QiYi Warrior M Pro 3x3

QiYi Warrior M Pro 3x3

This is a budget magnetic cube from QiYi. Despite its low price, it has features you usually find on more expensive models: 48 magnets and dual adjustment that you set with your fingers, no key needed. The QiYi Warrior M Pro 3x3 measures 55 mm, weighs approx. 74 g and comes in the stickerless bright version. That means there are no stickers that could wear off or peel over time.

How it turns

This cube focuses more on stability than on speed. Users praise its stable feel and good corner cutting, especially for the price. Turning is rather calm, and some even find it a bit slow. Opinions on the magnets are mixed: some people find them strong, others fairly weak. It's safe to say their strength is moderate.

Straight out of the box, the Warrior M Pro can be quite tight, and the springs may be audible. Usually it's enough to loosen the cube and add a little lube. After that it turns more smoothly and quietly.

Magnets and adjustment

• 48 magnets in the corners and edges. They help the layers snap into place and make the cube go out of alignment less often. When you're learning and doing your first timed solves, this is a clear advantage over non-magnetic cubes.
• Dual adjustment. You set tensioning (how tightly the layers are pressed together) and spring compression (how springy the cube feels) separately. There are 11 compression settings to choose from. You change them by hand, without tools.
• Classic springs. The cube has no MagLev and no magnets in the core (Ball-Core).

Warrior M Pro vs. other QiYi cubes

Don't confuse this model with the QiYi Warrior M. The names are similar, but they are completely different designs. It also shouldn't be seen as a cheaper version of the QiYi M Pro 3x3 V2, which has MagLev and magnets in the core. That one is a higher-end cube, designed for people focused on faster solving. The Warrior M Pro is a simpler magnetic cube with basic adjustment at a lower price.

Who is it for?

For anyone buying their first magnetic cube who wants to try out how adjustment works right away. It's also a good choice for parents looking for a solid 3x3 cube for their child without spending a lot. It works well as a backup cube or one to carry in your backpack, too. A speedcuber looking for a main cube for high TPS will be better off with a higher-end model.

Specifications

• Type: magnetic 3x3 cube, stickerless
• Manufacturer: QiYi
• Size: 55 mm
• Weight: approx. 74 g
• Magnets: 48 magnets in the pieces
• Turning system: springs (no MagLev or Ball-Core)
• Adjustment: tensioning and compression set by hand, 11 compression settings
• Colour: Stickerless Bright