SengSo pillowed 4x4

SengSo Pillowed 4x4

SengSo Pillowed 4x4 is a 4x4 cube from ShengShou's pillowed series. The manufacturer sells some of its puzzles under the SengSo brand. What sets it apart from a classic 4x4 is the shape: the faces are slightly convex and the edges are rounded, so the cube looks like a small pillow. It measures approx. 60 mm and weighs approx. 115 g. It comes in the Stickerless Bright version, made of coloured plastic with no stickers.

The pillowed shape in practice

The rounded shape sits better in your hand and feels smaller than a flat-faced cube of the same size. This matters with a 4x4, because during longer solves a lot depends on how comfortably you can hold the cube. Still, slightly convex faces feel different under your fingers than a standard cube. If you practise on flat models, you may need a moment to get used to it.

How it turns

According to available reviews, the cube feels solid, turns well on both the outer and inner layers, and lockups and popping are rare. This is important for a 4x4, because cheaper cubes tend to catch when you turn the inner layers. However, don't treat it as a flagship speedcubing cube. For high TPS and a fine-tuned setup, modern magnetic models with more adjustment options are a better choice.

Stickerless Bright

The colours are in the plastic, so nothing peels off or wears away, even with frequent solving. It's a practical choice for a cube for everyday learning and for kids.

Who is it for?

For someone who has mastered the 3x3 and wants to try a 4x4, for a child learning bigger cubes, or for anyone who finds flat-faced cubes too big for their hands. It also fits nicely into a collection alongside other cubes from the ShengShou pillowed series.

Specifications

• Type: 4x4 cube, stickerless
• Manufacturer: ShengShou (SengSo)
• Shape: pillowed (slightly convex faces)
• Size: approx. 60 mm
• Weight: approx. 115 g
• Colour scheme: Stickerless Bright