After the Rubik's Cube came the 2x2, the 4x4, the 5x5… all the way up to 15x15 cubes, plus puzzles shaped like pyramids, dodecahedrons or that change shape. For each one I recommend just a few models, in different price ranges, so you can choose without getting lost among hundreds of options.
A note: Rubik's is a registered trademark. Only cubes made by the Rubik's brand are Rubik's Cubes. The others, even if they look alike and are solved the same way, are made by other brands: we call them by their size (3x3 cube, 4x4 cube…) or speed cubes.
Rubik's Cube and 3x3 cubes
The original from Rubik's and three speed cubes, one in each price range. In the best Rubik's Cube I explain which one to choose.
- Rubik's brand Rubik's Cube 3x3 The cube Ernő Rubik invented. It turns stiffer than a speed cube, but it is the original.View on Amazon (Rubik's Cube 3x3)
- Budget MoYu RS3M V5 Magnetic and adjustable: the budget cube speedcubers recommend most.View on Amazon (MoYu RS3M V5)
- Mid-range GAN 356 M A GAN classic with thousands of reviews: fast, magnetic and very reliable.View on Amazon (GAN 356 M)
- High-end GAN V100 Maglev Competition cube: light, with magnetic levitation (Maglev) and a UV finish.View on Amazon (GAN V100 Maglev)
2x2, 4x4, 5x5, 6x6 and 7x7 cubes
Three options for each size: a budget one without magnets, a magnetic one that turns much better for a little more, and the high-end one used in competitions.
2x2 cube
The Rubik's Cube's little brother: you can learn to solve it in no time, so it's perfect to start with. Learn to solve it in 3 steps.
- Rubik's brand Rubik's 2x2 Mini The Rubik's brand 2x2: small and sturdy.View on Amazon (Rubik's 2x2 Mini)
- Budget ROXENDA 2x2 No magnets and very cheap: good enough to learn.View on Amazon (ROXENDA 2x2)
- Mid-range MoYu Meilong 2x2 M With magnets: turns much better for a little more.View on Amazon (MoYu Meilong 2x2 M)
- High-end GAN 251 M Air Magnetic and very light: one of the most used in competitions.View on Amazon (GAN 251 M Air)
4x4 cube
It has no fixed centers: first you build the centers and pair the edges, then you solve it like a 3x3.
- Budget ROXENDA 4x4 No magnets and very cheap: good enough to learn.View on Amazon (ROXENDA 4x4)
- Mid-range MoYu Meilong 4x4 M With magnets: turns much better for a little more.View on Amazon (MoYu Meilong 4x4 M)
- High-end MoYu AoSu V7 The one used in competitions: fast, stable and adjustable.View on Amazon (MoYu AoSu V7)
5x5 cube
It's solved with the same method as the 4x4. It has more pieces, so it takes longer, but it isn't much harder.
- Budget ROXENDA 5x5 No magnets and very cheap: good enough to learn.View on Amazon (ROXENDA 5x5)
- Mid-range MoYu Meilong 5x5 M With magnets: turns much better for a little more.View on Amazon (MoYu Meilong 5x5 M)
- High-end MoYu AoChuang V6 The one used in competitions: fast, stable and adjustable.View on Amazon (MoYu AoChuang V6)
6x6 cube
This is where patience comes in: even if you have mastered the 4x4 and 5x5, it takes a good while to solve.
- Budget ROXENDA 6x6 No magnets and very cheap: good enough to learn.View on Amazon (ROXENDA 6x6)
- Mid-range MoYu Meilong 6x6 M With magnets: turns much better for a little more.View on Amazon (MoYu Meilong 6x6 M)
- High-end MoYu AoShi WRM The one used in competitions: fast, stable and adjustable.View on Amazon (MoYu AoShi WRM)
7x7 cube
The biggest cube in official competitions: a test of patience and focus.
- Budget ROXENDA 7x7 No magnets and very cheap: good enough to learn.View on Amazon (ROXENDA 7x7)
- Mid-range MoYu Meilong 7x7 M With magnets: turns much better for a little more.View on Amazon (MoYu Meilong 7x7 M)
- High-end MoYu AoFu V5 The one used in competitions: fast, stable and adjustable.View on Amazon (MoYu AoFu V5)
Big cubes: from 8x8 to 15x15
After the 4x4 and 5x5, bigger and bigger cubes kept appearing. The biggest one sold on Amazon today is the 15x15. They're all solved with the same method as the 4x4… and lots of patience.
- 8x8 cubeView on Amazon (8x8 cube)
- 9x9 cubeView on Amazon (9x9 cube)
- 10x10 cubeView on Amazon (10x10 cube)
- 11x11 cubeView on Amazon (11x11 cube)
- 12x12 cubeView on Amazon (12x12 cube)
- 15x15 cubeView on Amazon (15x15 cube)
Other puzzles
Pyramids, dodecahedrons, cubes that change shape… Some are easier than the Rubik's Cube and others are much harder.
Pyraminx
Pyramid-shaped (4 faces) and easier than the Rubik's Cube: great for trying to solve it on your own.
- Budget ROXENDA Pyraminx No magnets and cheap: to get started.View on Amazon (ROXENDA Pyraminx)
- High-end GAN Pyraminx Magnetic, competition level.View on Amazon (GAN Pyraminx)
Megaminx
Like a Rubik's Cube, but with 12 faces (a dodecahedron). It's solved with very similar ideas, although it takes much longer.
- Budget ROXENDA Megaminx No magnets and cheap: to get started.View on Amazon (ROXENDA Megaminx)
- High-end GAN Megaminx Maglev Magnetic, competition level.View on Amazon (GAN Megaminx Maglev)
Skewb
Its diagonal cuts make every turn move half the puzzle. It looks hard, but with a little practice you can solve it almost by intuition.
- Budget MoYu RS Skewb M Magnetic and cheap: to get started.View on Amazon (MoYu RS Skewb M)
- High-end GAN Skewb Magnetic, competition level.View on Amazon (GAN Skewb)
Square-1
It looks like a cube… until you turn it and it loses its shape. Quite a challenge, because you have to turn it back into a cube before solving it.
- Budget MoYu Meilong Square-1 No magnets and cheap: to get started.View on Amazon (MoYu Meilong Square-1)
- High-end GAN Square-1 Maglev Magnetic, competition level.View on Amazon (GAN Square-1 Maglev)
Clock
It isn't a cube: it's 18 clocks you move with 4 pins and 4 dials. It's also an official competition event.
- QiYi ClockView on Amazon (QiYi Clock)
Mirror Cube
A 3x3 without colors: every layer has a different thickness and the goal is to get it back into a cube shape. One of my favorites.
- Budget Vdealen Mirror Cube No magnets and cheap: to get started.View on Amazon (Vdealen Mirror Cube)
- High-end GAN Mirror M Magnetic, competition level.View on Amazon (GAN Mirror M)
Void Cube
A 3x3 without centers, with a hole in every face. That's why some cases show up that you never see on a Rubik's Cube.
- QiYi Void CubeView on Amazon (QiYi Void Cube)
Fisher Cube
A 3x3 with the pieces cut differently: it changes shape when you scramble it, but it's solved just like a Rubik's Cube.
- YJ Fisher CubeView on Amazon (YJ Fisher Cube)
Gear Cube
When you turn one face, the gears turn other faces too. It looks very complicated, but it's easier than it seems.
- Gear CubeView on Amazon (Gear Cube)
Floppy Cube (3x3x1)
A single-layer cube: very easy to solve and perfect for little ones.
- Floppy Cube 3x3x1View on Amazon (Floppy Cube 3x3x1)
Rubik's Twist
You don't solve it: you twist it into shapes (a dog, a swan, a ball…). Great for kids.
- Rubik's brand Rubik's TwistView on Amazon (Rubik's Twist)
Keychain
A 3 cm 3x3 that really turns, so you can take your hobby everywhere.
- GAN 330 KeychainView on Amazon (GAN 330 Keychain)
Accessories and gifts
Timer
The one used in official competitions: it starts when you lift your hands and stops when you put them back. Perfect for improving your times.
- Speed Stacks G5View on Amazon (Speed Stacks G5)
Smart cube (with app)
It connects to your phone via Bluetooth: the app knows the state of the cube, guides you to solve it and times your solves.
- Rubik's brand Rubik's Connected X The Rubik's brand smart cube: the cheapest way to start.View on Amazon (Rubik's Connected X)
- Mid-range GAN 356 i Carry E Turns like a real speed cube and its app is more complete.View on Amazon (GAN 356 i Carry E)
Gift set
Several puzzles in one box (2x2, 3x3, 4x4, Pyraminx and Megaminx): the perfect gift if you don't know which one to choose.
- ROXENDA Speed Cube SetView on Amazon (ROXENDA Speed Cube Set)
Frequently asked questions
Which is easiest after the Rubik's Cube?
The 2x2, the Pyraminx and the Skewb are easier. The 4x4 and 5x5 are solved like a 3x3 once you build the centers and pair the edges.
What's the difference between the price ranges?
The budget one turns well but has no magnets. The mid-range one has magnets and turns much better for a little more. The high-end one is what the best cubers use in competitions.
Why don't you show prices?
Because on Amazon they change almost every day and depend on the country. When you click the button you'll see the current price on your country's Amazon.
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Want to learn to solve them? Start with the Rubik's Cube and our step-by-step solution.