QiYi 223 Cuboid — stable 2×2×3 cuboid for your first “proper” cuboid

The QiYi 223 Cuboid (2×2×3) is a compact cuboid measuring about 44 × 44 × 66 mm. It’s slightly larger than many old 2×2×3 designs, making it easier to grip, and the mechanism allows real corner-cutting and smooth turning out of the box.

In difficulty it sits above the 123/133 but is still easier than a full 3×3.

Who is it for

• solvers who already know the 3×3 and want their first “proper” cuboid;
• twisty-puzzle fans who like non-standard shapes but don’t want something too brutal;
• collectors building a 123–223–233 cuboid progression.

Turning feel

• turns are reasonably light and smooth for a cuboid;
• solid corner-cutting for a 2×2×3 format — it forgives small inaccuracies;
• feels more “cube-like” and dynamic than the 123, while still being beginner-friendly.

Construction & comparison

• form factor: 2×2×3;
• size 44 × 44 × 66 mm gives a more secure grip than older, smaller 2×2×3 models;
• more interesting in terms of algorithms than 123/133, but simpler than the 233 (3×3×2).

Size, materials, box contents

• size: 44 × 44 × 66 mm;
• material: ABS plastic, commonly stickerless with bright shades;
• box usually includes: QiYi 223 Cuboid and a QiYi branded carton.