QiYi QiMeng V3 Sandwich 3x3x3

QiYi QiMeng V3 Sandwich 3x3x3

QiYi QiMeng V3 Sandwich 3x3x3 is the budget QiMeng V3 cube with an unusual color scheme. Instead of the usual six colors, it has a "sandwich" color scheme in which the colors are arranged in layers. You solve it exactly like a classic 3x3 cube, but the solved state looks different. The body is black, and instead of stickers the cube has colored tiles, which don't wear off as easily as regular stickers.

What it's good for

QiYi released this version together with the UT Bumpy variant as learning cubes. They let you practice solving the 3x3 step by step instead of tackling the full color scheme right away. The Sandwich version is a good choice if you already know the basics or want to try something different from a standard cube. It also makes an interesting piece for your collection. The mechanism is the same as in the regular QiMeng V3, so only the look is different.

How it turns

The QiMeng V3 has no magnets. It's a simple cube without tension or compression adjustment. The pieces have a shape the manufacturer calls "smiley", which is designed to make turning smoother. According to user reviews, the cube turns smoothly right out of the box and comes factory-lubed. At first, the lube may make the inside feel slightly sticky. It can't be compared with magnetic speedcubes, because without magnets it lacks their stability and precise layer stopping. For a cube from the lowest price range, though, it turns nicely.

Who is it for?

For a child or a beginner who wants to practice solving the 3x3 in a different way. It also works well as an inexpensive gift or an addition to a collection of cubes with unusual color schemes. For timed practice, it's better to choose a magnetic cube, because even a cheap model with magnets will be more stable.

Specifications

• Type: 3x3x3 cube (QiMeng V3), Sandwich color scheme
• Manufacturer: QiYi
• Size: 55.5 mm
• Weight: 81.8 g
• Magnets: none
• Adjustment: none
• Stickering: colored tiles instead of stickers
• Body color: black