QiYi QiHeng S2 Megaminx – Magnetic — budget magnetic megaminx with a sculpted surface and 120 magnets

QiYi QiHeng S2 Megaminx – Magnetic is an affordable magnetic megaminx from QiYi that’s often recommended as a first megaminx for beginners. It comes with around 120 factory-installed magnets and a sculpted “rounded arc” exterior that noticeably improves grip and overall control of the puzzle.

The cube is made from stickerless plastic and features widened outer layers and an anti-stick internal design, which reduces friction and gives smooth turning straight out of the box. The edge length is about 33 mm, and the weight is roughly 126 g, so the puzzle stays compact and light enough for long practice sessions.

Who is this megaminx for

Skill level:

• beginners who already solve a 3×3 confidently and want to try megaminx;
• casual cubers who want a modern magnetic megaminx at a low price;
• solvers looking for a simple, reliable “daily driver” megaminx for regular practice.

Best use:

• learning basic and intermediate megaminx methods;
• daily timed sessions at home or in a cubing club;
• local and early official WCA competitions.

Design features

• About 120 magnets — magnets inside the pieces provide a consistent, comfortable click and help the layers snap neatly into place.
• “Rounded arc” sculpted exterior — rounded, contoured pieces and ridges give extra grip and reduce finger slipping during faster solves.
• Widened outer layers — slightly wider outer faces make the puzzle easier to hold and more secure in smaller hands, which is especially helpful for newer cubers.
• Anti-stick piece design — optimized internal geometry lowers catching and friction, improving corner-cutting and making the overall turning feel smoother and more predictable.
• Stickerless plastic — bright, high-contrast plastic shades make color recognition easy and remove any risk of peeling stickers.

Setup and turning feel

• Smooth, moderately fast turning out of the box — the QiHeng S2 Megaminx already feels soft and reasonably quick; a bit of lubrication and tensioning can refine the feel even further.
• Classic spring-based core — a standard screw-and-spring tensioning system with no complex mechanisms, so even beginners can adjust it to their preference.
• Moderate magnetic feel — magnets are clearly noticeable and help with alignment without making the turning overly stiff.
• Light and stable — at about 126 g, the puzzle doesn’t feel heavy, and the design keeps the layers from drifting apart even under a fairly aggressive turning style.

Who might not like it

• top-level speedcubers who want a flagship megaminx with extreme corner-cutting and advanced cores;
• cubers who prefer a completely smooth, non-sculpted exterior;
• fans of very strong magnets and ultra-rigid layer locking — here the magnets are tuned more for comfort and control.