Not into speed cubing personally, so I didn't need to get a top shelf cube, and this one works great for casual solving. It was the logical next step after finally figuring out the 3x3x3 on my own, and I'm looking forward to many fun and frustrating hours trying to figure this one out. My 3x3x3 is a Rubik's, which pales in comparison to the "MoFang JiaoShi Meilong" in terms of functionality and aesthetics. The Meilong's easy glide, along with the internal magnet makes for an extremely satisfying experience on top of the challenge.