The MoYu AoLong 3x3 V5 (Magnetic) brings a carbon fiber core, dual-axis tuning, and a full 48-magnet setup to one of the most approachable price points in MoYu's lineup. It's a competition-ready 3x3 that doesn't ask you to choose between affordability and serious adjustability.
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Magnetic (48 magnets, spring tension)
Matte
55.5 mm / 64g
8 spring tension levels × 8 distance settings
Cubers who want solid magnetic control and deep tuning at the best possible price.
UV Coated
Magnetic (48 magnets, spring tension)
UV Coated
55.5 mm / 65g
8 spring tension levels × 8 distance settings
Same spring setup with a high-grip glossy finish for cubers who prefer UV Coated feel.
MagLev, Ball-Core
Magnetic + MagLev + Ball-Core (88 magnets, 8 ball-core)
UV Coated
55.5 mm / 71g
8 MagLev tension levels × 8 distance settings
Cubers ready to step up to MagLev and ball-core auto-alignment without going to the top tier.
20-Magnet
Magnetic + MagLev + 20-Magnet Ball-Core (100 magnets)
UV Coated
55.5 mm / 72g
8 MagLev tension levels × 8 distance settings
Cubers who want the full AoLong V5 experience — maximum magnetic density and the sharpest alignment.
Why you'll like it
48-magnet system: Corner, edge, and core magnets work together for consistent snap-to-alignment on every turn — you get real magnetic feedback without stepping into MagLev territory.
Carbon fiber core: Lightweight and rigid. The carbon fiber construction keeps the core structure stable across high-speed solves without adding weight.
64 tuning combinations: 8 spring tension levels × 8 distance settings give you a wide tuning range — from tight and controlled to fast and free-flowing.
Anti-corner-twist design: Outer right-angle geometry on the corners prevents twists even under aggressive, fast turning.
Dragon scale texture: The tactile surface treatment gives consistent grip across the whole cube without feeling rough.
Tuning & control
Dual adjustment system: Independent control over tension and distance — two separate axes of adjustment that don't interfere with each other.
8 spring tension levels: Dial in elasticity from snappy and responsive to smooth and gliding.
8 distance settings: Control how close the layers sit to the core, which affects turning feel, corner-cutting, and stability under speed.
Performance & design highlights
Dual repulsion positioning: Repelling magnets in the corner and edge feet interact with the core ball to accelerate alignment after each turn.
Matte finish: Standard frosted plastic — medium grip, familiar feel, no coating drag.
6-color stickerless design: Clean, competition-standard colors with no stickers to peel or replace.
Anti-corner-twist geometry: Outer right-angle corners lock in place and resist accidental twisting mid-solve.
Highly rated budget-friendly magnetic cube praised for quality plastic and magnets. Customers said it's "great for beginners" and speedcubers. Some noted it's very fast out of the box and benefits from lube for better control. A few suggested higher-priced models offer better value, though most recommend this cube.
Great budget cube! Would definitely recommend to any new speedcuber!
Pretty Good Cube for Beginners budget-friendly and just great in general
The plastic you can tell is high quality and the magnets are nice
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Anonymous
Good Cube
Pretty Good Cube for Beginners budget-friendly and just great in general
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ANdrew p.
It's nice! Too fast for me out of the box though!
This cube feels really good....after I used some comet lube to help make it more controllable.. that's my personal preference though! It feels good! The plastic you can tell is high quality and the magnets are nice not too strong not super weak! It's just a great cube for $16 made even better with some lube to make it more controllable for my turning style.. 💙
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Anonymous
It is great but you should probably buy the more
It is great but you should probably buy the more expensive ones because it’s more bang for your buck
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Gabriel N.
Great Cube
MoYu AoLong V5 3x3 (Magnetic)
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Anonymous
Great Cube
MoYu AoLong V5 3x3 (Magnetic)
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Anonymous
Great budget cube! Would definitely recommend to
Great budget cube! Would definitely recommend to any new speedcuber!
