I’m not exactly into square one, but I do have some experience with both good and bad Squan hardware. This cube is wonderfully smooth and buttery, and it isn’t very loud. The magnets are just the right strength on both layers and in the slice, and I don’t have much issue executing algorithms. The only gripe I do have, however, is the corner cutting, which requires some force on the edges and is practically nonexistent on the corners. That said, I don’t think this is a deal breaker since the magnets do much of the legwork on aligning for you.

This is a worthwhile purchase.

This is better than MGC. I've used an MGC and the corner cutting was a bit better but not much. The Volt's piece shape is also much more pop resistant. I just learned Sq-1 on it. I can do moves like M2 very fast. The slice magnets are perfect. I feel like U and D magnets are a tad bit too strong but there fine. Honestly very impressed. I didn't realize Sq-1 could be so good. Also if your just learning Sq-1 like me, I still recommend this. I though to myself, "why get the little magic if I'm just gonna need a new one in a few weeks, so I just bought the best one IMO and I'm very happy. Highly recommended. Sq-1 is so much fun on a great cube like this.

It had a sandy feeling ootb and eventually I tried to set it up. When I was trying to take it apart it didn't budge and a corner broke. I personally like the mystic version better.

really fast shipping thank cubicle, OOTB it was dry and the layers were a bit tight, But overall after some setup it was pretty good.

Keep in mind that this is my first square-1. OOTB, the cube felt extremely dry, tight, and there was a lot of friction between the layers. I fixed the spring noise by adding in weight 5 in the springs and added some silk in the slice as well. I added a lot of dnm and qiyi m-lube in the U and D layers to smoothen them out. After a couple of days of breakin, this cube is an absolute joy to turn. It has that silky smooth and clacky feel, and I am really enjoying squan atm. I can really see how this is the best one on the market rn (until the MGC comes out?), but it does require a good amount of setup and breakin. The only con I have with this cube is that the corner cutting is quite lacking, but the strong magnets in the U and D layers help by aligning the layers.

Dry OOTB so I just put a drop of XMT-10. The slices have a satisfying glide to it with meduim to weak magnets. The other magnets are pretty strong. It is very fun to solve on.

I love the square 1 the only thing that needs to be fixed is the layers the slice is smooth the layers are really stiff and needs Some breaking in but it is awesome!

Best squan I have ever used I went from low 45s to low 15s this is amazing best sq1 ever

This square-1 is the best one on the market. I set my stickerless black one with the max lubes and it is very fast, has a buttery smooth slice layer, and is extremely controlable. I used a QiFa square-1 before this, that was incorrectly set up, and was extremely sluggish, but when I set this one up and did my first solve, I broke my PB by 13 seconds. This puzzle is just that great, I would totally reccomend this to anyone wanting to buy a new square-1.

Alright, so I will not lie. I don't like solving Square-1, like at all. I find it frustrating and boring.

That said, you should know that I absolutely adore this Square-1. It might actually be ideal for making me change my mind. The magnets are extremely satisfying, especially on the slice. I actually enjoy messing with this puzzle and it is making me want to actually improve my solve.

If you are questioning the Square-1, get this one, you won't regret it.