YuXin Little Magic 7x7x7 Magnetic

YuXin Little Magic 7x7x7 Magnetic

YuXin Little Magic 7x7x7 Magnetic is an affordable magnetic 7x7 cube from YuXin's budget Little Magic series. It has been on the market since 2019. It measures 67.5 mm, weighs about 205 g and comes in a stickerless bright colour scheme. The faces are made of coloured plastic with no stickers, so nothing can wear off or peel. For many people it is their first "real" 7x7 after solving smaller cubes.

How it turns

The inner layers turn smoothly, and the magnets help each layer settle into place. On a 7x7 this is a big help, because with so many layers it's easy to make a move that stops halfway. The magnet strength is mid-range. If you are switching from a strongly magnetized 3x3, the magnets may feel weak.

Fresh out of the box, results vary. Some units arrive tightly tensioned and dry inside, which makes the inner layers turn heavily and edge pairing tiring. A few drops of lube and some time to break it in usually help, as big cubes need a longer break-in. Corner cutting is decent for the price, but more advanced models are noticeably more forgiving in this respect.

Tension adjustment

Tension is set with adjustment screws. Loosen them gradually. A 7x7 that is too loose gets lockups more often, and in extreme cases center pieces can pop out.

Magnetic or non-magnetic version?

The Little Magic 7x7 is also available without magnets. The magnetic one is noticeably heavier (approx. 205 g vs. approx. 186 g), but aligns layers much more reliably. If you plan to solve regularly, you will usually feel the benefit of the Magnetic version sooner.

Who is it for?

For anyone who wants to get started with 7x7 or solves big cubes casually and doesn't want to spend on a flagship model right away. It also makes a great gift for a child who can already handle 3x3 and 4x4. A speedcuber who wants to train 7x7 seriously should rather aim for a higher-end cube with better corner cutting and more advanced tension adjustment.

Specifications

• Type: magnetic 7x7x7 cube, stickerless
• Manufacturer: YuXin (Little Magic series)
• Size: 67.5 mm
• Weight: approx. 205 g
• Adjustment: adjustment screws
• Colour scheme: stickerless bright
• Release year: 2019
• Allowed in official competitions: yes