QiYi M Pro 3x3x3 Art

QiYi M Pro 3x3x3 Art

QiYi M Pro 3x3x3 Art is a magnetic 3x3 cube from the popular budget M Pro series, and it looks different from the rest of the family. Instead of stickers or stickerless coloured plastic, it has a black body with coloured tiles set into it. The corners are noticeably rounded. Under this shell is the M Pro mechanism, so it's a proper cube for timed solving, not a gadget to put on a shelf.

How it turns

According to user reviews, it feels similar to the standard M Pro. The magnets are clearly noticeable but not overly strong, and corner cutting is average for this price range. The tile surface is not slippery. The rounded edges make the cube feel smaller in the hand than its 56 mm would suggest. Some people really like this, but some reviewers note that the rounded shape makes certain fingertricks less comfortable than on a cube with classic edges. Keep these opinions in mind if you plan to use the cube mainly for timed solving.

Tension adjustment

You set the tension by hand, without a key and without taking the cube apart. The scale is visible, so it's easy to return to a previous setting. According to available specifications, the Art version has 7 adjustment positions, while the standard M Pro has 11. The magnet strength cannot be changed.

Art vs. other M Pro versions

The standard M Pro has a matte (frosted) surface and classic edges. The MagLev and Ball-Core UV versions add, respectively, a magnetic system instead of springs and magnets in the core. The Art version has no Ball-Core. What sets it apart is mainly its look and rounded shape, not extra technology. If your main goal is the best possible times, you'll probably be better off with the standard M Pro or one of the newer versions in the series.

Who is it for?

For anyone who likes the classic look of a black cube with coloured faces and also wants a magnetic mechanism. It's also a good choice if you have smaller hands or prefer cubes with a rounded, compact shape. It works well as a gift, too, or as a second cube for casual solving.

Specifications

• Type: magnetic 3x3x3 cube
• Manufacturer: QiYi (QiYi MoFangGe)
• Manufacturer code: QY3154
• Series: M Pro
• Size: 56 mm
• Weight: approx. 75 g
• Finish: black body with coloured tiles, rounded corners
• Tension adjustment: manual, with visible scale
• Colour: Black