Nathan Chiem
Nathan Chiem
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Which 5x5 is the Best? (2025 Edition)
2024 saw the much anticipated release of 3 new top level 5x5s. But which cube is really the best option for you?
Cubes mentioned in video:
X-man Hong: www.thecubicle.com/en-ca/collections/5x5-speed-cubes/products/x-man-hong-5x5-m-ball-core-uv-coated
Gan 562 (Matte): www.thecubicle.com/en-ca/collections/5x5-speed-cubes/products/gan562-m-5x5-matte
Moyu Aochuang V6 (Double-Track): www.thecubicle.com/en-ca/collections/5x5-speed-cubes/products/moyu-aochuang-v6-5x5-double-track-uv
Big thanks to ‎@nathanglajch for the thumbnail!
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Видео

Moyu Aosu V7 Review
Просмотров 2 тыс.3 месяца назад
Best 4x4 on the market without a doubt. Great cube and highly recommend picking one up! Stay tuned for a setup video coming out soon. Shout out to @nathanglajch for the thumbnail!
2:28.74 Official 7x7 Single
Просмотров 1775 месяцев назад
Decent solve
4.38 3x3 PB Single Reconstruction
Просмотров 9035 месяцев назад
Very lucky solve that I did not choke 4.38 D' B' R2 F' R2 B2 R2 D2 F L2 R2 D2 F D' F' D B' U R2 F2 y' //inspection D' R L D L' //xcross U2 L' U L U' L U L' //2nd Pair y' U R U' R2' U R //3rd Pair U' R U R' U R U' R' //4th Pair R U R' U R U2 R' //OLL U //AUF 35 moves/4.38 = 7.99 TPS Shout out to Nathan Glajch for the thumbnail
6.70 3x3 Former PR Single
Просмотров 2186 месяцев назад
Bad Done at Michigan Championships 2024
X-Man Hong 5x5 Review
Просмотров 67910 месяцев назад
Great 5x5, Highly Recommend! Shout out to Nathan Glajch for the thumbnail Channel: youtube.com/@nathanglajch?si=n0Dd1KefpbGOyUVH
First Solve of 2024
Просмотров 288Год назад
Proceeded to DNF my first ao5, ao12, ao25 and ao50 of the year Cube: X-man Tornado V3 Flagship
28.49 4x4 PR Single
Просмотров 182Год назад
Pretty old news, just forgot to upload the video I'm bad at 4x4 Done at Pickering Side Events 2023 Cube: YJ MGC 4x4
4x4 Example Solves
Просмотров 430Год назад
1. U R' D B2 D' F2 U' B2 L2 D' F2 U L' B' R' B2 F' D R Fw2 Rw2 B2 R' U' Fw2 Uw2 L F2 D2 L Uw2 Fw R2 U F L' U' Fw Rw' D' B2 Uw' Rw' F' 2. R2 F R' D F R D2 R U F2 D2 L2 F2 U2 F' D2 B' L2 B2 Fw2 L Rw2 F' R2 B L' Uw2 Rw2 Fw2 R B L2 D Uw' R2 Uw L' D2 Fw Rw D F' Uw Rw2 Uw2 Cube: YJ MGC 4x4
5x5 Example Solve (Yau)
Просмотров 615Год назад
Bw2 Rw' Uw2 L Lw' Dw2 Lw2 F2 Uw Fw2 Uw2 Dw Lw U L' Uw Lw2 R2 Rw U2 Uw' B2 F L2 Rw D2 U' L B' Dw2 R' U2 Rw' Fw Lw U L2 U' Uw' F2 Rw' Uw2 D' Fw' R' Dw' Lw' Dw Uw' Fw2 D2 Uw' Bw2 Lw2 Rw2 B F2 Dw Rw' F Cube: Maple Aochuang WRM from CanCube
4.70 3x3 PB Single Reconstruction
Просмотров 268Год назад
4.70 3x3 PB Single Reconstruction
8.84 Official 3x3 Average
Просмотров 304Год назад
8.84 Official 3x3 Average
3x3 Example Solves except I'm slow
Просмотров 2,5 тыс.Год назад
3x3 Example Solves except I'm slow
7x7 Example Solve (Yau)
Просмотров 1,1 тыс.Год назад
7x7 Example Solve (Yau)
6x6 Example Solve (Yau)
Просмотров 3,3 тыс.2 года назад
6x6 Example Solve (Yau)
Yau Tips 17 - 7x7 Commutator Cancellations
Просмотров 3142 года назад
Yau Tips 17 - 7x7 Commutator Cancellations
Yau Tips 16 - 6x6 Commutator Cancellations
Просмотров 4032 года назад
Yau Tips 16 - 6x6 Commutator Cancellations
53.85 Official 5x5 Single
Просмотров 1312 года назад
53.85 Official 5x5 Single
6.97 Official 3x3 Single
Просмотров 1542 года назад
6.97 Official 3x3 Single
Yau Tips 15 - 5x5 Commutator Cancellations
Просмотров 4852 года назад
Yau Tips 15 - 5x5 Commutator Cancellations
5x5 Example Solve (Yau)
Просмотров 4,9 тыс.2 года назад
5x5 Example Solve (Yau)
How I set up a Moyu Weilong WRM
Просмотров 1912 года назад
How I set up a Moyu Weilong WRM
1:43.16 6x6 Single
Просмотров 1492 года назад
1:43.16 6x6 Single
2-7 Relay
Просмотров 1722 года назад
2-7 Relay
13.31 Official 3x3 OH Single
Просмотров 1272 года назад
13.31 Official 3x3 OH Single
9.46 3x3 OH PB Single Reconstruction
Просмотров 752 года назад
9.46 3x3 OH PB Single Reconstruction
A Little Change Up (58.06 5x5 ao5)
Просмотров 1162 года назад
A Little Change Up (58.06 5x5 ao5)
2 Sub 1 5x5 Singles (59.09, 55.43)
Просмотров 793 года назад
2 Sub 1 5x5 Singles (59.09, 55.43)
10.78 OH Single
Просмотров 653 года назад
10.78 OH Single
First Solve of 2022
Просмотров 893 года назад
First Solve of 2022

Комментарии

  • @xdgrdxrunsuu
    @xdgrdxrunsuu 6 дней назад

    Would you rather get the hong 5x5 or v6 but no ballcore cuz it’s a big price drop

    • @nathanchiem17
      @nathanchiem17 6 дней назад

      @xdgrdxrunsuu it really depends on how much you're willing to spend. If I were to pick, I'd go for the single track V6 unless you spend the high price on the double track V6

  • @some_random_dude13
    @some_random_dude13 19 дней назад

    For me since I have always liked x-man stability then it was the logical choice for me. I actually had the chance to try all 3 in a conp that were setup, and the hong inpressed me the most, of course this could be just the setup itself, but still

    • @nathanchiem17
      @nathanchiem17 19 дней назад

      @@some_random_dude13 Hong is definitely a viable option and a great cube!

  • @holliemoyer1118
    @holliemoyer1118 20 дней назад

    Amazing review! Thank you so much!

  • @holliemoyer1118
    @holliemoyer1118 20 дней назад

    Love this comparison!! It was very helpful and informative.

  • @xDanio
    @xDanio Месяц назад

    Advanced but helpfull, thx

  • @WildScaryFox
    @WildScaryFox Месяц назад

    Update: I have a setup one headed my way! (Double track)

  • @loverindsjö222
    @loverindsjö222 Месяц назад

    Im getting into big cubes currently and i was contemplating which 5x5 i should get and this video helped me alot, thanks

    • @nathanchiem17
      @nathanchiem17 Месяц назад

      @loverindsjö222 glad it was helpful!

  • @ProVolleyballer6
    @ProVolleyballer6 Месяц назад

    Thanks! This helped me determine wether to buy the auchong or the Gan considering I have the hong

    • @nathanchiem17
      @nathanchiem17 Месяц назад

      @ProVolleyballer6 glad I could help!

  • @TheRoadsideMf
    @TheRoadsideMf Месяц назад

    Setup?

  • @jfskewbing
    @jfskewbing Месяц назад

    should i get the double or triple track for the v6?

    • @nathanchiem17
      @nathanchiem17 Месяц назад

      @@jfskewbing I'd go with the double

  • @Tito_decorazon7771
    @Tito_decorazon7771 Месяц назад

    When rubicks copies swiftcube

  • @awexchocolate
    @awexchocolate Месяц назад

    Do you think someone who wants to start 4x4, but needs a good cube should get the Aosu, or the Meilong 4m, or other cubes. BTW, my hands are pretty small and my budget is about 20-24$, but it would be nice to get a cube lower.

    • @nathanchiem17
      @nathanchiem17 Месяц назад

      @awexchocolate go for the single track V7, it's just clearly better than anything else

    • @awexchocolate
      @awexchocolate Месяц назад

      @ thanks

  • @awexchocolate
    @awexchocolate Месяц назад

    Thanks! I’m trying to get into 5x5 and didn’t know which one would be best.

  • @CompanionCube
    @CompanionCube Месяц назад

    it‘s not 2025 lil bro

  • @Leonardo-cw1dd
    @Leonardo-cw1dd Месяц назад

    gan is the way to go. i love the puzzle, it doesnt feel like its going to pop during a solve

  • @Tito_decorazon7771
    @Tito_decorazon7771 Месяц назад

    Nice vid Nathan ! Also do you have any tips for sub 50? I’m plateauing at low 50 and don’t know what to do

    • @nathanchiem17
      @nathanchiem17 Месяц назад

      @Tito_decorazon7771 could try slow solves to work on solutions and lookahead

    • @Tito_decorazon7771
      @Tito_decorazon7771 Месяц назад

      @@nathanchiem17alright thanks ! Good luck for the sub 50 grind lol

  • @WildScaryFox
    @WildScaryFox Месяц назад

    When Rubik's makes a good cube:

  • @WildScaryFox
    @WildScaryFox Месяц назад

    RS3M V5?

    • @nathanchiem17
      @nathanchiem17 Месяц назад

      @WildScaryFox yes

    • @WildScaryFox
      @WildScaryFox Месяц назад

      @nathanchiem17 is it your main?

    • @nathanchiem17
      @nathanchiem17 Месяц назад

      @WildScaryFox it's a contender

    • @WildScaryFox
      @WildScaryFox Месяц назад

      @@nathanchiem17 what's your setup? Mine kinda sucks lol

    • @nathanchiem17
      @nathanchiem17 Месяц назад

      @WildScaryFox I've got some weight 5 and silk in mine

  • @WildScaryFox
    @WildScaryFox Месяц назад

    I've tried various setups in the past on many different cubes. Yet i always come back to the angstrom setup. It's the best setup imo and i use it for everything

  • @WildScaryFox
    @WildScaryFox Месяц назад

    My friend got one and it's so good omg I want one so bad

  • @mcakaboy
    @mcakaboy Месяц назад

    Thanks for the comparison Nathan! Where can i find tutorial on the dorito mod for the hong?

    • @nathanchiem17
      @nathanchiem17 Месяц назад

      @@mcakaboy my pleasure! You could probably do a RUclips search on Meilong 7x7 V2 Dorito mod, the idea is exactly the same

  • @firepotato5777
    @firepotato5777 Месяц назад

    Love the video it was so helpful

    • @nathanchiem17
      @nathanchiem17 Месяц назад

      @firepotato5777 thank you! Glad you enjoyed

  • @CubingChaos-Liv444
    @CubingChaos-Liv444 Месяц назад

    Spring compression makes the hong much faster

    • @nathanchiem17
      @nathanchiem17 Месяц назад

      @CubingChaos-Liv444 I can imagine it but I don't really want to deal with hardware modding if a better option exists for a very comparable price personally

    • @CubingChaos-Liv444
      @CubingChaos-Liv444 Месяц назад

      Yeah true it’s just that I don’t have the other two

    • @nathanchiem17
      @nathanchiem17 Месяц назад

      The Hong is still a great cube as long as you enjoy it

  • @Fitbit-n3d
    @Fitbit-n3d Месяц назад

    Does the hong pop easily and is it easy to setup

    • @nathanchiem17
      @nathanchiem17 Месяц назад

      @Fitbit-n3d none of these cubes pops easily, the Hong just locks up quite a bit more than the other 2 cubes

    • @Fitbit-n3d
      @Fitbit-n3d Месяц назад

      @ alr I’m getting the hong cuz I like uv and Gan is just expensive for me but what lubes would you use with the hong The lubes from scs btw

    • @Fitbit-n3d
      @Fitbit-n3d Месяц назад

      I also have the Dayan 5x5 so do you think it’s similar to the hong

    • @nathanchiem17
      @nathanchiem17 Месяц назад

      @Fitbit-n3d I don't have the Dayan but I've tried it. I think the feel is very similar to the Hong if I remember correctly, but don't quote me on that

    • @nathanchiem17
      @nathanchiem17 Месяц назад

      As for setup, I used an angstrom setup. With SCS lubes, you could try Weight 1, lunar and stardust. You will have to wipe out the factory lube and don't overlube the inner layers

  • @noah_cubez
    @noah_cubez Месяц назад

    I love using the GAN. It's so stable, and just better

    • @TheSymphonium-CTYT
      @TheSymphonium-CTYT Месяц назад

      I got a GAN 562 UV and it is my favorite cube… but it was kinda a steal when my friend traded a 100% keyboard and a used graphics card for it (I can just buy a new one)

  • @AS174-q8l
    @AS174-q8l Месяц назад

    thx bro. What do you think the cubes compare to the original wrm aochuang? I want to get a wrm

    • @nathanchiem17
      @nathanchiem17 Месяц назад

      @AS174-q8l all 3 cubes easily clear and are much better than the WRM. I'd probably go for the V6 if I were in your situation as the V6 is probably closest to the WRM as expected

    • @AS174-q8l
      @AS174-q8l Месяц назад

      @@nathanchiem17 I have a fascination with using cheap and old cubes. Also i saw tymon using it before the gan.

    • @nathanchiem17
      @nathanchiem17 Месяц назад

      @AS174-q8l I get you, it's pretty cool to use old hardware. I just don't think it stands a chance anymore against 2024 hardware

    • @AS174-q8l
      @AS174-q8l 12 дней назад

      @@nathanchiem17 btw this video actually helped. I've tried all 3 cubes but haven't chosen one. This helped me choose my new main(I main the valk)

    • @nathanchiem17
      @nathanchiem17 12 дней назад

      @@AS174-q8l glad I could help!

  • @fatdad9834
    @fatdad9834 Месяц назад

    I love 562

  • @WildScaryFox
    @WildScaryFox Месяц назад

    Interesting, I have a 562 and I've never experienced it eating lube like crazy.

    • @nathanchiem17
      @nathanchiem17 Месяц назад

      @WildScaryFox could depend on how much you use it

    • @WildScaryFox
      @WildScaryFox Месяц назад

      @nathanchiem17 it's my main event lol

    • @nathanchiem17
      @nathanchiem17 Месяц назад

      @WildScaryFox good choice

    • @WildScaryFox
      @WildScaryFox Месяц назад

      @@nathanchiem17 tank. What's yours?

    • @nathanchiem17
      @nathanchiem17 Месяц назад

      @WildScaryFox 5x5 lmao

  • @macubing7318
    @macubing7318 Месяц назад

    what is 5x5

  • @Whitecrosscubing
    @Whitecrosscubing Месяц назад

    Will Single track add ballcore be worst than double?

    • @nathanchiem17
      @nathanchiem17 Месяц назад

      @@Whitecrosscubing they will be exactly the same

  • @nathanglajch
    @nathanglajch Месяц назад

    This video is so useful for me to find out which 5x5 cube to buy!!! 😍 (I average 14 minutes)

  • @anderscubes
    @anderscubes 3 месяца назад

    Just wondering, what is a someone's global average?

    • @nathanchiem17
      @nathanchiem17 3 месяца назад

      @anderscubes global average is what you normally average. For example if you average 10 on 3x3, your global average would be 10

    • @anderscubes
      @anderscubes 3 месяца назад

      @@nathanchiem17 thanks

  • @Cubersome
    @Cubersome 3 месяца назад

    How did you fit it in the moyu robot?

    • @nathanchiem17
      @nathanchiem17 3 месяца назад

      @@Cubersome 4x4 robot

    • @WildWildWeasel
      @WildWildWeasel Месяц назад

      there is a much cheaper 4x4 by Moyu that came with a robot, and it's roughly the same dimensions as the v7 so it fits

  • @YotYot
    @YotYot 3 месяца назад

    Do you know about the ball core vin cube? Have you tried it? How does it compare to the v7?

    • @nathanchiem17
      @nathanchiem17 3 месяца назад

      @YotYot I have not tried the Vin Ball Core. I am very confident that the V7 is better however but I could be wrong

    • @timecat1174
      @timecat1174 3 месяца назад

      v7 is definitely better, though i personally have issues with the size, it's still a lot better

    • @WildWildWeasel
      @WildWildWeasel Месяц назад

      v7 is better, vin is shoddy at best

  • @MicahTheis-not1.64
    @MicahTheis-not1.64 3 месяца назад

    Skill issue

  • @MicahTheis-not1.64
    @MicahTheis-not1.64 3 месяца назад

    This video is fake

  • @AndersBarhaugen
    @AndersBarhaugen 3 месяца назад

    00:18 Ever heard of the YJ ZhiLong 4x4 at 56mm?

    • @nathanchiem17
      @nathanchiem17 3 месяца назад

      @@AndersBarhaugen got me there 😂, forgot about that one

  • @nathanglajch
    @nathanglajch 3 месяца назад

    MOYU ROBOT SPOTTED 🗣🗣🗣🔥🔥🔥😤😤

  • @Rudolf.Aigner
    @Rudolf.Aigner 5 месяцев назад

    Your voice is not easy to understand, not helpful for a beginner.

  • @THR2024
    @THR2024 5 месяцев назад

    Love the sound of that cube!!!

  • @СамгатМынбай
    @СамгатМынбай 5 месяцев назад

    What kind of lube do you use?

  • @長澤颯-w7x
    @長澤颯-w7x 5 месяцев назад

    shall I know scranble please

    • @nathanchiem17
      @nathanchiem17 5 месяцев назад

      @@長澤颯-w7x description

  • @nathanglajch
    @nathanglajch 5 месяцев назад

    Decent

  • @liumatthew2357
    @liumatthew2357 5 месяцев назад

    Congratulations!

  • @MicahTheis-not1.64
    @MicahTheis-not1.64 5 месяцев назад

    Nice

  • @Chlef
    @Chlef 5 месяцев назад

    what cube do you use?

  • @cheesecak11857
    @cheesecak11857 5 месяцев назад

    bro had to beat me by 0.05 gg tho lol

  • @liumatthew2357
    @liumatthew2357 5 месяцев назад

    bro is cracked. Congratulations Nathan!

  • @kingtasaz
    @kingtasaz 5 месяцев назад

    doesnt the stackmat say 3.45?

    • @nathanchiem17
      @nathanchiem17 5 месяцев назад

      @@kingtasaz it's a downsolve 😂

    • @THR2024
      @THR2024 5 месяцев назад

      in the video he does the solve a second time, so obviously its gonna be better as hes familiar with the scramle, so he got a better solve on cam than the real pb

  • @MicahTheis-not1.64
    @MicahTheis-not1.64 5 месяцев назад

    🗿