Hey guys, its me CriticalCubing and today we are going to take a look at the Guoguan
Yuexiao Pro, the upgrade to the Yuexiao.
Guoguan Yuexiao pro was quite the hyped cube and the hype surrounding this cube was justified
since this was the upgrade to the popular Yuexiao cube which was recieved well by the
community.
How does the Yuexiao pro, the upgraded version, stack up to it?
The Yuexiao pro is a 56mm cube which weighs around 86 grams and costs around 20$.
It features the Moyu half bright shades which contrast well with each other and look plesant.
Yuexiao pro according to me is very similar to the GTS2 and feels very different from
the original Yuexiao.
The overall feel of the Yuexiao pro is also different than the original Yuexiao and the
new Yuexiao has this feel which is close to the GTS2 feel, that is scratchy, fast and
a bit loud.
The speed of yuexiao pro is definitely fast and its a fast cube and may be uncontrollable
at times.
You may have to overlube to slow it down if you like slower and more controllable cubes.
Yuexiao Pro still retains the amazing corner cutting of the original yuexiao and it can
cut all angles without a lockup and this is a definite plus according to me.
No matter where I put the U layer, the yuexiao pro seamlessly and efforlessly cuts through
it.
Bravo!
The Yuexiao pro also uses a different mechanism than the original yuexiao.
It uses 3 segment section design for edges which gives it a different feel from the original
yuexiao.
It also uses Torpedos for anti popping on the edges and rounded corners design which
helps with lockups and catches while sacrificing a bit of corner twisting.
Finally this new center design which helps with stability.
However, with all of these design changes, the yuexiao pro isn't that much stable.
Personally I have had the yuexiao pro corner twist from time to time, probably like once
or twice a 100 solves, and I also had the cube pop on me on the out of the box tensions.
I also have experienced locking problems but locking problem is still more stable than
the GTS2 so that's a plus I guess.
Compared to the GTS2, the Yuexiao pro also feels more flexible and kind of flimsy and
I personally prefer more stable cubes which maintain their cubing shape properly.
If you prefer flexible cubes, then yuexiao pro is right up to alley.
I have setup this cube my style with 50k and 30k traxxas mixture and the only problem that
remains is the corner twisting from time to time and the minor lockups and catches that
you get.
One thing to note is that I'm using the non magnetic version, stability will be better
with magnets but without the magnetes, its kind of not that great.
M slices are good enough but I believe they could be improved and compared to GTS2 M slices,
Yuexiao pro M slices are more lockup and falls short.
What is the verdict then?
I have taken a look at some reviews on Youtube already and they all mention how this cube
is good, great, amazing etc.
They also seem to be using the magnetic version of this cube which explains their opinions.
I have the non magnetic version with me and it has its fair share of problems with stability,
mainly corner twisting and locking and catching for me.
It is also a flexible cube which probably doens't suit my turning style as I lean towards
more stable cubes which maintain their cubic shape properly.
Yuexiao pro has improved on the locking and cathching issue of the GTS2 which makes the
yuexiao pro more stable than the GTS2 in the locking and catching department, but overall
stability is pretty similar to the GTS2 and personally, I can use the GTS2 without magnets
no problem, however if I'm going to main the Yuexiao pro, I'd definitely go for magnets
as without magnets, it is kind of mediocre.
Also, GTS2 and Yuexiao Pro cost similarly which is around 20$, and for 20$, I'm definitely
going to pick up the GTS2 over the Yuaxiao Pro.
Bottom line is, Yuexiao Pro is that great without the added forgiveness that magnets
allow for stability and I'd pick up the GTS2 over the Yuexiao Pro certainly.
Thank you so much to Lightake.com for sending this cube to me for testing, thus allowing
me to make this review video.
Links to both Yuexiao Pro and GTS2 are in description if you wish to buy either cube.
Thank you for watching and I'll see you next time.
Take care guys, and bye.