly and notices that their layers tend to "slip" out of alignment.

Specifications

• Type: magnetic skewb, stickerless
• Base cube manufacturer: MoYu, modification: Picube
• Size: approx. 55 mm
• Weight: approx. 67 g
• System: MagLev + core magnets
• Adjustment: compression
• Finish: matte (frosted)