Rubik’s Cube 5×5 QiYi Magnetic (EQY663) — budget magnetic 5×5 for consistent practice

QiYi Magnetic 5×5 (EQY663), also known as QiYi MS 5×5, is a magnetic 5×5 speed cube from the affordable QiYi MS line. The cube measures about 62 × 62 × 62 mm and weighs around 160 g: it feels solid and reliable in the hand, but not overly heavy.
Magnets are built into all layers, helping them align and making turning more stable and predictable — both on the outer and inner layers.

Who is this cube for

Level:

• beginners who can already comfortably solve 3×3 and 4×4 and want their first proper 5×5;
• intermediate casual cubers who need an inexpensive but reliable magnetic 5×5 for regular practice;
• experienced speedcubers — as a training/backup cube that you’re not afraid to use for hours.

Age:

• school-age kids and adults; the size of about 62 mm is comfortable for medium and larger hands.

Main uses:

• first 5×5 practice sessions and learning advanced algorithms and parity cases;
• everyday casual and speed solves;
• an inexpensive yet serious magnetic 5×5 for a collection or as a gift.

Turning feel

QiYi Magnetic 5×5 offers a reasonably fast and soft turning feel with good control:

• the outer layers turn smoothly and quite quickly, and the cube accelerates well on finger tricks;
• the overall character is soft and even, without strong grittiness — closer to a “smooth”, “soft” feel;
• medium-strength magnets add clarity — turns don’t feel loose, and layers snap neatly into place.

For a 5×5 beginner this cube feels like a proper speedcube rather than just a big toy, and more experienced cubers appreciate its combination of comfortable speed and predictability.

Magnets and adjustment

Magnetisation:

• magnets are built into all necessary pieces and work on all layers;
• magnetic strength is around medium: layers tend to snap into the correct position by themselves, but the cube doesn’t feel sticky or slowed down.

Tension adjustment:

• classic screw-and-spring system under the center caps;
• you can tighten or loosen the tension with a small screwdriver;
• no complex dual-adjust systems or numerical nuts — maintenance is simple and intuitive.

The idea of the MS series is a cube that is “ready to solve out of the box”: you can use it as-is, and if you want, make light adjustments to suit your preferences.

Stability and inner layer behaviour (5×5)

For a 5×5 it’s critical that the inner layers behave predictably — and the EQY663 does a good job here for a budget model:

• the inner layers are slightly denser and “tighter” than the outer ones, which helps maintain the cube’s shape and reduces random lockups;
• with reasonably accurate turning, the inner layers move smoothly enough and are not dramatically slower than the outer ones;
• medium magnet strength helps layers realign and reduces the number of annoying overspins.

With a very aggressive turning style and large misalignments, light catches are possible, but for its price range the cube offers a good balance of stability and flexibility.

Size, weight, materials

• Size: about 62 × 62 × 62 mm — slightly more compact than older “brick-like” 5×5 models, and more comfortable for an average or fast grip.
• Weight: around 160 g — the cube feels confident and reliable, but the hand doesn’t tire too quickly.
• Material: durable ABS plastic designed for regular, long practice sessions.
• Colours and surface: bright stickerless plastic with good contrast between faces; depending on the batch, the surface can be glossy or slightly frosted, but in both cases the cube is not overly slippery.

What’s in the box

A typical QiYi Magnetic 5×5 (EQY663) package includes:

• QiYi Magnetic 5×5 (EQY663) cube;
• branded cardboard or plastic box;
• small leaflet/instruction sheet (usually in English/Chinese).

The cube comes assembled, lubed and tensioned, and can be used straight out of the box.

Key advantages

• Magnetic 5×5 at a budget price — a good entry into the world of larger magnetic cubes.
• Soft, smooth turning with medium-strength magnets — both comfort and control.
• Outer layers are fast enough, inner layers are stable and predictable.
• Comfortable size and weight — feels good in the hand and suits long practice sessions.
• Simple and understandable construction without complex adjustment systems — easy to recommend for kids and beginners.

Who it might not be ideal for / nuances

• For those looking for a top-end flagship 5×5 with a ball/magnetic core, adjustable magnets and an ultra-“buttery” feel, this model will seem basic — it’s a solid budget workhorse, not a premium flagship.
• With a very aggressive style and large misalignments, inner-layer catches and lockups are possible — record-focused competitors will eventually want a higher-end 5×5.
• For people completely new to big cubes, the speed and number of layers can feel “noisy” at first — sometimes it makes sense to get used to a 4×4 before moving up to a 5×5.