What is the best 4x4 speedcube in 2024?

The 4x4 is the next step up for speedcubers who have learnt to solve the 3x3, it was originally marketed as a revenge on people who could already solve a 3x3. The original 4x4 had a strange core mechanism that did not work well at all. Modern 4x4s are essentially 5x5s with invisible edge pieces, this mechanism works a lot better and has allowed 4x4s to turn really fast, just make sure that you keep all the inner pieces intact, if one of the small inner pieces comes out then the cube will still turn but it will be more likely to get worse and catch sometimes.

Best 4x4 overall:

MoYu AoSu V7 Dual Track UV: £33

The MoYu AoSu V7 was released in September 2024 and has quickly become probably the best 4x4 on the market, it is slightly smaller than most 4x4s at just 58mm but turns very fast and is quite stable, the dual track version features core magnets but they are not too strong so the difference in magnet strength between the layers isn't too evident.

Best 4x4 (£15 and under):

MoYu AoSu V7 single track: £14

The MoYu AoSu V7 series provides an option from the budget options right up to the more premium options so it is a good option for pretty much any person and budget, the single track version only has corner-edge magnets but in many ways, this is all that is needed.

Best 2x2 (£8 and under):

MoYu MeiLong 4x4: £7

The MeiLong 4x4 is a cheap and non magnetic 4x4, it turns reasonably well, especially with the right lubrication but the lack of magnets makes it a bit unstable, it is probably the best option for those on a tight budget, there is also a magnetic version of it which is a bit better but you might as well just go for the AoSu V7

Highly commended:

Vincube 4x4 core magnetic: £23

The Vin 4x4 was released at the start of 2024 and has proven to be very good, it serves as a slightly improved version of the MGC as it is the same size (60mm) and is made in the same factory, there is also a regular version which is a bit cheaper..

YJ MGC 4x4: £16

The YJ MGC 4x4 will remain popular for a while longer despite the release of the Vincube which is an improvement in pretty much every way, YJ have also released some slightly different versions, they released a UV coated version and a 'speed micro actuator' version