SengSo Lustrous 3x3x3

SengSo Lustrous 3x3x3

SengSo Lustrous 3x3x3 is a light-up 3x3 cube from ShengShou. Inside, it has a rechargeable LED that lights the cube from within, so you can see the colors of the faces even in a completely dark room. A USB charging cable is included. It has a standard size of 56 mm, so it feels in your hands just like a typical 3x3 cube.

How to turn on the light

You switch the light on and off by pressing the yellow center until you feel a slight "click". The battery charges with the USB cable from a computer port or a phone charger. One thing from customer reviews: the cube sometimes arrives with a flat battery. If it doesn't light up when you take it out of the box, charge it first.

How it turns

According to user reviews, the Lustrous turns better than you might expect from a novelty cube. Corner cutting is good enough for comfortable solving, and the turning is fairly light. However, it can't compete with modern speedcubing models. Some people find it stiffer than flagship cubes. The electronics inside also make it heavier than a typical 3x3 cube without lighting. With the light on, red and orange can look similar, which some people notice when solving in the dark.

Who is it for?

The Lustrous works best as an extra cube for solving in the evening and at night, a fun gift for a child or an unusual addition to your collection. If you want to train for time and improve your results, go for a regular speed cube and treat the Lustrous as a cube for fun.

Specifications

• Type: 3x3x3 cube with built-in LED lighting
• Manufacturer: ShengShou (SengSo brand)
• Size: 56 x 56 x 56 mm
• Weight: approx. 99 g
• Power: built-in battery, rechargeable via USB
• Turning the light on: by pressing the yellow center
• In the box: cube, USB charging cable