QiYi Key Ring Cube 3x3

QiYi Key Ring Cube 3x3

QiYi Key Ring Cube 3x3 is a small 3x3 cube made as a keychain. It measures 30 mm along each edge and is fully solvable, so it's not a gadget with faces that only turn for show. The mechanism works just like a regular cube, only in a pocket size. The cube comes with a chain, so you can clip it to your keys, backpack or pencil case and solve it whenever you have a spare moment.

How it turns

Many keychain cubes turn stiffly and lock up often. This model is clearly different: turning is light and fast, and solving feels more like a budget speed cube than a toy. Users compare its feel to the QiYi Warrior S, and some even mention slightly better corner cutting. These are opinions, not a measured parameter, but they reflect the level of this cube well. The plastic is glossy, and the stickerless bright colour scheme resembles standard QiYi cubes.

Keep the size in mind. At 30 mm your fingers cover a large part of each face, so fingertricks from a full-size cube don't always work the same way. A mini cube is for solving for fun, not for breaking records. The cube has no magnets, so the layers don't align on their own.

Tension adjustment

Despite its small size, the cube has adjustment screws. This means you can change the tension if it feels too loose or too tight out of the box. In such a small mechanism, it's best to turn the screws carefully and a little at a time.

Who is it for?

For cubers who want a cube with them at all times, and for collectors of mini puzzles. It also makes a nice small gift for a child who already solves the cube or is just getting interested in it. For learning from scratch, however, a regular full-size 3x3 cube is a better choice, as it's easier to practise on.

Specifications

• Type: mini 3x3 cube, keychain
• Manufacturer: QiYi
• Size: 30 mm
• Weight: approx. 25 g (cube only)
• Magnets: none
• Tension adjustment: adjustment screws
• Colour scheme: stickerless bright
• Release year: 2020
• In the box: cube with key chain