Rubik’s Cube 2×2 QiYi EQY660 Magnetic (MS 2×2) — budget magnetic speed cube with a light, fast feel

QiYi EQY660 Magnetic 2×2 is a magnetic speed cube from the affordable QiYi MS series, designed to combine good speed with a wallet-friendly price. The cube offers very light and fast turning, while still staying stable enough to be enjoyable for everyday practice.

Who is this cube for

Level: from beginner speedcubers to advanced casual solvers. It’s a great first magnetic 2×2 and at the same time a solid training cube for more experienced cubers.

Age: school-age kids and adults; the size of about 50 mm is comfortable both for teenagers and for people with average-sized hands.

Main uses:

• moving from a regular “store-bought” cube to a real speed cube;
• speed practice and drilling algorithms;
• everyday solves “just for fun”;
• an inexpensive but “competition-like” magnetic cube to add to your collection.

Turning feel

QiYi EQY660 (MS 2×2) is known for its light and fast turning: the cube practically “fires off” with light finger flicks.

The feeling while turning is more on the soft and fast side, without heavy drag.

The cube feels light and “lively”, reacting well to an aggressive turning style.

At the same time, the magnetic alignment gives a clear sense of layer positions, so the cube doesn’t fall apart from every inexact move.

For a complete beginner, this speed might initially feel a bit “nervous”, but after a few days of practice most people say the cube becomes very comfortable for fast solves.

Magnets and adjustment

Magnetisation: this is a fully magnetic 2×2 — magnets are built into the pieces and provide a noticeable, but not excessive, layer snap.

Tension adjustment: a classic screw-and-spring system — you can tighten or loosen the tension with a small screwdriver. There are no special “fancy” systems like dual-adjust, which makes maintenance simpler.

The idea behind the MS line is to offer a ready-to-go magnetic cube straight out of the box, without complex settings and without paying extra for flagship features.

Stability and corner-cutting (2×2)

For a budget cube, QiYi EQY660 shows very decent corner-cutting:

• it confidently “forgives” small underturns and doesn’t demand perfect technique;
• with reasonable setup it remains stable even at high TPS.

According to user feedback, the cube has a good balance between flexibility and stability: it’s not blocky, but it’s also not a floppy “rag” that bends in all directions. Of course, for serious record hunting there are more expensive flagships, but in its price range the MS 2×2 is considered one of the strongest options.

Size, weight, materials

• Size: about 50 × 50 × 50 mm — the standard size preferred by most 2×2 speedcubers.
• Weight: about 58–59 g — a light cube that doesn’t tire out your hand during long practice sessions.
• Plastic and finish: produced in a bright stickerless version; depending on the batch, the surface can be glossy or slightly frosted, but in both cases the cube provides a good grip and doesn’t slip out of your hands.

What’s in the box

A typical package (may vary slightly depending on the batch) includes:

• QiYi EQY660 Magnetic 2×2 cube (MS 2×2);
• clear or branded QiYi box;
• short leaflet / basic solution guide.

The cube comes fully assembled and tensioned, ready to use straight out of the box. If you wish, you can add a bit of lubricant and slightly adjust the tension to your own preference.

Key advantages

• Budget magnetic cube with a feel comparable to more expensive models.
• Light and fast turning — great for practice and for trying out fast solves.
• Suitable both for beginners and more experienced cubers as an inexpensive “workhorse” 2×2.
• Standard ~50 mm size — comfortable for most speedcubers.
• Simple construction without complicated adjustment systems — easy to maintain and easy to explain to a child or a complete beginner.

Who it might not be ideal for / nuances

• For those who want a top-end flagship with adjustable magnets, a magnetic core and a complex tuning system, this model will feel too simple — it’s a solid budget workhorse, not a high-end flagship.
• The cube is quite fast and light — if the buyer has never used a speed cube at all, some people might find a slightly slower, more “educational” cube (like Monster Go or a fully non-magnetic model) more comfortable as a first step.