What is the best 5x5 speedcube in 2024

The 5x5 is another exciting big cube for those fed up with the very easy 3x3 which can be solved in mere seconds, modern 5x5s do perform impressively well due to their good design. 2024 was the year when core magnets began to be implemented into big cubes by the cube manufacturers so the market has changed significantly in the past year, making many speedcubers in need of an upgrade. Corner-core magnets give a slight boost to the stability of the cube, allowing for faster turning to remain accurate, in 2023, people would buy special kits to add core magnets to 5x5s or buy ready made ones from various stores, however, these were expensive and I am pleased that we have more reasonably priced options now.

Best 5x5 overall:

MoYu AoChuang V6 dual track: £36

The MoYu AoChuang V6 was released in September 2024 and is my personal favourite 5x5 as it just suits my turning style best, it is slightly smaller than other options and is also available in a triple track version which has even more magnets, I think the dual track version is sufficient though.

Best 5x5 (£20 and under):

MoYu AoChuang V6 Single-track UV coated: £19

MoYu made a very good marketing decision this year to essentially make the best 5x5 at each price range and try to drown out the competition, The AoChaung V6 single track version features the same design but just doesn't have corner-core magnets, it still performs very well.

Best 5x5 (£10 and under):

MoYu MeiLong 5x5: £8

The MeiLong 5x5 is a cheap and non magnetic 5x5, 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 AoChuang V7

Highly commended:

Gan 562: £54

The Gan 562 is Gan's first 5x5 and it turns very well, it was used by Tymon Kolasinski in his 30.45 second world record single, it is slightly larger than the other new options but is stable and quite fast, if you like the feeling of Gan cubes then you will definitely like this cube, it is a bit more expensive though (because it is Gan.)

X-Man Hong: £30

The X-Man Hong was the first mass produced core magnetic 5x5 and it has performed very well, it is a bit more stable than some of the other options and feels reminiscient of other QiYi cubes, it has been used by Max Park who still holds the world record average.