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Product Description
GAN Halo Timer – Premium Bluetooth Smart Timer for Speedcubing
The GAN Halo Timer is GAN's premium smart speedcubing timer, combining accurate physical timing with Bluetooth connectivity, automatic solve recording and integration with GAN's CubeStation platform.
It can be used just like a normal speedcubing timer, but connect it to CubeStation and your results can be automatically recorded and analysed without manually entering every solve. This makes it particularly useful for high-volume practice sessions and for cubers already using GAN smartcubes.
The Halo also stands out visually, with GAN's customisable Halo Light System providing dozens of different lighting effects.
📱 Connect to GAN CubeStation
The biggest advantage of the GAN Halo Timer over a conventional speedcubing timer is its integration with the GAN CubeStation app.
Connect the timer to your phone via Bluetooth and your solve times can be recorded digitally, allowing you to keep track of your practice without manually typing every result into an app.
CubeStation provides a much broader training platform as well, with statistics and analysis, training tools, tutorials, online battles and integration with GAN's range of Bluetooth smartcubes.
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If you already practise with a GAN smartcube, the Halo Timer is particularly useful because your timer and smartcube can form part of the same GAN training ecosystem.
💾 Record Thousands of Solves
You don't need to keep your phone connected every time you practise. The smart version of the GAN Halo Timer can store more than 10,000 timing results offline, which can then be uploaded to CubeStation.
This means you can practise normally with the timer and synchronise your results later rather than needing your phone beside you throughout every session.
The timer can also automatically calculate your average of 5 (Ao5), giving you useful practice statistics directly from the timer.
🌈 Customisable Halo Light System
One of the most distinctive features of the GAN Halo Timer is the lighting around the timer itself.
The Halo Light System offers up to 90 lighting effects, allowing the appearance of the timer to be customised through the app.
It doesn't make your solves any faster, of course, but it gives the Halo a much more premium and distinctive appearance than a conventional speedcubing timer.
⏱️ Designed for Speedcubing Practice
Despite all of its smart features, the GAN Halo still works as a standalone physical speedcubing timer.
Place both hands on the sensors, wait until the timer is ready and lift your hands to begin your solve. Place both hands back on the sensors to stop the timer.
This means you don't have to use CubeStation every time you solve. You can use the Halo as an ordinary timer when you want a simple practice session and connect it to your phone when you want automatic recording and more detailed analysis.
🔋 Rechargeable Battery
Unlike many conventional speedcubing timers that rely on replaceable AAA batteries, the GAN Halo uses a rechargeable lithium battery.
This is particularly convenient for regular practice, as the timer can simply be recharged rather than requiring replacement batteries.
📺 External Display Support
The GAN Halo Timer also supports connection to a compatible external display, making it useful for cubing clubs, races and demonstrations where you want the solve time to be visible on a larger screen.
📏 Key Features
- Bluetooth: Yes
- App: GAN CubeStation
- Offline Storage: More than 10,000 timing results
- Statistics: Automatic Ao5 calculation
- Lighting: Customisable Halo Light System with up to 90 effects
- Battery: Rechargeable lithium battery
- Standalone Timing: Yes
- External Display Support: Yes
🎯 Who Is the GAN Halo Timer For?
- Cubers who want their solve times recorded automatically
- GAN smartcube users who already use CubeStation
- Cubers who want detailed statistics and training features
- Anyone completing large numbers of solves who doesn't want to enter every result manually
- Cubers looking for a premium alternative to a basic timer
If you only want a timer to display your solve time, the QiYi Timer provides the essential functionality for considerably less.
However, if you want automatic solve recording and integration with GAN's smartcubing ecosystem, the GAN Halo Timer offers considerably more functionality.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the GAN Halo Timer connect to a phone?
Yes. The GAN Halo Timer uses Bluetooth to connect to GAN's CubeStation platform, allowing your results to be recorded and analysed digitally.
You can download CubeStation for Android from Google Play or CubeStation NEW for iPhone and iPad from the App Store.
Can I use the GAN Halo Timer without the app?
Yes. You can use the Halo as a normal standalone speedcubing timer without connecting it to a smartphone.
The timer can also store more than 10,000 results offline, allowing you to synchronise your practice data with CubeStation later.
Does the GAN Halo work with GAN smartcubes?
Yes. One of the biggest reasons to choose the GAN Halo is its integration with the wider GAN CubeStation ecosystem. CubeStation supports GAN smartcubes as well as the Halo Timer, making the timer particularly suitable for cubers who already use GAN smart products.
Does the GAN Halo calculate averages?
Yes. The timer can automatically calculate an average of 5 (Ao5), allowing you to view more than just individual solve times during practice.
Does the GAN Halo need batteries?
The GAN Halo uses a rechargeable lithium battery, so you don't need to continually replace disposable AAA batteries.
Is the GAN Halo Timer allowed at WCA competitions?
The GAN Halo is designed for personal practice rather than use as the official timing equipment at WCA competitions.
If your main priority is practising with the same timer used for official WCA attempts, consider the Speed Stacks G5. From 2 January 2027, the WCA will require the G5 in 4-pad mode for official attempts using a speedsolving timer.
Speedcubing Timer Comparison
Not sure which timer is right for you? The GAN Halo is the premium smart option, but a different timer may make more sense depending on how you practise.
| Timer | Bluetooth | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| QiYi Timer | ❌ | Best value everyday timer |
| QiYi Smart Timer | ✔ | Affordable smart timing and automatic solve logging |
| GAN Halo Timer | ✔ | Premium smart timer and CubeStation integration |
| Zeal Timer | ❌ | Advanced features without requiring a phone |
| Speed Stacks G5 | ❌ | WCA competition practice and 2027 4-pad timing |
For more options, browse our full range of speedcubing timers.
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ok then… When I first got the original evo I honestly was not impressed at all, no centre distance adjustment, very loose and very scratchy. It also seemed to catch quite a bit as well. Couldn’t be bothered returning it so I had a good play with the settings. After setting the elasticity and magnet strength to max seemed to make it feel considerably more stable. After that I started adding some lube, whether it’s the grid style pattern they use on the pieces or something else, this cube needs more lube than I would normally consider for a cube.. around 6 drops of Martian and a further 6 drops of Comet SCS lube seems to do the trick. After a bit of breaking in (hundred solves or so) the cube now feels great, the surfaces kinda feel like GANs matte surfaces, that and the light weight, the best way I can describe it is like a GAN 11m pro without the corner/core magnets. Now with the black internals it’s pretty much the same, though the box is nigh on identical, only a sticker with Chinese language only on it (guessing just stating it is the limited edition version). Same with inside the box, everything is the same except the LE has a serial number card (like GAN) included. Visually I love the look of the black internals, with the bevelled edges of the centres and the slight bevels on the pieces the black internals give a very bold contrast from almost every angle, it seems to make colour recognition much easier. Definitely a contender to use as a main… though I do have a GAN 12 M maglev UV arriving tomorrow… though that is definitely more of a show piece!
An absolutely amazing budget and good quality timer which has helped a lot with keeping track of all my times! Definitely worth it!!!
It feels so much better than the mg and the carry cubes. Nice matte finish like the high end GAN cubes despite it being a split piece design instead of the usual capped pieces. Magnets can be set quite strong, which I like. Though word of warning for anyone getting one, unlike most adjustable screw type adjusters, this doesn’t reset back to setting one after the lowest setting (1 is strangest, 7 is weakest) i.e. 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,1 it is a hard stop at each end of the adjustment so to go back from 5 to 4 you just click it back the other way instead of having to go 5,6,7,1,2,3,4. The tension and axle distance system is the same as the carry, 3 sets of springs and caps. The charger appears pretty much the same as the ones from the 356i, i2 and the play. There are a couple of differences though, white instead of black and it finally uses USB-C l!!
Overall it feels like a regular high end GAN cube which is a good thing, that and the stronger magnets puts this one at the top of the pile in my eyes now over the moyu ai.
I have quite big hands so why did I buy this? I just fancied having a cube that was a little smaller to carry about in a pocket but that was much more usable than one of those little key-ring versions. A travel cube to practise and memorise algs on rather than going for that PB. Overall, the quality is a few notches up from what I expected at this price range. It feels great, turns nicely and the magnets do a good job - I can use it almost as fast as a decent full size. I was worried that 50mm wasn't a large enough reduction in edge size but 50mm multiplied by 3 dimensions has a decent reducing effect on the volume - it definitely fits in a pocket way better than a full size. I think the size is perfect: any smaller and it would be annoying to use and any larger and it would be too close to a full size to be worth owning.
What a brilliant little cube this is. I've been wanting to try a small cube for a while now as I have short fingers & I'm missing the tops of two of them. This is just great. Turns beautifully out of the box, light & fast, but not too fast. Corner cutting is exemplary, better than any of my other cubes & lock ups are few & far between it really is a pleasure to use. Downsides? I wouldn't mind if the magnets were a smidgen stronger, and my fingers are fat as well as short, so can sometimes end up tripping over themselves due to the size. Overall though, I cannot speek highly enough of this puzzle. Great value too.
I'm new to cubing and have bought 4 different cubes from Daniel at Speed cubing. Org out of curiosity as to what the difference is between them & the Neutrino Moyo RS3M 2020 is the fastest & smoothest of them all.
Was intrigued by the new maglev system that appears to be the new trend for speedcubes, was going to order the RS3M 2021 maglev but when I heard about the WR version I held off and I’m glad I did. I already own a “regular” WRM 2021 and love using it so this was pretty much a no-brainer in my eyes with it having the features from the WRM plus the maglev system and its purple interior! Out of the box it felt a bit dry/sandy and quite tight which I thought was a bit unusual for a moyu cube, after loosening the screws by half a turn and using my settings from my WRM (tension 6, magnets 4) and adding a bit of scs solar lube it is now starting to bed in nicely and feels awesome. May have to play with the screw settings a bit as it beds in more as I can see this cube being crazy fast when set up properly. Highly recommended!!
This is my first cube so have nothing to compare it with but I’m very pleased with it. The movement is smooth, it’s light and quiet.
For anyone else just starting there are lots of tutorials and videos for how to solve it, but I found written instructions easier to follow. Also keep practising each step until you can do it without referring to instructions before moving on to the next.
It took me five days to be able to complete it from memory and took just over three minutes. I still have to think about some moves so have plenty of room for improvement.
Don’t let age put you off starting either; I’m 66.
It's worth paying the extra £5 for the set up.
I've got a standard Moyu RS3M, which is a great cube (more on this in a minute) - the service smoothes out the turning and the spring noise which is present in the standard version.
The RS3M, in my opinion is as good as a GAN, in fact to be honest I prefer it. The cube is very quick, but also very stable - out of the box (standard as well as neutrino) it doesn't seem to over turn or catch.
The colours are bright and easy enough to differentiate in darker conditions (I don't have any colour deficiency so can only speak as someone with vision within normal ranges).
I've tried this cube alongside several different brands at different price points, and to be honest I have to say that this is the best cube I have used to date (March 2021).
If you have a limited budget (or not), and are considering this Cube compared to say a GAN (356M/ Air M), my personal opinion would be to save yourself the money and buy this cube. It will not disappoint.
10/10.
The cube comes with not matte finish and the colours and bright and contrast each other well. The cube is 60mm wide which is slightly bigger than I'd like, but not too bad. The cube's corner cutting is pretty good, there are areas you can't turn and this occasionally leads to lock ups, but not often and with accurate turning this isn't a problem.
The cube is fairly fast and slightly clicky while turning. I set it up with gravitas and dignitas on the core, then dnm-37 and mystic on the pieces to make it smooth and fast, however there are times when the cube feels like there is too much friction.
I would recommend for any level, however intermediate to advanced solvers might want to consider the WRM. 4/5
This cube comes with a slight matte finish on the pieces, which I at first was not a huge fan of, however it is quite subtle and slightly helps me grip the cube. The cube comes in bright colours that are easy to contrast.
The tensioning system is similar the the WRM, it is simple, easy and works really well. The magnets are subtler than some other cubes, however still aid turning. I have tried adding stronger magnets but I feel the cube becomes too heavy and too clicky. It corner cuts well, there is just about a point where it won't turn, but I have never had that situation while solving.
The cube feels fast and quite smooth, and clicky in that it makes a noise while turning. I set it up with gravitas and dignitas lube on the core, then dnm-37 and mystic on the pieces, helping it be fast but still stable and controllable.
This cube is absolutely incredible for any level of solving, I think everyone should buy this cube. If you want a budget cube that is good, buy this, and cube to replace an old not-so-good cube? - buy this, a cube that is one of the best on the market? - buy this! There are some cubes that some people prefer, such as the Gan 11m pro, but that is personal preference, and ultimately this cube competes with cubes 5-6 times the price. Easy 5/5
The cube has no matte finish and the colours are bright and contrast each other well. The cube is 63mm which I have found to be a great size. The cube is very fast and easy to turn, and is very smooth. I used gravitas and dignitas lube on the core then dnm-37 and mystic on the pieces.
The cube has fairly good corner-cutting but does lock up occasionally, which is to be expected of a 5x5. I've had one or two pops, but after tightening it slightly that hasn't been an issue.
I would recommend this for any level of solving, I think everyone should buy this cube. If you are really advanced there are cubes that could be considered better such as the Valk 5, but that is just personal preference and this cube competes with the best despite the brilliant price.
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