QiYi MP Magnetic 3x3

QiYi MP Magnetic 3x3

The QiYi MP Magnetic 3x3 is a budget magnetic 3x3 cube from QiYi (MoFangGe), part of the MP series released in 2021. Its look and internal design resemble the X-Man Design Tornado V2 M, the same company's flagship. The best way to describe it is as a simplified version of the Tornado V2 M at a lower price. It has magnets in the corners and edges, which you can see when you take the cube apart, and the dual adjustment system known from the more expensive model.

How it turns
The cube is light (72 g), and the turning is soft and smooth. Most shops and reviewers describe the magnet strength as medium. The layers clearly snap into place, but you don't have to fight them. While solving, the cube feels smooth and stable. User opinions are not unanimous, though. Some people find the magnets too strong for long algorithms, and some feel it turns more like other light cubes with strong magnets than like the Tornado. Straight out of the box, the MP can be a bit dry and "sandy", with noticeable resistance. After lubing and setting the tension, it usually becomes much smoother.

Adjustment
Tension is set with a traditional adjustment screw, and on top of that you get 5-level spring compression adjustment, modelled on the Tornado V2 M system. You change the compression with the key included in the set, so you don't have to turn the screws every time. That's a big plus for a cube in this price range: you can set it up more for speed or more for control.

Who is it for?
For beginners who want their first proper magnetic cube with real adjustment, and for casual cubers looking for an affordable, light cube for everyday solving. It also works well as a backup cube or one to carry in your backpack. A speedcuber fighting for every hundredth of a second will probably choose a flagship with Ball-Core or MagLev anyway, but for getting started, the MP is more than enough. The cube is legal for official WCA competitions.

Specifications
Size: 55.5 mm
Weight: 72 g
Magnets: in corners and edges
Adjustment: screws + 5-level spring compression adjustment
Finish: stickerless bright, semi-matte surface
Release year: 2021

The set includes:

1. QiYi MP 3x3 cube
2. hard cube case
3. spring adjustment key
4. solving guide